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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May 18, 2007

Pros:

It helps in a way for me like it keep the acne from breaking out and helps my face feel refreshed and such.

Cons:

I have very oily skin and I thought Proactiv would help cease the problem. But it doesn't really. Also I've been using this product for a little over a month now and to tell the truth, I don't see much of a difference; it's dissapointing really.

I recommend anyone to see a dermatologist first. Don't think 'cause many celebrities use it and it works on them means that it'll work on you too.
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May 18, 2007

Pros:

It leaves your skin feeling nice and smooth and the toner &. cream really works on oily faces.

Cons:

If you do not have a lot of acner, this product is not recommended. It might make your face worse if you are sensitive as well.

I will not completely diss Proactiv Solution because it mihgt work for some people. The bottom line is that if you have sensitive skin, it is advised you might see a dermatologist and get extra advice before trying any product. Also, if your acne is limited, it might just make your face worse. A rash may develop on sensitive skin (sidenote.) If you really need it for bad acne, try it. But i SERIOUSLY ADVISE SEEING A DERMATOLIST. I am not going to NOT recommend it because it may work for some people. But it may not for others. It is up to you and your skin's needs.
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January 15, 2007

Pros:

i've never had acne, just the occassional pimple. it did clear those up. i use it as a 'spot' solution when i can tell i'm getting a zit.

Cons:

AAHHH!! after using for 1 week, i woke up the next day and my face had a rash..especially on my eyes and eyebrows. so, i stopped using it all together. then, my friend told me to use it every 3 days. so i did that, and now my eye is swollen shut

don't buy it unless you have extremely tough skin and really need it. otherwise, it's way to harsh of a product to use. def a big mistake on my part...oh, and guess what? my next shipment arrived yesterday...and i get to mess with sending it back. or i might just regift it!!
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December 15, 2006

Pros:

Worked great at clearing my mild/moderate acne. I was clear, never 100%, but that didnt matter, it cleared my skin and I was left with people telling me I had great skin (for a guy! ha)!

Cons:

Unfortunately it didn’t last, after about 14 months of use, my acne suddenly re-appeared and this time, worse than it was before the use of Proactive!! I now use the DKR system! The price is insane, but as mentioned, if it works at keeping you clea

Great, but maybe it stops working after a considerable amount of time. Whenever I did get spots whilst on this regimen, they were usually huge and a lot worse than the spots I had before I started with this product!
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December 5, 2006
Proactive was just another disapointment to me.It did not help my face at all.My face is still the same.I have used the product for a year,I think that I have been patient long enough.
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November 28, 2006

Pros:

Short term solution

Cons:

Stops working!!!

This product worked great for about the first year and now I'm breaking out again! This is not a solution, only a temporary fix. It's not worth the money because you do not get long term results!
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November 6, 2006

Pros:

none

Cons:

made my acne so much worse than it was before. I tried cutting down when i used it, didnt help, it just made me break out more than i did before i started using proactiv

its bad, dont waste your money
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October 19, 2006

Pros:

it smelled really nice

Cons:

didnt work ive been using it for years and basicly just wasting my money but every time i seen a comercial it made me want to keep using it for some reason like maby one day it will work. i also had trouble with the bil like 2 charges for 1 f ing kit

jessica simpson is full of crap if you ask me! her skin wasnt that bad to begin with and im sure she has a great derm. but it did get her recognized a lot before her reality show!
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October 11, 2006

Pros:

has none except for the nice smell

Cons:

everything

three words: F**k You ProActiv
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August 18, 2012

Pros:

Smells nice
Makes skin feel tingly

Cons:

Irritated my skin
Made skin dry and red
Made acne on neck worse!
Very expensive

I cancelled and would not use or recommend this product to anyone! It made my skin so much worse....I had moderately severe acne on my chin and neck all of a sudden right before I turned 40. I was up late saw commercial for Proactiv decided to try it...I am sad to say I struggled for another month with my acne while using it. As soon as I started using Neutrogena products my face slowly started to heal....I still get a few occasional pimples but I am a HUGE fan of Neutrogena products especially the acne scrub and the pink grapefruit wash:) will never use Proactiv again-NOT WORTH IT!!!!!!!!!!
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