I've been using quinoderm for about 2-3 weeks now, starting on the 5%. As a teenager, acne is one of my biggest insecurities, so I was looking for an item that would clear it right up. Before using, I read some of the reviews about it and a lot had mentioned red skin and flakiness, which left me somewhat skeptical, however, to date I have not experienced any of these side effects, which surprised me as I wouldn't tend to moisturise often. The pharmacist had said I should only really use it at night before sleeping, which is what I have been doing. Over 2-3 weeks I have gone from mild acne to hardly any at all! I'm very pleased with the results and I intend to continue using this product.

August 2013 I had reached the end of my rope. I've suffered from acne since middle school and it's always demeaned my self confidence. I've been on birth control, antibiotics, and almost started accutane after receiving cystic breakouts. I was depressed and desperate and after much research I decided to try the regimen. In combination with reducing dairy and my picking tendencies, It worked. It does take some time. This is not an over night miracle, no acne treatment is. This bp has a gel base which takes a few minutes to dry. The bp does stay clear throughout the day. I feel the wash and moisturizer are unnecessary (go ahead and use Cetaphil for cleansing and moisturizing.) I also recommend clean and clear persa-gel 10 for spot treatment, this bp is thicker and more drying. My skin is not 100% clear, but I no longer develop cystic acne. Also I ordered the 8oz bp and I'm just now running out and I've had it since August and it is now December. Be patient. Acne sucks, but with the right products and discipline you can greatly improve your skin. :)

I've been using this proactive product for almost a year now and never saw any results or improvement, all it did was made my acne worst and worst of all I started noticing black heads while using this product. I can find way better acne products in the pharmacy for less price and see better results on my face. Then when I only ordered just one box for $29.99, they had the nerve to over charge me more then $100 for two extra boxes of bottles that I did not ask for, and btw this over priced mumbo jumbo does not prevent new pimples or acne from forming. I'm very disappointed and not satisfied at all. Complete waste of money and time!

I bought this for my sons to use for their back acne and really wanted to like it, thought it would be a good 2.5% BP product to try. My sons have used Dan's BP, as well as ProActiv and Neutrogena 2.5% BP in the past with great success in treating acne. However, the Paula's Choice didn't really help clear their acne at all, it just seemed to make it more red and inflamed. Unlike the other BP products they've used, which really worked quickly and produced results, this just made the acne look worse. They stopped using it and the back acne actually cleared up quicker using nothing at all.

I used proactive which was a horrible mistake. When I decided to stop using proactive my skin broke out all on my chin and jaw line in swollen painful hive like pimples! It's been over 6 months and I still get these swollen painful pimples only 1 or 2 but they still hurt so much! Now I just use Dove Sensitive Bar, my Clearisonic Brush & First Aid Beauty ultra repair cream. My skin has improved so much after I started using the dove soap. I Really Suggest You Not Use Proactive!

I have an acne prone face and I've had acne problems ever since I can remember. Proactiv was the very first endorsed-and-slightly-expensive product line I bought to fight my acne problems and I remember how my breakout lessened in the first couple of month of usage (and I was not being discipline, mind you). My face was left with only one, at most two, pimples at a time. It worked great and I thought I would repurchase it again after I finish my first round of the regimen. Unfortunately, I had to move to a neighboring country where proactiv is not readily available at the stores. I guess I could always go for online purchasing but instead I went to a dermatologist. My face cleared up completely but not long after I had to move back to the other country, and so I went back to proactiv once again. Sadly to say it did not work as well as the first try (didn't reduce the breakouts) and I was really bummed. But this might have something to do with the fact that I had switched my regimen before going back to proactiv. Otherwise it worked well for me on my first try.

I have a combination of oily, dry, sensitive skin. I suffered acne since I was 21 yo. I have tried several acne products from over the counter to Dr's prescription. The only thing that really works was a combination of Accutane & acne extraction once a month. After using accutane, my skin was clear & glowing. It was a life saver for me at that time but after 10 months off of accutane, my cystic acne came back. I was put on accutane again, to make my long story short I was put on accutane 3 times but again my acne came back. I tried different prescription capsules though it made me sick but it helps a little bit. Prior to using The Regimen, I saw my Dermatologist to get the prescription and I also visited my Aesthetician 3x for acne extraction but still not much improvement. After reading the reviews about The Regimen, I finally decided to give it a try. I purchased the Regimen Kit and followed the direction precisely ( cleanser, BP & Moisturizer) twice a day. Keep in mind to Start Slow on BP. It is very important. And when in doubt use more. Week 1 I use a pea size of BP and it glides easily & absorbs quickly into my skin. The 2nd day of use, my skin was red, dry and itchy like hell. I would woke up at night finding myself scratching my face. The jaw line was very itchy. Two small pimples came out but goes away in 3 days. Normally my acne lasted longer specially the cystic one would last up to 6 weeks if not longer. My skin starts to dry out so I decided to buy the big kit Plus comes with jojoba oil & AHA. Week 2 I doubled the dosage of BP morning & night. My skin was dry, irritated, flaky, red & itching continues. I got 9 big zits came out but only lasted 4-5,days. I added jojoba oil into my moisturizer to help with the dryness and flakiness. I should of start using the jojoba oil on day 1 of the regimen. I noticed my eyes were red, watery & very sensitive to any lights. I think it got irritated from the BP. I started mixing the jojoba oil & moisturizer and apply it around my eyes & eyebrows.I noticed it did help with my eye irritation but feel the burning in my eyes when Input the BP. The skin on my right face was so red, cracked & flaking. It's hard to put a make up on, it was so caky. It does affect my self esteem but I overcome it by staying positive and I tell my customer that I'm using the Acne Regimen that's why my skin is dry and maybe looks awful:) they don't mind. In the morning, i use the small fan to speed up the drying process since I have to be at work at 7:45. Week 3 Increase the dosage of BP. Skin is still dry but cracked looking is gone. Redness is less and still finding myself scratching. Skin feels tight & dry. Flaking everywhere. Four new zits came out. They're big & painful. I can't wait for them to turn yellow so I can pop them. Yes, I pop my zit & it helps with the healing process. You have to be very extra careful when popping your zit. You don't want it to get infected & spreading the bacteria in your face. These big zits lasted for 7 days. Week 4 Maintain the same dosage of BP. Skin is clear, but still dry & flaky. The itching is less. Got 2 big zit under the skin, it was painful. I put more BP on this troubled area and it helps to shrink the size but didn't completely disappear in 7 days. Overall skin is more clear. Old acne scars are visible. Week 5 - 7 I use the same amount of BP. Skin is less dry. Redness & itchiness are gone. The 2 big zit under the skin on week 4 are completely gone. I applied 1/2 AHA+ 1/2 moisturizer into my night regimen twice a week. The AHA stings my skin but it wasn't too bad. On week 6, I started to use AHA alone once a week and I love it. It exfoliate my skin and get rid off the dry skin and peeling. My skin is clear. I would get a pimple or 2 around my period but they're gone in 3 days. So far I am happy with the result. I am glad I tried the Regimen and I am committed to continue using the regimen because it does work for me. You just have to be patience and pass those worst weeks because in the end you'll be smiling like me. If you're struggling with acne, give it a try and follow the regimen precisely. You'll see the results yourself. Good luck!

I am a 33 year old female and ever since college I have struggled with acne. It started with the cystic kind and more recently I was just plauged by angry breakouts at least once a week. I tried proactive, Obagi, using a clairsonic, etc and have never been able to really cure my problems. I found "the regimen" online and based on the glowing reviews thought I would give it a try. Even before I received the products I started using the process of gently washing my face and even doing that seemed to help. I started using the regimen in late June and right now it is November and quite literally I have never been happier with my skin. Within a week my skin was less angry and even though I may occasionally get a blemish now (which is rare - my skin is clear - blackheads are gone - skin is not red, etc) it is mild and clears up within a day or two. After the first month of use, I added the AHA and REALLY like this product. I do also use the jojoba oil and would absolutely recommend that. I can't say enough about what the regimen has done for my life. My skin feels great to the touch and I have so much confidence I can even leave the house without makeup on and I don't feel bad at all. GIVE THIS A TRY!!

I accidentally left it on for an hour. I took it off and there we're red spots all over the places I put the cream on!!. It gets my acne off really well though. But I have school tomarrow help ❠- ️❠- ️❠- ️❠- ️😭😭😭 how do I get rid of them.

I have had acne for about 5 years now (I am 17) and I FINALLY went to see a doctor about it. When I was 14 I tried the Dianette (Diannette?) contraceptive pill that is altered to improve skin quality as well, but that didn't really make a difference to my very persistent acne. I am also extremely pale so every spot that I have had has it's own little scar somewhere on my face, which is bad enough without a cluster of spots appearing once a week. So I went on Quinoderm 5 and Tetralysal 300mg Hard Capsules (Iymecycline 408mg. Equivalent to 300mg tetracycline base) on Thursday 31st October 2013, and it's now Monday 4th November and I can't remember the last time my skin was this calm. On first application of the cream I noticed no burning or redness, but that has changed now, though it's not bad at all. Obviously, due to the bleach content in the cream I expected flakiness and redness, which I have got, but because I am still only applying it once a day (at night, as directed by the GP) I have no problem as I don't leave the house for at least 8 hours after application. Yesterday I noticed my chin, which is where the majority of the spots reside, is quite dry and flaky. I am now unsure whether I am supposed to apply a moisturiser whilst doing the course of treatment but I have been recommended bio-oil by a fellow acne survivor as it will keep my skin moisturised as well as help with the scarring. I will attempt to edit this review if anything changes dramatically, but I am having a good experience with this cream so far!