I used Proactive for about 3 months and YES it DID work...but I agree with what BLEU BOY BARBER said. As soon as I stopped using it, the acne came back with a vengeance! Also, I learned the hard way that you have to be sure that your face is COMPLETELY dry before laying down, or putting on clothes, etc or you will stain any fabric that your face comes in contact with.
My biggest complaint with the products were the price. I guess I didn't realize that the "$19.95" that they sell it for to new customers isn't the price that you have to pay to get the same products after you run out. It just didn't fit into my budget--especially since I had to buy new bedsheets, towels and t-shirts.
I am glad that I tried the product though. It really got me into the habit of washing my face twice daily and that in it's self helped clear up my face. Now, I use a cleanser, moisturizer, spot treatment, and twice weekly scrub that I buy from walmart.