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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April 7, 2012

Pros:

It WORKS
Easy to use
Pleasant smell
Flexible steps

Cons:

Can dry out skin
Expensive
Long postage time

I feel like this product really works for me and i wanted to post this review for everyone that is thinking about trying it. PLEASE TRY IT The people posting on these forums are the small amount of people that it hasnt worked for therefore they want to have a whinge and a cry about it. The people that it has worked for carry on living their happy acne free lives without thinking about people like us who read these forums for guidance and support. Im 19 years old and i had horrible acne for about a year before now. i finally tried proactiv and it has shown great results (took about two months). I have quite bad scarring now, but they will fade over time and luckily it can be covered with make up. Ive had soooo many comments about how clear my skin looks, its amazing! I kind of made my own routine: 1. In the morning i cleanse with the proactiv scrub then apply jojoba oil for the scarring. I tone with cold water. Waay cheaper. 2. In the evening i cleanse with a neutrogena cleanser that removes make up really well and then benxoyl peroxide the sh*t out of my face with the proactive repair stuff. This routine works wonders for me but people need to realize that EVERYONE IS DIFFERENT! Follow the proactiv steps first, then if it starts to dry out your skin,, dont give in,, chop and change the steps until they work for you. I hope this helps.. I truly believe that it can work for anyone if they persevere.
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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 15, 2012

Pros:

it does work it cleared up acne within days and it made my skin glow

Cons:

price and customer service

the customer service is horrible when the girl asked me did i want to upgrade my order to 3 months she didn't tell me that the price would increase so that pissed me off when i called to cancel my automatic shipping and they didn't even tell me what days it would be drafted out of my account so i just canceled the account and i called CS and they did not help me out at all really and told me i would have to pay the remaining balance when i had no knowledge of the price increase so for now on i will just travel to a kiosk to get my product because it is a great product and it has been much success for me
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March 6, 2012

Pros:

Lessens Acne Fast

Cons:

Expensive.

I think that proactive really works, the first time i used it i stung but i left it on the next time i used it(that night) it did not sting one bit. i have been using it for about 2 weeks now and my skin has cleared up tremendously. i would recommend this product for people who have tried everything else as this is a bit pricey. also if you wear make up try the proactive stuff
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March 4, 2012

Pros:

Clears your acne.

Cons:

May dry your skin

I've been using Proactiv for about 2 months and it has been helping my skin a lot! I used to have pimples everywhere on my back but now most of them has cleared up! Proactiv may dry your skin though. The first 4 days, my skin was RED! I used it once a day instead of two now. But it really clears up your skin! Proactiv worked for me, but it may not work for everyone. Yes, I do recommend Proactiv. But if you have very sensitive skin, I suggest that you don't use this.
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March 4, 2012

Pros:

-It works depending on the person
-Deep cleansing can be used on face on body
-Lasts long

Cons:

-EXPENSIVE!!

It works for some people. When i first started using my face would get irritated and sting i went back to the shop and they added on products as i was 12 and had a sensitive face (i was overconfident and didnt bother reading the directions turns out i was using more of the step 1 cleansing than told so kinda my fault >_<) only at night would i use the products with benzyl peroxide but i would also have to use the green tea moisturizer. Since then my face rarely stings hardly any pimples.
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February 11, 2012

Pros:

Cleared my mild acne throughout my 20's and I had flawless skin for years!

Cons:

My skin has changed in my 30's and this product just doesn't work on my skin like it use to. I'm getting cystic acne and Proactiv products aren't doing anything for it.

It's a great product and I had amazing results for a good decade. But I've changed or the product has (probably both) because it just doesn't do the trick anymore. But I still recommend it to young people. I seriously had AMAZING results and got compliments on my skin all the time. I say give it shot!
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February 9, 2012

Pros:

Is effective on mild-moderate acne if u use it regularly.
Order cums on time.
The user manual has all the info u need in a very simple language.

Cons:

U can experience slight burning sensation and redness (due to BP) bt it goes after sum time.

Proactiv Solution is grt acne care system, provided u use it regularly and stick to the instructions. If it dries out ur face then try Proactiv's Green Tea moisturizer. It is light and makes u fall in love with ur skin. Proactiv Solution is worth a try for sumone with acne issues.
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February 9, 2012

Pros:

Clears up acne
Help prevent acne
Makes acne go away faster

Cons:

Dry patches
Flaking skin
Moisturizer not doing its job

I love this product. This helped my acne and help prevent it. Let me start with what skin type I have. I am a teenager. I have oily, acne prone skin with a little bit of sensitivity. This product works very well. It did what it was advertised and has some great add ons. The daily oil control works! This helped to give me less oil. The mask works wonders. I use it for 2 nights, and the fat red zit will be gone. A bad pint is that it dried my skin out. I cannot use the moisturizer in the oil control set I got because it does not do its job. It has SPF. It looks like, smells like and feels like a sunscreen. Second, this left me with dry, flaky patches all over my skin. I sometimes have just use a deep cleansing toner and a moisturizer and skip the system. The prices can also be deceiving though. Overall, I would recommend this product to people who have tried oth things and they have not wored for them. This is for people with ane people's, not for the occasional zit here and there.
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February 8, 2012

Pros:

Quickly Noticed Results
Noticeable change in pores size
Softer Clearer Skin
Huge improvement on future blemish control..

Cons:

Finding Kiosk Locations to prevent the automatic renewal scenario

A little pricey
Run out of Toner prior to wash due to using it more.

I have heard about proactive for years and have always wanted to try but figured that as with most as seen on tv products it was only a gimmick. I am a professional performer and consistently have to use stage makeup that can cause breakouts by the end of a week of performances. In general I have very little acne but do have combination/slightly oily skin. I recently decided that I would give it a try after seeing the kiosk in a local mall (to prevent the automatic renewal horror stories) and decided to give it a try. Literally within 3 days the few minor blemishes had healed completely and my skins texture not only felt smoother but also blended some of the discoloration from previous blemishes. I write this only because I am truly impressed with the product and am grateful that I decided to give it a try. I do however suggest that the cleanser be used as directed for a full 2 minutes but only at night at the end of the day. Then use the toner in the mornings and for a quick refresher during the day. *The recommended dosage is what I believe and hear dries out the skin and cause some of the lack of improvement. I have already returned to purchase additional products including the oil free moisturizer which I use during the day and then The Repairing Treatment moisturizer at night time or when I am not out doing the strenuous activity. Lastly, to quickly aide in getting rid of a blemish here or that that pops up, utilize The Refining Mask but only a pea sized amount on the actual blemish/pimple and leave it on over night. Then the next morning simply rinse with water and only if necessary use the toner again. There is no reason to use the cleanser both morning and night other then to dry out your skin. Overall, I say give it a try... Obviously everything isn't for everybody, Nothing Ventured-Nothin Gained. All the best and Thank You Proactive!
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