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This stuff works like magic. I had sooo many breakouts, pimples, zits whatever you name it and my skin has looked better than it ever has in years. I still am using it because I haven't fully finished the program and still havent losen all the zits but its great. I'm only almost 3 weeks in and already i've seen results. From what it looked like 100 zits to now only like 3 or 4 on my forehead. It's a mircale. And worth every penny.
Now, Believe me i have tried absolutely everything for my face but proactive is the only thing that works and keeps on working! With any other product it would work for a bit and then stop as if my face became immune to it. Proactive was my last resort since it is a little difficult to come by and a little pricy but i'm definitley glad I chose it!
I have been using Proactiv for 8 years and I do not see the day when I will stop. Having suffered from acne since I was 12, having gone through the series of antibiotics and done the Accutane treatment, Proactive is the product that got me off all that 8 years ago. Honestly, for what this is worth, the price is unbelievably low. I always make sure that I have a bottle of cleanser in stock (I do not need the toner and the clarifying lotion much). I have recommended it to several of my friends, none of which have been disappointed.
From my experience with Proactive it worked really well. I have oily skin and felt that it really helps keep my skin clear and clean. I think that the price is worth it. Proactive last me an extremely long time. Warning though, I heard that it didn't work for other people. One important note, make sure that you wear sunscreen after using this product. But I wear sunscreen everyday anyways so there isn't a change to my routine.
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!
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