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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July 28, 2011

Pros:

None

Cons:

Expensive
Makes acne worse

I tried this item for a month and did nothing for me. I had very light acne, this product just made it worse.
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July 27, 2011

Pros:

green tea moisturiser reduces oil

Cons:

smells very strong

proactive made my face alot worse than ever. after using this face wash, i had a huge rash appear on my face. i have stopped using proactive and the rash keeps getting worse. i would never recommend this face wash to anyone.
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July 26, 2011

Pros:

Green tea moisturizer reduces oil

Cons:

Smells really strong
Let my skin far worse than it ever was

Using this felt like I was drenching my skin in chemicals. I didn't like it, and neither did my skin. I used this exactly as directed, and at one week, my skin broke out terribly. It felt painful and looked awful. I know it says that breaking out during this is normal, but it's just so difficult to trust anything that says that anymore. I used the regimen for a week after, and I saw absolutely no improvement. I fixed up my skin with a gentle cleanser and witch hazel toner. I kept the green tea moisturizer that came with the kit since that worked really well. It's been a few months and I still have the scars from when I used Proactiv. I guess this works for some people, but not for anyone who breaks out in severe acne.
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July 25, 2011

Pros:

Skin feels clean
Makes skin tones even and pores clear (where there is'nt acne)

Cons:

Doesn't stop breakouts

I was so hopeful because of all the fuss about this product there are so many ads. It would be great for someone who already has a decent complexion and wants to even skin tones and improve pore appearance. It just doesn't work on actual acne. Waste of money!
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July 24, 2011

Pros:

none.

Cons:

the cleanser was really rough on my skin and within 2 days my skin was flakier than ever.
the products are also really expensive and was a waste of money and time.

The cleanser dried out my skin too much. The toner wasnt too bad but stung a bit. Overall these products are a waste of money. your skin dries out really fast and creates pimples if you dont consistently use this product. I recommend Neutrogena products as they may be a little more helpful.
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July 21, 2011

Pros:

none

Cons:

chemically burnt my face
puffed up my eye
bleach

Used for 2 days and had to put ice packs and nothing on my face as my face chemically burned.
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July 21, 2011

Pros:

Face not itchy
Cleared some small spots
Doesn't smell bad

Cons:

Expansive
More acne
Face much more oily
Didn't work
To much steps
Face burns during sun exposure

I tried proactive for one week and the results are dissapointing! It cleared some tiny spots, but it made some acne were I never had before on my face. One pimple is so huge and it hurts. It made my face sooooo oily. Plus, there are so many steps! I have to use 3 products the night, 5 in the morning and a mask 3 times a week......all that for NOTHING. I can't believethat I paid that much for this sh*tty producted. Now, my whole face burns when I go in the sun, even if I use the "special" sunscreen they gave me.
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July 21, 2011

Pros:

Sort of got rid of my acne.
Dried up zits.

Cons:

Expensive.
Doesn't really work, and you have to keep buying it.

Maybe Proactiv works for other people, but it did not work for me. The first few days of using this product, my skin did start to clear up a little bit, but after that it remained exactly the same. I used it for a few months and it did pretty much nothing to my skin. However, Proactiv did work for a few of my friends. So it pretty much depends on your skin. If you have money and don't mind buying this product all the time, then it's worth a try because I know people who actually love this product. Maybe it will work for you.
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July 20, 2011

Pros:

None

Cons:

Made acne worst
product irritates skin
makes skin really dry

I have very little acne and thought Proactiv would help make it totally go away but using it for 2 days, my face completely broke out. To make it worst, it made my skin so dry. I called customer service to cancel the automatic shipments and when I told the person on the other line what I was experiencing she told me that breaking out more with Proactiv is completely normal. Now they tell me. I wouldn't recommend this product to anyone.
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July 19, 2011

Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Wrinkles
Costs
It doesn't work
Makes acne worse

Dont spend your money on these sh!tty products.
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