Guthy Renker Proactiv Solution System

Pros: will work if you use it daily
Cons: pricey,slow ship from company, initial breakout phase in beginning

This system will help if you use it daily. It did not clear up my acne completely, however there is a major difference. The system is very expensive and it seems that the bottles are just not big enough! If you order straight from the company, expect to wait at least 1-2 weeks for delivery. By ordering straight from the company, you can also expect to become part of the "Clear Skin Club" where you will be forced to let them debit your account every month or so.
The best advice I have is to search online for a cheaper price, the shipping will usually be much faster, too.
Although it did not clear me up completely, I am still using after 3 months because I can tell a major difference and my skin is much much softer.
Also, try experimenting with only a couple of the products and not the whole 3-4 step system, I found that they are not all necessary and this will save you money, too. I have found that the lotion is KEY! Do expect an initial breakout phase.

Pros: worked for a short time
Cons: greatly worsened skin for the long run

I don't have problematic skin usually, but one summer I had breakouts on the left cheek. I used proactiv and it worked. My skin appeared smooth and bright. However, in the Fall of last year. I got breakouts again on both cheeks, and this time, proactiv worsened them badly. I got horrible red lumps on both cheeks. I once thought about suing them but didn't do it. The breakouts are now a little better but they are still there. After viewing others' feedbacks, I decide to consult my doctor. So be strong facing an influential informercial. It might not suit you.

Pros: helps dry out blemishes faster then using nothing at all
Cons: skin may get used to it making it less effective, also may over dry skin

I have mild to moderate acne, in my 20's...I always have a consistent 2-3 pimples on my face. I bought Pro Active on e bay, so I didn't have to belong to a membership. The first week I used it I thought it was a miracle...cleared up blemishes so fast, but I think my skin has now gotten used to it and it really doesn't make them disappear any faster then they would on their own. CAUTION-it does tend to dry out your skin so I use it every other day, to avoid over drying which will then lead to more blemishes! SO over all not a great product but not terrible either!

Pros: IT WORKS! Quantity lasts. Can be used any place with blemishes. IT WORKS!!
Cons: moderately expensive

Follow the directions and within a week or two, say hello to your clear skin you once knew. I've been using Proactiv barely 3 months and almost all of my acne and acne scars are all gone! My skin is fairly oily and the thing I like about Proactiv is it doesn't totally strip your skin. (Of course I must aknowledge that Proactiv, sadly, doesn't work for everyone, but for the majority of us with little to "highly moderate" acne- but not extreme or severe, and basically any skin type...) What else can I say? Proactiv really works!

Pros: Vanessa and Jessica make it sound real good on TV
Cons: Terrible money-back-guarantee...it takes forever to get your money back (price of product minus shipping)!

I should have stuck to the over-the-counter stuff. Proactiv products made my slight acne problem much, much worse. My sister-in-law told me her daughter has been using Proactiv for over five years, I was succumed to try the product. When the product arrived, I immediately went to the bathroom to wash my face. It's true, it is a time-consuming system, I was expecting my face to clear up within the first week! Boy was I wrong! When my skin got worse and I started to break out with worse acne, I thought to myself..."maybe it has to get worse before it gets better". I stopped using the product within a month and called Customer Service to cancel my membership. I was asked if I would like to try a "less harsh" Proactiv product, of course I said 'no thank you'. I went back to using Wal*Mart Equate brand skin care products...I have to admit, my face is almost back to the way it was BEFORE I used Proactiv, except I now have ugly dark acne scars.

So a word of advice to those folks considering Proactiv...You CAN'T believe everything you see and hear on television.

Pros: You'll never run out (also a con)
Cons: Automatic delivery, expensive, possible side effects, skin still feels oily

As a teen, I began developing mild acne. No huge red pimples, just the occasional breakouts occuring from oily skin.

My mother suggested that I try Proactiv. Up to that point, I used random Clearasil and Noxzema products containing triclosan.

I was excited to see the first box of Proactiv arrive. I began using it twice daily and have been for nearly two years now.

This product simply doesn't work. The cleanser (1st step) isn't strong enough. My skin didn't feel fresh when using it. The toner was nice, and the lotion was close to being greasy. Three hours later, my skin was oily as it was before.

Today I did a brave thing by calling and cancelling Proactiv, not without being offered the "stronger" version with 7% benzoyl peroxide. I am deciding to try AcneFree, which has a better rating and customer reviews than Proactiv Solution, plus it is $25 cheaper.

Pros: Very effective in fighting acne (for me). Can adjust how often shipment comes.
Cons: Leaves bleach spots on colored towels, clothing.

I have been using Proactiv for about 2 years now. It starting clearing my skin up immediately. Sometimes I use it twice a day and sometimes I will even skip a few days and use a mild facial soap instead. I find I need to adjust how I use it because occasionally my skin will get dry and red. After skipping a day or so, the dryness/redness goes away. One thing that they don't warn you about is that the products have a bleaching effect on clothing or colored towels, so be careful. I use white hand towels and wash clothes now.

Pros: easy to order online, easy to cancel, reduced oiliness of skin
Cons: Made my skin worse than it has ever been in my life.

I have been dealing with slight breakouts for years and decided to try the Proactiv system after seeing the commercial on t.v. I was VERY disappointed in this product. My skin just seemed to get worse and worse. Going from occasional breakouts to full blown acne was a huge embarrassment for me. Week after week, I kept using the product hoping that it would finally start working. Well, it never did. After using almost all the product in the bottles, I called customer service to cancel. I never did take the time to return the almost empty bottles. The only positive thing was that it did help to control the oil on my face. It took a couple weeks of using Neutrogena Fresh Foaming Face Wash and some prescription medicine (Benzaclin) from a dermatologist to get my skin back under control. I also want to add that some of my friends also tried Proactiv and none of them ever saw the results that were promised in the commercial

Pros: Non-drying, easy routine, works!!
Cons: Must be used consistently to be effective

I never had acne as a teen, but in my 20's I started getting these huge, cyst-like pimples on my chin and around my jaw line. They were definitely linked to hormones and were always just under the surface waiting to erupt! I tried many different products from the drugstore, but found them to be overly drying and irritating. I wasn't sure I was able to commit to a 3-step program every day! I finally broke down and bought the trial set of Proactive. Within a week I could tell that the soreness in my chin was lessened. I started using this product in July of 2006 and haven't had ONE recurrence of the cyst-like zits since then! If I'm lazy and skip the routine, I may have a whitehead or two, but if I'm faithful to the products, they're faithful to me! I have recommended the system to friends and family and all have had at least acceptable, if not fantastic, results!

Pros: I could feel it working, which it did instantly.
Cons: It's extremely expensive, but is worth every penny of the price!

Proactiv WORKS! If you're not getting great results with it, then you're jumping in too soon, using it too often, or just not using it enough and irritating your skin with just a residue, rather than providing a working layer. Also, something else I noticed is that you need to use a rather generous amount of Renewing Cleanser, or else it will make your skin more irritated than before. If you do use enough, however, it will work seamlessly, and that's a guarentee. The product is great, it's worked for me and everyone I know who uses it, and, applyed twice a day as directed, you will get big results. The Refining Mask also works wonders as well. Paste this link into your browser: http://www.acne.org/rate_item.php?item_id=144&page=1 for reviews on that product.

Pros: Repairing Lotion - only benzoyl peroxide product we've used that agrees with our skin types.
Cons: The Proactiv cleanser and toner are not right for OUR skin types.

As a former member I would love to return to the Proactiv Club but being a 57 year old woman the cleanser and toner are not right for me. The Repairing Lotion is wonderful, however but is not offered currently in a Repairing Lotion ONLY Kit form. My 19 year old son is also very pleased with the Repairing Lotion.

Pros: Popular, good exfoliation
Cons: Very dry and irritating

I have always had mild acne throughout my teens and through my twenties. In high school, I went to the dermatologist and tried EVERYTHING (accutane, retin-a, etc)...and nothing works. In my mid-twenties, I started to get acne on my chin. I used Proactiv for a few years and it worked pretty well. Then about six months ago, it started making my skin very, very dry and RED!!! Also, the acne on my chin was coming back. I switched to Dermalogica, which DID NOT work and then went back to Proactiv for a day and my face was SO red and SO dry. I have just started Murad and I hope that it works.

In my opinion, Proactiv makes your skin worse in the long run.

Pros: Really works -- even for 40 plus skin. I don't even need moisturizer.
Cons: Can't order products separately at package price if one runs out before the other two.

After resisting the recommendation from a very trusted friend, I finally broke down and ordered Proactiv. I am 48 years old and have oily skin and occasional breakouts, although not as much as my earlier years. Not only has the Proactiv system prevented new breakouts, it has also made my skin smoother and less dry! The rough scrubs and alcohol-based toner I was using actually produced more oil and dry spots on my skin. If a new "pimple" begins, it quickly subsides and never makes it to the painful red stage. I am pretty impressed!

Pros: the mask and toner is okay i guess and has a pleasing scent that's it!
Cons: this stuff dried my face,and made acne worsen

Okay well listen up...

I'm a dark skinned chick,and i am fifteen years old,and when i break out i really cannot absolutely stand the acne scarring,hyper pigmentation,or otherwise SPOTS!that they leave behind.it's pure hell waking up everyday with acne on my face and having to go to school with it and get made fun of. but getting to proactiv i think the toner and the mask is the best part of this kit because look it calms down the acne a little bit but that lotion just dry my face up.the mask really reallly gets rid of the acne really quick that i will admit but the cleanser and the lotion just doesent well didin't work too good for me i'm sorry but i am moving on to acne complex which i hope will work for me so you all better pray for me okay~*~

Pros: Works well for the first few days.
Cons: Smells horrible.

Proactiv works well the first few days I've used it.  If you don't have horrible acne, I suggest you don't use this.  I have oily skin and was hoping for better results. It started to leave a few dry spots here and there and made my skin worse.