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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March 15, 2011

Pros:

I've been using it for half year now, it works really good and clears out within a few days when I first tried it.
well detailed describtion with refining mask as gift just makes you want to have it even more.......

Cons:

The recurring billed packages you never expected when you signed up on site.
I've been charged blindly for two months already even after I called the customer service (which that girl got sh*tty attitude) canceled my account, then it charged me again next month? I am furious of this ridiculous bs, I went on paypal to search for a solution which I found a way to stop the continuously billing madness...hopefully...

It works, but the price just not worth it. one package last me for three- four months. yet its starting to dry out my skin when I put on the toner and even after I put on the step 3 repair treatment it BURNS! Purchase this at your own risk, at first the price may seem too well attractive but later on if you're not careful they'd charge you more than what they first advertised without you knowing the RECURRING billing every month. AND even you canceled the account, you'd have to manually disable the agreement thru paypal (if you used paypal like me) and if you want refund, you have to send the freaking ridiculous package you didn't order back yourself also put up with sh*tty customer service =)
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October 16, 2010

Pros:

It reduced the look of my acne, kind of. my pimples were smaller after a couple of days

Cons:

At first it made my skin dry and flaky. The rapairing lotion made my skin look shiny and oily

It works relatively good for the first couple days, though it burns a little and made my skin flaky. My acne didn't go away completely at any point on the product.
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June 28, 2010

Pros:

*Makes your skin look very healthy (especially when I wake up in the morning, my skin looks nice)
*Cleanser is really good at removing dead skin cells
*The lotion lasts a long time & makes my skin glow

Cons:

*Takes an extra 5 minutes in the morning
*Makes my skin more oily
*You need to use a facial cleanser/make-up removing towelettes before starting this system (if you don't, you will see that every
time you wipe w/ the toner, more make-up will keep coming off)
*The toner gets low really fast
*If you skip a day or 2...you're gonna break out (maybe very badly!)

PATIENCE PATIENCE PATIENCE! I cannot urge you enough to just STICK WITH IT. Give it a whole year, and if you don't see any results...find a different regimen that works with you. I have stopped and started this 3 step system honestly, like 5 times. You need to use this system every single day, twice a day, for a year straight. The only reason I gave this 3 out of 5 is because it takes too much patience for me, and skipping days made my skin break out SO easily.
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April 28, 2010

Pros:

It leaves my skin VERY smooth and soft.
The refining mask seems to work.

Cons:

Didnt clear up my skin as expected.

For this product you have to manage your expectation. I was expecting to get absolutely clear skin perhaps like Katy Perry, no? I tried really hard to like Proavtic. I have been using it since February but have stopped now as it has been dries out my oily skin so badly even though I only use it at nights. Truth be told I dont have a severe acne problem but a FEW whiteheads I have had on my cheekbones since I was 14 or so. I should have been slapped for spending so much money on Proactiv. Proactiv brought out some terrible embarassing zits on my chin that have left a few black marks which are fading quite nicely, as my skins doesnt really keeps spot, I am just lucky that way. But perhaps it was just clearing out my skin as they have not been back since late March. I wont deny my skin feel so much softer and smoother and sleeping with Refining Mask on some nights seem to be doing a lot for my skin so I might buy the refining mask again would I buy the three-step regiment again? Well lets see if I can finish the one I have now and after that I am sure the answer would be a resounding, HELL NO. I am sure it works for some people, they wouldnt make that up. I am just not one of them and why the heck was I buying this product anyway is not like I have ance, so my quest for 100% flawless skin still continues at 31.
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January 5, 2010

Pros:

was nice and light - not too heavy on my face
felt clean
kept my face from getting oily through the day

Cons:

nothing yet....
except that i have heard that they send you more than you need, and send it more often than you need...

First of all... if any of you go to your doctor they will tell you that it WILL in fact make your acne worse before it gets better. ANY!!! product, even perscription products will do so! Do not base your decision on these reviews. i've only been using it for a few weeks, havent noticed too much of a difference but i have noticed my complexion looking a little more even.
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November 17, 2009

Pros:

It worked for the first bit, caused my acne swelling to go down

Cons:

It dries out your skin super badly, the toner smells really gross, it stopped working for me after 2 months now my acne is pretty much back

If your acne isnt super bad then i would suggest going on proactiv, if its pretty bad go to the dermatologist and demand something to get rid of it, screw the benzol 5%.
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October 31, 2009

Pros:

It definitely *feels* like a medication.

Cons:

It's a harsh product, over priced and smells scary.

This product is pretty harsh on skin. When using Proactiv I was always pretty gentle, yet it sucked a lot out of my skin and left it dry, flaky and irritated. Their so-called "amazing" product, the refining mask did *nothing* for me. Except for leave my skin flaky. It's not worth the price, in my opinion. Plus it smells bad. Spend your money elsewhere.
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August 28, 2009

Pros:

i have sensitive skin and my skin dries out easily. proactive didn't dry it out.

Cons:

it made my acne worse. it also left a shiney film on my face after i used it which made it hard to put on makeup

didn't work
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March 30, 2009

Pros:

It works in the beginning but you have to be patient.

Cons:

Your skin gets addicted to it, miss a day = break out. Well for me, in the long run it seems to not work for me anymore. As much as i try to follow the steps, it doesn't work anymore.

if you want to have clear skin for the short run, get it.
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May 5, 2008

Pros:

Makes you feel as if you are taking action to prevent acne. Clears up skin problems and allows you to have a regiment that's easier to follow than some remedies that involve mixing and sleeping with oil/juice on your face.

Cons:

Doesn't work great for blackheads. Can be expensive and smells sometimes. Can be time consuming, especially if you wash your face twice a day. they can send it to you too often if you sign up for regular shipping.

Tell the company to send the product only once every 24 weeks. Remember that ANY new skin regiment takes at least 3 weeks before you see the results. Skin has a delayed reaction. (What you see today is from your actions three weeks ago.)Make time for you skin and drink plenty of water.
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