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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November 29, 2008

Pros:

Easy to use...

Cons:

Drys Skin, Burning sensations (sometimes), Redness doesn't really go away, takes too long to notice a difference if there is any, too expensive. Not for people with sensitive skin.

This product is garbage!! If you have sensitive skin Proactiv will not do anything but make your skin feel or look worse than before. I even tried the refining mask but after the first use my face became incredibly dry. If you're really looking for a product that works you should talk to your doctor. Don't buy any acne treatments you see on tv, you'll just waste your money!!
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November 28, 2008

Pros:

It really clears up spots in the first week, smells nice.

Cons:

Face may be red after using and sting when you apply the nite cream.

I have spent many years using normal so called acne treatments and cleansers, and never had any of them work anything like proactiv. My boyfriend bought it for me as i was always giving out about my skin. I thought the price of the set was very expensive and didnt expect it to work. IT DID WORK!! I was so shocked, my skin cleared up in a week. But I have to admit that with a busy life i found the amount of steps to follow a pain. Plus i want to point out to readers that Proactiv in Ireland contains Salcylic acid and tee tree oil not benzyl peroxide like the US version. I wonder why that is? Anyway i stopped using it as it was to expensive to get shipped over and my skin is sensitive and sometimes would peel.
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November 27, 2008

Pros:

helps to clear up acne a little bit, when you start using this

Cons:

after few months it stops working and your acne seems to become worse than it was before.

it dried my skin, made it flacky. every time i used night lotion my face became red and was burning.hate the smell, which is absolutely awful! cleared up my skin a little bit, but then after couple of weeks it stopped working.
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November 27, 2008

Pros:

intially did help, improved complextion colour

Cons:

made my skin so dry and flaky around my chin and neck - do not use if you have sensative skin

not worth the $
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November 25, 2008

Pros:

IT WORKS WHEN YOU FIRST START USING IT!

Cons:

ONCE YOU STOP USING IT YOU BREAKOUT NASTY & FREAQUENTLY

I USED PROACTIVE FOR 3 YEARS & YES IT DOES WORK BUT IF YOU MISS 1 DAY YOU BREAKOUT ONCE YOU STOP USING IT OMG! YOU BREAKOUT WITH CYST LIKE PIMPLES THAT HURT!!!!! AND THEY JUST KEEP ON COMING ! I STOPPED USING PROACTIVE IN 3 MONTHS AGO & I'M STILL BREAKING OUT !!!!!!! BUT I'M NOT GETTING BACK ON IT! I STARTED TO USE NEUTROGENA & IT SEEMS TO BE HELPING :)
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November 25, 2008

Pros:

Works for some people

Cons:

It didn't work for me

I just thing proactive works for some and not others. My sister used it with great success so I thought I would try it. I used it for about 1 month, I had a nasty break out so I decided to try it and the breakout cleared while using it, but to best honest I don't think it was the proactive, I think it just healed natrually as breakouts do. I continuted to use it, and I kept on getting new pimples. I am talking large blind pimples and white heads which I normally do get! but I thought proctive was supposed to prevent this!! I decided to stop using it, and my skin is getting better. I have stopped using it for almost a week now, and there is most deffinately an improvement!!! I am now trying Apple cider vinegar topically daily and baking soda to exfoliate once a week. So far so good!
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November 21, 2008

Pros:

-You feel happy at first because you convince yourself that it is going to work because all of the celebritys endorse it

Cons:

-Expansive
-Drys Skin
-MAKES YOUR SKIN WORSE

Hate the product, but then something amazing happened. While searching around this site i found a treatment that is known as URINE THERAPY. Please do yourself a HUGE favor and just try it out, your skin honestly looks so much better by the end of just one week. Don't waste your time with proactive, find the inner strength to give URINE THERAPY a try!!!!!!!
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November 20, 2008

Pros:

It did clear up my face a little during the first two months.

Cons:

it stopped clearing my face up after two months and from then on went downhill.
it dried my skin out for a while.
its expensive.

It didn't work for me and basically platued.
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November 19, 2008

Pros:

nice packaging and smell

Cons:

everything - expensive, not easy to acquire, irritating

This stuff was horrible on my face and did nothing. Not only that, but the lotion made me into a complete greaseball and just added to my problems....blah, I wouldn't recommend this to anyone, there are such better quality products out there for your face for much cheaper.
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November 19, 2008

Pros:

It can work, but off and on. I have tried to go off of it to something quicker to use, more affordable and more readily available, but usually have to go back to Proactiv. Once I go back on it, it takes a long time for it to be effective again.

Cons:

It takes 15-20 minutes (morning and evening) to use the 3-step system as directed... not exactly a quick routine. If you have pillowcases that are not white, when you lay your face on them to go to bed, they will have bleached spots by morning.

I have had acne since I was 15, I am now 27. I have used prescription creams and pills (including Accutane). Proactiv is the only face wash that has ever made any type of difference. It totally depends on the person.
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