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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March 8, 2008

Pros:

So far...I haven't found one pro for this product.

Cons:

My face looks HORRIBLE! I am 30 yrs. old and my face has NEVER looked this bad in my life!!!

I have only been using it for a week...but the first two days I used it my face broke out HORRIBLY!! They don't seem to be going away and I seem to be getting MORE big huge cystic looking things. They are hard and they hurt bad. I called the company and they said to keep using it. Now I found this website and I am a little scared. I don't know if I should keep trying it....or Stop! It's worked for so many other people...but then you read all these complaints and it seems like this is exactly what is happening to me. Every time I get up and wash the emergency spot treatment off....I think...my face is looking better...but then by night time....I'm in tears looking at my face!!!! I don't know what to do yet. I have noticed that I have NO blackheads at all. They are all completely gone. Also, where I don't have breakouts...my skin looks very smooth and feels soft. That is what keeps me thinking...."maybe it's working"
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January 27, 2008

Pros:

They have great customer service.
Works on my nose where there are blackheads

Cons:

Increased Breakouts everywhere else except nose

My skin reacts differently than my nose I use this product only on my nose where I get blackheads because it increases breakouts everywhere else and i haven't found another acne product that works. I'm scared to use any other acne products.
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December 14, 2007

Pros:

none

Cons:

burned my face!!!

it sucked
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June 28, 2007

Pros:

Jessica Simpson is a spoke model for them!

Cons:

Dried my skin out like crazy. Helped my acne for a week but then it got worse.

Not as good asother products in my opinion.
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November 20, 2009

Pros:

none

Cons:

made my skin dry up and break out more.

not worth spending your money
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July 23, 2009

Pros:

none at all 4 me :/

Cons:

it rally expensive,it makes my skin dry,red,and itchy
makes my skin burn and sting
didn't clear up my acne at all

it is really harsh and has a lot of chemicals in it which just dries your skin right up like a raisin and does not clear up your acne.
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August 7, 2008

Pros:

Makes your face feel clean I guess

Cons:

The toner burns like heck! Really dried out my face and made it painful for days after using it just once!

I would not use this, I tried it about 3 months ago, was in pain while using it but though my face /skin would get used to it. After maybe a month I stopped using it, still hurt afterwards. 2 nights ago I figured I'd try it again, have not used it since because my face is dry and painful from one time use!
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May 5, 2008

Pros:

Pleasant scent, easily available, pretty packaging

Cons:

Expensive, may not work for you, causes problems you NEVER had before.

I bought ProActiv last Sunday and used it per the directions: 1x a day for 3 days, 2x Thursday, Friday, Saturday. Thursday my face began to itch; I figured it was allergies- it's springtime, lots of pollen & all. Saturday, my sister asked if I had scratched my face because I had red, itchy bumps on my jawline & cheeks.(very red to be visible on me as I'm very brown) Today, I woke up with medium sized, itchy, painful bumps that were horrible! They look like they might have been pimples w/o skin on top, basically open sores!! I washed with a glycerin soap, dabbed on peroxide and I'm hoping they go away. I have to go to work tomorrow in an elementary school looking like I was smacked with a boar bristle brush!
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January 4, 2007

Pros:

Not that expensive

Cons:

Didnt work in the long run.

Worked for about 2 weeks then stopped working. My dermatologist laughed at the though of the use of proactive and the people at proactive had comical reaction of a dumfounded "What??" when I told them that it stopped working.
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December 16, 2006

Pros:

leaves face feeling* clean.

Cons:

actually caused more big red zits, really expensive. after a few weeks of use, my skin started getting really rough and uncomfortable. even prescription moisturizers couldnt help with the redness.

since the main ingredient is benzoyl peroxide, it basically strips your skin with synthetic, overly "basic" (compared to acidic) ingredients. nothing soothing about them after a few weeks of use. stay away from any benzoyl peroxide (even the "regimen") that asks you to rub all over face. that is ridiculous. benzoyl peroxide should be used as a "spot treatment" not as a whole face approach. try something more neutral or even acidic (lemon juice works great) as the skin tends to react much better to acidic products. lemon juice stings the first couple uses, but man did it clear up my face. it fades scars too!
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