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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October 25, 2009

Pros:

made my face look WAY better, pimples gone

Cons:

takes alot of time to do all the steps ($80 one)

I would DEFINATELY buy it, u will not regret it!!!!!
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October 26, 2010

Pros:

-Cleared up acne
-Refining Mask Works Great
-Toner moisturizes great
-Lotion is soft on the skin
-Quick process for an acne medicine routine
-Can be used once a day and still be effective

Cons:

-Made my face a little more oily, but I have had oily skin since the start, so no surprise there
-Slightly Expensive
-Can be harsh when first starting usage
-Will bleach fabrics/towels

I have used this product for over four years, once a day, and it works great. At the beginning, you may break out more, but be patient and Proactiv will do its thing. Once the situation in under control, Proactiv does a great job of keeping it under control. I do get random break-outs of one or two pimples, but that is usually during high-stress situations, such as finals. I would recommend this to anyone, definitely worth the price. I most recently bought the "value" size and it has lasted me a year and a half. :)
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October 7, 2010

Pros:

~ Makes your face less oily
~ Doesn't dry your skin up
~ Less blemishes
~ Pimples go away

Cons:

~ Expensive

It doesn't really dry your skin out unless if your allergic to benzoyl peroxide or if your skin is not use to it or that it's too harsh. Remember it has 5% (2.5%+2.5%) so it's pretty tough! AND if your considering to buy Proactiv, purchase the Green Tea moisturiser. Works well.
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April 10, 2010

Pros:

It worked for me and has kept me clear for over two months now.Smells pretty good and seems strong enough to control the acne.

Cons:

I tried the original benzoyl peroxide formula which had me looking like a blowfish.I was allergic to it.So I tried the Salicylic Acid Formula which the gentle formula and presto.I have not had a serious outbreak in over two months.The other con is the cost.Proactiv is way overpriced.Plus you can't buy separate items as you run out.With the Salicylic Formula you HAVE to buy the kit which is about $55.00.Sucks!

I have heard that a lot of people can't use Proactiv.But they may be using a version of the formula that is too strong for them.IF you can afford it, try the Salicylic Formula.It might work.It did for me.
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September 8, 2009

Pros:

Works really well, my acne was gone within 3 days of using this product!

Cons:

smells kind of funky and adds 5 minutes to your routine every morning and night, but well worth it

This stuff actually works and i would recommend it to everyone, all of my friends use it too.
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August 5, 2016
try the store brand generic!
my skin actually responds very well to proactive. I used it pretty much exclusively through my teenage years and it kept my skin in good condition and pretty much clear. I do not have inflammatory acne, I have lots of blackheads and pesky bumps. suffering from acne as an adult, I wanted to try this again but was hesitant about the price tag. acne free is comparable and also gave me decent results. better yet, the store brand at walmart was only 11 bucks and gave me similar results! I definitely recommend at least trying the store brand. I found proactive to be far less harsh on my skin than the acne.org regimen, though it did clear my skin up as well but left it painfully dry.
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December 13, 2011

Pros:

Can clear face of acne.

Cons:

Expensive, must use it everyday, will dry skin without moisturizer, bleaches colored cloth( dry face only with white towels), irritates skin.

Bottom line is it works but not immediately, acne starts forming under your skin a week or two before it's actually visible so proactive prevents the formation of acne, plus, your skin needs to get used to the harshness of the benzoyl peroxide in the cleanser. If you use all 3 steps correctly than, overtime, it should work very well. I have been using it for 8 months and I my skin is clear, what more could you ask from a face wash?
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February 11, 2011

Pros:

-Helps maintain a level on your face
-Makes your skin look nice

Cons:

-Pricey
-Does not make it acne go away

I started using proactiv a month ago and was fairly disappointed with the results however it was maintaining my skin at a reasonable level albeit not clearing my face completely. I stopped for a week and I broke out again massively so i went back on proactiv and my face went back to the standard it was at during my initial use period in a matter of days.
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December 16, 2010

Pros:

-Has really helped clear up my moderate acne
-Worked fast, within up to a week
-Love the cleanser, it's great for removing foundation
-Skin is fresh and clean

Cons:

-Expensive regimen
-I find that the bottle of cleanser is too small, I buy one extra bottle with the kit.
-Will bleach your face cloths, towels or whatever fabric it comes in contact with
-Very drying to your skin. In the winter I only use the moisturizer at night and use a regular moisturizer in the morning.

I love the Proactiv Solution. I have tried everything from cleansers, peels and facials, nothing was helping. A few years ago I subscribed to the auto-delivery plan and I called to change the frequency of how often I received delivery and the agent chastised me for not using enough of the product on my skin. He did finally relent and changed my plan. Eventually I did try to cancel because I was able to purchase it through the Home Shopping Channel in Canada without having to subscribe to an auto-delivery plan. The agents said that they would cancel my subscription, yet I continually received and was billed for the shipments. I finally started refusing the shipments and marked the packages "return to sender" AND changed my credit card info. The company issued me a collections letter. UGH! Anyways, a sucker for punishment I am, I still use the product but just purchase it from a different source.
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November 17, 2010

Pros:

For anyone who has purchased this item before reading the reviews, like me- I'm going to give you a little hope. My experience with proactiv has been great so far. Like many say, the first week or so- it's hard to tell a difference, as it seems to make it worse. But I've been using it for a few weeks, now, and it has cleared up almost all of my blackheads, reduced the size of my pores, softened the look and feel of my skin and has definitely cured my pimples.

Cons:

Be careful to not use any of the products around your eyes, as it REALLY dried out my under eyes. I'm no dermatologist, but depending on the severity of your breakouts, I'd try to find a way to use it that works for you. I listen to my skin and skip certain steps when it seems necessary. For instance, I'll skip the repairing lotion and use the green tea moisturizer when my face is drying out. It doesn't make a difference with my skin, when I do this.

I haven't yet dealt with the billing issues, yet. Although, I was fully aware of the automatic billing stuff, beforehand- so it wasn't a big surprise to me. But, I would be cautious of that if it's something you cannot handle, financially. Overall, the product is satisfactory!
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