Proactive Solution Repairing Lotion

Pros: smoother skin
Cons: redness and swelling

Just like most people that have ever tried Proactive, I was hooked by the infomercial. I've always had oily skin and large pores, so acne is an important issue in my life. I was very excited when my package arrived, and I tried the regiment...

Pros: light weight, pleasant scent, easy to use
Cons: may bleach clothes and hair

Proactive Solution Repairing lotion is the third step in the Proactiv Solution Sytem. When used together, the products in the system work together to clear up skin, and keep future break outs at bay. The Repairing Lotion comes packaged in a 2 fluid ...

Pros: Proactive delivers results
Cons: No complaints, it works!

As per usual, I am a sucker for an infomercial. There are probably a lot of us out there but for some reason, I am more susceptible than most.

As I was flipping the remote, I stopped for some reason to look at some really bad before/after...

Pros: Convenience; Combination skincare system
Cons: Too mainstreamed for optimal individual results? Un-manly scent; Results somewhat disappointing

I began using this system, which included cleanser, toner, repairing lotion, and mask when i started getting breakouts around when it first came out (1998?). I like the fact that it uses a combination treatment plan (ie use of several products which...

Pros: light, non-drying
Cons: expensive, cheaper product can easily substitude.

I was a user of the system when I was in my teens a couple of years back. It took me 3 sets of Proactive for me to realize that it wasn't working for me. All the TV commercials were so convincing, with the celebrities and testimonials, I had to try ...

Pros: worked great for about a year
Cons: zits are significantly WORSE after you stop using it!! DRIES YOUR SKIN severely..

I used this product with the toner, but I never used it with the cleanser because when i did it dried my skin to a crisp. The repairing lotion worked phenomenally for a little over a year. My skin was never "bad", I just suffered from a breakout or two ...

Pros: did make skin look healthier
Cons: had to buy through mail, and it didn't really help clear up skin

My husband suffers from cystic acne, and we have tried just about every over the counter medication there is, so when we saw this advertised we decided we had to give it a try. After all it looked good on the TV, but like they say if it looks to good,...

Pros: By far the BEST treatment I've used (and I've used MANY)
Cons: Still have few pimples from time to time, but very RARELY

I've been plagued with acne ever since my early teens. It wasn't terrible, but it was certainly enough to cause me to worry about my appearance. What girl would want to deal with pimples? I went through a series of treatments. I started small,...

Pros: Leaves skin smooth, where there aren't pimples
Cons: Bleached my $63 pillow case, towels, shirts; expensive; mail order only

I've tried just about everything else, short of seeing a dermatologist, so I figured with a 60 day g ...

Pros: Actually works! Removes redness and helps prevent acne.
Cons: A little bit heavy on the skin; expensive

I had a lot of acne before trying the Proactiv products. I saw results within a couple of weeks, as ...

Pros: It will clear up a blemish overnight!
Cons: Can be extremely drying and irritating if too much is used.

Although this review is regarding the Proactiv Solution Repairing Lotion, I will also be rating the product as part of the Proactiv Solution system and the process necessary for purchasing the product.

The Repairing Lotion formulation and...

Pros: Lotion keeps skin well-balanced, clear, and rosey except for those darn PMS spots
Cons: Expensive, long wait for real results, and bleaches clothing/fabric

I only use the lotion. It doesn't dry out my skin like most over-the-counter products, the majority of which aren't targeted for adult acne. Proactive requires patience, though. I noticed minor improvements in the first couple of weeks (like my skin felt...

Pros: The three steps are easy to use.
Cons: Cost and the need to order product by mail.

I am 37 and have been battling adult acne. My doctors blame the acne on hormonal problems. My skin was gorgeous in my 20's. My dermatologist originally had me on minocycline and cleocin-T lotion. I saw some improvement but I continued to have breakouts...

Pros: Very effective, with the 3 step system my acne is totally under control.
Cons: Have to purchase in the 3 step system, not individually, not in stores.

I am 33 and started using Proactiv last year, I only wished I started it eons ago. I wouldn't rate myself as having severe acne, a mild to moderate case that is worse in the summer & during warmer weather.

The lotion is applied after you...

Pros: non drying, no odor
Cons: a bit pricey

As you know, I'm a huge fan of Proactiv's products. In August, I became a daily user of their products. There are four products in the kit which can be bought as a kit or purchased individually. It does end up being a little more cost effective for...