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 20, 2008

Pros:

cleared up acne very quickly, made my skin feel fresher right after use

Cons:

smells really bad and dries skin out

I have only been using it for a week but already i can see a slight improvement. Im expecting it to get worse like evryone has said, but im hoping my skin will adjust. I like it
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March 18, 2008

Pros:

-smells great
-love the texture of the Renewing Cleanser

Cons:

-your skin becomes immune to it and it stops working

i have been using proactiv for almost 2 years and i personally feel that in the beginning it was great, but after a while it stops doing it's job, so i kinda feel it was a waste of money..
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March 6, 2008

Pros:

It had a really soothing scent and it felt really clean.

Cons:

It didn't give me any good results. When you stop using it it gives yuor face more acne and even one of my friends said that she tried it and it didn't work for her. And it's so much work to put on all the three steps on. I do not reccomend it.

It does not work maybe it works for Kelly Clarkson maybe it'll work for you. If it does then congratulations but it did not work for me.
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February 17, 2008

Pros:

The refining mask does help if left on overnight, and the cleanser does a good job with exfoliating. The green tea moisturizer is good for the winter.

Cons:

If you skip any, watch out, and it seems to have quit working. It worked pretty good for a while and it seems like I have built up an immunity to it. The sulfur mask does help, but makes my face smell bad.

Use consistently and probably only good for minor acne. If you have a monster sprout up use the mask overnight and you will see a difference.
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January 30, 2008

Pros:

The beginning stages it worked perfectly. Lots of compliments, could see noticeable improvements.

Cons:

After using for a few years it totally stopped working and my skin is worse than it ever was before in my whole life. Almost cystic like acne is appearing.

Bottom line is this, it does what it promises but only for a short while. It's hard finding something that works after using Proactiv. One thing that I found out is that it strips/burns off the protective layer off your skin and makes it more sensitive than it probably ever was from the beginning. I would not recommend it to anyone not even my worst enemy. They have a formula that is twice as strong/harsh that is not found on the website, you must call customer service and order through them. How much destroying of the skin do they want to do. I really dont think those stars use it like they claim.
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January 28, 2008

Pros:

The refining mask and the oil-free daily lotion are good products.

Cons:

Burned a bit during the first 2 weeks of use. Turned the mild acne on my chin and jawline into huge painful cystic acne on my cheeks and neck. I had no luck clearing my with this product.

I used this product at age 32 and had mild acne. I was told to give it a full 8 weeks. Weeks 1 and 2 I saw some improvement and was really excited (despite some stinging). Weeks 3 and 4 no more improvement from weeks 1 and 2 but it was still better than it was before. Then after week 4 things got bad. I started getting very painful cystic acne where I didn't get acne before, on my cheeks and neck. I completed the full 8 weeks and was not happy. The resulting acne took months to clear up then the dark spots left from the acne took about an additional 6 months to lighten (and I was really good, I didn't pick at anything!!!). Maybe this product works on Jessica Simpson but it did nothing but make me unhappy and $75 poorer.
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January 21, 2008

Pros:

-Good for quick treatment
-Really helps mild acne
-Skin feels squeaky clean

Cons:

-Can excessively dry out your skin
-After using it for too long, your skin seems as though it becomes immune to it
-So harsh that permanent effects can be seen (broken cappilaries around nose)

If you feel as if you have nothing to loose than TRY IT. It works very well if used as directed. However, do not use it for too long as it is damaging to your skin. After three years of using it, it seemed to stop working and my skin began to break out. I got off it but my face seems to continually break out. DONT KNOW WHAT TO DO NOW!
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January 15, 2008

Pros:

left my skin feeling clean

Cons:

did not affect my acne whatsoever

another failure
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January 12, 2008

Pros:

Clears up skin QUICKLY!

Cons:

Can irritate skin.

Seriously, the recommended use is WAY TOO MUCH! If you want this product to work effectively (like it does for me), only use it once per day AT THE MOST. I tried using it 2 times per day as recommended at first, but my skin became itchy, dry and flaky. I stopped using it until my skin went back to normal, then began again using it only once per day. It has worked amazingly ever since! :-) Hope this helps!
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January 7, 2008

Pros:

It cleans your face

Cons:

Pricey, Time consuming, Iritating, Harsh on skin, Doesnt clear acne

I have been using proactiv for about 3 years now and it seemed like every time i missed washing i would break out. Soon my face was again covered with acne and scars. My frieind told me to stop using it because she said it just makes things worse, and sure enough, now that i am using just a regular body wash to wash my face, my skin has cleared immensley. Dont fall for their scam, waste of time and money.
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