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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July 17, 2008

Pros:

definatly cleared up my acne. my face feels softer and less oily. The refining mask also works amazingly! not so much as a spot treatment, but if i use it as a mask it makes my skin so much softer and gets rid of large, painful pimples.

Cons:

if i don't use proactiv consistantly, i will break out or at the least get a few pimples. the repairing lotion is also very drying, but i found that if i used the green tea moisturizer after using the lotion, my face isn't dry at all.

Proactiv works, but you have to be committed to using the product twice a day like the labels say. If you skip a day or only use proactiv at night, it will NOT work like it's supposed to.
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May 10, 2008

Pros:

-my face is not as red
-when i do get the ocasional pimple it is gone sooner
-hardly ever break out any more

Cons:

-can overdry if you forget to moisturise, but if you moisturise there is no problem

Being 13 I am very self concious of my aperance. Since commencing the use of proactive I feel that my confidence has returned. I am so glad that I tried it, it has dramatically improved my mild acne. I noticed a HUGE improvement even after 1 week of usage. The refining mask is great! I HIGHLY RECCOMENT THEE USE OF PROACTIVE.
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April 10, 2008

Pros:

It clears up everything relatively fast; my skin is softer and smoother; it really is a confidence booster, even if you've only used it for one day

Cons:

none that I've experienced

The basic set is nice but you should really consider getting the wash, toner, lotion plus the oil-free moisturizer and (if you have oily skin) the daily oil control, not to forget the refining mask which you should only really use for spot treatment. Tip: use only ONCE a day for the first week and then use it twice and don't just stop using it. Eventually, when your face is clear, you can go back to using it once a day or even once every other day.
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March 20, 2008

Pros:

exfoliates throughly, tones and evens face, deep cleans, soft-to-the-touch-skin, brigther complexion.

Cons:

pretty expensive to re-stock.
it MAY causes major dryness if you're a newbie to proactive, especially if you start during winter (REALLY bad idea! so don't do it!)
the oil-free spf 15 "moisturizer" sucks sooo much! it didn't help at all x[

so basically, NEVER EVER use the 3step kit during WINTER! that is if you're a newbie to proactiv. And I don't use any of the so-called moisturizers in the proactiv line cuz they really don't work at all (for me anyway....) instead I use Aveeno's Positively Radiant moisturizer! (it does wonders for your skin) and applying a non-comedogenic & oil-free lotion at night absolutely helps with dryness. Of course, don't think that your skin can survive without a proper moisturizer (with SPF!), because you're oh so wrong betches! "To Moisturize Is Essential"
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February 25, 2008

Pros:

Keeps skin soft and clear

Cons:

The lotion will bleach your towels and pillowcases

I've been using this product for nearly two years, and it works great for me. My skin does get extra dry every so often, but I just put on an additional, non-medicated moisturizer. I don't go through it nearly as quickly as "recommended" because I only use it once a day.
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February 6, 2008

Pros:

-cleared up problem areas and alot of the rough spots.
-Prevented and reduced breakouts by alot
-pimples go away twice as fast and come back less and less.

Cons:

-using all 3 products dried my face out alot, so i stopped using the toner. I'll use it ever now and then on my t-zone, but the cleanser and lotion are usually enough.

It works pretty well for me. It makes my face feel fresh and clean.
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September 26, 2007

Pros:

I had horrible skin when I started college, I was prescribed the strongest drug possible for acne-Accutane. This helped tremendously. Then I heard about Proactiv, it controls my acne and I have had clear skin ever since. I had used it for about 6 yrs

Cons:

expensive-and they always screw up my billing.

I would never use anything else.
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September 21, 2007

Pros:

it works good

Cons:

after a while, my face (as it has done with other products) gets used to the product and starts flaring up agian

i like it... i believe everyone should try it, it may work better for some than others
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September 2, 2007

Pros:

Clears skin great,cleans,and makes skin smooth.

Cons:

It's excepensive and if you skip 1 day your skin will breakout.

It's a good expensive treatment but in the middle of the day wash your face to keep from being oily and breaking out again.
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July 20, 2007

Pros:

Made my skin clear in just a few weeks.

Cons:

Quit working after a year and 1/2

I had moderate acne when I started using proactiv, and within a few weeks of using the product my skin was considerably clearer. However, after using it foralittle over a year, it stopped working and my skin became progressively worse,more than before. My friend used it and it only worked for 6 months for her, and my cousin used it for about 2 years and now she is starting to see that her acne is coming back. While it worked great for around a year, after that it was worthless...in my experience
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