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 5, 2008

Pros:

Effective at reducing redness/inflammation.

Cons:

The actual price.
The sulfur smell.

When I started using the ProActiv system (after a year, I gave up on it...), this came as a free sample, and I really liked it. It made my skin smoother and helped to reduce the size of my blemishes quickly without irritation. I'm not a huge fan of ProActiv -- they're expensive and I didn't have much luck with their system -- but I thought this was a nice mask.
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July 15, 2008

Pros:

When used at night like the bottle says, as a mask, not a spot treatment, I definitely see a difference the next morning. It helps with the redness and severity of the acne.

Cons:

Doesn't clear it all up in one use like the commercial says, but still works great when used over time. Smells bad, but it's tolerable. Bottle is too small for the price.

Pricey for such a small bottle. Works well, but not instantly. If used like the directions say, you won't have a problem. Make sure you're not allergic to sulfur before you use it. Try it on a little spot on your face if it's your first time, just to make sure. I'm allergic to benzoyl peroxide so I can't use the other ProActive products (I get red and itchy skin), but this Refining Mask works great for me!! I don't experience any dryness or itchiness. It leaves my skin feeling smooth and clean. Although the smell lingers for a while. But that doesn't bother me. Also, I can buy it on it's own at our mall in one of those little ProActive kiosks and I've seen them at other malls as well. So for those of you who say you wish you could buy it on its own, you might want to check your mall to see if you actually can!
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June 30, 2008

Pros:

WORKS GREAT!
Results are shown the very next day!
AND CLEAR SKIN!!!!!

Cons:

Smells Bad?!

It's one of the best Acne treatment i ever used so far. The pimples actually disappear before your eyes the very next day! =]
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June 12, 2008

Pros:

When it's used consistently it helps clear up my acne allot better than with just the three step system alone but yeah you need to use it consistently in order to work.

Cons:

It smells kinda bad and when you rinse your face the smell kinda lingers and their's a funky residue after. I recommend you only use it at night which is what the company also says you should do. It also leaves my skin dry if I leave it on to long.

It works great for me. I would tell you to try it. It doesn't work for everybody but still give it a try if you've never tried it. It's kinda expensive but it's worth it.
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May 29, 2008

Pros:

If you want to look like you have a terrible case of sunburn, get it.

Cons:

It has burnt the top layer of skin off my face. The pharmacist and all the co-workers are horrified. My face is bright red, itches like crazy and the pharmacist said it looks like FIRST DEGREE BURNS! nothing is taking the redness away. didn't work

It burnt my face off and the spots are still there underneath the burn marks. I can see burn scarring starting on my lower cheeks. Did the patch test - no problem. Have only used it three times. Woke up like this. Cant go out of the house. Proactiv sales reps have no answers.
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April 23, 2008

Pros:

Softens skin, tightens pores

Cons:

Some may not like the smell

I use it as a mask all over my face, not just as a spot treatment and it works wonders! I do wish it was cheaper though.
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April 13, 2008

Pros:

doesnt over dry skin..makes redness go down alot

Wish it kept skin clear all the time.. but its more for spot treating, but it does work very well..and reduces redness alott!
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April 1, 2008

Pros:

Works very well (but it's not magic, so don't get your hopes up that your blemish will be gone in 1 nite, but it does clear it faster than other products I've tried!)

I noticed a few of you looking to buy it separately and not in the whole set! Well, say HELLO to eBay!! I can't afford the whole kit and kaboodle but you can totally but it individually on eBay! YAY FOR EBAY!! LoL
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March 19, 2008

Pros:

The product does a great job of drying out my pimples. and it works really well on those big hard to get rid of welps. I really like the smell..haha.

Cons:

The package is too small. They send too much of the other products, and they dont send enough of the refining mask.

i think this product works better than the other proactive steps combined. i don't even use the repairing lotion it made my skin oily.
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January 30, 2008

Pros:

i used it a couple years ago and it worked good but as soons as it was gone the acne came back

Cons:

price

it works good but recently started using it again and i haven't got any results yet but my fingers are crossed! i also bought the system for the oily skin so it came with this oil control cream but it hasnt worked it's wonder quite yet
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