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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October 5, 2009

Pros:

I've used proactiv for years and it worked wonders. My face was clear in about a month.

Cons:

You must stay consistent. I felt dependent on the system and did not like how it bounded me in that way so I sought to "escape." This was not a good idea. About a month after switching off of it, I broke out all over and was miserable.

It worked for me and may work for you too. Just stay of it if it does work, there's no point in trying to get off something that has been working for so long. I've tried acne.org "treatment" and feels like i'm putting too much BP on. PRoactiv's recommended dosage of BP was a dime sized amount and that worked for me. The proactiv BP just leaves your skin a bit oily. I am going to get back on the Proactiv system soon. I regret ever trying to get off of it! :(
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September 14, 2009

Pros:

good moisturizer and topical treatment
ease of use

Cons:

didn't work, to be a club member you have to set up automatic shipments and if you try to lengthen the time of shipments it customer service won't allow you to.
pricey
cleanser doesn't clean at all

Multi step program, need to wait a few minutes between each application, my acne worsened, customer service is a joke! They didn't adjust my shipment request like I asked and charged me anyway. The system didn't reduce my acne, but actually caused more pimples that I couldn't clear up. However, it didn't dry my face out like other products I've used. Definitely buy in the mall first...don't pay for shipping!!!
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March 16, 2017
Customer service starting to falter
I've been using Proactiv for over 10 years now and my skin has stayed quite clear with the occasional flare ups. Most recently I've been getting more flare ups so I called in to see if they could send me a spot treatment. Before I called today, their customer service had been impeccable; no wait, courteous reps, and they always let me try the different moisturizers for free in the winter when my skin got dry. The rep I had today offered for me to pay $20 for the pen and $16 for the blemish treatment. I asked if they had samples since I don't want to try the product and dislike it and waste it. That wasn't an option. Quite disappointed since these are things the company usually gifts me for free and they even note on a flyer in my monthly box and I can receive free product gifts, samples, and sneak previews. Hoping this was just a fluke rep since in the past the company has bent over backwards.
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December 16, 2016
WORST ACNE TREATMENT !!!
proactiv is by far the worst acne treatment I have had mil acne for a while an I bought proactive thinking it will help my acne it made me breakout even more so if you are considering ti buy this product do not waste your money!!!!
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August 16, 2016
no
Works at first but when your skin's getting used to it the pimples comes back
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July 22, 2016
Don't bother
Not only did this not work for me at all, it bleached all my face towels. Imagine, it is dying your cloths and your putting that all over your face? If this worked or works for you, that's amazing. It just didn't for me.
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October 2, 2015
Don't waste your money, go see a dermatologist.
There's nothing special about Proactiv products. I was way better off buying gentler products at the drug store that didn't sting and turn my skin red. The only thing that this company is good at doing is making commercials. Don't trust them with your skin, go see a dermatologist if you're worried about acne.
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August 28, 2015
STILL WAITING FOR REFUND
I am beyond upset with your company. My son tried your products and they weren't strong enough for his level of acne, so we returned the 2nd package we received the day we received it and called and cancelled our membership. We have YET to get our refund and they initially told us it would take 4-8 weeks and it's been over 12 weeks!!!! Unbelievable to us that they continued to take our payments yet refuse to return our message or refund our money. DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY! Save yourself a major headache!!!
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May 14, 2015
Waste of money
I was beyond excited to try proactiv when I bought it. For the first week I saw no improvements or changes. Then the second week, BAM! My face was as red as a fire truck. It burned the crap out of my skin. It was so drying face that my face would peel. It was a waste of money and not worth all the hype that it is given. Would not recommend to anyone.
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June 21, 2012

Pros:

THERE IS NONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Cons:

% Burns my face off like the freaking sahara desert
% Causes a drought on my face that lasts for many many days
% Applies a red hue that looks like I have been slapped many times.
%My face peels off like a banana
%The burning sensation these products give me is like no other it's like a flame-thrower threw up on my face.
% Gave me a coldsore thats yellow and crusty
% My face feels tight like someone painted it with sh*t

THIS PRODUCT SUCKS!!!!
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