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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February 23, 2007

Pros:

The refining mask works well for clearing up zits fast.

Cons:

It dried up my face,&I felt like I was getting more defined wrinkles. Also,I'm hesitant to use a product that bleaches clothing. I can't to imagine what the reaction is on the skin. I just don't trust it. Not a good product for sensitive skin

Good for some; not for others. However, the whole bleaching thing freaks me out. Would you pour chlorox on your skin?
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January 31, 2007

Pros:

Made my face a little less oily

Cons:

I'd like to say it worked for me but it didn't. I kept breaking out, it would leave scars and then break out again on top the scars. Proactiv didn't really help me with my acne.

I'm glad I tried it and decided it wasn't for me. It's better that I did instead of wondering what if? However, this product is not for everyone.
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January 30, 2007

Pros:

Seems to be clearing up my skin well and my skin is very smooth

Cons:

DRYS SKIN, use a moisturizer and a tad pricey

GREAT, finally found a product worth using
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January 24, 2007

Pros:

Clears up acne and unrelated blemishes; tightens pores and provides a smoother skin surface; helps diminish the appearance of acne scars.

Cons:

Skin-types differ so the product may not be as beneficial to some as it is to others. It's probably best to consult a dermatologist before usage as, depending on the person, some of the ingredients may cause side-effects.

If used daily and as directed, the product can have a great impact. My skin is smoother than before, acne scars are fading, pore size has decreased and blemishes are disappearing relatively quickly. I've never experienced any of the dryness expressed by some (this is probably because I use a very thin layer of the repairing lotion). I initially had dry skin, but the texture has actually normalized since usage. ProActiv worked relatively quickly for me. I've been using the product for less than a month and I'm satisfied with the results so far.
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January 23, 2007

Pros:

good for oily skin

Cons:

not known yet

I do not have acne,I have oily skin with big pores.my beautician told me that im overproduce skin so the pores are constantly blocked (black heads ,white heads)heaps of little bumbs,for whole my life.i have only used proactiv for 2 weeks and the bumbs are actually gone,the texture feel much better,still a bit oily but maybe the queensland climate,so I thing it definately works for oily ,tough skin
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January 4, 2007

Pros:

Clears up acne, very soothing, smells fresh, shows results within 3 weeks (mask works VERY well)

Cons:

Bleaches towels, takes a while to apply, too expensive

I use the mask alot for big pimples and it clears them up really well though sometimes not. I hate using it cos it takes a while but its worth it those who dont make it work for them eitehr dont use it regularly enough or dont have the "right" skin for it.
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December 26, 2006

Pros:

It works at the beginning. I wasn't breaking out that much. my skin was clear. it is better now but i still get pimples. here and there. my face seems to be more oily than before. sometimes i get big nasty pimples. lately, my face is so red.

Cons:

too expensive. i got it in the mall for $110. It was worth it at the beginning but now no. $700 a year.

I've been using proactiv for 2 years now. It works at the beginning. but i haven't had a perfect clear skin. i still breakout get a nasty pimple. my face so red. i think i keeping using proactiv because i want to believe that it will help me. and clear completely my skin. like those people and celebrities that i seen in the informercials. but it been 2 years and i giving up. so i decide to try Marad acne complex. i hope this product will be the last one that i try.
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December 1, 2006

Pros:

It makes your skin clean, and clears up pimples pretty good. It makes your skin soft, and you don't have anymore blackheads after using it for 3-4 days.

Cons:

The cleanser is extremely gritty. It stings your skin and tears up whiteheads. It gave me a horrible allergic reaction. My eyes got puffy, and my skin was red and itchy for 2-3 days. That only happened because i used alittle too much, I think!

I only recommend this product if you have occasional pimples that are bigger. This product only helps if you have alot of smaller pimples also. I have a mix of medium, and smaller sized pimples. I really didn't give the product any time at all to work it's "magic". Anyway, this is the deal with what happened to me and my expierience with Proactiv. I used it for like a week and a few days and it made my pimples worse. My mom got me the trial size and when i was half way done with the bottles, (that were horrificly small!) I threw the product out. I decided I HATED Proactiv. Then, the product got shipped to my house again this month and I tried it again. I got a reaction as you all know... so I stopped using it for 3 days. It cleared up most of my skin before that horrific reaction! People don't understand that if a product doesn't work for someone, and they say that their product will... it really hurts. I makes you just want to give up all hope. But don't. Just try Proactiv and see!
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November 22, 2006

Pros:

It works for the most part - however, it seems when I reach my monthly; it doesn't work as well - may be something with my hormones though! I love the clean feeling and time-released medication...

Cons:

I am still breaking out around my monthly and have issues with this...after spending $46/mo on this - I would hope it works no matter what my hormones are doing! The cost is too much - however, I've never had such clear skin; so it's worth it!

I wish I could afford it all the time!
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November 20, 2006

Pros:

Worked Excellent for Approx. 2 months.

Cons:

Eventually caused worse problems than my original.

After 2 mos. of success, my skin started compesating for the drying effects of the benzoyl peroxide and starting making to much oil from beneath. I now have this frustrating rare combination of clogged pores but dry skin on my cheeks and forehead which is where I had good complexion until now. I never had cysts(I think that is what they are considered) or actual whiteheads until now and my skin is worse than when I started a couple months back. I am blaming this product officially now as I see quite a few others with the same effects.
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