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I gave this a try hoping it would work, it works at first then it stops.
Depending on your skin it might work for you, it worked for my friend fine and her face was gorgeous though she only used it a couple of times!
This is a funny product. I find it works differently for everyone. If you have sensitive skin, stay away! The cleanser has these exfoliating beads, which can be too harsh for sensitive skin and everyday use. My sister uses it, and it works wonders for her. For me, I found it too irritating and it made my skin red and itchy. I really think this is one of those products that only works well for some people, and for others it is too harsh. It is also quite expensive. I don't think it is worth it.
When I first got this cleanser, I thought to myself,"This small bottle is supposed to last me two months?!" Suprisingly, it lasted longer than that! Anyway, at first my face was a little sensitive to it and it took about a week to adjust, but when it did - WOW! My blackheads went away and I don't break out anymore! It's one of those things that you gotta stick to though because I forgot to use it for like 2 days, and i broke out! Overall, it's the best face cleaning system I've used!!! Worth the price.
Like any acne treatment, this one is hit or miss depending on your skin type. I used it religiously in college (along with the rest of my friends), and it worked great. Once I went on birth control, I didn't need it anymore and went off of it. When I went off birth control, I started with it again, and it broke my face out into a terrible rash. Just little itchy bumps all over my face. As soon as I quit using ProActiv, the rash went away. So it's definitely worth a try, but always be careful when it comes to your skin. I sent it back (I ordered it off the website), and they gave me a full refund within a few weeks. The money back guarantee is great.
This is kind of a 2-part review. I was told it would take 2-6 weeks to see results but in the week since I've started, the redness, irritation and general overall unpleasantness of my acne problem (brought on by pregnancy) has really improved!
I purchased the 5-piece package including: Renewing Cleanser which gently exfoliates dead skin cells allowing benzoyl peroxide to penetrate pores, Revitalizing Toner which soothes and softens skin while removing pore-clogging impurities, and the Repairing Lotion which hydrates skin while penetrating deep to stop acne-causing bacteria at the source. These are the core products in the line. My package also included: Oil-Free Moisture with
SPF 15 which is luxurious lotion leaves your skin velvety soft, without that slippery feeling. It's specially formulated for acne-prone skin, so it won't clog your pores - and it contains SPF 15 to protect you from the sun's harmful rays, and Daily Oil Control which helps keep your skin balanced, so it looks radiant instead of oily. Helps keep pores from clogging, makeup from streaking and skin from shining, all day long. As a free gift I also received their Refining Mask, which you use approximately 3 times a week.
This package can be purchased on their website for $59.95 (I paid $69.95 at a mall kiosk, but didn't pay for shipping, plus I got it right away instead of having to wait, but in the future I may order online for convenience).
They have a variety of packages, starting with the main 3- piece one that includes the 3 core products, which on their website can be purchased for $39.95. The best part is that, through the kiosk I purchased it at, I am getting a 60-day money back guarantee! I just bring the reciept and the remaining product if I'm not satisfied!
So, while it is pricey..It's kind of a win-win. I'll complete this review once my 60-days is up but so far, even in just this first week, the improvements on the overall appearance of my skin is awesome!
Downside: The cleanser is a little rough on the skin, which is followed by a toner that can sting slightly. But I have not experienced any redness brought on by the products and the lotions that I got in the 5-piece package took care of any dryness that might occur. I highly recommend this and am looking forward to the next few weeks and seeing my pregnancy-acne dissappearing!
Little Tidbits: The product I got will last approximately 2 months. You use very little of it and a little goes a long way. That gives us an approximate cost of $35 a month. However, I have heard that once you figure which products work for you, you just get those..which will cut costs considerably. Also, Check out www.proactive.com for specials that will allow you to try it with a 30-day money back guarantee for as little as $19.95!
These reviews are the subjective opinions of ChickAdvisor members and not of ChickAdvisor Inc.