Proactiv Solution : Acne Treatment System

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Renewing Cleanser Active Ingredient: Benzoyl Peroxide (2.5%). Inactive Ingredients: Water (aqua), magnesium aluminum silicate, glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate, sorbitol, dimethyl isosorbide, disodium PEG-12 dimethicone sulfosuccinate, tridecyl stearate, neopentyl glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate, polyethylene, cetyl esters, anthemis nobilis flower extract, sodium hyaluronate, sodium PCA, xanthan gum, tridecyl trimellitate, propylene glycol, Imidazolidinyl urea, methylparaben, propylparaben, fragrance (parfum). Revitalizing Toner Water (aqua), glycolic acid, hamamelis virginiana (witch hazel) extract, anthemis nobilis flower extract, rosa canina fruit extract, aloe barbadensis leaf juice, sodium PCA, panthenol, glycerin, propylene glycol, allantoin, polysorbate 20, hydroxyethylcellulose, sodium hydroxide, benzophenone-4, tetrasodium EDTA, imidazolidinyl urea, methylparaben, propylparaben, fragrance (parfum), blue 1 (CI 42090), yellow 5 (CI 19140). Repairing Treatment Active Ingredient: Benzoyl Peroxide (2.5%). Inactive Ingredients: Water (aqua), ethoxydiglycol, cyclotetrasiloxane, cyclopentasiloxane, cetearyl alcohol, propylene glycol, dimethicone, glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate, panthenol, allantoin, xanthan gum, ceteareth-20, carbomer, triethanolamine, diazolidinyl urea, methylparaben, propylparaben, fragrance (parfum).

Items marked with red have tested a 3 or above (out of 5) in comedogenic (pore-clogging) testing.

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June 8, 2012

Pros:

-Cleared my light/moderate acne
- Worked VERY quickly in doing so
-truly my miracle last resort

Cons:

-stings a little
-Expensive
-DO NOT order online
-Terrible customer service and sketchy sales tactics

I was VERY skeptical in trying Proactiv, mainly because my skin was never really that bad. I had small bumps all over my forehead and sides of my face that drove me crazy. I gave in to trying it after my cheeks started breaking out while on a 3 week vacation. It was puffy and painful and I needed a miracle. Anyways, I ordered it online, which I don't recommend. There is NOTHING that says ordering once equates to a subscription... they also charged my credit card an extra 8 dollars from what the order total came to, and still couldn't explain this after speaking with 3 different representatives. I've been using it for about 4 days now, and the first thing to go was the icky cheek acne. The small bumps started disappearing and my forehead is ALMOST clear! It's amazing, I feel so much better. I reaaaalllyyy enjoy popping/picking way too much, and the Proactiv solution seems to speed the healing once I get the gunk out (especially on the cheeks). I've heard so many mixed opinions on Proactiv that I had to try it out for myself. For my mild case, it worked wonders. I can see why others would disagree if their acne was more severe, had sensitive skin etc, etc. It is a really harsh product, but it's doing its job for me, so for now I am satisfied.
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June 8, 2012

Pros:

Mostly clears up skin
Convenient

Cons:

Stains clothes and sheets
Expensive

I've used Proactiv on and off for 15 years.. I've tried all kinds of stuff but always return to this product. I don't know if it means it's working, or if when you stop using it you break out regardless of what you try? Can't figure it out. But, I feel stuck using it if I want my skin to behave. I've been able to cancel several times, and I changed my billing to where they have to bill me instead of automatically charging my card, just remove your card number online. A kid lasts me a good 3-4 months.
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June 6, 2012

Pros:

Made face clean
Soft
No more pimples
Acne and pimples are GONE

Cons:

Stings your skin if you have a cut

I LOVE Proactiv!!!! By far the BEST acne solution I've ever used. Face started to clear up in a day (literally). Highly recommend this product!
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June 5, 2012
Proactiv has a terrible business model. Proactiv lost my business for good and I will recommend this product to no one.
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June 1, 2012

Pros:

Fresh feeling
Popular

Cons:

Doesn't work
Expensive
Celebrities that speak for the company don't have acne usually
Hives
Flaking
Redness
Worsens acne

Doesn't work for many people and it is expensive. Worked for the first 2 weeks then caused itching, peeling, bad post acne marks, severe breakouts, redness, and dry skin. Ive used it twice in my life: once when I was 13r, once when I was 16. Failed both times
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May 30, 2012

Pros:

Made me go all natural.

Cons:

Only worked for first 2 months
Way too expensive for results
after about 2-3 months the repairing lotion made my skin itch and burn

I used proactiv when i was in 7th grade and it worked wonders and young dumb me stopped using it until i tried it again at age 20. the first few months were great but up until a yeAr later my acne was still there and i kept getting more and more breakouts. Im kinda glad i tried it tho bc it made my try a natural skin care system which i have seen massive results. I have really oily/greasy, sensitive skin and proactiv was not a match for me.
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May 30, 2012

Pros:

it worked really well at first then stopped having an effect

Cons:

After 2 months it did nothing for my skin after all the money spent

I want my moneys worth and a long term answer!!!
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May 29, 2012

Pros:

I loved the Repairing Lotion, Refining Mask and Green Tea Moisturizer.

Cons:

Expensive, extra products pricey for how much you get, did nothing for me.

I saw Proactive as my "wonder product". I expected it to be my last step in treating acne. It wasn't. Whilst I saw a dramatic improvement in my skin after about 8-9 weeks, it pretty much stopped its "wonder" there. My skin wasn't clear, I still had breakouts, and when I had them they were big, red and much, much worse than they used to be. I used Proactive for 8 months and I was sadly disappointed. The only product I would recommend is the Green Tea Moisturizer, but only because I found it soothing. Their prices are extreme ($60 for 50ml moisturizer) and off-putting. I wouldn't recommend at all. So disappointed.
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May 27, 2012

Pros:

Lessen redness

Cons:

Didnt get rid or my Acne at all
Drys skin

I didn't take photos well using this product,but I remember it not working at all and my face was so dry I just stopped using it! A month after stoping use I got a email saying my batch was defectied I was so fed up with the product I didn't get my free one that had all the ingredients in it "/
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May 26, 2012

Pros:

Very slightly cleared up acne as long as it was used exactly by the directions every day.

Cons:

1) A couple of days after I stopped using it my face broke out twice s badly.
2) Smells horrible.
3) discolors towels when you wipe your face or hands off after washing them.
4) misleading advertisement- once you buy it they commit you to $30 a month

Worst acne product I've ever used. I'd rather stick to clean and clear where it always works, smells great and costs a tenth of the cost without them conning you into a monthly agreement with very small fine print advising you so.
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