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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March 11, 2012

Pros:

-Did relieve my acne,

Cons:

- Takes a while to actually start working
- Can irritate skin a LOT (very drying, can sting, can make your face burn, causes redness, etc)
- Don't get it on your eyebrows, it will bleach them
- Very small bottles
- You must continue to use it EVERY day, or else the effectiveness will wear off

I think the price you pay for this is far too high, especially considering the fact that the amount you get is so small. I honestly thought Proactiv saved my life for the first 6 months-1 year, but after that it started to have the side effects mentioned in Cons, and I think in the end it did more harm than good. It does work, but what you have to pay (money and side effects) doesn't seem worth it.
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March 1, 2012

Pros:

None

Cons:

ALL

They will steal money from your account and tell you they are doing you a courtesy. I bought one shipment and much to my surprise they sent out another kit without my authorization and charged my account. NEVER BUY FROM THIS COMPANY. Do yourself a HUGE favor.
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December 31, 2011

Pros:

Refining mask is a lifesaver

Cons:

Hassle to use
Other products from the line aren't dependable
Terrible for sensitive skin
Makes skin very dry after use
Harsh chemicals
Expensive

When I had this product I was always too lazy to go through all three steps so I mostly only used the refining mask which worked very well overnight. Other than that do not use this product if you have sensitive skin. It will make your acne 20 times worse due to it's harsh ingredients. I only recommend this product to people who have a light to moderate amount of acne and who will most likely only use the refining mask. The chemicals in this product are bad for any kind of skin in general and the entire package is pretty expensive so I recommend saving your money for a more dependable/safer product for your skin and your dollar.
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December 18, 2011

Pros:

None

Cons:

My two daughters saw improvement at first, but then acne got worse than before they started! Scarring type of acne. Took them to a Dermatologist that put them on antibiotics as well as gels, and washes. She said she sees this all the time. Plus, it's just expensive Oxy 10 kind of stuff.

Please do not buy this product!
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December 9, 2011

Pros:

- Skin feels clean.
- No irritation.

Cons:

- Results don't show fast.
- May not even work at all.
- More steps than most other products.

Ive tried pro-active two times. Both different ages and both different skin stages in my life. I first tried it when I was 17 when I had severe acne. It did not work at all and after using the entire bottle I did not see one improvement whatsoever. Now, I am 21. My acne is very unpredictable when it comes to breakouts. It has been a very bumpy road, and right now is one of the more difficult times. I decided to try pro-active again. It still does not work at all even after going through the entire process for 45 days. I am very disappointed and now am on doctor prescribed antibiotics and topical products. Note: When I was 17 I payed the original TV price. But the second time a few boxes were given to me for free by another unsatisfied customer.
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November 9, 2011

Pros:

Works very fast.
Simple and minimum steps.
Leaves your skin feeling soft.

Cons:

Would sting for those who over scrub with the exfoliator. A little pricey but worth it.

There's certainly no quick and permanent fix when it comes to acne. People complain about how after not using a product, they're bombarded with more acne. I'd compare it to losing weight. You's stick with a regime then decide to give yourself a week off from working out to rewarding yourself with treats. Lo and bwhold, you've just gained all that weight back. I suffered from uneven skin tone and very painful acne on my face during my younger years. When i finally gave Proactiv a try, it made me feel normal like everyone else Sure some would find the product pricey but it's how well you portion your dosage. Remember, the kit is a 2 months supply. That's why the price is set at that. In a matter of days, people complimented on how my skin condition was improving, and i had never felt so good about myself. After years of using this product, i have maintained keeping the acne at bay. I'd recommend not to subscribe to this product if you're a first time user, and just buy the products individually if you're worried about what others say when they try to unsubscribe.
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October 15, 2011

Pros:

The promise of beautiful skin

Cons:

Totally dried out skin
Left my face feeling tight and irritated
Feels and looks liked I have aged 10 years over night

While there have obviously been some success stories, I think for it to work for you, you must have very oily skin and a really bad case of acne.. I am in my mid thirties and have been looking after my skin every morning and night since I was a teenager suffering from acne. I still get the odd break out but nothing bad until recently when I started to get very bad acne on my neck which I've never had before... So I thought I'd give proactiv a try as I see it all the time on TV and they make it seem like it works miracles!!! When placing my order I did express my concerns about my age and was reccommended I order the oil free moisturiser. Well I have given it a try, used as directed and would not recommend it to anyone over thirty or anyone with mild acne. There are better products out there that dont cost anywhere near as much. I am going back to my normal routine and hope that these new lines and wrinkles that have appeared on my face since starting the product will go away..
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October 14, 2011

Pros:

Easy to use.
Money Back Guarantee.
Looked Cute?

Cons:

Did NOT Work.
Customer Service a Little Poor.
Pricey.

I have friends that used this product and got good results from using it. I have very oily skin and it did not work for me. The wash was a little ruff on my skin. The toner was a bit drying and would sting. The lotion smelt weird and left my skin very irritated. I disliked this product before the re-formulation and even after. I gave it a 2 only because it worked for my friends, but just wasn't for me I guess?
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October 12, 2011

Pros:

Nothing other then free shipping when you first order.

Cons:

Not as great as they Advertised.
COSTS WAY TO MUCH.

You sign up for a 30 day trial(19.99) and they bill you after the 30 days for a 90 day(67.84) and if you DON'T want it you have to pay around $11 to send it back. And when you call to complain they tell you to send it back.
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October 6, 2011

Pros:

-makes skin soft i guess
-works for a SHORT period of time
-thats about it

Cons:

-stains your clothes and washclothes!
-dries out skin, flaky skin
-stops working
-makes your skin red(inflamming acne)
-has ALOT of benzoyl peroxide
-EXPENSIVE

ok so i got proactiv because the commercial is pretty convincing, all the actors/actresses so i got it. I regret it so much! when i first used it, it worked ok not fanstastic just ok, then i got tired of doing a three step system so i switched to neutrogena. then that broke me out so i switched back to proactiv and it gave me the worst skin of my life! i have such bad break outs now it sucks and its scarring my face:( seriously please take my advice and if your thinking of getting this... DONT. and both my sisters used it and it didnt work for them either. just dont waste your money and time. id rate this a 0 if that was possible.
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