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 12, 2010

Pros:

none

Cons:

doesn't work and they kept billing me AFTER I canceled my membership. They also shipped and billed for extras such as eye cream that I did NOT order

This is a sham...once they get your credit card info they have free reign and bill you whatever and whenever...even AFTER you call and cancel! I am actually having to close my credit card account because of these guys so uhhh..thanks for NOTHING!
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June 28, 2010

Pros:

*Makes your skin look very healthy (especially when I wake up in the morning, my skin looks nice)
*Cleanser is really good at removing dead skin cells
*The lotion lasts a long time & makes my skin glow

Cons:

*Takes an extra 5 minutes in the morning
*Makes my skin more oily
*You need to use a facial cleanser/make-up removing towelettes before starting this system (if you don't, you will see that every
time you wipe w/ the toner, more make-up will keep coming off)
*The toner gets low really fast
*If you skip a day or 2...you're gonna break out (maybe very badly!)

PATIENCE PATIENCE PATIENCE! I cannot urge you enough to just STICK WITH IT. Give it a whole year, and if you don't see any results...find a different regimen that works with you. I have stopped and started this 3 step system honestly, like 5 times. You need to use this system every single day, twice a day, for a year straight. The only reason I gave this 3 out of 5 is because it takes too much patience for me, and skipping days made my skin break out SO easily.
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April 28, 2010

Pros:

It leaves my skin VERY smooth and soft.
The refining mask seems to work.

Cons:

Didnt clear up my skin as expected.

For this product you have to manage your expectation. I was expecting to get absolutely clear skin perhaps like Katy Perry, no? I tried really hard to like Proavtic. I have been using it since February but have stopped now as it has been dries out my oily skin so badly even though I only use it at nights. Truth be told I dont have a severe acne problem but a FEW whiteheads I have had on my cheekbones since I was 14 or so. I should have been slapped for spending so much money on Proactiv. Proactiv brought out some terrible embarassing zits on my chin that have left a few black marks which are fading quite nicely, as my skins doesnt really keeps spot, I am just lucky that way. But perhaps it was just clearing out my skin as they have not been back since late March. I wont deny my skin feel so much softer and smoother and sleeping with Refining Mask on some nights seem to be doing a lot for my skin so I might buy the refining mask again would I buy the three-step regiment again? Well lets see if I can finish the one I have now and after that I am sure the answer would be a resounding, HELL NO. I am sure it works for some people, they wouldnt make that up. I am just not one of them and why the heck was I buying this product anyway is not like I have ance, so my quest for 100% flawless skin still continues at 31.
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April 8, 2010

Pros:

None

Cons:

Didnt see any improvement after 5 months
ACNE and scarring continued their regular routine without faultering in the face of this product

I had tried dozens of facewashes (all at least 2 months), used spot treatment, prescription pills and creams from the doctor so I figured I would give ProActive a try since people talk so high of it. And it didnt change the state my skin was in at all unfortunately... Might work for some people, but it didnt work for me.
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March 26, 2010

Pros:

left skin feeling clean and got rid of half of acne.

Cons:

left uglly scars and didn't clear up acne.
i also had to use it 2-3 times a day and the whole 3 step system took me about 7 minutes and i think that is took much time and effort for this little results.

proactive is like a half-ass job for clearing acne. i recoment it to people who don't REALLY care about their skin and are willing to do alot of work for it.
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March 19, 2010

Pros:

It works for me (that is the biggest pro). I only need small amounts of solution each wash. The mask is great on whiteheads over night. It helped reduce the size and time it took for them to clear away.
I purchased the 3 step system for 110 AUD and recieved 2 bottles of facial mask, moisturising sun cream (which doesn't make my skin oily), a pair of sun glasses and a funky towel for free.
I dont get white heads anymore and I rarely get acne these days.

Cons:

It did take a few more weeks than I'd wanted. But I guess I was being impatient.
110 Australian dollars is a little expencive for me, but in the end I really want to get rid of my acne so I am prepared to pay a little extra for something I know works for me.
I cant use it on my neck or else i develope eczema
I get 1 pimple every now and again, but thats self inflicted because I dont stick to the routine as religiously as i should and i know i dont have a perfect diet.

The bottom line is that everyone has different skin. I say give it a go. I've been looking for a good routine for a long time now and am lucky to have finally settled for one. If it doesn't work or your finding its way too irritating for your skin, then it just isn't compatable with the product. And if your not willing to pay a little extra for the product then keep searching for one that is more affordable and works for you.
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March 11, 2010

Pros:

cleared up my skin,,ohh what the heck did i tell you that im good at telling lies?

Cons:

doesnt work at all,,they are liars they told you that it could get rid of acne and oil

im a teen with asian skin first i went to the dermatology it cleard out my skin but it came back and dermatology isnt effective anymore,,now i used proactiv i hav been using this for 5 months now and see no good result a big let down i tell yah,,my advice is look for reviews first before using it,,,thats the biggest mistake i made i didnt no so many people are not compatible with proactiv now i know that im not compatible too,,,,but!!!! my pimples are not that worst like before its just pimples just stays,,
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January 5, 2010

Pros:

was nice and light - not too heavy on my face
felt clean
kept my face from getting oily through the day

Cons:

nothing yet....
except that i have heard that they send you more than you need, and send it more often than you need...

First of all... if any of you go to your doctor they will tell you that it WILL in fact make your acne worse before it gets better. ANY!!! product, even perscription products will do so! Do not base your decision on these reviews. i've only been using it for a few weeks, havent noticed too much of a difference but i have noticed my complexion looking a little more even.
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December 29, 2009

Cons:

made my mild acne to severe acne

i gave this product a chance for a month and it did not do nothing but break me out even more and made skin worst. dont believe when they say if your breaking out its cuz its getting the crap out of your skin cuz that dont make sense its suppose to help you not make it worst!
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December 16, 2009

Pros:

It smells better then most skin care products and thats it!!!

Cons:

EVERYTHING excpet the fragrence! It dried out my skin to the point that it was raw and burned when i touched my face. It left wilts and scars on my right cheek!! Nothing about Proactiv worked for me. Its so not worth the money you pay for it.

I will never ever use this ever again.
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