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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December 20, 2011

Pros:

There are no pros to this product...

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I hate hate hate proactiv . It made my acne worst I developed cystic acne after using it.i have about 3 bumps on my face so i used their refining mask to help clear it. The next day I got a lot of cystic acne forming. It made my skin worst and it was so stupid of me to ever try this. False advertisement !

Never waste your money on proactiv.
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November 25, 2011

Pros:

good for people with mild to moderately severe acne, helps control oily skin, doesn't dry you out

Cons:

moderately expensive, the toner runs out really fast, the refining mask isn't the 'magic' everyone makes it out to be, does not help very much with cystic acne

i never have had very bad skin, just the odd zit here and there, but because i'm very pale, the scars were SUPER visible, so i don't want ANY zits ever! in high school i started getting a few zits on my forehead consistently because i have bangs and store brands wouldn't work. a combination of hormonal birth control and proactiv has made my skin FLAWLESS. i went off the HBC about three months ago and i was scared that i would get acne again. my skin has been a bit more oily, but i haven't seen any zits for about two years now. i would recommend it to people whose acne isn't especially severe because those cases should be left to a dermatologist, but if your acne isn't terrible and you're willing to pay for it and keep up your routine and be really vigilant, it will be a lifesaver.
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October 25, 2011

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very dry skin and more breakouts and BEWARE WHEN YOU PURCHASE THIS THEY WILL KEEP SENDING THE MONTHY SUPPLY AND KEEP CHARGING YOU AUTOMATICLY

this product only made my skin worse i actualy dont know why but i was using it on my neck to prevent acne and i started getting pimples on my neck too .great thanks to this product i have all over i dont recommend this torture to anybody this cleanser has a tecture to it that actualy seems to scrach the skin and irratate it more!
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October 23, 2011

Pros:

none for me but others claim it works

Cons:

extremely dry skin
red marks
flakyness
your face will hurt
nothing happens

well i bought proactive because my class mates claimed that it would work wonders in three weeks,, i am very patient but not when my face is in pain,,, this regimen was so harsh ,,in five uses my skin was completely flaky and irritated i also felt like i could not smile with out being in pain..i do want to get rid of my acne but i felt that i would rather do it the long less painful more gentlle way rather then shredding my face,, at one point my face was so dry that when i rubbed my nose against my black sweater it left a white line which im guessing was my skin ,,i got creeped out when i realized my face could substitute for chalk and discontinued using it.
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October 18, 2011

Pros:

None

Cons:

everything, including their billing frauds..

I ordered the online trial kit for 19.99, and it didn't suit me as it was too harsh, so they sent me a gentle formula which didn't do anything and rather increased the breakouts..so I never used any after a couple of weeks. They called me to ask me how it was and I told them that it doesn't suit me so don't send anymore product. However, they kept sending me the 3 months supply and I sent the packages back every time. Now because I didn't get any refunds and kept paying monthly from my credit card (automated payments) I asked them about the refunds... and they flatly refused saying that they didn't get any packages back!!!! Even when my post office confirmations showed 'delivered'. My only mistake was that after confirming the delivery of the packages I lost my postal tracking receipts as I thought the work was done. They are asking me for delivery conformation numbers after 4 months of delivery in order to get me any refunds..!! I think these are their new tactics to collect money from people as they completely ignore your requests of not sending any shipments or closing the accounts and keep sending the products and then not give us any refunds... Be careful people, don't waste your money on these accounts, if you really want to try it buy it from your mall, their are proactive counters in every mall these days.. I've learned my lesson the hard way!
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October 6, 2011

Pros:

Completely cleared my acne when using it... keyword "WHEN".
Made pores smaller.
Skin was so smooth.

Cons:

Expensive.
You have to use it ALL the time for it to work.
YOU ARE STRIPPING YOUR SKIN.

Don't get it. Please. If there is one thing I wish to accomplish in life it's to let people know that Proactiv is NOT gonna help your acne, it'll just strip your skin. I first got acne about 5 years ago. Nothing severe, and mainly due to the fact that I was going through puberty. I bougth it, it cleared me up, and I kept using it and stayed clear for the next couple years. Then I decided I wanted to stop, and I broke out like crazy. So I kept using it. Then money got kinda tight, and I couldn't afford to be paying $30+ every couple months just for my face. So I stopped... long story short, right now my face is 10x worse than it has ever been. I'm doing a "no washing" method right now, and gonna let my skin heal itself. But please, I'm not trying to sound mean and haeful towards the people who created Proactiv, but think about it... BP cleanser, toner, and BP lotion twice a day everyday (or Salacylic acid). Plus a sulfur mask whenever needed. 365 times a year. YOU ARE LITERALLY STRIPPING YOUR SKIN OF IT'S NATURAL OILS. Let your face be. You'd be surprised how fast your face will heal itself it you just leave.it.alone. :) okay I'm done.
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October 6, 2011

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I have never had sensitive skin issues but the product caused me to break out into a rash. Customer service was TERRIBLE to deal with when I tried to return the product, then three months later started charging me again, stating I never cancelled. I was told I would get a refund only when I returned the products I allegedly received in those three months, but I had not received any because I had cancelled my membership.

I had light acne that had never required a trip to the dermatologist, I just wanted to clear some occasional breakouts, so maybe the product was just too strong for me. I have heard many success stories from people with moderate to severe acne.The customer service, however, ruined this product for me. I never got a refund because I could not return products I wasn't receiving. For the company to stop sending me the product and charging my card, then begin charging my card again three months later and say they had sent me products during those three months makes no sense.
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September 26, 2011

Pros:

None

Cons:

-Expensive
-Made my acne worse
-Smelly
-Burns skin
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This is the worst acne medicine I have ever used. It made my acne severely worse, worst I have ever had. Did not help what so ever.
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September 20, 2011

Pros:

???

Cons:

Smells kind of funky
Burns

My grandma ordered this "acne system" for me when I was a teenager. I used it religiously for years. I'm really not sure why... I guess because it was purchased for me? It helped with some of the acne, but my face had a weird washed out tone. It was pretty strong stuff and made my face turn red and burn slightly. And I continued to get painful cysts! I expected a lot better results considering that it cost thirty bucks a month! I used it every night for nearly three years before I finally told my grandma to cancel the subscription! I then continued on my quest for clear skin. Thank heavens for Dan's regimen!
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September 9, 2011

Pros:

None!!!!

Cons:

Expensive, bleached everything it came in contact with includind my hair, would not recommend to a single soul!! Spent hundreds of dollars replacing bed sheets and clothes!

Do not buy!!!
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