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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June 5, 2009

Pros:

Works well for the first few weeks, skin feels smoother and softer.

Cons:

Does not work after that, stop using it and skin is more oily, more painful pimples, flaky and rough.

Don't go for this treatment.
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June 2, 2009

Pros:

cleared up my skin in a matter of days. my skin feels smooother and looks brighter.

Cons:

made my face oily And sometimes sucked up my make up

it works well if u dont scrub everyday. try only twice a week and after u appy the repairing lotion make sure to moisturize. try cetaphil its amazing and cheap.
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May 25, 2009

Pros:

Makes face feel really good. Very good for mild acne.

Cons:

Stopped working after awhile.

Worked really well when I was on birth control bills and acne was not severe. Once off birth control, my acne was awful and Proactiv was almost useless. I'd recommend it if you have mild acne. If you have more severe acne, it isn't worth the money.
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May 22, 2009

Pros:

Clean scent, strong medication, great for blackheads.

Cons:

Irritates skin, way overpriced.

I used to have awful acne. When it first started getting bad, I tried proactive, and it made it worse. I stopped using it after I ran out, and then tried various other remedies. I tried proactive a second time a few years later, when my skin calmed down a tiny bit. My skin seemed to clear up a little bit, but then it returned to its previous condition. The third time I used proactive, my acne had turned from severe to moderate. I figured I could give it another chance. I won't be giving it anymore chances. Not only does it not clear up my acne, it burns like nothing I've ever felt before. My skin is tight, and it itches a lot. I find that after I apply the toner, my face burns and hurts. When I add the "repairing lotion", my skin stings. In my opinion, Proactive is not all it's cracked up to be. It is overpriced, irritates the skin, and just doesn't work. I will say that it works wonderfully on blackheads- haven't seen those buggers around lately. Bottom line: not worth i
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April 26, 2009

Pros:

When using Proactiv I see results within one week.I have tried many 3 system facial care products but the don't compare, they may keep the pimples at bay most of the time but they usually don't remove the marks.

Cons:

The price should be reduced by now and the #2 Cleanser is not enough, it always go way before the other items.Just like most topicals you MUST remain on it for it to keeping working, the week that you run out the acne re-appears.

It works very well but it is too expensive for consistance use.
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April 23, 2009

Pros:

It only works good if you use it 2 times a day everyday, or else you break out like crazy.

Cons:

-I have super oily skin. I think proactiv made it even more oily.
-does NOT get rid of blackheads
-does NOT get rid of whiteheads
-gets rid of pimples very slowly
-TOO MUCH MONEY! Yah the trial size is cheap, but not the actual sized bott

NO ACTUAL IMPROVEMENT. & I'VE BEEN USING PROACTIV FOR ABOUT 2 1/2 YEARS NOW. IF YOUR PLANNING ON GETTING A GOOD ACNE TREATMENT, DON'T BUY THIS!! If I treat one pimple, that'll go away in like a week, but then I'll just get another new one the next day. It works okay. I get pimples everywhere- all over my face, my chest, shoulders, and arms.
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April 19, 2009

Pros:

Results fairly quickly, easy to use.

Cons:

Quits working after a while, expensive, made my skin tomato red.

Was worth a try but for me the nice results were temporary. Their customer service department gave me some story that you have to take a break from it occassionally because your skin gets used to it and it quits working(?) - whatever! I used it on and off for years but my skin was never 100% clear. I'm still looking for the holy grail and I just ordered Dan's AHA+. PA Solution is very, very pricey so I always bought it on Ebay. I finally quit using it because I was tired of the expense and it made my skin tomato red after a while so my makeup always looked strange.
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April 1, 2009

Pros:

It works at first...

Cons:

stops working after a while. is expensive and you have to join the club.

i've tried this product off and on. It clears up my skin a little bit when i first use it, but so far it hasn't cleared my face completely. Its also really annoying to try to cancel your subscription to it.
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April 1, 2009

Pros:

works fast

Cons:

can sting some

it works
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February 12, 2009

Pros:

Dries your sh*t out.

Cons:

Doesn't work too well. Constant applications and I still have acne. Not something I'd recommend. Try getting a tan and some air instead.

F**k it.
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