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Great for adult acne
I never had a problem with acne until I turned 30 years old. My dermatologist said it was due to hormones. Nothing she prescribed worked for me. I decided to try proactiv and I'm glad I did. Initially these products dried out my skin, but I learned to use it in moderation and it has worked wonders. If I use the lotion daily, it causes my skin to dry out and it becomes itchy, but if I use it only 2 to 3 times per week, I am fine, and it keeps my acne under control. Overall, love this product.This review is: Helpful | Not helpful | Inappropriate | 7 of 7 people said helpful
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Good When Used w/All Products
I had the good fortune to have Dr. Fields as my dermatologist shortly after she developed this product. She was quite honest that it is for acne-NOT for clogged or enlarged pores. That said, this product worked great on the one area I had acne problems so long as it was used with the other products as well. Alone, it isn't as effective. Full disclosure-I moved out of the state where she practices ...read moremany years ago and am no longer in contact with her, so this review is completely independent of any association with Dr. Fields.This review is: Helpful | Not helpful | Inappropriate | 5 of 5 people said helpful
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Not for sensitive
I agree with others who had a problem with this and sensitive skin. It made me completely flaky. Horrible experience.This review is: Helpful | Not helpful | Inappropriate | 0 of 0 people said helpful
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Miracle Lotion In This Bottle
I have been using the proactiv system for years with great results. Yes it is a little irratating in the beginning and my skin was red for a week or two, but that all goes away along with the acne! I recommend this product to anyone who suffers from acne. It is cheap and lasts a long time with the best results ever! WIN-WIN PRODUCT!This review is: Helpful | Not helpful | Inappropriate | 1 of 1 people said helpful
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don't buy the hype
I tried the introductory package, and used it for a month and it made no difference in my acne. However, it did cause my sensitive skin to get very dry and tight across my cheeks; not a pretty combination, flaky skin with blemishes.This review is: Helpful | Not helpful | Inappropriate | 1 of 1 people said helpful
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Don't like!
The whole proactiv kit was too harsh for my skin, and this repairing lotion definately added too the dryness. Don't use proactiv if you have sensitive skin! My skin was red and blotchy for 2 weeks after I stopped using it.This review is: Helpful | Not helpful | Inappropriate | 1 of 1 people said helpful
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not the results I expected
I used the whole proactiv set and didnt get great results, not even satisfacory results. My skin actually got worse. I would not use this product ever again.This review is: Helpful | Not helpful | Inappropriate | 0 of 0 people said helpful
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Caused more damage than repairs
What's interesting about this product is that it comes in a kit of three: face wash, toner, lotion. But when i called proactiv to cancel my subscription because my face was getting dry and rashy, they told me i'm not supposed to use all three together and that the repairing lotion is not supposed to be used as a moisturizer. ??? not sure what it IS supposed to be used for, so i wouldnt suggest it.This review is: Helpful | Not helpful | Inappropriate | 7 of 11 people said helpful
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throw it away
Not only did this part of the proactiv set make my skin worse but the entire line is just rediculous. its too expensive and it doesnt work. My skin dryed out and peeled so bad that it took a month of just moisterizing to be able to put makeup on with out my peeling skin to show. I dont think its worth buying.This review is: Helpful | Not helpful | Inappropriate | 1 of 1 people said helpful
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Good Stuff
This is the only product line that has ever cleared up my acne completely. The combination of the cleanser, toner, and lotion are the magic formula. I have tried almost everything else on the market and have never had anything work even remtely as well as this brand works. I wish I hadn't wasted all of that money...This review is: Helpful | Not helpful | Inappropriate | 1 of 1 people said helpful
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