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.

The list of ingredients above is provided for informational purposes only. Always check the actual product label in your possession for the most accurate ingredient information due to product changes or upgrades that may not yet be reflected on our web site.

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March 5, 2007

Pros:

Works well to get rid of acne & it's terrible left behind scars.

Cons:

Doesn't smell too great.

It's a great product, I had no blemishes and it helped calm down my skin fast. I had gotten complements on how great my skin looked. It's worth a shot; this is a totally diffrent product and doesn't burn. I stoped using it and that was the biggest mistake I've ever done, my skin now is very bad and I am buying another package as soon as I find the number for Proactiv. I tottaly recommend.
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January 27, 2007

Pros:

none

Cons:

It completely dried out my skin! It also made my face so red, that it looked like I had sunburn. I've never even had bad pimples. I'm now trying the Mario Badescu skin products. They're very non-irritating!I love them! [link removed]

WASTE OF MONEY
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January 9, 2007

Pros:

NONE

Cons:

Drys skin, breaks you out worse

Bottom line is that this product is a joke. Any celebrity can promote any product for a fee. Dont believe everything you see or read. ON top of the product not working, The company itself is rude and not willing to help. Watch out for the billing cycle. I cancelled the product over a month ago and they are sitll billing me!! Stay away from proactive and just quit drinking soda's!
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January 6, 2007

Pros:

None

Cons:

it dried out my skin and made my acne worse... i didn't have terrible acne before it and it was much worse after.

Acne free is better and less expensive. Proactiv is a waste of money.
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December 23, 2006

Pros:

the moisturizer. (deluxe set)

Cons:

it doesnt work. the toner actually makes me break out more and the repairing lotion makes skin soooo dry.

not worth it at all.
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December 15, 2006

Pros:

It works for me!!! I've been to dermatologists here and there but nothing really worked. With Proactiv, my skin looked way better and I can use it everyday! And I've got lots and lots of compliments now! It works!

Cons:

It's expensive (but I saved more than going to dermatologists).
My mom wakes me in the evening since I sleep early and reminds me to use the product. My sleep's disturbed! hehehehehe... but it's ok! You have to use it religiously!!

I'm a medical student so you could just imagine the stresses in my life!!! One of the stresses is my pimple problem. I used to have very flawless skin but because of stress (and hormones), I started to have pimples. I've tried so many products and have gone to dermatologists. But by using Proactiv, my skin really improved! I wish I'd get my flawless skin back. With Proactiv (and proper management of stress), I'm hopeful I'll be flawless again. To the haters, I think you should read the guide. It states there that acne cannot be cured unless you get to the core of the problem. You have to balance your activities! You have to manage your stress and diet. If you can't manage stress (all types), then no matter what product you use or how religious you use a certain product, you will always get flare-ups!!! TRUST ME!!! And do have patience when you're using a certain anti-acne product! Patience is a virtue!!!
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November 21, 2006

Pros:

it feels really clean

Cons:

It didn't work at all for me and it smells really bad. I used it exactly how it says to, two times a day and for the appropriate amount of time. I'm disappointed.

I think it does work for some people. It's just a hit or miss type thing.
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November 16, 2006

Pros:

Didn't tear up my skin. When it works it works very well but the problem is ....

Cons:

Doesn't work right away. Stops working after a week of it actually working. Process takes awhile.

You should definitely try it if notjing else has worked for you. However, don't be excited if you buy it. It really didn't help me, but,the risk free trial migtht be a good idea. A dermatologist really is better though. They know your skin type and they know what types of medicines have a chance of working on you. I say no.
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November 15, 2006

Pros:

works 4 yo face and has a good smell

Cons:

it takes time for ur skin to clear out but it works

I HAVE ACNE SINCE I WAS 13 YRS OLD IT WAS REALLY EMBARRASIN. WEN I HEARD BOUT PROACTIV I ORDER IT AT FIRST IT WORK VERY WELL BUT DEN I STARTED TO GET MORE PIMPLES. I TRIED DRINKIN WATER I EVEN GOT PILL TO CLEAR OUT MA SKIN BUT IT DIDNT WORK.I EVEN STOP EATIN FOOD WITH GREASE AND DIDNT WORK EITHER.UNTIL I WENT WITH THIS DOCTOR SHE RECOMMENDED ME SOME HORMONE PILLS. AND IT FINNALY WORKED OUT TURN OUT TO BE THEY WERE MY HORMONES NOW MY SKIN IS CLEARIN OUT BUT IM STILL USIN PROACTIV. SO I WOULD RECOMMEND U PEOPLE 2 TRY SOME HORMONE PILLS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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November 13, 2006

Pros:

None!!

Cons:

Waste of Money, dry/peeling skin, acne gets worse

I used proactiv dilligently for a month, and my acne just got worse. It's one of those products where you see a durastic improvement the first night you use it, but then it just gets worse then it was originally. It claims to be a miracle product, but it's just the opposite. I have moderate acne and highly reccomend Jojoba Oil to anyone suffering from acne like me! DON'T BUY PROACTIV, IT'S A WASTE!
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