Proactiv Solution : Advanced Daily Oil Control

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3.5
71 Reviews

Active Ingredient:
Salicylic Acid (0.5%).

Inactive Ingredients:
Water, Denatured Alcohol, Butylene Glycol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Nylon-12, Cyclohexasiloxane, PVM/MA Decadiene Crosspolymer, Decylene Glycol, Sodium Hydroxide, Caprylyl Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Disodium EDTA, Sarcosine, Pentylene Glycol, Xanthan Gum, 10-Hydroxydecanoic Acid,Sebacic Acid, 1,10-Decanediol, Phenoxyethanol, Fragrance.

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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21.1%
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36.6%
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16.9%
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16.9%
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8.5%

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December 16, 2008

Pros:

Goes on easily, don't need much.

Cons:

Cost

Besides for being ridiculously overpriced, it is an amazing product. Good fragrance and just went on along with the morning proactiv routine.
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August 27, 2010

Pros:

Controls oil

Cons:

Face is oily after a few hours

I apply it before i put makeup and it keeps my face with less oil production. But after a few hours I can feel the oil on my face and my foundation rubs off.
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January 8, 2009

Pros:

It really helps my slight shine disappear

Cons:

I don't really like the fragrance...but a lot of other people do.

It's great. People that are usuing are not applying it to a clean face. The Directions say: On clean skin, apply a thin layer to entire face with fingertips. Allow to dry completely. For best results, use after Repairing Lotion. Not only does your face need to be clean but your HANDS also had to be clean too. So if you don't follow the directions specifically...DUH! It's not going to work silly!
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November 2, 2016
Not strong enough
I don't have a lot of COMPLAINTS per se about this product. Other than I don't particularly like the company after having spent some time dealing with them. but that is another review, I guess. I got this because even though I was using some of their other products, I still found that I had extremely oily skin and my face was not clearing up like I wanted it to. Someone told me that if I added salicylic acid on during the day, that would add some extra zip to my treatment program. So I found this on their website and I followed their instructions to the T - even tried to apply it more than once a day but the oil didn't lessen at all. In fact, I found zero changes in my skin at all after nearly 30 days of using it, good or bad. With that, no need to be throwing more money down the drain! I figured maybe salicylic acid just didn't work on my skin and I should stick to benzoyl peroxide or other treatments. After this, I went to Retin A after my derm recommended it. OMG. What a mistake - I went out in the sun on a family vacation and my skin got absolutely fried. I have never been burnt like that in my life. So back to the drawing board with what products would actually help my skin and not hurt it. Finally, I when I was a girls weekend, one of my girlfriends was raving (again) about salicylic acid and how much it has helped her. I told her my story with Proactiv. She is a pretty experienced acne treatment shopper and basically just told me that it had to do with the brand, not the ingredient not being effective. All the other stuff that most companies add to their products makes the ingredients less effective. I tried her brand, Ninja, which she had been using for about a year with amazing results and I have to say, I am hooked now too. Salicylic acid can be extremely effective, it turns out, on my skin, when it isn't diluted with a bunch of other stuff. And ANOTHER thing that Proactiv never told me is that I should have been wearing sunscreen over any medication I use during the day. Agh. Sure wish their customer service was as informative as what I use now - could have saved me a LOT of grief over the years.
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February 25, 2009

Pros:

N/a

Cons:

Made my face MORE oily, also dried out my face, overpowering smell, feels greasy, overpriced.

I seriously wanted this to work, but unfortunately it didn't. Every morning that I have used this product, I could smell it while I was in class. It was basically seeping out of my pores. My face was much more oily and greasy when using this, yet at the same time dried out my skin horribly leaving my face oily, dry, and scaly with flakes all over. I am fair skinned and have adult hormonal acne with combination skin. Try at your own risk as many people seem to have success with this product, but if you have a similar complexion to mine, stay away from this garbage.
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July 15, 2009

Pros:

This product works wonders. I live in a dry climate, but I have an oily face. If I use this, my face doesn't get shiny and it helps with break outs. I just put my make up on top of it and it's perfect.

Cons:

The price is a bit high for a poor college student like myself, but it's worth it if you have a lot of oil.

I definitely recommend trying it and seeing if it works on your skin. I go to Oregon and it helps, but I still get a greasy face after a while, but it still keeps it from happening right away. I highly recommend this product.
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April 23, 2009

Pros:

Really gets rid of extra oil. Helps get rid of blemishes. Easily incorporated into morning ritual.

Cons:

Really dries out face, Best use moisturizer.

It works well....use it. I went from Sever acne to moderate.
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December 17, 2010

Pros:

Controls oil; makes skin soft.

Cons:

None

I have VERY oily skin, so it only helps with oiliness a little bit. I still get oil, but not as much. It'l take a few hours for my skin to oil up instead of right away. And I LOVE how it makes my skin so soft and smooth! I highly recommend this product for light to moderate oiliness, but even if you have heavy oil, like I do, this product can help to minimize it.
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June 15, 2010

Pros:

Makes Skin not oily

Cons:

NONE

WORKS WONDERS
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November 18, 2008

Pros:

really does reduce the amount of oil on face

Cons:

does not take away all of it

It does it's job for the most part. I am very happy. I don't have super oily skin but more now than I ever have and I am very happy with the outcome. Just make sure to use a moisturizer too. It can leave face dry.
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