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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January 21, 2007

Pros:

After 3 days I can say this product is remarkable. I am 40 and have two or three continuous blemishes and extremely oily skin. My skin feels smoother and must less oily with Proactiv.

Cons:

The bottles are too small. I would rather purchase 8 oz bottles. It is pretty expensive as compared to Mary Kay, my previous product. Also, I don't like the idea or recurrent purchasing. I finally found it at the mall and purchased it there.

I will keep using it because my skin looks so much better. I do have very, very oily skin and I can see how someone with more sensitve skin would experience irritation with the strength of this product but it works great for me.
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January 19, 2007

Pros:

works after a couple months

Cons:

makes acne worse the first couple weeks

what the proactiv does is brings the acne under your skin to the surface. then, after probably the first month, it heals it. you cant judge it if youve only used it for a couple weeks or a month. give it at least 6 weeks
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January 18, 2007

Pros:

Makes my face feel really smooth. My blackheads are finally disapearing. Keeps my skin from breaking out.

Cons:

When you first start using it, it will bring out the zits that are already developing under your skin and then it will make them go away. Kinda pricey

I love it! I use it everyday. I don't use the repairing lotion everyday though. Whenever I feel a breakout coming on or a blemish that is itchy I can go use it right then and it goes away. I have always had blackheads and I tried everything to get rid of them and nothing would ever work.....until proactiv. My blackheads are disappearing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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January 17, 2007

Pros:

It works if you use it long enough to see the results and if you use the products in a system that works best for your skin.

Cons:

If you purchase online, the company puts you on an automatic shipping and payment plan without your consent. Be careful - this is a pain!

Everyone's skin is different. Use the product long enough to decide what is best for you by starting out with the system they recommend - then adjust as necessary. What works best for me personally is using the cleanser and toner at night and a basic soap in the morning. The lotion makes my skin too oily so I use a different brand of lotion that works best for me. Finding the right system for YOU is the key...
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January 16, 2007

Pros:

every zit gone in 2 weeks!!

Cons:

it gets a little expensive.

i used to have terrible acne. it was like my whole face and neck was a zit. i got really depressed and never wanted to do anything, so i watched a lot of tv. one night i saw an infomercial for it, back when it first came out, before jessica simpson did ads for it. i was only in 6th grade, but i begged and pleaded until i got it because NOTHING else worked for me. i was very impressed! within 2 days i saw results, and within 2 weeks my entire face was cleared up! needless to say, i will never use anything else!
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January 16, 2007

Pros:

works well with my other acne products. the price is right. The sulfur mask is great!

Cons:

If you are allergic to benzoyl Peroxide-- U SHOULD NOT USE THIS PRODUCT!!!! IT WILL ONLY MAKE A BAD SITUATION WORSE!!!!

I've been using it for years. I talked a friend into using it and her skin looked terrible. It turns out she is allergic to benzoyl peroxide----and didn't know it. As for me, it has worked far better than any other product (prescribed or otherwise)
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January 15, 2007

Pros:

it works!!! no unpleasant scent

Cons:

a little pricey

I'm the kind of person who doesn't get much acne, but when they do get it, they freak out!!!! my dad saw how upset i would get over this and got me proactiv for christmas. I have to say that this is the best product I have ever used on my face and I will continue to use it. By the way, it had never been drying for me..but only use a pea sized amount for the repairing lotion and you should be just fine.
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January 12, 2007

Pros:

I tried antibiotics,dermatologists,OTC products,even Accutane.nothing worked but this.people say it made thier skin worse,but as with any new skin regimen,the first few weeks it will,until your skin gets 'used to it".it may take up to 1 1/2 months to

Cons:

bleaches cloth, may dry out skin.i recommend in the morn,mixing the lotion with your normal face lotion

use it. if you do half and half of the repairing lotion with your normal face lotion, you shouldn't get to dried out.
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January 10, 2007

Pros:

Great product for me. Cleared up all of my acne, outbreaks became more infrequent.

Cons:

Can be overdrying. I only used cleanser/step 1 and quit using the toner.

Great product, although can tend to overdry skin.
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January 10, 2007

Pros:

All I can say is that this product is great, I just don't think anybody knows how to use it properly.

Cons:

Bleaches dyed clothing, towels, etc. Too expensive.

I've been using this for 7 years. Everybody that reviews this badly has only been using it for a few weeks or months. That won't cut it. It's just like going on a diet...you have to stay consistent, on track, and have patience in order to see results. Also, when using the scrub, you HAVE to be very gentle, especially for sensitive skin. When I switched to scrubbing gently, it made a world of difference. When I first started using it, I used it 3 times a day, then once my face cleared up I resorted to 2 times a day. The only way I can see this as not working is if you have an allergy or are sensitive to benzoyl peroxide. If that's the case, it's your fault not the product's. I use a set about once every 2 to 3 months which equals about $15 to $22 dollars a month. That just seems like a lot of money to spend on this sort of thing. Because it is so expensive, I'm trying other 'sensitive skin' cleansers. So far, all that claim to be sensitive leave my skin very
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