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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May 22, 2009

Pros:

Made skin soft, slightly controlled outbreaks

Cons:

Irritated skin, made it very dry (sometimes red), occasionally made outbreaks worse.

I used the system (I also used the face mask once or twice a week) and it was too much for my face. I have extremely sensitive skin, so I would recommend that if other people have really sensitive skin, they avoid this or use great care to avoid irritating their face. It would give me a red "flush" and would often make outbreaks worse. Only sometimes would it actually help. Probably the only real pro about it was that right after washing it would make my skin baby soft (that was cool at least). Since then I am trying other things in hope of making my face clear. From other people I have heard and seen mostly positive things out of using this product, however, so I can't say that the majority of people would encounter problems like mine.
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May 8, 2009

Pros:

One of the best products I've found

Cons:

Still wasn't the acne "cure" I was looking for.
Bleaches EVERYTHING...towels, pillowcases, the collars of my shirts...

There are a couple other products that work just as well but are cheaper and don't bleach everything you own.
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April 28, 2009

Pros:

wel considering it just makes you brek out more.theres none

Cons:

makes you break out more and dosnt fix it.

dosnt work.dont buy it.
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April 24, 2009

Pros:

removes oil, clears face within 2-3 weeks significantly, makes your face feel clean.

Cons:

can make face a bit dry for sure, doesnt get rid of the boils (the bigger pimples beneath the skin which are often painful and hard to pop).

very effective, its not a cure but it help eliminate most of ance within a reasonable amount of time. You will like the way your face looks after this (if not, then u need something really strong).
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April 16, 2009

Pros:

I have been using Proactiv for 5 years now.And my face has cleared up alot.No pimples at all, Where ever I go someone is telling me that I have beautiful skin. It truely works You just have to continue to use it every day.

Cons:

When you stop using it for a month or two, yes your face will break out. But I have learned to elimated the last step (the lotion) your face will not break out at all.

True enough your face will break out. the reason is that it is getting all the pores and dead cells out of your skin and of course your face has to get worse before it gets better. And know you can go to the mail to one of those Kiosk and get it individual that's another plus. And the mask is awesome!
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April 9, 2009

Pros:

It works very well it always clears up my breakouts The mask works wonders!!

Cons:

Makes my face red and dry

The bad thing is that is makes my skin red, amd dry and it's pretty expensive and i didnt have money to by it once and I broke out so if you stop using it it will all come back the same if not worse!! and the toner smells kind of funny!
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March 20, 2009

Pros:

I have used Proactiv (and cheaper identical generic systems) for many years (about 10 years, with some breaks in between), and it certainly works for me. It clears my skin and keeps it mostly clear... when I use it properly.

Cons:

I need to use an additional cleanser to remove make up before using the Proactiv cleanser, then I need to use a moisturizer and a high SPF sunscreen after I apply the toner and treatment- this is too many steps for me, and it all takes a while to dry

I endure all the steps and the time it takes because it is really the only thing that's consistently worked for me. In the past, I have switched from Proactiv to a prescription topical treatment in an effort to cut down on time and the amount of steps; however, these treatments always lose thier effectiveness after about 7-8 months. If I get lazy and skip a step, I will break out. If I nap in the middle of the day (or on a plane- I travel frequently) and do not immediately go through the whole process of washing, waiting, toning, waiting, medicating, waiting, moisturizing, waiting, applying sunscreen, and waiting- then I will break out. Therefore, while I do recommend it, if you can control your acne with fewer steps, do it.
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March 15, 2009

Pros:

It actually works! their whole line get you results and blends together very well when using ,multiple products!

Cons:

They have too many to chose from, so one may get confused to what really works! ALso, they are a little overpriced in smaller bottles. but they are worth it!

I have used it for 6 years now and it has always worked! I started 6 years ago with the one most people know, the 3 step system! it worked immidiatley! I wou ld say in 2-3 weeks I saw a big enough clear up of everything going on. I kept using it for the next 3 years and NEVER has ONE breakout. Unfortunately I stopped using it for 2 years and suffered the consequences! After those 2 years I decided to give Neutrogena's SKIN ID a try(and that's a whole other review!) let's just say it DID NOT WORK! I am happily back to proactiv for almost 2 months now. This time I spent 200$ on pretty much everything they offer. IF anyone would like to read the individual reviews I will be doing so in each epcific category. I HAVE NOTICED IT TOOK LONGER THIS TIME TO WORK. The previous systems I tried last year made me break out for 3 months like I had never in my 25years! I am still trying to get rid of it. However, even though Proactiv has taken about 3-4 weeks this time to work. IT DOES!
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March 12, 2009

Pros:

I have moderate acne and this product worked wonders for me. You have to use it at least twice a day at first to knock out the acne, but, after that I only use it once a day now. It never dried out my skin like other people have said it did.

Cons:

It doesn't knock out ALL of my pimples. Like another person said, I always have one or two pimples at all times. But, I'm satisfied and this is as good as it gets for me!

I was skeptical, but, this stuff really works! Ever since I've used Proactiv, I get a lot of comments about how "beautiful" I am now! I NEVER had that before. I personally think that a huge part of looking "beautiful" is having good skin, and this stuff does just that. It will make your skin look so much better. It will feel softer and smoother and the refining mask really does work overnight. You won't wake up pimple free the next day. But, it will definitely reduce inflammation and the pimple will be less noticable. I'm just so happy that I tried this product because it's done wonders for me. And, I definitely hope that the next person who reads this will give Proactiv a real try, because most likely you will be happy with the results. I consider myself a normal looking person, and my skin was not so great and Proactiv has changed all of that! So, the bottom line is that I love this stuff and it really works! If you do it consistently, you won't be disappointed!
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March 9, 2009

Pros:

Cleared my skin after 2 weeks! I also use the refining mask 3 times a week and the green tea moisturizer everyday. It really worked for me and iI was skeptical at first

Cons:

None

Works great, best product I have ever used! The green tea moisturizer works really well and helps to rehydrate your face. I recommend to everyone to atleast try it once.
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