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Proactiv Solution

About this product

Proactiv Solution is a comprehensive acne treatment system that combines cleansing, medicated treatment, and skin repair steps. It is designed to clear existing breakouts and help prevent future ones from developing.

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Acne-prone skinYounger skin

The Guru Index verdict

68%

Mixed

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What the gurus are saying

Gurus who've reviewed Proactiv praised its effectiveness and the strong satisfaction people reported from actually using the product. The expert input is minimal so far, so there is not much in the way of a broader consensus yet, but what has been shared suggests the products delivered real results for many users. Those seeking an established acne treatment system may find this worth exploring.
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"The routine consisted of a BPO cleanser, a glycolic toner, and a treatment lotion, and it was marketed as a complete skin management routine rather than one-off light products, you had to buy it all together. It was arguably gentler and more consistent than what was available in drugstores at the time, and people who tried it generally loved it. What really made Proactiv Solution a success, though, was the marketing. After partnering with Guthy-Renker, they sold their products directly to consumers through TV ads, magazine ads, and infomercials, as well as some of the most iconic celebrity endorsements of all time, Britney Spears, Lindsay Lohan, Alyssa Milano early on, then Justin Bieber and Katy Perry in later years. Katie and Kathy said they were initially reluctant to go the infomercial route, but it was those infomercials that really helped establish the brand, because it gave them time to explain how and why their regimes worked and to get across their dermatologist credentials, which helped build trust."
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"Proactiv Solution is one of five shocking bestsellers I need you to avoid. It contains denat alcohol, which actually tells your glands to produce more sebum. It's also one of the big culprits for essential oils: it's got tea tree oil, which can be antibacterial, which is good for marketing, but can also be irritating."
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