Guthy Renker Proactiv Solution System

Pros: Really works once you find a good routine for YOU
Cons: Do NOT use as much as they recommend, or you will dry out

I have been using Proactiv for over two years now, and I never get blemishes anymore. It took me a few months to figure out the best system for me, and until I did I did have excessive drying and flaking. I DO NOT use the Toner - It really will dry your skin out. I use the Cleanser ONCE a day in the morning all over my face. I use the Repairing Lotion ONCE a day in the morning ONLY on trouble spots. If you use the product lightly, it will not dry out your skin. I use a regular moisturizer on top of the repairing lotion. A bottle of lotion and cleanser usually lasts me about six months. Like I said, I don't use it heavily. I will say that the few times I have tried to stop using it, I almost immediately got blemishes again.

Pros: Less expensive/more effective than prescription acne medications; easy to apply; delivered right to your door.
Cons: The repairing lotion may bleach clothes if you don't let it dry first.

I had been on prescription acne medication since high school (that was 15 years ago); sometimes using as many as four different prescriptions at one time. I tried Proactive Solution and have never looked back. Proactive is better than any of those prescriptions that I used and I have now introduced it to my husband who also suffered from acne since high school. We both now have the clearest skin. Several family members have commented on how clear my skin is now and they described the results as a drastic improvement. I agree. Proactive cleared my severely acne prone skin.

Pros: mild on skin - if you're used to more severe acne treatments.
Cons: Pricey; doesn't work on moderate to severe acne.

If you've been on Acutane and it hasn't worked for you, please don't think that this product will, despite the claims...I have been on Accutane twice before, with only moderate results. I recently gave up my regular acne treatment and gave the Proactiv system a chance. After 4 1/2 months of using Proactiv, I was left with severe cystic acne, and many deep scars that will probably need cosmetic correction. All in all, this system cost me a lot, in every sense of the word.
If interested, please also see a more detailed review on my experience with this system at http://www.epinions.com/content_287914364548.

Pros: Helps control oil and breakouts!!
Cons: Might be a little drying at times...

I have had horrible acne for years. I've tried all over the counter and prescription methods for treating acne. Some things will work for a couple weeks, but then my acne always will come back. Proactiv really helps control my breakouts. I wouldn't recommend it to people that only have mild acne, because I think it would be too drying for their skin. I've been using proactiv for about 6 months and would recommend it to anyone with oily, acne prone skin.

Pros: Convenience, fairly effective
Cons: Auto shipments arrived before I needed them, somewhat expensive

I had tried everything before breaking down and calling to order the Proactiv system. I didn't like the idea of having automatic shipments sent and I don't generally trust infomercials. However, I got tired of driving to specialty stores for certain brands and decided to give Proactiv a try. Although it has not been a perfect solution for me, I feel that it has been an improvement over drugstore varieties as well as the Murad line. I've only had one bad breakout in the 5 months that I've been using Proactiv, which is very good for me.

Pros: Works great and easy to use
Cons: Expensive

I've been using the 3 step system for about a year and it has made a huge difference. I had perfect skin as a teenager but started with adult acne in my 20s but no more, I can't remember the last time I've had a blemish since using this product. My daughter had terrible acne and this system also worked like a charm for her.

Just a note - if the cleanser is not completely washed off it will bleach towels and clothing

Pros: Inspires hope for a short period of time
Cons: Dashes it terribly; does nothing to acne but in some cases makes it worse

I can't express in a review the disappointment I felt when Proactiv completely failed me. I used it longer than my better senses told me to because I couldn't accept that a product so exalted by celebrities who I naively thought wouldn't lie to me was a hoax to take my money. How immoral that would be! Of all people to take for all they've got, those who have crippling self-consciousness because of their acne are possibly the most vulnerable. Those dermatologists should be ashamed. They are nothing but liars and thieves. Please save your money, but most of all, your dignity. I've had some success with salicylic acid products 2% or above, but everyone can be different. Try various active ingredients till you find one you feel is helpful to you. There's nothing on TV that is not in your local drugstores; read labels. It'll be cheaper, and probably more effective.

Pros: none that i can think of
Cons: left my skin oily, never cleared my breakouts, expensive

its been a year now since i started the proactiv solution system and i have finally come to the conclusion that it will never show me the results it claims.
i bought this product because of all the hype around it. i was amazed at the before and after pictures shown in the magazine and tv ads. it truly seemed that this stuff could work for anybody. little did i know that i was once again being sucked into one big fat lie.
i ordered the 3 step system along with the refining mask from qvc. every two months a new shipment was delivered two my door. and every two months i gained a little more hope that i would see results...but that never happened. so here i am one year later, acne skin and all, researching on a different skin care system

Pros: Gets you into a daily healthy skin regiment
Cons: The cleanser usually finishes before the repairing lotion and the toner.

I am 31 years old and all of a sudden suffering from what my dermatologist called "adult acne". I got married in December of last year and in November decided to get Proactiv so that I would be the bride with the lovely, clear, glowing skin. My problem is that I don't do routines really well so at first I didn't see much results. My skin was a bit blotchy in my wedding pics even though I was using the product for over a month. However, I managed to get the 3 part routine down pat, I usually incorporate it during my shower time. Now 7 months later I can proudly say I have much clearer skin and I need minimal makeup and the product leaves my skin clear, clean and glowing. I would definitely recommend it.

Pros: Works!
Cons: It has to be ordered and you have to wait to get it.

I have suffered from acne since my early teens. I tried just about everything out there from over the counter treatments to expensive department store products as well as prescriptions from my Dermatologist. None of them worked at all. I saw the infomercial for Pro Active Solution and I honestly was skeptical until someone at work told me that she was a Pro Active user and how it helped her. I went home and ordered it still a little skeptical. I used it and within a week I noticed a HUGE difference in my skin. The redness was gone and my acne cleared up! Now I am a FIRM believer in this product and I tell everyone about it. My skin has NEVER looked better. It's honestly a miracle product for me. I LOVE it. I seriously can not live with out it.

Do not be fooled by the copy cat products sold at Wal Mart, because I tried them thinking that they were the same as Pro Active Solution and THEY ARE NOT. They left my skin feeling greasy and my acne returned.
Amy
www.ChristianLivingBookstore.net

Pros: Cleared non-hormonal zits
Cons: Did not prevent or clear non-hormonal zits, Benzoyl Peroxide is harsh, Bleached everything

I am female, 27, and have used ProActiv religiously twice a day for 3 years. Cleared all my little pimples, but the hormonal zits still appear along my jawline and cheeks. I recently decided to stop using ProActiv because I no longer want to apply Benzoyl Peroxide to my face. I was willing to put up with the bleached sheets and towels for the chance to have clear skin, but not if it's going to be harmful/toxic to my skin and body. I'm now using organic products from a natural foods store. I've never considered myself the 'granola crunchy' type, but am now becoming skeptical of all these products that are entering our body through the skin. Be cautious, do some research, and be careful about what you apply on your skin. Good luck!

Pros: Great for clearing up breakouts!
Cons: Can dry you skin out

I have used the prodcut off and on for several years. I first ordered the trial kit to make sure I liked it. Whenever I start to breakout, I go back to using it. The only reason I don't use it everyday is that it can really dry my skin out. Also, I tend to use the toner at a faster rate than the other 2 products, so I usually just buy another brand toner to fill in. Also, the mask that comes with the kit is amazing. I use it when I give myself a facial, or as a spot treatment when I have a break out. My husband even loves it! Also, my mom uses it, so it is good for all ages and skin types. I would deffinately recommend this product for teens, or someone getting ready for their wedding day. It does cost a little, but I don't use it 2 times a day like it recommends, just once in the evening b/c it is hard to put a moisturizer over the repairing lotion and then put on makeup over that.

Pros: None. Except for the company that makes money off it!
Cons: Not effective, nothing but hype, extremely expensive considering size of product.

I ordered this system and used it faithfully for at least a month. I have been trying acne products for years and thought "why not?" I had absolutely NO improvement! It is way too gentle for acne. And the bottles are incredibly small, 2-3 ounces maybe. I returned the product and received a full refund. PLEASE don't fall for the hype - it's just another benzoyl peroxide product.

Pros: None yet
Cons: Have not seen results in one month, breakout, and dryness.

I have a battled acne since my high school years. Although, I haven't been left depressed by acne I am self concious about my skin blemishes and acne. I have tried numerous products with no "worthy of praise" results. My sister tried Proactiv solution and has been a member for a little over a year and loves what the products have done for her skin. She rarely uses the repairing lotion at all. I however, have been using the product for one month now and have seen little to almost no results. I would hate to give up on the product, but I have seen more pimples popping up and have not seen the old ones disappear. Has anyone had to use the product for a while before they saw visable praise worthy results? Let me know I am interested to find out how effective this product is with severe acne and how long it normally takes to see positive results.

Pros: Clears up acne
Cons: Doesn't work on adult rosacea; customer service reps are like "robots"

I first started buying Proactiv one year ago for my 14 year old daughter who had terrible acne at the time. She is now 15 and has been using the system for a year. Her acne is completely cleared up and the scars are almost gone as well. It took about 2 months to really start working, but it was worth the wait. She is so much more confident in herself!