Proactiv Solution : Acne Treatment System

I bought Proactive in College (10 years ago) and paid 19.99 a month for 30 day supply. I figured that's what they were advertising again, so I ordered more for my wife a few months ago. We paid the 19.95 they advertise now, and we noticed the bottles were smaller. We figured they just got cheap on us. We called and canceled because the acne cleared up and we found some good stuff at the store that was basically the same stuff and worked just as well. We canceled too late and the second shipment was on it's way. We figured it was fine.. another 19.95. No problem. Instead, it was more like 67.00. We didn't even know or open the box. I checked my account a few months later and realized they sent us a 90 day supply. Too late to return it now. They got us. Keep this in mind if you buy! There are alternatives that are basically the same product. Don't fall for their marketing and do some research. It will save you money.

I only used pro active and did not use anything else, the bottom line is it's just to strong for my skin. The good news is I am using a natural acne treatment that is becoming really popular called LEROSETT and there is no burning and much of my acne is finally gone. The bad news is my sisters acne has come back since she stopped the antibiotics and the max clarity, in think the new natural acne product will work for her like it did for me. Diane

depends on your skin

dont buy it. it doesnt work. makes skin worse. dries skin bad! its just not a good product at all!! its a waste of money..

While this product clears your skin pretty well,my combination skin was horribly dry ( all over red) and I started breaking out on my cheeks which never happened (only my T-zone).I used for a yr and then tried clinque, Acne-Free products, Nuetrogena, clarisil and others. I went to the CHANEL counter days ago &bought nail polish. I always ask for samles ( who doesnt?!) and she showed me their skin care line. I have fairly severe acne being 13. She told me it looked like i had combination skin. I told her the clinque system wasnt working and her first words were -"oh well at least tell me you didn't try Pro Activ!" When i responded that i did,she continued to tell me that 90% of the people that come to CHANEL for skincare tried pro activ. She then told me how at a skincare seminar for chanel, they told her its been proven to actually de-sensitize your skin ( also read this online today!). Possibly permanently too! I've been on it for just 3 days and already notice softer, less red, less dry skin and smaller acne ( & starting to go away) When I went, she took out little jars and filled with toner,1 with cleanser,1 with cream for the dry parts of my face,1 for the oily parts, a mask & an exfoliater. She told me the first week to stick to cleanser and toner. yesterday I broke the rules and tried to mask that supposedly 'would make your skin glow' and boy did it. My skin is sooooo much softer- and after only 3 days!! I tried the cream and It seemed too oily for my T zone ( the gel cream) but it might work for someone else and I'll try it again in a week or 2. Go ask your local counter to try it. If they say no ( which i doubt they will) say a friend told you they gave samples and your skins bad enough you are willing to try invest in their products if they work.Every product is $40+ but the samles ( all under or about an oz. full) will last me a week to try them. +the skincare line will last you at least 5 months. $90-$200 skincare but a good investment!! good luck

I would not recommend this product to anyone. I had previously used products with Benzoyl Peroxide and after using Proactiv, can no longer do so due to how sensitive my face became to the ingredient. My face became red all over and hurt extremely bad much like a sunburn. I didn't really notice my acne getting any better and discontinued use of the product because the pain was not worth it for the lack of results. Murad, on the other hand, worked miracles! Proactiv is overrated!

I used this product when I was in high school and it worked wonders, but it was really expensive and i was only 15 so I couldn't afford it. I decided to use it again last month because I randomly had a really bad break out in October. Unfortunately, this product made my skin so much worse and gave me terrible cystic acne instead. Right now I'm trying gentle products to heal my skin again and not irritate it like Proactiv. Basically...don't put things on your face that bleaches your towels!!!

...getting it. I finally called to adk what is up. Apparently it was shipped to the nearest fedex(never said what one) and i had to pick it up, since i didn't show they sent is back!. i was to get a letter in the mail i was supposed to sign so they can resend it. NEVER resieves a letter. I am calling tmo to cancel it and i am going to Acnefree! Don't order it unless you are ready to make phone calls everyday til you finally decide to cancel!

Don't try this product!!!!! Other cheaper products from the local chemist work better than this crap! Its not worth the money, smells horrible, and it doesn't even help your acne..if anything it makes it even worse, it makes your acne very red and sore! It only contains 2.5% benzoyle peroxide (the main ingredient) i am now using a $10 face cleanser which contains 5% benzoyle peroxide, and it works!!!! much better then proactiv soloution.

Dont use it if your young or have sensitive skin.