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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January 9, 2008

Pros:

They let me return it!

Cons:

The benzoyl peroxide

I found out the hard way that I am allergic to benzoyl peroxide. The first time I used this product, I really like the way it made my skin feel... it felt really clean. It burned a little, but I thought that was normal. The next day, I woke up with a horrible, horrible rash all over my face. I had a billion bumps on my forehead, cheeks, chin, everywhere. So, if you are the least bit sensitive to the BP, I don't recommend this product. My friend uses it and it works wonders for her... but it's definitely not for everybody!!!
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January 3, 2008

Pros:

celebrities say they use it

Cons:

they get paid 2 say it!!

DO NOT USE THIS PRODUCT!! when you watch the infomercials you are watching a bizzarly one sided piont of view. Proactive contain irritating ingredients that make your skin sore, irritated and caue even worse acne. Skin does best with less - use a gentle cleanser with no fragrance (eg Cetaphil oily skin cleanser) - which is ph balanced, doesnt block pores, doesnt sting eyes, can be used on senstive skin, can be used to take off makeup even eye makeup and you dont even have to use water with it if you are allergic to water [under $15]. The use a topical disinfectant such as 3% hydrogen peroxide [under $6]. Then use an exfoliant such as salicytic acid or if that is too irritating use 2.5% benzoyl peroxide. Then use Cetephil moisturizer [under $10] on dry areas such as around the eyes or cheeks. IF YOU HAVE OILY SKIN YOU DO NOT NEED A MOISTUIZER!! instead use milk of magnesia to soak up oil - you can wear it during the day or under your makeup to soak up oil. always wear sunscreen.
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January 3, 2008

Pros:

Initially this system works well. Results in two weeks just like the advertisements, etc...

Cons:

The durability of the product is finite. Very harsh on normal skin.

I have adult acne. (never had acne as a teenager). I started with the original strength product for about 3 mos. and was seeing very little improvement. I called to cancel my "membership" and they asked me to try the extra strength system. I used the extra strength system consistently for 6 mos. after which the product seemed to lose it's effect. I have since stopped using the system completely and now my skin is a mess.
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December 31, 2007

Pros:

NONR

Cons:

This stuff really sucks. It is just a bunch of bull. Don't waste your money.

do not buy this product. i recommend it to no one. it sucks and makes you break out even more.
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December 29, 2007

Pros:

At first, my skin felt really soft and looked clearer the first two days I used the product.

Cons:

I have used the product for two mths now and this week my skin looks horrible. I have developed large painful cyst-like bumps on my jawline.

Save your money. Go to the dermotologist and leave proactiv to Vanessa Williams and Jessica Simpson.
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December 27, 2007

Pros:

It has always gotten pretty rave reviews and if you have a certain skin type it works.

Cons:

An esthetician (sorry if i spelled that wrong) once told me that it basically peels of your layer of skin, removing the acne. Which seems kind of grusome to me. She also told me that it really only works if you have a certain type of acne/skin.

If you're lucky, it'll work. But for me, and a lot of other people, it hasn't.
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December 20, 2007

Pros:

using the face mask as spot treatment overnight works most of the time.

Cons:

it did not make any difference in my acne and i continued to get breakouts.

waste of money and time.
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December 15, 2007

Pros:

it cleared up my face really well and i didnt have any dryness or a lot of break outs.

Cons:

after using this proactive for a year it made my face worse and made me break out even more. i had to stop using it because it made my face so horrible.

i dont think this product is very effective and i have had acne for many years and it doesnt work as well as it's advertised.
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December 3, 2007

Pros:

nice scent

Cons:

remotely expensive, charges credit card monthly without notif.

There's so much hype about this system that people are like, "oh i don't worry about it any more, i just started using proactiv," the next day BAM, huge zit. Just because they get celebrities to advertise for them, doesnt mean it works, they're only in it for the money obv.
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December 2, 2007

Pros:

SOFTER SKIN, NO DEAD SKIN CELLS

Cons:

MORE BREAK OUTS, ALL OVER MY FOREHEAD THIS USE TO BE THE ONLY PLACE I DIDNT GET BREAKOUTS.

I TRIED THIS PRODUCT 2 YEARS AGO AND THE SAME THING HAPPENED. MY BOYFRIEND USES IT AND IT WORKS GREAT FOR HIM, SO I THOUGHT I WOULD TRY IT AGAIN BUT THE SAME THING HAPPENED SO I'M DONE WITH THIS PRODUCT. I KNOW THIS SOUNDS HARSH BUT THE ONLY THING THAT HAS EVER TRULY WORKED FOR ME IS STAYING AWAY FROM POP, EXERCISING AND, USING A MILD CLEANSER LIKE NOXEMA AND RUBBING ALCOHOL. I HAVE HEARD THAT A LOT OF PEOPLE SAY THAT JUST THE PROACTIV CLEANSER ITSELF WORKS BUT I'M NOT GOING TO RISK IT.
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