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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January 30, 2011

Pros:

-left skin feeling refreshed
-skin feels smooth
-can see some changes very fast

Cons:

-expensive
-doesnt work as fast as i hoped

i am 14 and have had acne since i was about 12. i got so tired of using all the products in the local stores, so i ordered proactiv. many say that it causes dry skin but i have VERY sensitive skin that drys out easily and proactiv didnt dry it out at all! it works pretty good but im not seeing fast results, and im using the product as instructions say to. this morning i woke up with ANOTHER blemish. i will continue using this product,and hope it works faster. i recommend it, it will probably work well for you.
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August 25, 2010

Pros:

+ Made my skin feel nice afterwards sometimes
+ Might work for people with moderate to very light acne.
+ I really liked the Refining mask.

Cons:

+ Very Expensive
+ Didn't really work after a while
+ My skin felt irritated when I put the
Toner on sometimes.

I have combonation skin. Oily everywhere else but cheeks. I used this when I was 12-13. It worked sort of. But that was because I didn't have very many zits. I would recommend this to someone who has very oily skin. I really hope I find something that works.
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July 9, 2010

Pros:

-leaves rest of skin that has no acne feeling smooth
-feels refreshing

Cons:

-bottles run out at different times; have no more toner but have plenty of the first step (cleanser) left
-no immediate results

the acne i have isn't so severe, but i never had a problem with it until recently. i usually had one or two zits every month or two, but now i find a new one every week. i don't have acne all over my face (breakouts only on forehead, between nose and lips, and chin). i didn't see results immediately like the commercials said i would. in fact, i really didn't see any results until about a month later. i did notice the sides of my face and cheeks smoother. i still broke out even after using the kit. and that refining mask that says to dab a little when i see a zit forming to prevent it from getting bigger..? DOES NOT WORK. i still woke up with the zit, bigger than the night before. i used the kit accordingly, two times a day, the mask every other day, and green tea extract once a week or so. i was hoping to see VISIBLE results and stop breaking out, but it didn't do so. i called to cancel the kit, and the guy said people dont see results until about a month later. so i continued to use it for two months and did see LITTLE results; fewer breakouts. today my face is clear. two days ago i had a zit. probably tomorrow i'll get a small one. its random. so does it work? i guess it just depends on the skin you have. i can't speak for everyone, but if you have similar acne problems like mine, you might get the same results.
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March 16, 2010

Pros:

-clears up light acne

Cons:

-Makes face very irritated feeling
-Doesnt keep face consistently clear
-expensive
-takes forever to ship

I have been using proactive for around 3 years. I have gone thorough times where my skin is near perfect looking and not so perfect looking on proactive. It works better sometimes than others. Worked a lot better than prescribed topicals. It may work for you, everyones skin is different.
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March 15, 2010

Pros:

It works with mild form of acne
Can last you a while if you used wisely
Nice smell (i guess)

Cons:

Way to pricey
burns a bit

Now i have bought this stuff like it was some kind form of candy. I had mild acne in 6th grade and this was the stuff i would use . It held my acne at bay and then it broke out like crazy when i started 8th grade. My skin for some odd reason got used to it and then it stopped working. I would recommend this for people who are having a mild form of acne but for like cystic acne, maybe don't try unless you want too. (Note, its been a while since i used this stuff so i dont remember prices)
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January 5, 2010

Pros:

Works well.

Cons:

For one thing the price is too much. Doesn't work as well as they advertise.

My acne has not cleared up completely. But if I stop using it the acne will get worse. Its a great product for people with very little acne.
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September 14, 2009

Pros:

good moisturizer and topical treatment
ease of use

Cons:

didn't work, to be a club member you have to set up automatic shipments and if you try to lengthen the time of shipments it customer service won't allow you to.
pricey
cleanser doesn't clean at all

Multi step program, need to wait a few minutes between each application, my acne worsened, customer service is a joke! They didn't adjust my shipment request like I asked and charged me anyway. The system didn't reduce my acne, but actually caused more pimples that I couldn't clear up. However, it didn't dry my face out like other products I've used. Definitely buy in the mall first...don't pay for shipping!!!
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March 16, 2017
Customer service starting to falter
I've been using Proactiv for over 10 years now and my skin has stayed quite clear with the occasional flare ups. Most recently I've been getting more flare ups so I called in to see if they could send me a spot treatment. Before I called today, their customer service had been impeccable; no wait, courteous reps, and they always let me try the different moisturizers for free in the winter when my skin got dry. The rep I had today offered for me to pay $20 for the pen and $16 for the blemish treatment. I asked if they had samples since I don't want to try the product and dislike it and waste it. That wasn't an option. Quite disappointed since these are things the company usually gifts me for free and they even note on a flyer in my monthly box and I can receive free product gifts, samples, and sneak previews. Hoping this was just a fluke rep since in the past the company has bent over backwards.
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March 12, 2011

Pros:

cleared up

Cons:

if i stopped using it for one day, acne doubled by the next day

shipping was long

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
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January 1, 2011

Pros:

- Works when you first start to use it
- Refining mask is great, if you get it
- Softens skin somewhat

Cons:

- Drying to the skin
- Burning and irritation
- Works for the first week or so then stops
- Repairing lotion feels like it's clogging pores
- Could not use twice as directed day due to irritation
- Time consuming
- Must follow directions exactly to have any life changing results
- Frustrating

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.
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