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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April 14, 2007

Pros:

I personally like the cleanser, because it has little beads that exfoliate, so I feel that it does a super cleaning job. It gives me a squeaky clean.

Cons:

It is very expensive. What I do to cut down on the cost to have them send me three kits every six months. That way, my order is above $100 and I get free express shipping. Basically, it's costing me about $200 a year.

Continuing from above. They do not give enough product (the bottles are too small, I dont' know how the kit is supposed to be enough for two months). The toner stings. I have noticed that I have had to increase the amount of repairing lotion in order for it to have an effect. The system does not have a pleasant smell. Worse thing to do is use the cleanser after the sulfur mask, and you will smell like rotten eggs (probably a formation of H2S - hydorgen sulfide is in effect). My face is now worse that what it used to be. I think I will not be ordering any more of this product. My mother told me that my face has aged, and I guess this is confirmed by the other reviews. I don't know what to do at this point. I thought Proactiv was going to be my solution, but that's not the case. I believe I must increase my intake of water as well as my servings of fruits and vegetables, exercise and hope for the best. I have been using it on and off for 4 years now but am stopping. Any suggestion?
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April 9, 2007

Pros:

clears skin up

Cons:

bit pricey

that it reeli cleared my skin up within the first 3 days. after about a week my skin started gettin red and irritated but then i stopped scrubbing soo hard with the cleanser and didnt apply as much repairing lotion and ym skin felt grate is was smooth and there was no more blemishes i love it
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March 19, 2007

Pros:

It works no matter what skin type you have. They have different products for everyone.

Cons:

Can't think of any.

In the beginning I had to use the gentle formula because the 'basic' was too intense but then about a year later I moved up in product. At only 25 dollars a month it is worth the 10 minutes a day to have clear skin. If anyone has any questions call and talk to the people at Proactiv they want to help you be successful. Try buying from the local carts in the malls the poeple are a bit more knowledgable than on the phone.
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March 6, 2007

Pros:

It clears up most acne. Simple 3 steps and you're done.

Cons:

Throughout the 6 yrs I used it I had numerous really bad breakouts. I also started developing large deep cysts on my chin. Stopped using Proactiv and the acne made a major comeback, but the cysts went away.

The product works well, unless you're sensitive to ANY of the ingredients. For me, my skin reacted bad to the fragrance added to the product, and the Zinc Oxide in the moisturizer is an acne trigger for me. If you do not have a lot of sensitivities then it will probably work for you. It does bleach towels and clothes and everything else.
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December 14, 2006

Pros:

Been using it for 3 weeks, and so far it works great. My skin has cleared up considerably and feels so soft and smooth. My husband insists my skin has a glow to it, and i feel comfortable now going out without makeup.

Cons:

You have to wash the cleanser off properly. The beads in the cleanser can clog your pores and create blemishes. Follow the directions properly and you will see results.

I hope the results last. I use it twice a day, and don't notice dryness. I also use a vitamin e oil free moisturizer with sun protection and it helps under makeup. Please use follow the directions and take time to use the product properly. All I can say about the price is that if this system works for you, its worth the price.
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November 15, 2006

Pros:

It's delivered.

Cons:

Worse breakouts than ever before, with big painful pimples. Dried my skin out so bad it hurts.

I do not recommend this product. I think it is actually worse for the face than anything else on the market.
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October 19, 2006

Pros:

My skin is smoother and brighter. Less breakouts than before I started using it. Smells really nice. I especially love using the refining mask as a spot treatment - works really well.

Cons:

Doesn't 100% control breakouts (but is better than anything else I have used)

For me, this is the best over-the-counter system I have tried. No other cleanser, toner, or acne cream has ever come close the the results that I have gotten so far from Proactiv. I will continue using it as long as it is effective. I just hope it does not start to loose effectiveness.
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October 14, 2006

Pros:

It worked for Jessica Simpson.

Cons:

Dries skin and in turn makes it oily. Causes wierd rashes. Just sucks overall.

Used this when I was younger and will NEVER go back to it. Its been around for years and the truth is theres better stuff out there now(ex. RetinaMicro). I think JS's getting older really cleared her acne but I guess she needs the endorsement money so she supports it(thats just my theory,though).
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July 19, 2012

Pros:

My skin is the clearest it has ever been...

Cons:

Pricey...

I love this product!!! Enough said...
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December 8, 2011

Pros:

Moisturizes skin
Cleared up bacne significantly
Lightened scarring somewhat left from acne

Cons:

I broke out initially (but that's to be expected when using a new product)
Didn't help with whiteheads

My biggest problem with my acne were whiteheads. Proactiv did not help with the whiteheads I had and didn't help to prevent new ones. It did however help with little bumps on my face. I would definitely recommend using it for bacne. I had body acne on my chest shoulders and back. In two weeks my chest acne had improved and is much better today. Everyone's body is different, this is just my experience. I would say try it. If it doesn't help for one thing, it may help for another?
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