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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October 9, 2006

Pros:

can't think of any

Cons:

didn't work for me at all - my face is always greasy now. red, dry, more zits

don't buy it.
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October 6, 2006

Pros:

None

Cons:

Not effective

This is my third time using Proactiv Solution. The first time I used Proactiv was for roughly 2 months. At first, I broke out in areas that I had never had acne in. Which was a downside, but I thought that I should be optimistic and try a little bit longer, but no improvements were made. So I stopped. The second time I was reintroduced to Proactiv, I only used it for a month or so. The third time I used it was this summer because I had a friend who swore by it. So my boyfriend I thought that we should give it a try, again. Now, I have been using it for a little over 3 months and I have acne like never before. My skin was actually clear before I used it for the third time. Now, I have pimple everywhere. I should have learned from my mistakes. Stupid me. I am only to blame. As for my boyfriend, he has seen no improvement what so ever. There are time when he would not use it for 2 weeks or more and there is no difference. Don't use it.
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January 18, 2013

Pros:

it got rid of my acne/zits

Cons:

it really really dried out my face and my eyes looked swollen

I wouldnt buy proactive again, it made my skin unbearable, it was red, burning, and itchy.
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February 6, 2012

Pros:

Cleared like some of my acne

Cons:

Dried out my skin
Made my skin itchy like crazy
Didnt even clear all acne
Made skin look dull and tired
Cleanser was a little harsh

I paid 50.00 for this stuff in a kiosk. 50.00!!!! For 3 bottles that last like 2 months. In my opinion thats not worth it at all. I dont see why people waist their money on this stuff, there are so many drugstore products that work just as well. Thanks!
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January 31, 2012

Pros:

did clear up a little bit of acne.

Cons:

red, irritated skin.
peeling skin.
dry.

i have sensitive skin so i think that proactiv was way to strong for me. Even though i did see a little bit of improvement, it left my skin very dry, red and it started to peel. Maybe if i didnt have sensitive skin it would have worked great.
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January 20, 2012

Pros:

-Smells fresh

Cons:

-Little supply
-Expensive
-Caused me to have bumps all over my face
-Bad customer service

Proactiv worked for me for the first two days, but after that it began to burn and now my face is all bumpy. Customer service sucks so I don't know how to handle it.
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December 7, 2011

Pros:

None

Cons:

Products have been recalled!

Pls check if your products are recalled & complain to customer service! Here are the links to check if your proactiv has been affected by this recall. I suggest you call cust right away. This is ridiculous that they havent gone public about this. [link removed]
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November 9, 2011

Pros:

-Skin felt smoother
-Redness faded away slightly
-Acne did not get worse

Cons:

-Expensive
-Skin feels inflamed for a good five minutes or so after each use
-Acne did not get better

For $30/mo, I expected at least SOME of my acne to go away. I only tried it because my friends saw nice results. I guess it's just a hit or miss with most people. I say only try this as a last resort. The company who makes this is obviously just after your money. They offer a whole brochure telling you to buy this, buy that, and you HAVE TO have this! Some acne medications out there have proven results and cost the same monthly WITHOUT scrubbing the crap out of your face with ten thousand products. Good luck trying to get them to stop sending, AND charging, you their kits too as they have yet to take a hint that I cancelled my subscription MONTHS ago.
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November 5, 2011

Pros:

-Refining mask works
-Cleanser was okay
-Made my skin softer

Cons:

-Didn't get rid of or stop acne
-Really expensive
-My skin still feels oily

It didn't work for me. I felt so happy when i ordered it but when it came it didn't do much. If you have already ordered it and you are just checking up on the product, i would say it may work for you. If you are thinking about ordering it, DON'T! There are so many cheaper products out there which are much more effective.
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July 27, 2011

Pros:

Makes skin soft.
Reduces pore size.
Clears blackheads and oils.

Cons:

Can dry out skin.
Doesn't work on a long term basis.
Made my skin break out even worse.

Proactiv isn't as great as the commercials claim. It works for a few weeks at best, then everything starts going down hill. My skin actually started to break out worse than it had before. This may work for some people, but definitely not for me. The only items I purchased that I'm going to keep are the Refining Mask and Green Tea Moisturizer.
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