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Proactiv vs. acnefree

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dreamworld06
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Heather

Proactiv vs. acnefree

I've heard both proactiv and acnefree (in the drug stores) are both good but I can't decide which to use. Which one do you think is better from your experience? TIAChat Icon

Posted 10/3/07 6:25 AM
 
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Lanabean
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Lana

Re: Proactiv vs. acnefree

Neither. Both are VERY strong and will bleach towels and and possibly your hairline if you get too close. I recomment Murad's 3-step kit. You can get a mini size of it at Sephora.com

Posted 10/3/07 7:11 AM
 

sunflowerjesss
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Re: Proactiv vs. acnefree

DH uses proactiv. He's used it for 3 years now and loves it. I doubt he'd ever switch.

Posted 10/3/07 7:16 AM
 

nicrae
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Mommy

Re: Proactiv vs. acnefree

Posted by Lanabean

Neither. Both are VERY strong and will bleach towels and and possibly your hairline if you get too close. I recomment Murad's 3-step kit. You can get a mini size of it at Sephora.com



I've been using proactiv for years on and off and this has never happened to me.

Personally I think it is great and my skin has never looked so good.

Posted 10/3/07 8:22 AM
 

Sassyz75
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Dina

Re: Proactiv vs. acnefree

I use Proactive- i think it's good- better than other items i've purchased but not AS good as what is presribed by a dermotologist.

Yes, I've ruined a few towels- but this is normal w. items that have benzoil peroxide.

Posted 10/3/07 8:24 AM
 

quasi3
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Member since 7/07

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Name:
Stacey

Re: Proactiv vs. acnefree

I used proactiv for 3 years and loved it. I recently switched to a RX given by my derm...... but I always tell people to try it

Message edited 10/3/2007 8:26:50 AM.

Posted 10/3/07 8:26 AM
 

KvsGrl
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Member since 1/07

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Name:
Samantha

Re: Proactiv vs. acnefree

I've been using proactive for 6-7 years. I think it is great! It only stains some towels and has never bleached my hairline.

Posted 10/3/07 8:48 AM
 

dreamworld06
LIF Adult

Member since 2/07

1341 total posts

Name:
Heather

Re: Proactiv vs. acnefree

Do you know if the prices of the items in the mall are the same as if you buy it through the mail?

Posted 10/3/07 9:43 PM
 

BikerGrl
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It's not the destination....it's the journey!

Re: Proactiv vs. acnefree

I have to say......I bought this last week at Target for like $17.99 I think it was. It is working like a charm on my combo In-Law Stress induced acne!!!

Seriously, it is working great......all the areas on my chin that were hurting and huge embarrassing blemishes are gone after on like 4 nights of using it!

And I used Pro Active for several years and it was never this gentle on my face nor did it ever work this well!

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Posted 10/3/07 10:05 PM
 

dreamworld06
LIF Adult

Member since 2/07

1341 total posts

Name:
Heather

Re: Proactiv vs. acnefree

Posted by BikerGrl

I have to say......I bought this last week at Target for like $17.99 I think it was. It is working like a charm on my combo In-Law Stress induced acne!!!

Seriously, it is working great......all the areas on my chin that were hurting and huge embarrassing blemishes are gone after on like 4 nights of using it!

And I used Pro Active for several years and it was never this gentle on my face nor did it ever work this well!

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I'm thinking maybe I should try something gentler first because I used proactiv in the past and it didn't help but I thought I didn't give it long enough. Decisions, decisionsChat Icon

Posted 10/4/07 9:22 AM
 

BunnyWife
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Member since 5/07

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BunnyWife

Re: Proactiv vs. acnefree

If your skin is really breaking out and you have insurance, I would go see a dermatologist and not self medicate. You don't want to possibly make it worseChat Icon

Posted 10/4/07 9:43 AM
 

dreamworld06
LIF Adult

Member since 2/07

1341 total posts

Name:
Heather

Re: Proactiv vs. acnefree

Posted by BunnyWife

If your skin is really breaking out and you have insurance, I would go see a dermatologist and not self medicate. You don't want to possibly make it worseChat Icon



I did that and it worked pretty good but the meds are strong and dry out my face. He told me to maintain it and use the meds once a week but I still break out.

Posted 10/4/07 9:58 AM
 
 

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