Proactive Solution Repairing Lotion

Pros: none
Cons: bleached towels,expensive, made acne worse and all over

I never really had acne...just annoying trouble zones. I got proactive (expensive) and sometimes it seemed to work for a while. Then my acne got really bad, it looked like I had gotten a rash, it was so embarrassing. I now have acne all over my face and it is soo hard to cover with makeup because of how dry proactive makes your face. I regret staying with it for so long, I don't know why but it was addicting. I would suggest not using especially if you can find a cheaper substitute.

Pros: you see result very fast, easy to apply, doesn't smell as bad as other products
Cons: expensive if bought outside of the USA in my case in Canada

I have been using proactive for over a year and this product has cleared my skin. I used to have really bad acne all over my face and right now people can't even tell i had it. Even though i only used once a day(at night) i got great results

Pros: If you have oily skin with regular breakouts, this lotion will change your life.
Cons: My skin becomes bumpy all over if I skip a treatment or two.

I started using Proactive Repairing Solution about 15 years ago and have used it every day ever since. Actually, I started it with the other steps however the Repairing Lotion was the most effective product.

Pros: Soft, supple skin. Reduces acne significantly.
Cons: Hits the wallet hard.

My final review for the 3-piece Proactiv system. I bought the one-month supply at a special "reduced" price and I am pleased with the results. The repairing lotion replenishes any dryness from the toner on my oily skin. After it dries I can't help touching my super soft and smooth skin. I really love the feel after using all three steps and my skin has improved significantly.

Pros: none
Cons: bleaches fabric

Probably works on skin for some - but made my skin (and kids) feel tight and like a mild sunburn. I do not have sensitive skin, but one kid does. It is very drying and caused me to extremely dry spots on my face that looked similar to mild peeling from a sunburn.

Pros: Refund processed quickly, no future charges appeared.
Cons: Didn't work & irritated her skin.

My daughter is in the throes of teen acne and tried this product for 3 weeks with no visible results, plus it seemed to irritate the skin.

They recommend you stick to it, but we really didn't want to get stuck with a product that didn't work, so we sent it back.

I also did not like that you are automatically enrolled to receive the next shipment. That made me nervous.

Called to send back & the staff was nice.

Pros: Proactiv works instantly; mild scent; saw immediate results; my skin is clear and acne-free
Cons: Ordering through mail automatically enrolls you into the company's "membership"

Proactiv is a great product. When I stopped taking birth control pills, my skin took a turn for the worse. I noticed a difference after 5 or 6 days of using the product.
If possible, I suggest buying this product at a kiosk at your local mall. If you order through mail, you're automatically enrolled in the Proactiv "membership" program, where they send you a refill every 3 months. I found that I still had over 1/2 of the bottles left, so I returned it. The company will credit my card upon receipt, but I had to pay for twice for shipping for a product I did not use (approximately $13.00.

Pros: It's worth a try if it will get rid of yours.
Cons: I know it doesn't work for many, just look at the reviews.

Contrary to what the infomercial would have you believe: this doesn't work for everybody.

I have tried it TWICE. The first time about 6 years ago. I did everything right and my skin actually became worse.

About a year ago I saw a commercial again and it was just so convincing. I convinced my self I just didn't give it a real shot, that maybe I should have tried it longer...etc.

WRONG, I did everything right, gave it 3 months and it made my skin worse, again.

Pros: works great, doesn't leave skin dry
Cons: relatively expensive

Proactive Solution is the best acne remedy i have ever used. In fact, it is the only product that has ever really worked for me. I have been using it for 3 years now,and it'd be hard to get me to use something different.

Pros: At first skin appeared clearer, less blackheads.
Cons: Eventually, prolonged use made my skin break out even worse.

I first tried Proactiv in November of 04' and it seemed to work good at first, it cleared up all my blackheads and made my skin smoother. After I ran out of it, I figured I'd go buy some more because my skin was looking great. Well...I continued my Proactiv routine and it seemed like my skin got used to it and it was no longer effective on my pimples. Eventually, my skin became really dry and tight feeling and I started breaking out more (probably b/c of the Benzoyl Peroxide). After I noticed my skin was getting worse, I quit using Proactiv and started using Neutrogena products and my skin is now under control. I don't think Proactiv is worth the money or the time you spend putting this stuff on. My advice is to just go see a dermatologist because they will know what is right for your skin, not all people are meant to use Proactiv. My boyfriend used it before too and it also made his acne worse.

Pros: Nothing really...comes in an attractive bottle
Cons: all of the above, plus it is expensive

Not only the lotion, but the whole product, i think is BOGUS. Yes it might work for some people, but it doesnt work for everyone...dont believe the commercials. Proactive makes your face extremely uncomfortable and it hurts you even more. I had acne b4 i started using it but as soon as i started my face became reallly dry and itchy....then i noticed i started to develop new painful bumps...intially i thot it was the process and it will eventually clear but it didnt. The acne increased 10 folds...i decided to stick to it for a month...at the end my complexion became uneven and my face looked burnt...also my acne was the worse it had ever been in my life. It was also really painful. Trust me guys...proactive is crap....it makes ur acne WORSE. I think the ingredients are just to harsh and i guess it aggreviates the skin.

Pros: fragrance
Cons: did not work

My dad bought this product for me when I kept complaining about my acne a little while ago. A lot of my friends were using it saying they had incredible results and I was somewhat lured in by the advertisement (I mean come on Jessica Simpson and Britney Spears use it).

I got him to order Proactive for me and I totally regret it. The price was expensive but I had the mentality of "if it's expensive, it probably works." I used it for a couple months and in the first month I saw results. My acne cleared up and my skin was smoother. I continued using the product for another month and I broke out like none other. It just stopped working all of a sudden. I told my dad to cancel the entire thing, which made him happy because he didn't have to make those ridiculous payments, and I still deal with acne but it's not as severe when I used Proactive.

Pros: Give it time, it works!
Cons: COST! Buy it from Ebay, and not from the ProActiv site.

At first, I was one of the highly skeptical viewers of the ProActiv infomercials, but I became a believer of this particular product. I am a 27 year old female, and I have been suffering from acne break outs on most parts of my body (head, neck, back, shoulders, chest). I tried ProActiv for eight months, and it really did help me. I saw a reduction in the scars I already had, and I also had a reduction in the amount of acne I would get. My skin felt smoother, and I looked A LOT better! When I photographed, I would not see the acne like I used to.

To all of those who really want an esteem boost and to look and feel better, take some time and money to do the ProActiv routine, it really does work.

Pros: helps non hormone effected areas to be softer and smoother
Cons: simply doesn't work on hormonally effected acne

I have been using proactive twice a day for about 2 months and I can't say that it has helped very much. My acne is deffinatly hormonal and it shows up on the lower part of my face. I will say that proactive has helped out the parts of my face that are not effected by my hormones. for example, Any minor pore clogs or bumps on my forehead or nose are totally cleared up and that skin is really clear and smooth. However my lower cheeks and chin (hormone effected)have shown little to no improvement. If you just have finicky, oily skin that needs a good daily detox then maybe this product can help you. However in my case, it's been rather useless. Everyones skin is different, but in my opinion if you have acne that is heavily determined by your hormones this product is not gonna do much to stop that cause the problem is really an internal one.

Pros: Skin cleared immediately after I started using, and stayed clear for about a year.
Cons: Difficult to travel with because of their size. However, wonderful travel system can be bought.

I've been using Proactiv for about a year, and have never been happier with a beauty product. I get compliments on how wonderful my skin looks. I very rarely have a breakout, and the ones I have are tiny, and don't last very long. I will never switch to another facial cleansing system. I would recommend this product to anyone.