Proactiv Solution : Refining Mask

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Active ingredient: Sulfur (6%). Inactive ingredients: Water (Aqua), Kaolin, Glycreth-26, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ceteareth-20, Linolenic Acid, Linoleic Acid, Arachidonic Acid, Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide, Hydrated Silica, Tocopheryl Acetate, Lemongrass Exrtract, Geranium Extact, Tea Tree Oil, Ethoxydiglycol Methylparaben, Ethylparaben, Glycerin, Fragrance (Parfum).

Items marked with red have tested a 3 or above (out of 5) in comedogenic (pore-clogging) testing.

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August 12, 2014
Yup, good stuff
Creamy texture, just enough drying, great spot treatment. Ok to sleep in.
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April 29, 2011

Pros:

Makes skin feel smooth.
Helps reduce the sight of acne

The refining mask really helps my face clear up. :) When I put it on, the day after I notice my pimples have shrunk! But it all depends on your skin type. If you have very sensitive skin then you shouldn't get anything from proactiv, it willor will not be too strong on your skin. So just be aware. Anyways, I love the refining mask and will order again!
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October 8, 2009

Pros:

I love this, it totally takes the redness out of the blemishes on my face and i wake up every day feeling great

Cons:

cost

Honestly i swear by this mask, if i go one night without using it i worry that ill break out. This helps to dry out acne and also keeps the redness away.
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July 19, 2009

Pros:

works really well! sulfur is the only thing that works for me and this one beats out all the rest out there! doesn't smell bad for a sulfur acne product, there are much worse smelling ones out there! works for the occasional pimple when used at night

Cons:

really expensive when you buy it from a kiosk...i don't buy the whole kit because it's way too harsh for my skin. however, it lasts a really long time (2 years for me) when used as a spot treatment or occasional mask. definitely worth it in the end!!

i definitely recommend this to anyone who is trying to find a product that actually dries up pimples fast and absorbs excess oil without drying out the skin. plus, if it doesn't work, you can always return it without any hassle.
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June 17, 2009

Pros:

It actually does clear your skin if your CONSISTENT with it. YOU MUST put it on 2x a day everyday if you want it to work.

Cons:

It will irritate your skin the first couple times you use it but after that, your skin will get used to it and the irritation will seize. & it takes a lil time to put all 3 steps on, but if you di it youll get clear.

it works. the key is consistency.
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March 26, 2009

Pros:

-clears redness/ smoothes out complexion
-reduces APPEARANCE of pimples

Cons:

-doesn't help clear severe acne areas
-using toner after washing away this product will make your face unimaginably stinky

The rest of the Proactiv Solution was pretty ineffective in terms of clearing my acne but this product worked very well. The only thing I've noticed is that it doesn't clear away pimples that are starting to form, it only takes away the redness around the clogged pore. I haven't noticed any dry skin or irritation after using this product like some people have mentioned... but that may be due to the fact that I have really oily skin.
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February 24, 2009

Pros:

Helped very much to smooth and clear red bumps.

Cons:

Awful smell, leaves smell on hands and towels, dries skin. Came from a $20 Proactiv one month trial kit - paid for whole kit but now only use the mask.

The other products in the Proactiv line did nothing for me; if anything, they made my acne worse. I left my Proactiv kit alone for a long time until recently; I threw out everything else and have been using the refining mask as an overnight spot treatment. I had thick red bumps on my cheeks to which I applied the refining mask and left it overnight while I slept.I've been doing this for about a week and I have seen progress. The bumps are gradually smoothing out nicely (the smaller ones are gone, the nastiest one is gradually reducing), the blackheads/clogged pores around my nose and the corners of my mouth have cleared, and I am quite happy with the progress. I use it as a part of a mixed treatment regimen. Cleanse with cetaphil in the morning, exfoliate with baking soda, moisturize with cetaphil, cleanse in the evening, refining mask overnight.
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December 2, 2008

Pros:

always comes free with the system, i personally like the smell, works on smoothing out oil and pimples even with inconsistant use.

Cons:

it can feel like your skin burns a bit when you use the syatem after the mask, the bottle is small but then again its only made to last a month.

LOVE IT and use it all the time when i get that rare pimple. And it makes your face tingle!
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September 9, 2008

Pros:

Dries up inflamed acne within 24 hours - I don't leave on overnight, just use it as directed and rinse off after it has dried on my face. The whole Proactiv Regime is great - but this product is a MUST HAVE.

Cons:

Fragrance. :)

It works well - who cares what it smells like while it is on your face? Try it!
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August 14, 2008

Pros:

I like it a lot, it felt and looked like it was really clearing my skin up.

Cons:

You can't just buy it alone, you have to buy the whole kit which is a little too expensive for me.

It works pretty well and if you don't care about the money, then buy it.
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