Proactiv Solution : Repairing Lotion 2.5% Benzoyl Peroxide

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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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June 17, 2007

Pros:

AT FIRST WORKED WELL

Cons:

AFTER TWO WEEKS MORE FREQUENT BREAKOUTS

DO NOT BUY. FIND SOMETHING CHEAPER.
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May 11, 2007

Pros:

Cleared up about 50% of my acne!

Cons:

Totally discolored my skin!Dont no why it did this but I used the proactiv system for 3months and although it cleared up some of my acne it discolored my skin and my clothes and fabrics!If someone knows the reason for this discoloration please tel me

I wouldn't recommend this product! I didn't like the smell of any of there products especially the moisturizer! Ive tried differin, eryacne gel, and proactiv which all discolored my skin, now ive just started sedamed products along with taking zinc and doxy-50 tablets! Only been taking it for 3 days so can't comment about it, but if it doesn't work man im going to be super pissed!!!!
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April 24, 2007

Cons:

Proactive repairing lotion contains ceteareth 20 which is a MAJOR comedogenic (it can clog your pores and actually cause break outs)

Don't buy Proactive. You can get 2.5% BP products otc for WAY cheaper...ie: Neutrogena on the spot acne treatment. You don't need all of the so-called steps the proactive tries to sell. Plain ol' BP in a base that is NON-COMEDOGENIC is just as effective
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April 18, 2007

Pros:

cleared up my skin right away! my skin looks better and feels better!
I feel it is VERY affordable

Cons:

sometimes I feel a little bit of burning and it dried out my neck.

So many people have said that proactive is expensive but have you ever bought anything other that a face wash from a drug store? go to any salon or department store and just try to beat this price! I have spent much more money on many, many other product! This product works better and is cheaper!!!!!!
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February 14, 2007

Pros:

Really helped clear up my skin. Lessened cystic acne, but didn't prevent it altogether. Lessened the duration of breakouts.

Cons:

Became too drying on my skin as I've gotten older. BP discolors clothing and linens. Ultimately contributed to increase in sunspots (even with SPF oil free moisturizer). Had to stop using.

I definitely recommend this product to teens and folks in their 20s and even 30s. It sure helped for me, and yes, it's a bit pricey (especially with shipping), but cheaper than a dermatologist. Once I passed 35, it seemed to be too much for my skin. Make sure you protect your skin with sunscreen when using this product!! You're much more sensitive to the sun when using this regularly.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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December 22, 2008

Pros:

Clears up skin overnight. Reduces acne very much.

Cons:

Dries skin a lil bit

I use it every night. I put a lot on and it reduces the size of my acne very much. It also seems to be helping with my scars. Doesnt dry my skin as much as other products
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