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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March 24, 2012

Pros:

*Got rid of the red bumps and stuff on my face.
*Works fast
*Easy

Cons:

*Really drying
*Caused a lot of pain after a while
*Caused redness, puffiness, and burning

It worked really, but was way too harsh for my skin. I do admit that I have very pale and sensitive skin, and I expected some burning or something, but it was really out of the line. I do not recommend for those like me who need effective, gentle cleansers.
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March 24, 2012

Pros:

It cleared away the blemishes with a matter of time.

Cons:

Dried the sh*t out of my skin.

Will charge your bank account when they can. They'll tell you about a shipment for this amount but not tell you about the next 3 charges of ahead of time already scheduled. RIPPING YOU OFF FOR YOUR CASH!
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March 22, 2012

Pros:

Completely cleared my skin, best acne treatment I have ever used.

Cons:

Bleaches towels but you are warned about this in advance and advised to use white towels

I have chronic moderate to severe hormonal adult acne. On the oral contraceptive pill I found I had completely clear skin but I wanted to come off the pill after 10 years of using it (I'm 36yrs). A couple of months after I stoped the pill my acne was back with a vengance. I've been using 50mg of Spiro daily and that has helped somewhat. I started using ProActiv two weeks ago an dhave had NO NEW BREAKOUTS SINCE. I am amazed how effective it has been, it is the best acne product I have ever used, my skin has never looked better. There was initial irritation/flaking/peeling but stick with it, the skin that is revealed after peeling is dewy and glowing and I feel that I look about 10 yrs younger.
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March 22, 2012

Pros:

Gental
It works

Cons:

May dry skin

It doesnt work for everyone
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March 21, 2012

Pros:

My older daughter loved it! Little strong for my younger daughter. They have a product that is not as harsh as the full strength formula

Cons:

Would have tried it but I couldn't get past their return policy. ProActive CS keeps charging my acct! I am not your bank!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I WILL NEVER USE THIS PRODUCT AGAIN NOR WILL I EVER RECOMMEND IT. YOU GET STUCK IN A LOOP OF THEM OWNING YOUR BANK ACCT UNTIL THEY ARE GOOD AND READY TO CREDIT YOU BACK! ANY TIME I GET I WILL BLOG BAD ABOUT THIS COMPANY!!!!! CHANGE YOUR WAYS!!!!!!!
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March 21, 2012

Pros:

Took less than a week to work
Got rid of all types of blemishes
Improved skin tone

Cons:

Drying

I've had bad adult acne for the past 3 years, and didn't try Proactiv because I had allergic reactions to benzyl peroxide in high school. So I have been using otc acne washes/meds as well as Zen Med, which helped with some of the pus-filled zits, but not the flesh-colored whiteheads (you know the ones that you aren't supposed to squeeze but you do anyway and a tiny stream of something gross and white comes curling out? Yeah, I know, gross). I used my sister's Proactive one night because I had no other cleanser options, and because I had no negative reactions, I decided to give it a go. I don't want to get anybody's hopes up, but this cleared up my zits AND my whiteheads in less than two weeks. I haven't worn face makeup for the last month and that is a first in a loooong time! I don't know if it stops working after a certain amount of time like some say, but I will continue using it until then because it is freaking awesome and I feel so good about my totally clear skin! On a side note, I'm super sensitive to breakouts using even the gentlest of moisturizers, so I use the Dual Action Moisturizer, Target brand, to help with the drying and I use the face wash twice a day, but the toner and cream only at night.
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March 20, 2012

Pros:

absolutely none

Cons:

did not work at all
customer service was despicable
charged me without my consent!!!!!

don't waste your time with this
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March 20, 2012

Pros:

NONE

Cons:

*leaves face:
-dry
-itchy
-red
-burning
*the chemical smell

i had never had acne, but the first 5 days of using this, my face broke out into little bumps all over my face. i was told that it would get worse before getting better, but i wasnt going to risk that chance. i washed my face 3 times everyday for a week with dove soap after using this product and the bumps are gone now! never again will i use this product!! i gave this product a 1 out of 5 rating, but thats only because i couldnt choose ZERO
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March 20, 2012

Pros:

Easy Routine To Follow
Non-Chemical Smell
Offers Some Exfoliation
Great/Gentle Toner

Cons:

Not effective for severe acne
Does not help fade post-acne marks
"Cult-like" Marketing
Expensive

Basically-this product is no better than what you can now find in Wal-greens/Wal-Mart (pretty much any department store these days) for mild acne. It's gentle, and would probably work for a person with sensitive skin who has very mild acne/blemishes.
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March 18, 2012

Pros:

- It's kind of fun to go through a whole system

Cons:

- Gritty
- The cleanser hurts
- Smells like sweat and Mr. Clean
- Expensive
- Tiny bottle of BP
- Makes face really red
- Doesn't work

I got my proactiv kit from my mom, who bought it for me after my dermatologist was taking weeks to respond to my referral. I was skeptical, but since she already bought it and promised that it would work, I figured I had nothing to lose. The commercial advertises proactiv as being "creamy, gentle, and effective," but the truth is, it is none of the above. The cleanser is watery and gritty, almost like they filled it with sand. One the product dried out my face, the harshness caused bleeding and incredible irritation and pain, not to mention making my face look red and inflammed right before I had to go to school. It enrages me that proactiv has managed to convince the world that it is effective in clearing all kinds of acne, since it did absolutely nothing but make me feel hopeless about my acne. I wouldn't say it made my acne worse, but it's ineffectiveness did drive me to spam my dermatologist with e-mails requesting accutane.
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