Proactiv+

Proactiv Plus

Overall Rating

2.7

36 Customer Reviews

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Summary

Proactiv+ is a multi-step daily acne treatment designed to clear up your skin and prevent mild to moderately severe breakouts.

Pros

  • Active ingredients are clinically proven effective for mild to moderate acne
  • Considered safe for long-term use

Cons

  • More expensive than similar product lines
  • May cause skin irritation during the first few weeks
  • Nonactive ingredients may cause adverse side effects

Customer Reviews

2.7 Stars out of 36 Reviews
5 Star:25% 4 Star:16% 3 Star:8% 2 Star:0% 1 Star:50%
47% Recommend This Company
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Posted on Apr 14, 2014

Cancel item

By Debbie , Ellicott city md

Canceled before my next shipment and they still charge me and send more. I returned it back and it's been 3 weeks and I got charged again. And all they can say "I'm sorry it that it's been 4 to 6 weeks and that's why you got charged again".

Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Helpful Review? 4 People Have Voted

Posted on Aug 12, 2015

Not what I expected

By Deborah , Philadelpiha, PA

I'll start with some background. I'm a teenage girl (don't want to give my age) who suffered with really bad acne during my transition to puberty. Acne doesn't run in my family, my older brother suffered with mild acne during his transition into puberty and it cleared up within a year. As I got older my acne got a better bit by bit with time. My skin after that was never perfect. I started out with normal whitehead pimples on my forehead black heads on my cheeks and acne scars. By the time I was thinking about ordering Proactiv Plus I had a bunch of noticeable black heads acne scarring, and pimples that only came around my period, not as bad as when I hit puberty. My mom never trusted all those acne products she saw on TV because I'm an African-American, she believed that those products didn't work for all skin types. But, after hearing about Proactiv​ Plus from a few of her friends and co-workers she gave in and ordered it.

After using the 30-day supply I didn't see much of a difference other then the fact that those period pimples began to go away, but I wasn't amazed because they always eventually do. My mom decided she'd order the 3-month supply next. To make this part short I developed cystic acne, it seemed like my black heads spread down my cheeks and my pimples were actually bright red. Mind you I'm dark skinned, not dark, just dark enough that I if I blushed you wouldn't notice, that part really shocked me. My acne had drastically worsened. After reading a few reviews I found that people were saying that they had noticed that their skin was terrible for a few days but it cleared up and that's when they saw there results. Seeing that gave me some type of hope so I kept using it.

My acne would not ease up. I got pimples on my chin, cheeks and nose when I usually only get them on my forehead. My mom called the company, they gave her some crap that it takes six weeks to pull out impurities and then clear them up (note: this was a month and 2 1/2 weeks of using Proactiv). By the second month these pimples became like a see-saw, if one went away another one had to pop back up. My mom called again, they gave her the same pulling out impurities nonsense. That day she canceled our membership. I noticed that simply washing my face with a Neutrogena cleanser got rid of the mess Proactiv left me with. All in all, this product messed me up big time. With this product my skin was at it's worse, I'd never seen my face the way it had been. Also, they were very misleading with prices. I don't know if it's because of my race or if it just simply didn't work , but the product gave me no justice.

Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Helpful Review? 4 People Have Voted

Posted on Jun 30, 2015

Yes, It works

By Deasia Johnathan , Florida, NY

Immediately after using Proactiv my skin responded and started to clear. Although Proactiv works effectively, your skin begins to become dependent on it. After my skin cleared up for about a month I stopped using it and noticed I began to break out again.

Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Helpful Review? 4 People Have Voted

Posted on Jun 30, 2015

Huge let down

By Dawn , Milwaukee, WI

I started using Proactiv plus two months ago everything started out fine up until three weeks ago. I did everything the bottle said to do. I am now continuing to breakout in huge cystic acne everywhere on my face.

Now I have to find a dermatologist to deal with this disaster. I will never again go anywhere near another Proactiv product. I guess it only works for certain skin types.

Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Helpful Review? 4 People Have Voted

Posted on Jul 7, 2015

Proactiv Plus Scam

By Pat , Long Beach, CA

Product did not work and when you try to get your refund it's horrible customer service. They send out the 2nd shipment early so they can get you on the shipping costs for that one too. Takes 4-6 weeks to get your refund and credit the account balance of a 3 month supply even though you declined it when you initially ordered the product.

Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Helpful Review? 4 People Have Voted

Posted on Sep 1, 2015

Would buy again

By Indre ,

I wish I had started to use this many years ago. So I use Proactiv Plus for 3 weeks and my skin never looked better while using just cosmetics (only with pills it looked better). I use them 6 days a week and on 7th day I use hydrating masks and other treatment. I saw some peeling of skin after first 3 days, but then I started to use smaller amounts. Now it's all gone. Got several bumps, but pores are smaller, no redness or oily cheeks. My skin is mixed to oily and dehydrated. I can see older spots are drying. Recommending to friends.

Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Helpful Review? 4 People Have Voted

Posted on Mar 2, 2017

Best product ever

By M Aydinalp, Harrogate, UK, Verified Reviewer

I was skeptical at first, but after a couple of weeks, my skin was looking amazing. There is such a big difference in smoothness, and it doesn't look dull and dirty anymore. Above all, I have no more spots, pimples or blemishes and it got rid of my scars too. I absolutely love it.

Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Helpful Review? 4 People Have Voted

Posted on Mar 16, 2014

It got better before it got worse

By Savana mistress , Cheyenne, Wyoming

So I started using it and I saw my acne starting to clear up almost immediately so I loved it. But then things got ugly after about 4 strait days of using it. My skin burned really bad and my skin started peeling really bad. So I stopped using it.

Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Helpful Review? 3 People Have Voted

Posted on Jun 30, 2015

Original Proactiv is Better

By Julie , Dallas, TX

I have been using the original Proactiv line for years and it helped manage my acne prone skin. While I would still have occasional breakouts, it managed my skin better than any other product has in the past. I thought Proactiv Plus would be even better. Unfortunately, it has made my skin worse. I have been using it for about two months and my skin is as bad as it has ever been. I would definitely not recommend spending the extra money. I am going back to the original.

Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Helpful Review? 3 People Have Voted

Posted on Jun 8, 2015

Yeah customer service has its down times

By Ashley , Houston, Texas

I've used both lines of proactive. The original I used for almost four years and then it quit working all the sudden. Come to find out they made a change to the original formula in preparation to develop the new line. I was devastated. For that year in between old Proactiv and new Proactiv, I searched in vain for a new skin care line from Sephora high end brands and drug store brands. Nothing worked for me like Proactiv. When the new Proactiv was launched I was ecstatic. I ordered right away. Yes, I agree customer service usually sucks.

They do hustle the kits on you. So watch your charges. But I always did get my refund. You should use a prepaid card instead. While I agree it's expensive, it's comparable to middle higher end stuff at least price wise. But it does perform. The eye cream they give me for free sucks. I prefer my Clinique or Lancôme, but my skin is clear except for the occasional pimple. My mom and sister never had any luck with Proactiv. I think you either love it or hate it. But either way what have you got to lose?

Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Helpful Review? 3 People Have Voted

Posted on Jun 12, 2015

Proactiv Plus or Minus.

By Ashley , San Jose, CA

I'm 18 years old and when I was 13, I got horrible acne on my forehead and pimples on my chin. I got the original Proactiv because Clean & Clear Neutrogena and Clearasil didn't seem to work. I used Proactiv Plus once a day and it cleared up my face. I don't remember how long it took but it cleared it. I stopped using it and it all came back except on my checks now. I needed Proactiv but instead there was Proactive Plus. I figured it would be better so I got it.

Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Helpful Review? 3 People Have Voted
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