Proactiv: does it really work?

Dec 17, 2013

Isabelle R.

So... For the past couple of days I've been thinking about trying out proactiv. I've heard so many different things about it from different people. Some people say that it didn't work for them. Others say that it completely cleared up their acne, but once they stopped using it, their acne came back again. Have any of you tried proactiv? If so, what did you think about it? Is it worth getting?

Dec 17, 2013

Santana G.

Proactiv helped clear up my acne a little bit... It wasn't for me though. I use tea tree oil from the body shop. I love it!

Dec 17, 2013

Katie W.

It never worked for me. I would say don't waste your money. If you have suffer from severe acne I would recommend seeing your doctor and getting a referral to a dermatologist.

Dec 17, 2013

Hannah K.

The thing about proactiv is that you also have to be careful about what you use in conjunction with it. My little sister used it and then used sunscreen because she was going to a theme park; she ended up with a huge reaction of rash-like splotches all over her face. It's kind of a volatile thing to be using on your face.

Dec 17, 2013

Courtneysays H.

It dried my skin out bad but maybe it was just too strong. I agree with katie w.

Dec 17, 2013

Amy H.

@hannahw thats what happened tome to, once I was at my friends house so I didnt have proactive with me so I used her fashwash and my had a rash all over my face, its really harsh stuff on your skin, I also heard a lot of people say that as soon as they stopped using it there acne came back straight away and sometimes even worse so once you start using it you can stop.

Dec 17, 2013

Isabelle R.

Thank you all for sharing❤! I guess I'll really have to reconsider getting it >_<

Dec 17, 2013

Patricia P.

I get horrible breakouts around my jawline and it didnt help not one bit. Virtually no change whatsoever. Complete waste of money

Dec 17, 2013

Kyraa D.

I used it daily, morning & night & I did see an improvement, but not as dramatic as the brand promises. I personally like Oxy & Clean&Clear better (:

Dec 17, 2013

Amber K.

I use the knock off from walmart it really helped its about $12 but has the same ingredients so you can test if it will work for you for a third of the price.

Dec 17, 2013

Ashley T.

It has helped me a lot the only thing is just when you stop using it you will break out. but I love it.

Dec 17, 2013

Maggie F.

I like it. I just don't like the whole ordering system where they deliver you a set every month. I went through some products faster than others. I found that it wasn't drying. I love the toner.

Dec 17, 2013

Miss Mia S.

No. Not at all for me. It made my acne worse. I got a facial cleanser at Dollar Generall that was better. Don't waste your time or money. It might work for you but it depends on your skin. I have combination and really sensitive so it all depends.

Dec 17, 2013

Shauna S.

It made me break out horribly with a rash all over my face. It uses benzoyl peroxide which is horrible for your skin, the chemical actually burns and bleaches your skin. My boyfriend used to use it and one time he dropped a tiny bit of it on the floor and it actually burned a whole straight through the carpet. I wouldn't be putting that on my face.

Dec 17, 2013

Katelin S.

I'm the odd one (Like always😂) It worked really well to clear up my breakouts. I used it only at night. The next morning I saw an improvement. It all really depends on the type of skin who have.

Dec 17, 2013

Chloe P.

It worked miracles for my sister. So she recommended it to me and I took it and it was truly amazing. In just two weeks half of it was gone. But after four months, it all went downhill.

Dec 17, 2013

K R.

Made my face worse.

Dec 17, 2013

alyssa l.

It doesn't really work that well...

Dec 17, 2013

Annmarie K.

I used Proactiv briefly in my early 30's and loved it. I wouldn't day I had acne but was getting more than the once a month chin pimple. It seems people love it or hate it.

Dec 19, 2013

Nicole D.

It didnt work for me.