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There are galore acne treatment productions you may find exclusively on the internet. This review will focus on two ordinary acne merchandise that are sold on the internet, Proactiv solution and Exposed acne solution. Which product provides you with better value and more importantly, better looking skin?

When comparing two productions it’s indispensable to look at a merchandise value. Is it worth the price you remunerate for it and are you getting what you pay for? Both productions in this review are priced around $60 for the greatest acne starter set. Exposed’s larger kit comes with 6 productions and Proactiv comes with 5. If you looked at the scheme based on all that you receive for the cash it would seem like Exposed gives you a little more. But, is Exposed’s acne system worth $60.00?

Second, we may valuate a product based on treatment regimen. Both merchandise in this review use a proprietary formulation for getting rid of acne and preventing new acne from returning. The initial step is washing the face, toning it and then using a oil free moisturizer. Both companies suggest the use of a great deal of further and added merchandise to go along with the three step process, however, each day cleansing with each of the skin care merchandise are advised.

Next we look at the type of ingredients to genuinely see if there is a divergence amidst the two products. This is where Proactiv and Exposed Acne start out to percentage ways. Proactiv holds typical ingredients that could be found in mutual over the counter products. Benzoyl peroxide is the main active ingredient in Proactiv solution. It is normally used in acne merchandise for it’s capacity to kill bacteria and efficaciously treat acne.

Proactiv Solution does integrate more benzoyl peroxide (2.5%) than you may specifically find in the stores and they may assert that it’s the way it’s formulated that enables Proactiv to work so with great success versus frequent acne outbreaks, however, this type of medication may not be suitable for all skin types. Those that have sensible skin might find their skin more arid and irritated after using a product such as this. The Exposed treatment does comprise a special kind of benzoyl peroxide in the morning serum that they assert won’t arid your skin out.

Proactiv, on the other hand, requires you to use benzoyl peroxide on your skin two steps out of three. Furthermore, there is no other product in the Proactiv line of productions that allows you to treat acne internally. Exposed acne care offers a probiotic internal supplement that isn’t included in their main kit, but may be purchased separately that will attack acne from the inside out.

Finally, you must always check out what type of a guarantee a company will give you when attempting a new product. Because everyone’s acne is different, not all the merchandise you try will work for you. Proactive gives you 60 days to undertake the product and get your cash back if you are dissatisfied. This might sound good, but it specifically takes that long or longer to determine if a product is working or not. On the other hand, Exposed offers a full 1 year cash back guarantee which gives you a great deal of time to see if the product is genuinely working. There are likewise other incentives Exposed offers such as free bonus gifts and credits on your next buy that make it a product that’s at least worth checking out.

Overall, while Proactiv has had a good deal of endorsements by celebrities and has become widely known it would appear that Exposed’s acne solution offers their customer’s a better value, a better guarantee and ingredients that are beneficial for all skin types. When it comes down to dissimilar types of merchandise to treat acne, ultimately the choice is yours.

Proactiv Solution 3 Step System Kit 2 Month

Our basic clear skin kit includes full-size bottles of the necessary Proactiv® Solution system. This system, formulated by dermatologists, uses Combination TherapyTM to support heal and stop breakouts at their source.Includes: Renewing Cleanser to wash away excess oil and dirtRevitalizing Toner to remainder skin toneRepairing Lotion to help attack bacteria

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103 of 105 people found the following review helpful.
Works for me, but is kind of like flipping a coin between Clear Skin or Not
By S. Coleman
Though Proactiv Solution works pretty well for me, I have never seen a product vary so drastically from one user to another. I started getting terrible acne in the 9th grade, and it had a major effect on my confidence. People would stare at my zits–and not into my eyes–whenever we were having a conversation, and my 10th grade history teacher even held me back at the end of class specifically to recommend a skin care product that she had ordered from Avon. If that were not embarrassing enough, my acne reached a peak during my senior year of high school–the primetime of every young woman’s life. Every inch of my cheeks was covered in bright red, pus-filled pimples. It was so terrible that some people looked disgusted to even stand near me, and I had to wear a TON of concealer for my senior photos–which only exacerbated the problem as soon as picture day was over. After my high school graduation, I started spending a lot of time out at the pool, and (despite what the experts say), the sun drastically improved my skin. My face turned really red one day when I forgot the sunblock, and the next day, all of the zits were gone. However, when the summer ended and I went to college in the fall, the zits came back. It was then that I decided that I need something stronger than an over-the-counter medicine to deal with my skin. After watching a commercial for Proactiv Solution, I ordered it over the phone on a whim. The first few weeks didn’t give me any results, but after a about a month, the product worked to its full potential. I have been using it for almost two years now, and I am very happy with my decision to purchase it. Though it has not provided the magical results that are showcased in every commercial (I still get a couple of pimples every couple of weeks, my face is not the horrible red mask that it once was. Unlike some reviewers reported, the product does not dry my face out at all, and I haven’t experienced any redness. The most redeeming product of the entire system is the toner. Though it does not smell very potent, it succeeded in removing from my hands and forearms a botched application of self-tanning lotion that almost a week of constant scrubbing did nothing to help. For me, this is very good stuff. Unfortunately, as I stated, this product varies so widely from customer to customer that it is hard to determine the effectiveness of its use. In my circle of friends, three girls (myself included) are using Proactiv. My skin reacted very nicely to the product, but the other two weren’t as lucky. One of the girls had mild acne and experienced no change in her condition. Another girl had moderate acne and experienced such severe burning and redness of the skin that she discontinued usage and even voluntary went through the seven levels of Hell (also known as Proactiv Service) to get a refund.

Overall, here are my basic recommendations for those considering using Proactiv:

1.) Since results vary so widely between each user, buy the smallest amount of the product that is available. That way, if it does not match your particular needs, you are not out an arm and a leg on something totally useless

2.) Beware of the freebies/extras. The basic three step Proactiv system and the Daily Oil Control lotion work wonders (compared to the “before” situation), but the other items in the Proactiv line were actually pretty damaging. As a “free gift”, I received a tube of the Refining Mask. I applied it according to the directions, but approximately twenty minutes after I removed it, my face was covered in large red, itchy blotches. I immediately threw the tube in the garbage, and by the time I resumed using my regular system the next day, the spots were gone. So, if you get extras in the mail, proceed with caution.

3.) DO NOT, under any circumstances, tell the representative that you want a free month’s supply VitaClear Vitamins with your purchase. First of all, the vitamins are disgusting. VitaClear comes in a box with thirty individually wrapped packets of 5 vitamins. After taking that first packet of five vitamins one morning, I had to make a run to the restroom to vomit. The next day, I had didn’t throw up, but I did a second time after using the vitamins a few days later. Though I followed the direction to eat before usage, no matter how much or how little I ate, I would puke at least twice a week. If this is not enough, as soon as you agree to accept a free order, you (unknowingly) sign yourself up to receive auto-shipments of Vitaclear every two months–which means that your credit card will automatically be charged $29.99 every six or weeks. I have no idea how to cancel an account with VitaClear (which is sold by a different company than Proactiv). The only reason I stopped receiving shipments was because I changed addresses and my credit card just happened to expire that same month. So, if you like swallowing five vitamins each day that will make you puke, feel free to sign up for auto shipments of a product that is impossible to cancel.

4.) As I mentioned previously, Service is Hell (according to the people I know who have tried to cancel). If you want to cancel your account, you have to locate the customer service number from the website or from your previous bill. Proactiv does not allow easy online cancellations or (to my knowledge) mail-in requests to cancel. Then, when you call a representative and mention that you want to cancel your account, you are mysteriously put on hold for an indefinite amount of time–though they jump at the chance to talk to you if you are willing to order Proactiv. If you are not put on hold, the reps will talk in circles and try to convince you to order more products. One of my friends who successfully canceled her account recommended setting up a web count on the Proactiv site, going to the help feature, and then emailing a representative with the question “How do I cancel my account?” A rep contacted her by email a few days later, asked for her account number, and subsequently canceled the account. I recommend following this procedure or continue to receive the automatic shipments each month.
Overall, this product worked for me, but it will not work for everyone. It is kind of like spinning the Wheel of Fortune or flipping a coin…only this time, instead of head and tails, the sides are “Clear Skin” and “Not”.

63 of 66 people found the following review helpful.
Buy on Amazon!! Avoid Proactiv.com site at all costs!!!
By Larry Johnston
Hello,

What ever you do, do NOT buy this from the Proactiv web site. They will force you into a auto delivery system that is next to impossible to escape. All the bad things you hear about their customer service is a 100% FACTUAL!!!! However, the products are very good for mild to moderate acne, but some folks do not see the results they had hoped to acheive after all the hype. Your best bet is to purchase the products from a seller here on Amazon at a considerable discount. While you will not get the 60 day gaurantee, you will not be locked into a nightmare dealing with Proactiv attempting to escape the endless automatic purchases they will continue to send you. These products are VERY EFFECTIVE for MOST individuals, but NOT all. I hope this clears things up a bit.

Larry

35 of 36 people found the following review helpful.
Poor Service
By Ali Loewenstein
I am 28 and had a few blemishes, so I decided to try proactiv. Now my skin is a mess! It seemed like it would work, so I stuck with it for a month, and then I got another box in the mail of more product. Be wary, it is not obvious that once you buy the initial kit you will automatically be signed up to receive proactive and be charged continuously. Perhaps proactiv works for some, but since it was having reverse effects for me I called to return the additional box of product that they sent me. Though I still had 2 weeks left to return proactiv for a refund, the customer service representative said that they take 4-6 weeks to process returns, and so it would not be enough time to get my return order refund! Not only do I now have to pay for shipping and handling which is estimated to be around $10 but additionally for a certificate of delivery so I can prove I sent the product in on time. How frustrating. My last rant is that once the customer service woman heard I wanted to return the product, she tried to get off the phone very fast, and I had to keep asking her not to hang up, since she was VERY short and not forward about how to go about handling the return (ie. address, filling out the return slip etc). I would normally not write any review even if the product didn’t work for me, but the customer service i received put me over the edge.