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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January 14, 2009

Pros:

Clears up blemishes for the first week

Cons:

-MADE MY SKIN WORSE WITH BIG CYST PIMPLES
-Drying
-Burning in the Sun

I bought proactive on the strong recommendations from my friends. I have always been blessed with clear skin, tiny pores. A couple of months ago I had a couple of blemishes by my hair line only say 5 all together on my face that would heal and then leave a maroon colored mark on my face. A bit concerned that I was getting adult acne I wanted to take preventive measures and help heal the blemishes I had now and ordered PROACTIVE at first it seems to help the first week then I noticed I was getting eraser sized, painful blemishes that were cyst like. I have NEVER had pimples like that before EVER. I followed the directions closely used it 2x a day every day then I alternated and used it only once. I realized the moment you stop using once, immediately you will break out WORSE than before. I have now 20 pimples on my face and after one painful cyst pimple heals another once comes right out. Because of Proactive I have the worst acne of my life. Do not buy it.
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December 1, 2008

Pros:

Cleared about 2/60 of my pimples in the first month

Cons:

dried the heck outta my skin, didnt do squat overall

I would probably reccomend proactive for people with mild-moderate acne..mostly mild because it doesnt really do much.
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November 23, 2008

Pros:

Absolutely none!!! So, I'll start my 'Con' list here. SUCH a rip off!!! I saw the ads on TV with "Now made in Australia", so why is it $80?!!!! And if I'm buying it at the kiosk, why am I still charged $9.95 P&H?!!! It shouldn't be any more than $50.

Cons:

I saw on the US site that a 2 month supply was only $39.95. I also HATE the rotten-egg smell of the mask! Peewww!!! You canNOT get that smell off!!! If your acne really IS that bad, do NOT use Proactive. Why am I expected to join a 'club'???

I'm 29 years old and I've had acne for TWENTY YEARS, so, believe me, I KNOW WHAT I'M TALKING ABOUT!!! It just pains me to see young people forking out so much money for this. I also do NOT appreciate celebrities like Jessica Simpson saying "I had the WORST ACNE EVER", when all she had were some bumps on her chin - try having pus-filled CYSTIC ACNE on your chest AND back, Jessica!!! I don't have anything against her, but I could not listen to a statement made like that and NOT get angry!!! I was on Roaccutane TWICE, so I don't know why I ever thought that just a bunch of lotions would ever do anything, but as with EVERYONE who has ever suffered from acne - you get sucked in. Please everyone - go to your doctor and get an oral medication. I AM very happy for anyone who has used Proactive and got clear skin - after all the emotional rollercoaster you had to go through because of acne, you really deserve to feel good about yourself and your life. But for everyone else - PLEASE STAY AWAY!!!
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October 15, 2008

Pros:

the refining mask

Cons:

everything else

it didn't work at all for me. i used it for about 4 months and saw no difference if not making my skin feel worse at times. it did feel like it was burning, especially during and while working out. im switching back to st. ives for now because atleast that seems to work at keeping the blemishes away.
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October 9, 2008

Pros:

Potentially dries out existing inflamed acne.

Cons:

Expensive, over dries, harsh and irritates and strips the skin. Also makes you more oily as a result of the dryness.

The worst choice I've ever made for my skin. I still have marks left from the dryness it caused. It dried me out so much that it caused scars. It did a decent job of getting rid of existing acne but it never prevented new acne from forming.
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September 6, 2008

Pros:

-worked for 2 weeks.

Cons:

was on the verge of clearing my skin, then it failed. Small bottles.
Sucks balls.

This product is overrated, all the before and afters are of people who have one pimple. I had a of dream of having clear beatiful skin and it was crushed. I am now on accutane to get rid of my acne once and for all. I now hate people who say use proactive for ur acne cause there f**king stupid and don't know the truth. Lowered my self esteam even more. I hate going outside.
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August 20, 2008

Pros:

Cleared my acne for a bit,

Cons:

Made my skin really pale, made my skin red, Made my skin dry, after a week or two of good results it totally stopped working on my acne, A pain to apply all that crap

Dont Bother, Its too expensive and it barely works at all. It makes your skin red and really pale. Its impossible to get a tan. I mean, it works for some people in the beginning, but after a few weeks it will definitely start having some negative side effects if there havent been any already.
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August 14, 2008

Pros:

Cleared up some acne

Cons:

dry skin, redness, more acne

I use dthis roduct for 2 months then i stopped because it was making my skin to dry and i started using a different product. but as soon as you stop you get ace prettyfast i hated it . bu my skin is nice and clear now, i use St. Ives apricot scrub now. works liek a charm
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August 4, 2008

Pros:

NONE!

Cons:

gave me MORE pimples & A LOT of little bumps on my jaw area

SUCKS PERIOD. wasted money
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July 24, 2008

Pros:

ummmm...

Cons:

OMG! where do i begin?!
first the cleanser... its exfoliating so it causes your skin to become dry then overly oily because of the fact that you have to use it twice a day the toner & the lotion burn & it does nothin but bleach everything!

dont waste your money on this... its a known fact that exfoliating your skin more than three times a week will do the complete opposite of benefiting your skin... and the combination of the perfume and colors used in the product make it that much more harsh on the skin.
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