Proactive any good?
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Dec 1, 2013
Christine R.
My face has been breaking out bad and I usually have flawless but sensitive skin, is proactive or proactive + helpful?
Dec 1, 2013
Ana Roberta F.
I use Epiduo and it really works, but I don't know if it only happens to me but it burns a little and in the morning it is really dry so I have to put moisturizer on. But overall I really like it!
Dec 1, 2013
Christin B.
Proactiv helped me for a little bit. but I forgot a few days and I broke out like never before. and it didn't clear it up 100% anyways.
Dec 1, 2013
Karina F.
Omg, Epidou burnt my face off I couldnt leave the house for like 2 weeks!
Dec 1, 2013
Karina F.
*epiduo
Dec 1, 2013
Sophie L.
I don't use it but I've heard it works well and then if you skip a day or whatever in your routine or you ever stop using it you break out like crazy so I wouldn't recommend it.
Dec 1, 2013
Ashley D.
Unless you want your skin to get worse and never.get better don't use it! Its horrible.
Dec 1, 2013
Santana G.
I didn't like proactiv too much.
Dec 1, 2013
Mariam A.
I like proactive a lot! it doesn't work right away or fast, it works slowly, you will see your redness and acne gone, but it takes a while for it to be gone, using the proactive steps 1,2,3
Dec 1, 2013
Taylor F.
I would recommend Cetaphil. You can buy a huge bottle of it at Walmart or any drugstore for about $10. I have very sensitive skin and it's honestly worked wonders. I used to have t-zone breakouts and this completely cleared them up, not to mention how fresh and soft it makes my skin feel. There's also a matching moisturizer that's equally great :)
Dec 1, 2013
Cala S.
Proactive Sucks! Try Clearasil.
Dec 1, 2013
Annel A.
It depends on your skin..for some it works & for others it doesn't... I have oily skin & it works on me! I start breaking out when I don't use it.
Dec 1, 2013
Becca M.
I love proavtiv. It works really well for me. I have the type with the toner, etc. it really helps.
Dec 1, 2013
Ashley T.
I had huge painful acne on my cheeks. I pur chased the new proactiv+ and I looooove it.. its not dryung but gets the job done. definitely recommend.
Dec 1, 2013
Sunshine R.
Proactive didn't work for me it just irritated my skin And made it worse
Dec 1, 2013
Annabelle N.
I used it about 6 years ago and it worked well for the first couple months then my acne got so much worse! Just my experience
Dec 1, 2013
Christine R.
What do you recommend?
Dec 1, 2013
Brianna W.
Acne.org has their own system. I don't often buy stuff online, but they have a drug store alternative to their system. It's basically a gentle cleanser, 2.5% benzoyl peroxide and a non comedogenic moisturizer. Look on their site for more info. It works pretty well, your skin will be dry at first but if you're careful and wait the 1-2 weeks it should clear up.
Dec 1, 2013
Brianna W.
Btw I would recommend Cetaphil gentle cleanser and daily moisturizer. My benzoyl peroxide is from my Derm.
Dec 2, 2013
Sammy L.
No
Dec 2, 2013
Sammy L.
It made me break out even worse
Dec 2, 2013
Madison B.
I HATED proactive!! Didn't help my acne at all.