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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May 30, 2012

Pros:

Made me go all natural.

Cons:

Only worked for first 2 months
Way too expensive for results
after about 2-3 months the repairing lotion made my skin itch and burn

I used proactiv when i was in 7th grade and it worked wonders and young dumb me stopped using it until i tried it again at age 20. the first few months were great but up until a yeAr later my acne was still there and i kept getting more and more breakouts. Im kinda glad i tried it tho bc it made my try a natural skin care system which i have seen massive results. I have really oily/greasy, sensitive skin and proactiv was not a match for me.
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April 23, 2012

Pros:

None

Cons:

Made acne worse
Dried my skin
Irritated my skin
Made skin red, itchy
Expensive

When it comes down to it, this product just didn't work for me. The only thing that ever worked was the Refining Mask, which of course, they send you the smallest bottle of and is the most expensive item. The Toner and Cleanser only ever made my skin feel dry, not CLEAN. It really just made my acne worse. I use an over the counter product from Clean and Clear today, and it works great. It's ONE bottle of acne medication, not a complicated 3 step system, and it works much better. I've heard customer service was horrible from some other reviews, and my mother would agree. The bottom line is that I have found better results from a product I bought at a CVS Pharmacy. It was much less expensive than Proactiv and it simply worked much better. Of course, not everything is going to work for everybody, but Proactiv made my acne worse...how can that be? It irritates me that the commercials make the product seem so great when using it was a terrible experience for me. I do not recommend this product at all, you can find much more effective products, for way less money, at a Walgreen's or Walmart or CVS. Don't waste your money or time.
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April 5, 2012

Pros:

*It was easy to use
*It worked for a little bit but then it, obviously it stopped working!!
*The refining mask worked, but sometimes it made my acne worse!

Cons:

*Gave me dry skin
*Quite expensive
*I am only 13 and I was getting really bad lines around my eyes
*It burned
theres definately more negatives than positives about this range of skincare!

Proactiv, I must admit did work, but not for long. After using it day and night, every day my skin started to get extremely DRY!!! It was unbearable, one day it was so bad, that one half of my face was really dry and skin was peeling everywhere, and I had to go to school like that! it was embarassing. Anyway, and then I got really bad lines under my eyes and I thought, 'maybe I should stop this product. And I did! But once I cancelled this product, they kept sending me proactiv months on end! so now It has stopped coming but I have heaps of daily oil control, refining mask and a lot of bottles of repairing lotion! I'm glad I tried Proactiv, but it didn't work for me, but that doesn't mean itwon't work for other people If you want to try it, you should. It just didn't work for me! :)
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March 18, 2012

Pros:

- It's kind of fun to go through a whole system

Cons:

- Gritty
- The cleanser hurts
- Smells like sweat and Mr. Clean
- Expensive
- Tiny bottle of BP
- Makes face really red
- Doesn't work

I got my proactiv kit from my mom, who bought it for me after my dermatologist was taking weeks to respond to my referral. I was skeptical, but since she already bought it and promised that it would work, I figured I had nothing to lose. The commercial advertises proactiv as being "creamy, gentle, and effective," but the truth is, it is none of the above. The cleanser is watery and gritty, almost like they filled it with sand. One the product dried out my face, the harshness caused bleeding and incredible irritation and pain, not to mention making my face look red and inflammed right before I had to go to school. It enrages me that proactiv has managed to convince the world that it is effective in clearing all kinds of acne, since it did absolutely nothing but make me feel hopeless about my acne. I wouldn't say it made my acne worse, but it's ineffectiveness did drive me to spam my dermatologist with e-mails requesting accutane.
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March 17, 2012

Pros:

1) Dark Spot Corrector Worked Extremely Well
2) The Basic "3 Step System" Cleared Skin Faster Than Expected
3) The Advanced Blemish Treatment Cleared Some Acne Spots Within Hours

Cons:

Irritates Sensitive Skin
Toner Made Skin Itch
Pricey$$$

Although the price is quite higher than other acne medications, I think it's worth the price. I had acne scars on my chin and after roughly a week of using the "dark spot corrector" with the 3 step system majority of them were gone. Yet I don't think this is right for people with "SEVER" acne from what I've read in the previous reviews. But for someone whos gets 2 or 3 small pimples a day it worked great! -Hope this helps!
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March 6, 2012

Pros:

Lessens Acne Fast

Cons:

Expensive.

I think that proactive really works, the first time i used it i stung but i left it on the next time i used it(that night) it did not sting one bit. i have been using it for about 2 weeks now and my skin has cleared up tremendously. i would recommend this product for people who have tried everything else as this is a bit pricey. also if you wear make up try the proactive stuff
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February 25, 2012

Pros:

-Does deliver to its promise
-seems to help clear up old red marks too
-pimples go away quickly, and then they dont come back

Cons:

-drying
-if you ever stop for more than 2 or 3 days, all your acne will come back, full force
-expensive

Bottom line, it works. I have only been using it for about 60 days, but it does work. I stopped for a few days to give my skin a break from benzyl proaxide, and my skin broke out. But to be completely serious, I dont care if it's going to break out when I stop. I just want to have clear skin while I use it. MAKE SURE TO HAVE A GREAT MOISTURIZER.
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January 25, 2012

Pros:

- left my skin smooth
- my complexion wasn't that perfect yet but I could see positive results within that first week
- did not smell awful like other users seem to complain about (I've smelled worse)

Cons:

- didn't completely get rid of my acne scars
- if I stop using it & try other brands my skin will break out profusely
- my skin still remains oily

Every individual is different. I keep hearing negative reviews about this product but fortunately it works for me. So even if this product might not work for that person it could work wonders for you. You won't know it until you try. Trying out facial products is all about trial & error. If it doesn't work then move on to the next. This might sound tedious but be patient. There are far worse scenarios out there, yours is just finding the right acne product. Good luck!
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January 23, 2012

Pros:

-Clears acne quick
-Removes dark spots
-Smells fresh
-Great price for how it works

Cons:

-May dry skin after time

I have REALLY SENSITIVE SKIN because I am melato.It's been about a week that I've been using proactiv and I only have 3 pimples left out of the 12 I had.I find it has a nice scent so far my skin hasn't started peeling like with other acne product.At first I read these other reviews and they were all NEGATIVE I almost didn't buy it but I gave it a try and so far it's working great.:)
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January 18, 2012

Pros:

- Well advertised
- Came as a kit
- Easy peasy instructions

Cons:

- Smells like a Rat died in it
- Stupidly over priced
- Bleaches towels and pillow cases

It made my face feel like it was melting, it stung SO much my face was red and slightly puffy around my eyes, it was mortifying to go to school, this happened a week after using it so naturally I stopped using it. It's a scam; we were cheated out of so much more money than it said on the ad! I cancelled my Subscription after winning World War III with Costumer Services and then next thing I know, another batch at my door step my Mom, God. I have never seen her so angry she was apocalyptically cross. Then after two months we FINALLY got it out of our lives.
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