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Proactiv has a rating of 1.3 stars from 28 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases. Reviewers dissatisfied with Proactiv most frequently mention customer service and credit card. Proactiv ranks 104th among Acne sites.
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I had a terrible experience with Proactiv. I signed up for a free trial, but then tried to cancel and they made it really difficult. Then a few months later, they sent me more facewash and told me I owed them $100+ for it. I was furious! I wound up filing a BBB complaint, which I've never done in my life. Do yourself a favor and don't order their product (which didn't work for me - as a sidenote).
It really depends on how extreme your acne is- mine was about, hum, medium, and I got Proactiv and it helped clear it up. But- I use the Refining Mask a lot more than the directions say, which helps clear up pimples. If your acne is more serious than, say, 8 pimples, go to your dermatologist and see how they can help. No over-the-counter acne medicine really clears up severe acne. http://antiskinproblems.com/truth-about-proactive-reviews/
The product may be legit but their "sales techniques" are a scam! It is NOT clear that you are signing up for 3 monthly payments vs one payment OR that you automatically enrolled! I called to cancel and it was a hassle and I was told it is clear on the checkout... wasn't to me! I even looked back at my confirmation email after I ordered and it says nothing about 3 payments OR recurring orders! Stay away from the website!
I really like proactiv! The product itself has really worked for me and as someone with adult acne I know those things are so hard to get rid of! As for the monthly "club" thing I really don't mind that either. They send me 3 months worth of product and I make monthly payments on it. It's so much more convienent than having to pay all 3 months at once. They always send me free gifts with every shipment. I have also ordered additional products from their website and they send free gifts with those. My only compliant and the reason I gave it 4 stars is that all of their products smell, like bad! If I don't put on makeup, I will smell this stuff all day long!
Okay,
I wanted to try out proactiv i didn't have bad acne but i had break outs sometimes. So i thought Hell what do i have to lose right?
Well anyways I bought it and started using the goop on my face at first i wasn't sure if the burning feeling i got was to let me know if it was working or if i was stupid enough to really buy something Ive seen on T. V... I mean it burned every time i used it. [I know i should of stopped after the first use just wasn't sure.]
After a two weeks of usage i stopped because the burning hurt really bad.
THEN I NOTICED... more pimples... and more... and more.
I wanted a pimple free face not an oil fest. Really im not joking.
How about that "FREE GIFT SAMPLE " that GREEN TEA joke!
Omg after washing my face step at a time i put that crap on and felt like i cleaned my face for no damn reason... Talk about Greasy!
Dont get me Wrong i am sure it worked for a lot of people but at the same time half of them are mad as hell to have a tomato face...
First time charge was only 19.95 but with out notice they bill you for 4 months worth of product! My hubby was over drafted twice on his account!
Then they have the nerve to send you a notice nearly a week and a half later!
I mean who does that?
I am not going Crap where i shopped because at one point the product did work just fine. But after a two weeks i felt it got worst. Listen i still have the goop in the bath room haven't touched it since they sent the first half of the 4 months with of product!
To every one who is thinking about buying this stuff don't be fooled by the celebs that appear on t. V really think about this Because i am sure if this happens to you then you will be just as pissed.
And to those who bought it and it worked i am glad it did that's the whole point to this product isn't it?
Sincerely
Not so mad but not to happy Customer!
I went through a period when I was obsessed with my skin. I decided to take the risk and try proactive. I heard that things get worse before they get better. Well, things did get worse but I wasn't about to sit around until they got better. Unfortunately proactiv keeps charging you until you clearly tell them to cancel - and you have to do it early enough before the next charge goes through. Overall, not a big fan of Proactiv but I didn't have as many problems as other people did, I think.
Answer: The FDA has stated that Benzoyl Peroxide, the main Proactive ingredient, is generally safe for use (GRASE) They also follow all of the FDA rules and regulations regarding over the counter products.
Answer: My daughter used it for a few months and it just didn't work for her. However, it didn't cause any side effects either.
Answer: I think the products probably work best if you use the cleanser, toner and cream.