Proactive Solution Renewing Cleanser

Pros: Mildly exfoliating, not harsh, leaves skin clean and refreshed. Does not dry out or irritate.
Cons: Does not react with water. Runny and drippy if apply to wet face.

Skin Type: Comedones all over face. Extremely oily skin, large pores, inflammed papules that usually results in pigmented marks, highly suseptible to dryness and irritation. I have very stubborn acne that can remain inflammed for weeks at a ...

Pros: convenient to receive in mail, easy to wash on/off
Cons: drying, didn't seem to help, expensive

My wife tried the Proactive 3-step system for about 7 months when she was suffering from adult acne at age 34. Her acne was somewhere between moderate and severe, I'd say. In the past, antibiotics and prescription sulfur cream had helped clear up these ...

Pros: There were no pros in my experience
Cons: You cannot use this product if you have an allergy to benzoyl peroxide.

I have been told that the system really works well for MOST people. It did not work for me however, it was an awful experience!! When I called to order my Proactive, the salesperson never once informed me that 2% of people are allergic to the main ...

Pros: fast results, works just as well as prescription meds
Cons: pricey, may be too strong for very sensitive or dry skin types

I'm 22 years old and have always struggled with acne. I've been on everything from accutane to birth control to antibiotics to control it. Proactive is the only non-prescription product that works for me. My mom is actually the one who suggested it, and ...

Pros: None.
Cons: $$$, harsh on skin, offensive odor, EXTREMELY drying

I received mild acne and would get breakouts pretty often, so I decided to give Proactive a try. After seeing wonderful results on a friend with sensitive skin also, I was convinced that this product was for me. When I got my 3-Step program in the ...

Pros: Works quickly and effectively, non-drying, clears pores, exfoliates.
Cons: Expensive, not available in stores.

I have struggled with acne for many years. It started in my early teens and was just awful. My mom took me to many dermatologists who tried various methods of healing and prevention but more often than not I ended up with worsened acne or with dry ...

Pros: i got what i expected
Cons: ultimately, a cheap, metiocre product is going to yeild cheap metiocre results.

when you buy proactive solution, you are getting exactly what you should expect, a low grade, poor quality product that despite what some people may think, is actually NOT expensive at all. skin care is a major industry with the highest, essentially ...

Pros: unclogs pours, smoothes skin, doesn't dry
Cons: recommended usage could perhaps be a little off

Having acne has always been a problem for me. I’ve had it since I was a teenager and as a young adult (mid-20’s) the situation has not become any better. Though my acne is mild with few active pimples, I’ve become sick and tired of it. For ...

Pros: Getting super smooth skin I dreamed of. Safe for sensitive skin...everything is a pro
Cons: None...it's a little pricey but you truly get what you pay for!

I think it is silly to try to write a review on just one part of a set of products. But I have searched and apparently this is the way to review these products...one at a time. So I will start with the Renewing Cleanser (aka Step 1). I have always ...

Pros: Gentle, effective, nice scent, works wonders
Cons: There isn't any

I would like to leave a comment about Proactiv. Proactiv and "acne free" are similar products...designed to do 1 thing. Clear up your skin. There is a HUGE difference between the two though. The main Difference is the QUALITY!!! Proactiv by far is SUCH a ...

Pros: flawless skin, endless solutions to skin problems, money back gaurantee, they also have fading cream.
Cons: Too many good products to choose from:)

I used to use Proactive, but I stopped for a year. It made my skin flawless, but for a reason unknown to me I stopped using it. My skin broke out horribly, not at first but gradually. Then I realized that "THIS" is how it used to be. It was very ...

Pros: blemishes and fine lines disappeared. Making skin smooth without drying out your skin.
Cons: Containers too small. Long waiting period if you live in a other country.

As a South African, being in USA as an Au pair caused a lot of breakouts on my face because of stress etc. One day while watching TV I saw the commercial of Proactive on TV and decided to try it, since nothing else worked. I received my Proactive system ...

Pros: Fights acne, makes skin feel soft and smooth, nice fragrance.
Cons: May be too rough for people with sensitive skin, face doesn't feel completely clean

I just started using proactiv and I can't believe how well it is working. I'm 19 and I never really had bad acne as a teenager until this past year. I believe mine is due to stress becasue I didn't start breaking out badly until my final exams from my ...

Pros: none that i could find
Cons: odor, watery, doesn't exfoliate well like it's supposed to

The ProActiv system...does it work? You'd think from those late night informercials that this is a miracle product of sorts. The ProActiv system consists of three products/steps: -Purifying cleanser -Renewing toner -repair lotion Step 1 is, ...

Pros: Relatively gentle, exfoliating, is part of a system, a little goes a long way.
Cons: Expensive, non-lathering, comes in very small bottle.

Many, many epinions members have reviewed the Proactiv line, so I'd like to keep this as non-redundant as possible. I have had good results worth sharing with the epinions community: I purchased my Proactiv products at a booth at my local shopping ...