Proactiv Solution : Acne Treatment System

Brand:
Reviews
2.7
5960 Reviews
▸ View ingredients
▾ View ingredients

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.

5
8.8%
4
20.9%
3
23.8%
2
21.7%
1
24.8%
Write a Review
Sort by: Most Helpful
Order:
Number of Stars
Choose All That Apply
Clear All Filters
Done
September 4, 2008

Pros:

Clears bumpyness and reduces amount of cysts. Any pimples that may develop heal in 24 hours not weeks as when not using proactiv.

Cons:

May take a while to really work.

Try for > month and you should see results.
This Was Helpful

Report
July 8, 2008

Pros:

Works most the time

Cons:

Green bottle runs out super super quickly

cant tetll if it really is the reason for my acne clearin up but....i started using it again and i cleared up almost completely....kinda breakin out minorly again but its not bad....worked last time i used it
This Was Helpful

Report
June 17, 2008

Pros:

My skin is 90% clear, whereas I used to break out all over my face and have large, painful pimples.

Cons:

My skin is always flaky and dry after application, then later in the day becomes very oily. Also, red spots have still not disappeared, despite much less frequent breakouts.

I used to break out very badly in middle school and high school. I visited a dermatologist a few times, but there was no effect at first and I became discouraged. About a year ago I finally bought some Proactiv. At first I used the cleanser, toner, and repairing lotion religiously. My skin is pretty fair, so my face was always noticeably redder than the rest of my body. Now, I think my hormones are finally beginning to settle and I've learned to manage stress better. I now use only the cleanser and the moisturizer, and spot treat pimples with the mask. My face is slowly regaining moisture and it seems like the redness is going away. However, I still get flaky skin after application. Also, I would like to say that I have been using the same full set for an entire year. I don't apply much at a time to avoid overdrying. I'm not sure if the improvement is due to Proactiv or because I'm growing up, but I will continue using it.
This Was Helpful

Report
June 15, 2008

Pros:

smells great, soothing

Cons:

doesn't work, at least for my skin, which is very oily and and get a couple of individual mild acne pimples

really i gave this product a long time, at least four months thinking i was doing something wrong if so many people had had such positive results but again my skin is different and so are many others, other than that ingredients such a benzoyl peroxide are awsome don't get me wrong, but just like salicylic acid and sulfur my skin and immune system build a ressistance to those ingredients which is why most products work so great at first and then after a short time its all down hill. I think proactiv was too gentle and not strong enough, this product did not worsen my condition nor improve it but if it does work for you im glad.
This Was Helpful

Report
June 10, 2008

Pros:

It began working in one month. I would get tiny pimples all across my forehead and large pimples at my temples and down across my cheeks that would leave scars. Proactive cleared most everything up.

Cons:

bleaches my green(and only green, any shade) shirts and towels.

Very happy with the product. Would recommend to anyone.
This Was Helpful

Report
June 6, 2008

Pros:

very good for overnight use

Cons:

i still break out sometimes and get dry skin

get it if u have acne its pricey but it will help
This Was Helpful

Report
May 13, 2008

Pros:

Kept my skin clear for over a year

Cons:

Stopped working

I started using proactiv in the summer of 2006 and it started working great for me. My skin was clearing up and it looked imperfect. It reduced the amount of breakouts I was getting and I loved it. Unfortunately about 4 or 5 months ago I started breaking out again. Even in places I've never broken out before (my cheeks and temples). I stopped using it because there was no point in continuing. I'm on prescription meds right now. Ughh damn acne!
This Was Helpful

Report
May 6, 2008

Pros:

I don't break out nearly as much as I was.

Cons:

Doesn't really help the deep down acne.

I like the product and it has cleared up my skin quiet a bit. I'm just waiting for some of the red/brown marks from past breakouts to fade.
This Was Helpful

Report
April 16, 2008

Pros:

I had moderate to sometimes severe acne and had tried EVERYTHING (Retin-A, OTC medications). I was skeptical but after being on it for 2 years now I have rarely had a pimple.I ran out last week and BAM - my face broke out.This is a wonderful product!

Cons:

None. Cost wise it stacks up to anything over the counter and is less expensive than dermatologist visits !

I went through medical school hearing about all different types of products. I honestly thought that Proactiv was a bit of a gimmick and did not believe that it would work. I suffered with huge pimples for years and would be embarrassed to sometimes even face clients. I had a friend that had tried it and told me it worked so I ordered it. Please believe me when I say this changed my life. I wake up every morning to clean, clear skin. I only occasionally get a small pimple here or there, nothing like what I was used to having. I waited too long to try this. It's not a gimmick, it truly, truly does work. If I see people battling with acne I try to tell them to use it. Maybe it doesn't work for everybody, but if you don't try how will you ever know ? It took less than 2-3 months to see a huge difference in my skin. Give it at least a month !!!!!! I get 3 bottles of the cleanser and each bottle lasts about a month. It's approx. $50, but compared to OTC meds this is worth it !
This Was Helpful

Report
March 29, 2008

Pros:

works for awhile.......smells really good!

Cons:

stops working after a few months

i liked it! it made my skin really soft. it stopped working after awhile then started again.
This Was Helpful

Report
Previous
1 … 57 58 59 60 61 … 79
Next

Relevant Treatment(s):