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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April 4, 2012

Pros:

It works really well!

Cons:

Works kinda slow
Smells pretty weird
A lot of steps

I liked it it takes awhile but if u stick with it u won't be disappointed
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March 22, 2012

Pros:

Completely cleared my skin, best acne treatment I have ever used.

Cons:

Bleaches towels but you are warned about this in advance and advised to use white towels

I have chronic moderate to severe hormonal adult acne. On the oral contraceptive pill I found I had completely clear skin but I wanted to come off the pill after 10 years of using it (I'm 36yrs). A couple of months after I stoped the pill my acne was back with a vengance. I've been using 50mg of Spiro daily and that has helped somewhat. I started using ProActiv two weeks ago an dhave had NO NEW BREAKOUTS SINCE. I am amazed how effective it has been, it is the best acne product I have ever used, my skin has never looked better. There was initial irritation/flaking/peeling but stick with it, the skin that is revealed after peeling is dewy and glowing and I feel that I look about 10 yrs younger.
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March 21, 2012

Pros:

Took less than a week to work
Got rid of all types of blemishes
Improved skin tone

Cons:

Drying

I've had bad adult acne for the past 3 years, and didn't try Proactiv because I had allergic reactions to benzyl peroxide in high school. So I have been using otc acne washes/meds as well as Zen Med, which helped with some of the pus-filled zits, but not the flesh-colored whiteheads (you know the ones that you aren't supposed to squeeze but you do anyway and a tiny stream of something gross and white comes curling out? Yeah, I know, gross). I used my sister's Proactive one night because I had no other cleanser options, and because I had no negative reactions, I decided to give it a go. I don't want to get anybody's hopes up, but this cleared up my zits AND my whiteheads in less than two weeks. I haven't worn face makeup for the last month and that is a first in a loooong time! I don't know if it stops working after a certain amount of time like some say, but I will continue using it until then because it is freaking awesome and I feel so good about my totally clear skin! On a side note, I'm super sensitive to breakouts using even the gentlest of moisturizers, so I use the Dual Action Moisturizer, Target brand, to help with the drying and I use the face wash twice a day, but the toner and cream only at night.
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March 17, 2012

Pros:

1) Dark Spot Corrector Worked Extremely Well
2) The Basic "3 Step System" Cleared Skin Faster Than Expected
3) The Advanced Blemish Treatment Cleared Some Acne Spots Within Hours

Cons:

Irritates Sensitive Skin
Toner Made Skin Itch
Pricey$$$

Although the price is quite higher than other acne medications, I think it's worth the price. I had acne scars on my chin and after roughly a week of using the "dark spot corrector" with the 3 step system majority of them were gone. Yet I don't think this is right for people with "SEVER" acne from what I've read in the previous reviews. But for someone whos gets 2 or 3 small pimples a day it worked great! -Hope this helps!
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March 16, 2012

Pros:

Made skin look more refreshed after the first use
Most acne completely gone after 1 week
Best product I have ever used

Cons:

Expensive
Only available in US
($75 for 90 day package)

This product is amazing
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March 4, 2012

Pros:

Skin is 99% clear

Cons:

Stuck on Proactiv

I have used this for 5 years and my skin is 99% clear most of the time. In the beginning my skin did have to adjust to the bp, but it didn't take long. I recently tried to come off Proactiv to some more natural products and I suffered a huge breakout.
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February 27, 2012

Pros:

Does a good job of clearing unwanted acne when used properly.

Cons:

May cause irritation if exfoliating the skin with step 1 is done harshly.

So far my experience with proactiv has been great! Not everyone's skin is the same so the results will be noticeable at different times. But I've used it for about 3 weeks and my skin is starrting to look really clear, I love it! I've tried plenty of face washes and none have worked as well as proactiv!(:
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February 25, 2012

Pros:

-Does deliver to its promise
-seems to help clear up old red marks too
-pimples go away quickly, and then they dont come back

Cons:

-drying
-if you ever stop for more than 2 or 3 days, all your acne will come back, full force
-expensive

Bottom line, it works. I have only been using it for about 60 days, but it does work. I stopped for a few days to give my skin a break from benzyl proaxide, and my skin broke out. But to be completely serious, I dont care if it's going to break out when I stop. I just want to have clear skin while I use it. MAKE SURE TO HAVE A GREAT MOISTURIZER.
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February 22, 2012

Pros:

Really clears up the acne!

Cons:

May dry out your face.

Okay, so I've always wanted to try it since it was on TV but my mom always said that it's fake and crappy. One day, her friend recommended it to me. It dries your face out first, but that stops! ;) Oh and after a while you can use a little more step 3. And DO NOT apply the refining mask to your eyelids/ under your eyes!!! Oh, and only use the mask twice a week since it really dries skin. Well, I've been using it for 60 day and I'm almost clear!! You GOTTA give it TIME! Trust meee:D Sorry that this is so long, but it seems like my face is totally clear. You cannot see any acne on it! Before proactiv i thought a clear face would make my life soo much better, but once youre clear, the only thing is that your not embarrassed and you ARE prettier. But its not like exciting. trust me. Acne or not, light or severe: You. Are. Beautiful. !! Trust me:) Anyways, give it a try. GOOD LUCK TO ALL OF YOU!!! :)
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February 15, 2012

Pros:

It really clears my skin! And if you use the refining mask before it, your acne will reduce to nothing/almost nothing the next day!

Cons:

During your first uses, you may expierience some burning. This is because your skin is not used to the benzoyl peroxide in it. You will adjust! Also, if you moistureize after you use it, your skin won't dry out!

BUY IT!! :) Okay, so I'll tell you what I do to clarify. *I only use Proactiv at night 1) Before my shower, I put on the refining mask for about 5-10 minutes (until it is dry). 2) I shower in warm water, possibly baithing with the deep cleansing wash. 3) I wash my face (still in shower) with the first bottle/renewing cleanser. 4) I get out of my shower, dry my face of ALL moisture, and apply the revitalizing toner. 5) I wait for the toner to dry, and I apply a medium-thickness layer of the repairing lotion. 6) I wait for the lotion to dry, and I apply the green tea moisturizer and the dark spot remover. ***The Green Tea Moisturizer, Refining Mask, Dark Spot Remover, Deep Cleansing Wash were all gifts from my monthly use of proactiv!!*** FREE EAACHH MONNTHH!
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