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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January 22, 2009

Pros:

It worked at first. When I ordered the starter set, I was pleased with the results.

Cons:

When I got my second batch, it dried my skin out so bad that I got a rash. They then sent me the sensitive skin set, and pimples started coming back.

Near the end of my usage of Proactive, my acne started getting worse, like it wasn't even working. Now that I am off of it, I have the most horrible skin I have ever had. I am 28 years old, and you'd think I was 14. The pimples are large, under the skin, and on the jaw line, like I have read with many others. I would not recommend this, especially if you have sensitive skin.
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January 20, 2009

Pros:

It worked at the beginning.

Cons:

After using it for awhile, it just stopped working. When I went off the product, my skin got better, and now it is just the same annoying blemished skin that I turned to Proactiv to get better.

Doesn't work.
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January 20, 2009

Pros:

It cleared up the pimple overnight.

Cons:

My face broke out worse than it was to start with! My face ended up being really blotchy,itchy, dry, scaley. It's horrible.

I wouldn't recommend this to anyone. It literally makes my face itch like crazy. It became dry, really red, and more broke out than what it started as. I really did not like this product. I can't get over the fact that it's suppose to work and clear your skin overnight, and when you wake up, sure the pimple you wanted gone is gone, but you have more to deal with. If you use the cleanser on your fact, whereever you put it, your face will break out extremely bad, hense the dry and itchy face. Also, I don't like the fact that it's auto-renewal, and it's a pain to get that cancelled.
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January 20, 2009

Pros:

The three-step thing did nothing. But i did use the REFINING MASK bottle that came free with my first order, and that did work. Its the only thing from the whole order that worked. I wish it was available at a public store or something.I hate calling

Cons:

It lost its effect after 2 weeks. After that point, it did nothing else. Nothing. It made my skin a little dry, and i had to stop using it.

I hav oily skin, and i hate it when my forehead gets all oily and this product didnt help me at all. I thought i could trust this product, but, it didnt change my life, and it definitely made me lose faith in medications. Acne has been ruining my life, and i hav lost my self-esteem and self confidece. I guess Proactiv was too light on my skin, being that its very oily. But there IS AN UPSIDE!!! : i was walking around in WalMart, and i found this orange bottle thing. There was a 3-step in one of its products, it came in a box, and although it didnt do the job to clear me up, it did a much better work than Proactiv. Its called ACNEFREE, and its usually in orange containers. But what really worked, was the AcneFree TERMINATOR. Which i found seperatly. I stopped using the 3step, and i washed my face with regular soap, put some of that on, 2x a day. Dude, it did hav an affect! honestly, if Proactiv didnt work, move to AcneFree, sold in almost any store and cheaper than Proa
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January 20, 2009

Pros:

NONE

Cons:

It made my acne worse! Not only did I break out even more, but my skin was dry on top of it all. So I had pimples, splotches and my face was peeling. How embarrasing

I do have sensitive skin and have had acne my whole life but this is not as great as they make it seem. It did not work for me even a little bit. And I even tried it twice thinking I gave up too soon the first time! They told me it was a 30 day free trial, but if you use it 31 days you have to pay for it (and when you go to cancel, they tell you that you need to give it more time.) Then, after I already used a bottle and wanted my money back because it didn't work, they wanted the old bottles back after I already threw them away! What a nightmare, please don't waste your time and money and actually see a doctor that can see your history and treat you according to your skin.
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January 19, 2009

Pros:

The fine grit in the cleanser exfoliates well

Cons:

Moisturizer was useless, medicated concealer was most def. useless (and $17 bucks!!).

I came here before buying this stuff and felt that perhaps some people were not using proactiv properly. I wished I'd reconsidered. I started using it and it just plain doesn't work as well as the advertising says. I used it exactly as it says, religiously. I have been on it over a month and it has only gotten worse; I only had moderate acne to begin with. I finally went back to my GP for a stronger version and sulfur cream, combined with Doxycycline. I spent over $70 total for all the proactiv stuff and I wish I'd saved my money. I just couldn't believe that something like this could make it worse, even after adding the moisterizer and actively drinking more water and watching sugar intake. Unreal.
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January 18, 2009

Pros:

None

Cons:

This stuff will ruin your skin. I had minor blemishes. After sticking with the regimen for 2 months it only got worse. I thought if I kept using it that things would eventually get better. Now I have some pretty bad scars from it.

Don't waste your money. I know of a couple of guys that purchased this. It worked good for them. I think it does not work very well for females. Gee maybe it has something to do with our hormones. Maybe they should think about that.
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January 18, 2009

Pros:

Works OK

Cons:

Will not completely get rid of your acne, can dry out skin, the popular 3-step system that they advertise doesn't even contain moisturizer, price ($40 for the 3-pack)

I have been using Proactiv for nearly a year now. It worked pretty well at first. I felt very confident and it was the first time in recent years I could happily leave the house without makeup. However, it was not at all consistent. I still had regular breakouts, just not quite as bad as before. It's a bit pricey - $40 for a supposed 2-month supply. It never lasts that long. The 3-pack does not even contain a moisturizer, I don't know how much more that would cost but you DO need one. I used Oil of Olay Beauty Fluid. If you are a female, it does nothing to prevent the acne you always seem to get during your period. A year later, I have 4 bad pimples on my face and am considering switching to another product.
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January 17, 2009

Pros:

They made it easy to get my money refunded.

Cons:

It burned my skin!

For the first 3 days, I noticed immediate, noticable improvement with my acne. I was feeling really positive about it until the fourth day when I woke up with a fire-engine red rash all over the bottom of my face. It looked like I had Yukon-style wind burn! It was sooooo sore, that within a couple of days I had to go to my doctor for some relief. He did say that in his opinion it's not a very good product, and that the problem was NOT that I was allergic to the Benzoyl Peroxide like how their representative had insisted. My advice is that if you start to feel a stinging at ANY point during the Proactiv treatment, STOP USING IT! In addition to avoiding the embarassment of a really awful looking/feeling rash, you could save yourself some money on prescription medicine to relieve the burn as well as a doctor's visit.
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January 17, 2009

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nOne .

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its a bad product i hate it i learned its only for ppl who dont hve sensitive skin...it says it on the bottles too . jus warninq ppl dat its for ppl who have skin that can handle strong ingredients.

BAD ! . i hate it it does nothing 4 me ! . all cuz i hve soft sensitive skin..................................
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