Proactiv Solution : Repairing Lotion 2.5% Benzoyl Peroxide

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183 Reviews

Active ingredient: Benzoyl Peroxide (2.5%). Inactive ingredients: Water (Aqua), Ethoxydiglycol, Cyclotetrasiloxane, Propylene Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Cyclopentasiloxane, 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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14.2%
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29.5%
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29.5%
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Used Proactiv Solution : Repairing Lotion 2.5% Benzoyl Peroxide? Rate It:

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February 9, 2007
I've tried a lot of different things to clear up my skin. I've tried salicylic acid, retin-a, differin, etc... This is much more effective at clearing up bumps and does it with less redness and irritation. I'm 30 with somewhat stubborn blemishes (small), but this helps
July 11, 2009

Pros:

None.

Cons:

Expensive. Made me break out so bad, I quit using it. Am now using tretinoin and it has saved me from the damage Pro Active caused.

Some people just don't have good results from benzoil peroxide. I'm 36 yrs old. I have tried everything. This product may work for some people, but not at all for me. I broke out in areas that I never usually have problems with.
May 11, 2009

Pros:

it really works as benzoyl should work,
skin clearly smooth after washing off
it dries the pimples without any damage to ur skin

Cons:

it itches after using a while
it dries skin, but it could be good for greasy, oily skin people

Good. it works but u can try testing ur skin and asking a dr, b4 using it
May 8, 2009

Pros:

Feels nice to use, and is really light, so easy to put on. Smelt good not overly fragrancy.

Cons:

A little bit irritating after a while. Quite overpriced for what it is.

Worth trying did help a bit but I just wasnt very consistant with it.
March 1, 2008

Pros:

It clears up your skin within a few weeks! It works wonders!!

Cons:

The sulfur in the product gives a bad odor even though it works great!

Its a great addition to the proactiv set! Thing is you have to keep using it even after your skin clears otherwise it will come back. ;(
July 29, 2007

Pros:

After a month or two you get lots of complements about your clear skin. Pretty easy to use and not really expensive.

Cons:

You have to use it for a while, not just a week or two and then dump it.

It does take a month or more but once you've used it for that long i think it really does the trick. My face has fully cleared up and the pimples are not coming back while I still use this product. I have tried so many products, even really flashy expensive skin treatment lines and this has been the best by far. Will not ever go back to other products.
December 19, 2006

Pros:

No RX required

Cons:

Expensive, Dried out my skin

I used this product for 6 months and it did nothing but dry out my skin. I suffered from moderate acne before starting the product, but it became severe by the time I was done. I have finally decided to see a dermatologist.
May 28, 2009

Pros:

-It really works! It dries up your pimples and speeds up the healing process.

Cons:

-It removes the pimples but it leaves scars. It also gives this unbelievable itchiness.

The lotion makes it veeerryyy itchy but if you have self control, it's bearable. I noticed a pimple growing two days ago and so I applied the lotion for two consecutive nights. Right now, it's still there but it is on its late stages. I use this with ProActiv Renewing cleanser (WHICH IS THE BEST PRODUCT I HAVE EVER USED!) and proactiv toner.
July 15, 2008

Pros:

Works for most people if no allergic reaction.

Cons:

I am allergic to benzoyl peroxide. Even in such a small dose. So I break out in red and itchy rashes wherever I use this treatment.

Make sure you're not allergic before you use this. Even at only a 2.5% dose. If you are allergic and you decide to try it anyway, just be careful. The redness and itchiness lasts for at least a day. I'm sure if I wasn't allergic, it would work great for me.
July 17, 2009

Pros:

A bit of initial clearup

Cons:

Took no time at all for my skin to get immune, and became useless. I literally stopped washing my face altogether for a week to the same results as the three step Proactiv

Pretty much useless, to me. WAY overpriced, did no good.