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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June 1, 2011

Pros:

Minimizes acne

Cons:

Makes skin dry
Stings so horribly
Does not clear up acne completely
Stops working after a few weeks

I used this for a couple of months and this is total crap. It did minimize my acne, but it never cleared out those small acne dots. The toner (Step 2) made my skin sooo dry and it stung me like a bee.
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June 1, 2011

Pros:

.Fun to use
.Smells nice
.Leaves skin feeling soft

Cons:

.Barely gets rid of Acne
.Bottles are REALLY small
.Not cheap

There are other products that are cheaper and work better.
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June 1, 2011

Pros:

It seems to work

Cons:

Deceptive about prices
makes my skin burn

This company is not upfront about their prices. I was charged the initial $30.00 for a one month supply. I was fine with that. When I ran out, I purchased more at $ 40. I was not aware that more was being shipped out so I got charged again. Today, I got a bill for $127. The representative told me what I paid for was an installment! I didn't know that it cost so much and thought I was paid up. Skin care should be so expensive that you have to pay in installments. On top up that, It hurts. the cleanser is so abrasive that It feels like your face is on fire once you apply the acidic toner. While it did clear up my breakups, there has got to be something else that will do the same. I cancelled my membership today and will NEVER have any more dealingds with this company. They Ought to ashamed.
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May 30, 2011

Pros:

-Works Great for first two weeks or so

Cons:

-Burns skin
-Stings
-Super expensive

I loved this product at first, it cleared my skin instantly! But, after the first two weeks I noticed my blemishes and breakouts were coming back! I had still been using the product consistentley, but the "acne fighting ingredients" Stopped working! I WOULD NOT suggest you to buy this product.
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May 29, 2011

Pros:

works really well for a while
easy to buy

Cons:

skin addictive
BENZOYL PEROXIDE.
pricey
doesn't help in the long run

The company making this product is only interested in your money. I hate companies like that and really don't like to support them. But I got Proactiv for my 15th bday and started using it. I always had a few problem zits here and there consistently on my face, but was mostly clear. Used it until I was 17 (2 years) because it got too expensive to keep up. So I switched to Cetaphil (a gentle cleanser). HORRIBLE reaction. My face broke out and hasn't recovered since. I am now 20. So I have had moderate acne for 3 years now. There really is nothing that has helped since. I tried going back on Proactiv again for 3 months but it just made it worse. So, thats my story, Please, STAY away from proactiv. Just stay away from BP altogether. It is unnatural and harms the skin. Honestly.
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May 29, 2011

Pros:

Clears up acne.

Cons:

Must be used exactly as directed.

Ladies and Gentlemen of the Jury: I used Proactiv when I was 16 and it made my face red and blotchy, but it cleared up my acne. The reason it worked so poorly was because I USED IT WRONG! Use it as directed, if your face gets dry, only use it once a day. If it seems to be fine, use it twice a day as directed. Listen to your skin!! We all have different skins and different needs and Proactiv cannot possibly cater to that, you need to learn your skin and adapt. I don't ALWAYS use Proactiv, not if my skin starts to feel bad, that way my skin can't get used to it either. I had bad acne and I barely get any breakouts now.
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May 27, 2011

Pros:

-step by step process, easy to follow
-uses benzoyl peroxide, a really great acne treatment
-works for a while

Cons:

-stops working completely after a while
-toner is super acidic
-scrub is abrasive
-the seaweed mask caused breakouts
-the last step was not a moisturizer

I remember trying this in High School. I followed the steps completely and attained super clear skin. And then, out of nowhere it stopped. The toner started to really burn my skin and it just became a mess. It's also got pretty expensive, especially over time. I know tons of people who just have proactive lying around their house cause it stops working. Go with something over the counter with benzoyl peroxide in it and moisturize afterwards. I felt the moisturizing step in Proactive was not effective enough.
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May 27, 2011

Pros:

NONE

Cons:

TOO MUCH TO MENTION

YOU PEOPLE ARE DOING A GREAT JOB!! IF ONLY I HAD CHECKED THIS WEBSITE FIRST I WOULD NOT HAVE BOUGHT PROACTIVE. MY SISTER-IN-LAW JUST TOLD ME ABOUT IT. I WILL SHARE WITH MY FACEBOOK FRIENDS AND FAMILY SO THEY WILL NOT FALL INTO A SCAM. I WAS JUST SCAMMED A THIRD TIME FOR SOMETHING THAT IS NO GOOD AND I DID NOT PURCHASE. $100.00 JUST GONE DOWN THE DRAIN.
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May 27, 2011

Pros:

You sometimes get free gifts, but you sometimes have to pay to have them shipped so there not really free.

Cons:

Doesn't work.
Gets expensive.
They automatically try to bill you for new shipments if you don't contact them far enough in advance to cancel.

I used this product when my acne was at my worst in highschool. I was excited and pumped myself up that I was finally gonna have clear, beautiful skin. I noticed a difference after 2 weeks my skin looked clearer, smoother and I felt more confident. Then everything went down hill. My routine didn't change but my face got worse until after 2 1/2 months I quit wasting my money. It wasn't my makeup because I usually don't wear any so the product just didn't perform like it should have. Major let down. Please don't waste your money.
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May 26, 2011

Pros:

-Smells good
-Exfoliating beads feel nice
-Systematic approach

Cons:

-Did not clear my acne

I think this product would work great for someone with an occasional break out. I would not recommend this if you have moderate to severe acne. It made my skin very soft and it did soothe it, but I continued to get breakouts. .
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