Proactiv Solution : Acne Treatment System

Proactiv gets celebrities to endorse their product, and act as though it is the magic bullet for acne. I, along with others who have tried it that I know, were not impressed. I did not see results even when I did use it consistently.

The media makes Proactiv sound amazing when its really not, bottom line is it doesnt work and its a waste of time...

Pro Active is false advertisement!!!!

after using both dan's treatment and proactiv, the main difference is that proactiv uses a medicated mosturizer that continues to dry out your skin and irritate it, and your skin has a hard time healing it's acne, whereas dan's moisturizer has jojoba oil and licorice root with no BP, so that it soothes and cools your skin much better, which is probably the most important thing for acne treatment! if your skin is irritated, it won't heal itself, this is something that most people overlook in acne treatment.

It worked as long as i used it once or twice a day, but if i missed a day it showed. acne would instantly show up

First of all, I ought to tell you guys that I'm 19 yo and have very sensitive oily skin (I'm even irritated by Cetaphil Lotion, which is for sensitive skin). After reading bunches of reviews about Proactiv, I was hesitated to buy it or not; Then I decided to buy CLEARASIL, which was working really well for resizing pimples, but it also dried my skin out and left a lot of dark spots. Then, I gave up with Clearasil, and tried Proactiv Solution. So I drove to the mall to get it, and after made the payment, held the item on my hand, do you believe that the clerk told me, "you may have more acne before it gets better!". I was like, "Wait, WHAT? Seriously?" The night when I first used, I was scared of what the clerk said, but nah, I was amazed because my skin was too soft and smooth without redness. Until next day, I checked my face carefully and NO new pimples popped up, It meant I was not irritated. --Cleanser : I don't really like it (I hope it could be in foam formula), but it worked okay, this is the first time I've ever used a Cleanser contained beads without irritating skin. Thank God! --Toner: Like I said, I have oily skin, but the Toner controls excess oil perfectly, I love it. --Treatment : Because it is gel, so it can absorb really fast, doesn't make greasy. Finally, I will keep up with Proactiv, because I'm too sick with my 5-year acne experienced in my life. I wish I could tried it before, instead of using a bunch of brands selling in Walmart. One more thing is I need to thank one of the reviewer in here, she/he said people should give it a try, bc everybody's skin is different.

ive been using proactiv for 2 months and it isnt bad but i definitely isnt what i expected from it. Like any other acne treatment it works if you stick to it but if you skip an application (like i did because the BP is too harsh at times) you may break out. The refining mask is GREAT at reducing the size and soreness of new pimples and helps to stop future breakouts.

Although Proactiv is highly advertised on TV with celebrities, I would highly suggest using something else. Visit a dermatologist, I guarantee that he or she will not even recommend using Proactiv. It is tedious, pricey considering its low performance, and makes tiny pimples pop up everywhere. (Due to the irritation)

I have sensitive, combination oily skin, where I have loads of pimples on my t-zone but none on my cheeks and chin. I'd recommend this if you don't have sensitive skin. I do, and so I had a rather awful reaction to it. It hurt so much when I applied the toner and the repairing treatment I teared and winced. It dried out my skin so much that it became scaly and peeled off in huge flakes, and my friends pointed it out. However, it did actually get rid of quite a few pimples, and lessened the severity of my acne. The whole acne kit also consists of so many different products, and it's really time-consuming to go through the entire regimen, having to wait for everything to dry/get absorbed, so if you're a student or are working it might not be very suitable, especially if you're usually in a rush in the morning. Basically, I think that it'll work for you if you: - don't have overly-sensitive skin - aren't one of the 5% of people who are allergic to proactiv - don't mind spending a tonne of money on something that might not work for you - have lots of time in the morning Good luck! :)

If you want to try Proactiv, be my guest. Everyone's skin is unique and it may have a different effect for your skin. Apparently, you must follow the directions exactly haw it says on the bottle to get any real results. All in all, it was frustrating and it didn't get me any closer to completely clear skin other than the first week or so when I used my new shipments.