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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October 16, 2010

Pros:

-Definately cleared up acne.

Cons:

- It dries up my face from time to time, but thats why you use a good moisturizer. Or even scrub very hard so it basically takes that layer of dry skin off your face. It's nothing difficult to get rid of!

This product actually works! I don't get why so many people are making such a fuss about it. Sure, it's not gonna clear things up within overnight. But then again, what does? Just a little dedication and a some patience, and this will do the trick!
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August 3, 2010

Pros:

Scrubs face nicely and leaves skin very clear.

Cons:

somewhat drying to skin in winter months and do not like the moisturizers.

Would recommend.
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May 10, 2010

Pros:

doesn't smell, works quickly, easy to use, makes skin soft

Cons:

expensive

i had large pores, whiteheads, blackheads, and pimples on my chin, nose, cheeks and forehead. i'd probably have about five or six regularly, with a few more around my period. my skin was dry and oily at the same time. basically i had no hope for this product but decided i had nothing to lose. i've been using it for a few weeks and i have not had a new pimple since. my acne usually leaves scars, and the pimples that have cleared up have left none. my skin is soft, even, and clear. my only complaint is that the refining mask does not seem to work, and my skin gets irritated if i'm out in the sun for too long.
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January 3, 2010

Pros:

This product is very goood.
It actually worked for me. I've used lots of products before, from $50-$200, they all kinda worked but none of them worked like Proactive did.
It made my skin smoother& shiny!
I used to wear lots of make up, to hide my bad acne but now I barely wear any.

Cons:

Proactive doesn't work for everybody.
It depends on what kinda skin you have and if you're allergic to any of the products. It may make your skin very try& give you more acne so watch out before you use it ! Make sure you ask your doctor.

You should definitely try Proactive ! I'm 16 years old and the worse thing is to have bad acne. I first started having acne when I turned 14, I tried lots of products, they were all very expensive but when I heard of Proactive I couldn't really believed it worked 'cause it had too many celebrities, and I usually don't buy what they say it "works" so I never really thought about using it. But one day I went to my friends house& I had bad acne and the next day we had a party to go, I freaked out because I knew if I used make-up, it would make it worst. So my friend told me to try Proactive for the night than again in the morning. So I did. When I woke up in the morning my skin looked so much better, it didn't look like I wanted to but the redness& the bad acne was gone. I used again in the morning& it worked better after a while ! So, you should definitely try itttt :D
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October 20, 2009

Pros:

It started working 2 weeks after I started using it.

Cons:

It stopped working 3 weeks after I was using it, and now the pimples I do get are worse than the ones I had before I started using it.

It does not work for everyone.
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October 15, 2009

Pros:

makes your face feel more clean than it was

Cons:

after a while it stops giving results even if you do the steps consistantly,also makes your skin feel cold and oily after a while,so i have to dab my face down with paper towels

works for a while if you stick to it and dont mix the steps up
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December 30, 2006

Pros:

its good use. it works great, but the thing is you have to get it doesnt get rid of acne it helps u from developing and haveing breakouts but its well worth it

Cons:

pricy, and it takes a while

i got that 5 pack thingy, cuz i have both dry and oily face haha, but anyways, its really worth it, people who say it didnt work for them, either dindt get a right package, applied wrong,or it just doesnt work for them, proactiv doenst work for everyone. i mean it wasnt guarenteed 100% to stop acne annd breakouts, taht would be like a miracle to stop hormones haha, but it was to help stop acne formation n breakouts, so its really worth it, jsut give it time to work, mine started working on the first week,m i have mild acne that is annoying becuz it only grows on the nose area, and its red almost like rudulf, anyways i used it on the second day my nose that was like always red now isnt even red, it stopped my occasional break outs which is raelly good
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April 14, 2012

Pros:

Controls 'average' acne
Brings acne to their 'heads' quicker
Seemed to reduce the size of my pimples
My skin is crazy soft
Wide range of follow up products
Handy sized bottles

Cons:

It's given me embarrassingly oily skin
I'm sick of the smell
It dries out my hands and face
It makes my skin "tight, shiny and red" after cleansing.

I tried ALOT of over the counter products like many other people here, and they did barely anything for me, and I did not want to go on a medication so I decided to try acne.org products. Unfortunately the only product from that regimen that is still handy to me is the cleanser, I love it. Once I had accepted that acne.org was not working for me ( I really thought "this is the one") I turned to Proactiv. Seconds into using the cleanser (first step) I could feel my skin getting so soft and smooth, and it got me so excited. After a few uses, my pimples were smaller dots and my acne was more controlled. After a few months, I've noticed that it prevents new pimples up until my "time of the month stages" (I believe I have hormonal acne).I only have a couple "clear skin" weeks until my hormones do their thing (and I get pimples), and proactiv doesn't seem to be able to control that much. But I have confidence that it's fighting for me all month round. It also gives me incredibly shiny oily skin, even if i don't moisturise my skin will look like I had just put massage oil on my face. So right now I'm trying to control that with a moisturiser, and blotting sheets but I hate how they make my skin feel. Bottom Line: If you've tried everything, and still not satisfied with acne.org, do give it a go, Proactiv has worked the best for me out of all the other products I've been through.
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June 21, 2011

Pros:

Easy to Use
Light on skin

Cons:

Small Quantity
A bit expensive

My face has cleared up really well from the use of Proactiv, but from what I have read it will only work on some skin types. It has so far, make my acne less irritated and inflammed, and I highly recommend it.
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May 25, 2011

Pros:

Clears up white heads and bumps, improves skin texture/tone, auto delivery

My skin looks so milky and satiny!

Cons:

Takes awhile, not super effective on cysts (but what topical is?), but it does shorten their healing/dying time considerably.

I had read so many bad reviews on Proactiv that I was scared to try it for YEARS. Man I wish I had ignored them, I would have had clear skin by now! A few things to all those giving a bad review: 1. READ THE FLIPPIN INSTRUCTIONS To everyone saying "oh they sent me a travel sizeeeee. I always run out!!!" read the instructions. It clearly says to use a dime sized amount of the soap and toner, and a PEA sized amount of the lotion. The next month they will send you LARGE bottles that should last you 3 months. Also, people saying the wash hurts, or scrapes their skin, the instructions also say "massage GENTLY on skin." The instructions are there for a reason. 2. USE EVERY STEP EVERY AM/PM As with EVERY acne treatment, you MUST be consistent. Don't give a product a bad review because you're lazy or skipped a few days. Likewise, you have to use a treatment for AT LEAST 4 weeks + to see the MINIMAL results on your skin. 3. GET A MEMBERSHIP Even if it is only temporary. You save tons of money on ALL of their products. IF YOU DON'T LIKE IT, CANCEL IT. 4.READ THE FINE PRINT Sorry, but that is the world we live in. At the bottom of all commercials they tell you it is for light - moderate acne.NOT SEVERE I have moderately to moderately severe acne. It works great for me. I knocks out everything minus some nasty cysts, but I have started doryx for that. I have been using ALL THREE STEPS included, EVERY morning and night, EVERY DAY, TWICE A DAY, for TWO MONTHS SOLID. And trust me. It works. I despise when people give bad reviews on great products because they used them incorrectly.
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