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marcerella02 · 07-03-2010, 04:24 PM

I thought I'd try Proactive- I don't have an awful complexion at all- just mild acne from time to time- especially when I am under a lot of stress- which I was at the end of June. Anyways, I thought I'd try Proactive. I have the sample size- and I think I really like it. For those of you that have used it- how long does it take to notice a significant difference? I have only been using it for about 4 days. I want to buy the regular size bottles, but wanted to ask how long it will take to see a difference. Thanks all!

LoALAnna · 07-03-2010, 04:43 PM

I first tried Proactive about 10 years ago and I can say it was the only product out there that prevented my occasional bad breakouts! The results vary person to person , but as I remember, it took about a week to 10 days to see visable results. The best thing about it is the prevention of future breakouts if used regularly. Just stick with it.

Darlene68 · 07-03-2010, 04:44 PM

I started get hormonal breakouts in my later 30's, I can't use the whole system, I find it to irritating, and can only use the BP every few days, but I find it clears up a minor blemish fairly quickly, within a couple of days if I just spot treat. That's my experience.

MaddiesMommie · 07-03-2010, 04:51 PM

I used Practive several months ago. I really liked it and was going to be a continued customer but never received my second shipment. I called several times and finally was told it was out of stock and my order was on backorder.
It was going to end up being about 6 weeks without any product. I felt they had terrible customer service. I hope you have better luck with them than I did.

marcerella02 · 07-03-2010, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by MaddiesMommie

I used Practive several months ago. I really liked it and was going to be a continued customer but never received my second shipment. I called several times and finally was told it was out of stock and my order was on backorder.
It was going to end up being about 6 weeks without any product. I felt they had terrible customer service. I hope you have better luck with them than I did.

Thanks for the info. I am not buying it from their website but Canada's version of the Home Shopping Network. It is a lot cheaper and the shipping is much faster!

TatumsMom · 07-03-2010, 06:21 PM

My daughter has had wonderful results with NeutrogenaID. I feel that it's much more geared toward your individual needs. You answer a bunch of questions regarding your skin type and problems and it figures up a special formula for you to use. You can google for coupons too. There should be a $10 off your first purchase out there still.

mkbartz · 07-03-2010, 06:22 PM

My one sister SWEARS by it, but two of my other siblings have tried it and haven't had much luck. I just started using it last week because I had an odd break out (generally my skin is pretty decent) and one of my siblings left the cleanser and the moisterizer at my place. I just have beent using a different tone (a Mary Kay one that I found under my sink). Anyways, I have been impressed so far. I put a facial sunblock on with it as well in the morning. That helps add some extra moisture. But I think it might be a bit strong for continual use.

But be careful, I once got a miniscule drop/splash of the moisturizer on my favourite top and it BLEACHED it!

kalina82 · 07-03-2010, 07:09 PM

I tried Proactive a few years ago and it made my skin red and irritated. it was just too harsh for my sensitive skin.

I use Clinique Acne Solutions Cleansing Bar for Face and Skin at night, along with Clinique Clarifying Lotion 3 (i don't know why its called a lotion, i think of it as a exfoliating toner), and Neutrogena Oil Free Acne Stress Control 3 in 1 Hydrating Acne Treatment as a spot treatment when i feel a zit coming out (i usually get the red under the skin zits that hurt when you touch them). In the morning I use Neutrogena Oil Free Acne Stress Control Power Clear Scrub in the shower.

this is the best routine that i have found for my skin. I started breaking out in middle school and it continued throughout high school. i tried every product on the market and went to a dermatologist to get prescription products too. None of that stuff worked. Then I went away to college, got on birth control pills, and started using Clinique. I think both of those things helped a lot.

miss_Khloe · 07-03-2010, 07:23 PM

i use it....

trust me, it worked for me.

i had acne from stress at school , and a month after using proactive i seen results, my zits are gone

kdhawks · 07-03-2010, 07:48 PM

Proactiv worked wonders for my younger brother a few years back. It cleared up his skin completely within a couple of months. I think that now they have a sensitive skin version available too...I remember it being a little harsh on my skin the few times I would borrow his. But it really did help him!

DvlshAngel985 · 07-03-2010, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Darlene68

I started get hormonal breakouts in my later 30's, I can't use the whole system, I find it to irritating, and can only use the BP every few days, but I find it clears up a minor blemish fairly quickly, within a couple of days if I just spot treat. That's my experience.

Me too. My older brother has terrible acne, and we both have super sensitive skin. It has been the only thing to make his face look like it did in elementary school. I'm not kidding, he looks amazing. I tried it too and it works great. I had to cut down to washing my faced only once a day, instead of the recommended twice a day. Otherwise I'd get itchy and my skin breaks (red and irritated). I think I saw a significant difference in a week or two. I don't remember exactly since it's been a few years since I started using it.

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Originally Posted by MaddiesMommie

I used Practive several months ago. I really liked it and was going to be a continued customer but never received my second shipment. I called several times and finally was told it was out of stock and my order was on backorder.
It was going to end up being about 6 weeks without any product. I felt they had terrible customer service. I hope you have better luck with them than I did.

That sucks. I have cancelled my subscription with them due to lack of funds. I have some boxes stacked up since I never use too much on my face. They're sending me envelopes begging me to comeback.

I honestly think that like all products, there is no one miracle product. One works for some people, and another works for some others. Sometimes you just gotta keep on trying till you find the one.

marcerella02 · 07-04-2010, 03:29 AM

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Originally Posted by mkbartz

My one sister SWEARS by it, but two of my other siblings have tried it and haven't had much luck. I just started using it last week because I had an odd break out (generally my skin is pretty decent) and one of my siblings left the cleanser and the moisterizer at my place. I just have beent using a different tone (a Mary Kay one that I found under my sink). Anyways, I have been impressed so far. I put a facial sunblock on with it as well in the morning. That helps add some extra moisture. But I think it might be a bit strong for continual use.

But be careful, I once got a miniscule drop/splash of the moisturizer on my favourite top and it BLEACHED it!

Intersting you should say that about the bleach. I use the cleanser in the shower and yesterday when I was getting out i noticed my towel looked bleached- now i know why.... huh....

kalina82 · 07-04-2010, 04:56 AM

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Originally Posted by marcerella02

Intersting you should say that about the bleach. I use the cleanser in the shower and yesterday when I was getting out i noticed my towel looked bleached- now i know why.... huh....

i made a nice bleach stain on the carpet in my old room when i was in high school from one of the many acne treatments i was using. you gotta wonder if these things are really good for your skin if they can strip the color out of any fabric. LOL My pillow cases used to be the same way because of the night time treatment on my face.

viviansnickers · 07-04-2010, 06:43 AM

HOLY COW!!! No wonder my pillowcase is bleached! And my facial towels!!!! Ugh!!! I used Proactive for years, & just like you, I didn't have bad acne, but some minor breakouts during that time of the month. It works great as long as you commit to it. I never used it 2x a day, I always only used it once a day in the evenings. I liked it, esp the toner, I could see the dirt coming off. Nowadays, I have stopped using it b/c I think I'm immune to it now. I NEED to scrub my face or else I feel there is nasty build up so now I'm using St Ives Apricot Scrub or Neutrogena Pink Grapefruit w/ Neutrogena Deep Clean facial wash scrub and love it. I'm not going back to ProActive now that I know it bleached my expensive linens!! Sheeesh!!!! It's also super $$$$$$$$$ expensive!!!

-Smiles-
Viv

CouversMom · 07-05-2010, 03:05 PM

I have been on Proactive for a couple years now and have always been happy with it. However, I don't use the entire system (face wash, toner and moisturizer) so I now just purchase the face wash from the vending machine at the mall. It may be pricey, but it's the only thing I've found that consistently clears up my skin and keeps it that way.

Good luck in your search

07-03-2010, 04:24 PM	#1
marcerella02 Loved by Layla Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 11,257	Proactive? I thought I'd try Proactive- I don't have an awful complexion at all- just mild acne from time to time- especially when I am under a lot of stress- which I was at the end of June. Anyways, I thought I'd try Proactive. I have the sample size- and I think I really like it. For those of you that have used it- how long does it take to notice a significant difference? I have only been using it for about 4 days. I want to buy the regular size bottles, but wanted to ask how long it will take to see a difference. Thanks all! __________________ http://misscanam.blogspot.com/ Layla 's Simon

07-03-2010, 04:44 PM	#3
Darlene68 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 4,923	I started get hormonal breakouts in my later 30's, I can't use the whole system, I find it to irritating, and can only use the BP every few days, but I find it clears up a minor blemish fairly quickly, within a couple of days if I just spot treat. That's my experience. __________________ Darlene Bailey Blu & Jesse Bee

07-03-2010, 06:21 PM	#6
TatumsMom Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: TX Posts: 2,799	My daughter has had wonderful results with NeutrogenaID. I feel that it's much more geared toward your individual needs. You answer a bunch of questions regarding your skin type and problems and it figures up a special formula for you to use. You can google for coupons too. There should be a $10 off your first purchase out there still. __________________ ~ Angie

07-03-2010, 07:09 PM	#8
kalina82 Phantom Queen Morrigan Donating Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: with my yorkie baby Posts: 10,141 Blog Entries: 1	I tried Proactive a few years ago and it made my skin red and irritated. it was just too harsh for my sensitive skin. I use Clinique Acne Solutions Cleansing Bar for Face and Skin at night, along with Clinique Clarifying Lotion 3 (i don't know why its called a lotion, i think of it as a exfoliating toner), and Neutrogena Oil Free Acne Stress Control 3 in 1 Hydrating Acne Treatment as a spot treatment when i feel a zit coming out (i usually get the red under the skin zits that hurt when you touch them). In the morning I use Neutrogena Oil Free Acne Stress Control Power Clear Scrub in the shower. this is the best routine that i have found for my skin. I started breaking out in middle school and it continued throughout high school. i tried every product on the market and went to a dermatologist to get prescription products too. None of that stuff worked. Then I went away to college, got on birth control pills, and started using Clinique. I think both of those things helped a lot. __________________ Kellie and Morgan

07-03-2010, 07:48 PM	#10
kdhawks Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 2,359	Proactiv worked wonders for my younger brother a few years back. It cleared up his skin completely within a couple of months. I think that now they have a sensitive skin version available too...I remember it being a little harsh on my skin the few times I would borrow his. But it really did help him! __________________ katy&levi

07-03-2010, 04:43 PM	#2
LoALAnna YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Elberta, AL USA Posts: 919	I first tried Proactive about 10 years ago and I can say it was the only product out there that prevented my occasional bad breakouts! The results vary person to person , but as I remember, it took about a week to 10 days to see visable results. The best thing about it is the prevention of future breakouts if used regularly. Just stick with it.

07-03-2010, 04:51 PM	#4
MaddiesMommie LoveMy2 Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 4,060	I used Practive several months ago. I really liked it and was going to be a continued customer but never received my second shipment. I called several times and finally was told it was out of stock and my order was on backorder. It was going to end up being about 6 weeks without any product. I felt they had terrible customer service. I hope you have better luck with them than I did.

07-03-2010, 06:22 PM	#7
mkbartz YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: London, Ontario, canada Posts: 518	My one sister SWEARS by it, but two of my other siblings have tried it and haven't had much luck. I just started using it last week because I had an odd break out (generally my skin is pretty decent) and one of my siblings left the cleanser and the moisterizer at my place. I just have beent using a different tone (a Mary Kay one that I found under my sink). Anyways, I have been impressed so far. I put a facial sunblock on with it as well in the morning. That helps add some extra moisture. But I think it might be a bit strong for continual use. But be careful, I once got a miniscule drop/splash of the moisturizer on my favourite top and it BLEACHED it!

07-03-2010, 07:23 PM	#9
miss_Khloe Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: orlando Posts: 23	i use it.... trust me, it worked for me. i had acne from stress at school , and a month after using proactive i seen results, my zits are gone

07-04-2010, 06:43 AM	#14
viviansnickers Snick&Viv= BFF Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,755	HOLY COW!!! No wonder my pillowcase is bleached! And my facial towels!!!! Ugh!!! I used Proactive for years, & just like you, I didn't have bad acne, but some minor breakouts during that time of the month. It works great as long as you commit to it. I never used it 2x a day, I always only used it once a day in the evenings. I liked it, esp the toner, I could see the dirt coming off. Nowadays, I have stopped using it b/c I think I'm immune to it now. I NEED to scrub my face or else I feel there is nasty build up so now I'm using St Ives Apricot Scrub or Neutrogena Pink Grapefruit w/ Neutrogena Deep Clean facial wash scrub and love it. I'm not going back to ProActive now that I know it bleached my expensive linens!! Sheeesh!!!! It's also super $$$$$$$$$ expensive!!! -Smiles- Viv __________________ -Vivian Mommy to my cuddlebug baby boys-Snickers & Reesie

07-05-2010, 03:05 PM	#15
CouversMom and Khloe Mae's too! Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Eastern Washington Posts: 14,732	I have been on Proactive for a couple years now and have always been happy with it. However, I don't use the entire system (face wash, toner and moisturizer) so I now just purchase the face wash from the vending machine at the mall. It may be pricey, but it's the only thing I've found that consistently clears up my skin and keeps it that way. Good luck in your search __________________ Michelle- mommy to Couver and Khloe Mae! http://yorkiehavenrescue.com/