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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November 17, 2007

Pros:

Make me free from acne, Clear the acne spot, and make my skin smoother.

Cons:

It made my skin a lil bit dry. Using It for a long time can make my face immune to this product.

It worked for me. I could see the result in a month. But I have to use it almost a year. Currently I can use another product for for normal or oily skin.
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November 11, 2007

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proactiv leaves your skin feeling clean and smooth,easy to follow. skin left clear for short periods.

Cons:

while using this my skin did become dry, and when my skin did clear, it was for a very short time before my face became covered in whiteheads and cluster breakouts.

clear skin with proactiv takes a long time coming and leaves very temporary affects.
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November 11, 2007

Pros:

Initially the product felt luxurious and left my skin feeling smooth, soft, and not stripped of any moisture. I noticed within days my pores became more refined, and my skin was softer and texture improved.

Cons:

And then- BOOM! What was at first a small breakout in my chin area became a festering cess pool of large pustules that spread onto my cheeks as well. Also experienced severe itching & dryness about 3 weeks into the treatment, and ceased use totally.

I've found products such as cetaphil or spectro to be less irritating and more gentle on my sensitive skin- unlike "proactive", which is too sweetly scented and has rough granules in its cleanser which irritate the skin over time... Bottom line? Save your money and don't bother.
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November 7, 2007

Pros:

I saw results almost right away - within the first week, most of my face had cleared up with the exception of a few pimples.

Cons:

Makes your skin REALLY dry. My face, especially around the chin and mouth, started flaking and it looks kind of gross.

Proactive is good for getting rid of pimples - but if you already have dry skin, like I do, it's tough to deal with the flaky skin. I'm going to try and use some oil-free moisterizer, but if it doesn't work, I'll come to the conclusion that proactive is only for people with oily skin.
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October 31, 2007

Pros:

It can reduce the appearance of pores.

Cons:

It can really dry up your skin.I also became darker when I was using proactiv, eventhough I use sunblock when I'm outdoors.

No to sensitive skin. Recommended only if you're not sensitive to benzoyl peroxide. Does not work for everybody. Not to me.
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October 9, 2007

Pros:

Keeps acne from getting worse.

Cons:

doesnt work if you have mild to severe acne!! and if you dont use it for one day you have a severe breakout

This product is for people for have light to mild acne. I used to use this product 2 times a day, 7 days a week last year and my acne was light-mild. Then I didnt use it for a week and my acne got bad. it has stayed bad for about 3 months and is not getting better and i quit using proactiv last week to move on to something more effective.
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October 4, 2007

Pros:

works for a little while.

Cons:

Stains clothing, your skin gets dependent on it so if you stop using it you break out again.

I didn't need this product but my aunt had bought it and after she received it realized she ordered the wrong thing. It was never opened so she gave it to me. I heard all the rave reviews so I decided to try it. I got the occasional zit so I figured it couldnt hurt. I used it for awhile and when I ran out I just didnt order anymore since I never really had a need for it anyway. Big Mistake. As soon as I stopped using it I broke out constantly. And I noticed all of my clothes and towels were stained with huge bleach spots. So now I am stuck with zits and I need to buy new clothes. Thanks Proactiv!
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September 1, 2007

Pros:

I felt like i was really doing something about my acne So i had confidence....

Cons:

It made my face worse and then SLIGHTY BETTER...

It felt like it was buring my skin off due to redness all over my face but i continued to use it as i thought that it would better with time.

This stuff is over rated! Jessica simpson and all these other celeb's that get paid millions to say they use it... Dont. It's not THAT great.
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August 24, 2007

Pros:

it helps reduce the size of zits and if you use it at night your pimples will go away.

Cons:

LEAVES YOUR SKIN EXTEMELY OILY. i could fry chiken off of my face. my skin was never oily before proactive and now even when i stop using it the oil never goes away. it is very strong on skin

proactive is for people with serious acne. if you have a few problem areas it becomes too strong for your face. i use it at night then use other products during the day like anti oil stuff because my skin is so oily.
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August 23, 2007

Pros:

It leaves your skin feeling soft and clean after application

Cons:

It depigmented my skin leaving white spots where my acne was. Starts to feel greasy after the initial "fresh" feeling is gone.

It didn't work for me. It left my skin looking worse than before I started using it. Makes me more self concious with these ugly white spots I had to tan away.. but even then they are there. THANKS PROACTIV!
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