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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July 6, 2009

Pros:

I honestly can't think of any.

Cons:

#1- Makes acne worse
#2- EXPENSIVE
#3- Not available at stores (there's probably a reason for that i.e. they would be shelling out refunds all day)

Used this for over nine months hoping, as the proactiv scumbags insist, that it simply takes time to work. I started with mild breakouts, ended up with cysts. This product is dangerous. It will make your acne worse. Don't fall for the convincing commercials as I did. Either see a dermatologist and get some legitimate treatment (which is pricey) or use cetaphil, some benzo peroxide and moisturizer and just accept what you have because this stuff WILL make your acne worse.
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June 28, 2009

Pros:

works the first times.

Cons:

After the first time, it doesn't work. Makes acne WORSE!

The fist week I used this product I was amazed on how well it works. But after it made my skin break out worser then before I used it. The cleanser has micro beads which pops the zits and pimples creating scars. The repair lotion makes your skin feel oily. I've called them and asked them for my money back. They were rude and said no, it's not our fault your skin is different and proactive wasn't right for you.
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June 13, 2009

Pros:

the only thing good about this product is the packaging!

Cons:

their customer service is poor and money hungry (they must work on commission), these 2 so called dermatologist from stanford are interested in collecting their money on expensive products that "break out the skin before it starts getting better!

Yeah, break out people skin so that they can buy a bleaching product, dry out people skin so that they can buy a tea tree moisturizer they design these products so that you can be forever dependent on their other products that does nothing but irritate and scar the skin. Neutrogena products have been working a lot better and more sensitive on the skin and way lot cheaper than this EXPENSIVE, no-good product you pay to damage your skin and your face even more.
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June 11, 2009

Cons:

EXPENSIVE!,enrollment thing every month...., made my acne worst!!!

THIS DONT WORK! i use this for like 6 months and NOTHING my acne got worser! burneddddd my face and when i tried to cancel it the stupid lady kept trying to sell me different products!
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June 9, 2009

Pros:

Easy to buy, easy to use.

Cons:

Does not work, made my acne worse. Just in time for my wedding.

Go to a dermatologist, this product does not work.
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June 9, 2009
My acne wasn't that bad. I think it was just regular teenage pimples. I know a few girls who used this treatment and it worked AMAZINGLY, and their acne was way worse than mine, so I figured it would work on my "mild" acne HAHA I used it and saw results within about three weeks... then soon after that my face broke out worse than it ever had before. and it has never gotten better. I have spent my time since then trying to repair the damage it has done to my face and the severe acne it has caused. I even get acne under my chin and on my cheeks which never happened. I know it works for some people but if you don't have serious acne... I wouldn't reccommend it
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June 8, 2009

Cons:

The "guaranteed refund" is a farce.

I bought the product at a kiosk at a mall. When I looked at the package, it turned out that it had benzoyl peroxide, which I cannot use. I called Proactiv for a refund. They told me I had to call the kiosk owner. I had to go back to the mall to get the number off the kiosk. When I called that number, they told me it was past 60 days, so no refund, even though the product was unopened. I also called Proactiv back, and they also refused to give a refund.
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April 9, 2009

Pros:

nothing

Cons:

dried skin, time consuming
didnt help acne
to much of a hassle to use

dont buy it i have moderately severe acne and i waited two months and nothing
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April 3, 2009

Pros:

None.

Cons:

Stings, dries face out, does not work

Doesn't work, not worth the money. Still have the same zits for 3-4 weeks now. BOO!!
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March 16, 2009

Pros:

None to speak of.

Cons:

Made my skin worse not better. I now just clean my face three times a day and use a product called Azelex.

Biggest waste of money ever and just made me hate my skin. Now I have my acne almost under control. It is not gone but as I've gotten older and grow out my beard it helps clear up my skin. If this works for you that's great but if you have super sensitive skin then don't waste your time.
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