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Jennifer here —
I never thought that as an adult I would have to deal with acne — but I do. I have breakouts as bad as I did when I was a teenager, and I am 39. I think it has to do with the change in my age and hormones. My daughter on the other hand, just started going through the whole breakout phase, so we were pleased to learn about the new Core System from Proactiv — Proactiv+ 3 step Core System.
Proactiv+ is the next-generation 3-Step System—a breakthrough acne-treatment system completely reformulated from the ground up by Drs. Katie Rodan and Kathy Fields—featuring more medicine and more skincare benefits, plus a new, smarter way to target acne. For every enhanced acne-fighting benefit in each step of Proactiv+, there is an equally powerful complexion-conscious skincare benefit, helping users fix their acne and let their skin flourish.
Our thoughts
When we first started using the system, I was a bit alarmed as I started breaking out worse and so did my daughter. We thought that we had done something wrong. We started asking others who had used the system if they had the same problems and they assured us not to worry. They said it always gets worse before it gets better.
The impurities in your skin have to be brought to the surface (because it works from the inside of the pore out) so that the Core System can really make a difference.
I am happy to announce that my skin is looking beautiful once again and I have had more compliments lately about how amazing my makeup looks. I hate to tell them — it’s not the makeup — it’s what I have been using to clean my skin!
3 Step Process
Using these three items in this formula will help your skin to look its best and feel its best.
Step 1: Skin Smoothing Exfoliator
Created as a 4-in-1 daily face wash, the Skin Smoothing Exfoilator acts as a deep cleanser, a medicated treatment for killing acne-causing bacteria, a glycolic-acid toner, and a mild exfoliator for renewing and smoothing the skin’s surface. A luxuriously creamy daily cleanser, the Skin Smoothing Exfoliator removes dirt, impurities and dead cells from the skin’s surface, providing an instantly brighter, smoother and healthier-looking complexion.
Key Ingredients:
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2.5% Benzoyl Peroxide – micro-crystal, prescription-grade benzoyl peroxide designed to slip into pores to quickly kill acne-causing bacteria, helping to clear up acne blemishes and prevent   new ones from forming.
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Pore Resurfacer – gentle exfoliating beads combined with glycolic acid help to slough away dull, dry layers of the skin, helping to open pores and prep them for the Pore Targeting Treatment.
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Moisture Complex – a humectant and emollient complex designed to help retain moisture and leave skin feeling smooth, soft, supple and hydrated after cleansing.
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Mild Cleanser – a naturally derived, sulfate-free cleansing agent designed to gently remove dirt, sweat, makeup and other impurities from the skin.
Step 2: Pore Targeting Treatment
The Pore Targeting Treatment is a light-weight, leave-on gel formulated to release benzoyl peroxide directly into the pore to effectively clear up acne blemishes while helping to improve skin tone and texture. The Pore Targeting Treatment includes the new, exclusive Smart Target™ Technology designed to attract benzoyl peroxide into the pore and away from the skin’s surface, killing acne-causing bacteria at the source to help prevent new blemishes from forming. Like every step in the Proactiv+ 3-Step System, the Pore Targeting Treatment also has a skin healthy benefit: it’s formulated with glycerin to help skin retain moisture for a soft, radiant glow.
Key Ingredients:
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SMART TARGET™ Benzoyl Peroxide 2.5% – Exclusive technology designed to deliver benzoyl peroxide acne medicine directly into pores while alleviating dryness and irritation.
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Glycerin – powerful humectant designed to help the skin retain moisture
Step 3: Complexion Perfecting Hydrator
Because having acne-prone skin means more than just blemishes and breakouts, the Complexion Perfecting Hydrator can deliver solutions for many of the most common problems including dryness and irritation, uneven skin tone, unwanted pigmentation, excess oil and shine, redness and skin blotchiness, large-looking pores, and a dull, ashy complexion. Salicylic acid gently clears blemishes and helps pores appear smaller. Proven, science-based ingredients add to the product’s skin benefits including natural skin brighteners, moisturizers, a mattifier, soothing botanicals and a nourishing prebiotic.
Key Ingredients:
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Salicylic Acid (0.5%) – An acne medicine designed to help clear pores of cellular debris and keep them clear—helping to minimize the look of pores for a more luminous complexion
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Skin Brightening Complex – Natural skin brighteners such as kojic acid, licorice extract, bearberry and sophora root are designed to help fade the appearance of post-acne marks and improve uneven skin tone
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Moisturizing Complex – Powerful humectants, hyaluronic acid, plus other hydrating ingredients help alleviate dryness for softer, smoother looking skin
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Skin Conditioning Complex – Specialized skincare ingredients such as bisabolol are designed to help soothe and calm redness and irritation
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Skin Mattifier – Designed to help reduce excess oil and shine
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Nourishing Prebiotic – Designed to help the skin’s natural protection
Price: $29.95 monthly, Available at ProactivPlus.com or by calling 1-888-710-2161
Enter to win
One reader is going to win a complete Proactiv+ System. Use the Giveaway Tools Form Below to enter.
yes, I suffer from acne.
yes i have been having a lot of acne lately. i never used to suffer from it but i am now that i am getting older.
I do not suffer from acne, but this would be for our fifteen (15) year old daughter.
I do still have bouts of acne, especially when I am under stress.
I would give this to my daughter. She loves their products.
Yes I do. It’s such a pain to deal with.
Every month, yes, I do. However, I would probably get this for my daughter, who has more frequent breakouts.
I do. I have it now in my 30’s more than when I was a teen.
I have suffered acne my whole life
I do not suffer from acne but I have a friend that does and would love this
yes, I still do even though Im almost 30
Yes, I unfortunately have suffered with acne from the time I was in high school all the way through my twenties! Thanks so much for the chances to win.
no but my son does
I don’t, but my stepson does.
I don’t but my sister suffers from acne.
Sometimes, but my son has it very bad, so this would be for him!!
yes i sure do ;/
I’ve always had acne! Help me please.
Yes, I do.
My daughter suffers from acne. Proactive is the only product that has helped
My daughter suffers from acne
No I don’t
Yes, after my first pregnancy it’s like my hormones have never evened out again!
I dont. But im trying to win this for my sister ;p
I still get some acne, but my teenagers are really having a hard time with acne right now.
Unfortunately I do still suffer from mild acne even though in my mind that stage should be way behind me.
Unfortunately I do, especially when I’m feeling stressed.
Yes, I do suffer some from acne. Luckily not as much as I have seen from others.
Yes!
It’s very embarrassing to have acne as an adult, unfortunately I’ve never had great skin.
Yes! It’s very embarrassing to have acne as an adult, unfortunately I’ve never had great skin.
I don’t but my daughter does
Yes, I do
My son suffers from acne.
No, my son does.
Even though I’m 28, I still suffer form acne. I’ve used proactiv in the past and loved it. It really does work. Thanks for the opportunity to win!
Yes, I do
Yes I do 🙁
I do not, but my 19yr old daughter does. She works in 2 food service businesses and way too much grease in he air makes her break out bad.
Yes I do!
I suffer from acne.
I do have a bit of acne and my daughter has problems with it too.
I’ve had painful acne since I was 14. It can be embarrassing.
Yes me and my daughter both do!
Yes, I have PCOS and it’s horrible.
not really, just one here and there, but my daughter needs this
I started getting acne when I was pregnant with my daughter, Alchemy. She is now 19 months old and I still haven’t fully gotten rid of it. Darn hormones!
Yes I have suffered from it since I was a teenager and so does my son
I do.. lately really badly
Yes, my skin is not great – acne and wrinkles all at once
I do suffer from acne
yes i do sometimes
I don’t but my 22 yr old daughter has it once in a while.
I do suffer from some acne though not nearly as severe as it was in the past.
Yes and I hate it 🙁
I do, and I’ve been searching forever for a product that works.
Unfortunately and it’s even getting worse -_-
Yes I do and so does 3 of my kids
Only every once in a while. Not bad.
Thanks for the chance.
mogrill12@gmail.com
My poor husband does
I do not suffer from acne anymore, but my 13 and 11 year old daughters do.
The kids do !
I do not but my teenage daughter does
I NEVER suffered from acne as a teen, but once I hit my mid-20s it was popping up all over the place. I have gotten it under control with drugstore brands, but would love to try Proactiv as it seems to have skin benefits beyond just getting rid of the bumps! I am so ready to be past this acne-riddled skin!
As a teenager, Yes. Now, it’s every once in a while!
yes and it’s so frustrating. Every morning I look in the mirror and wonder will it be a few more grey hairs or a new pimple?
Yes and so do my older kids.
I do from time to time.
I don’t suffer from acne but I do occasionally have breakouts and I have very oily skin.
I have occasional acne.
Yes I do. 🙁 Quite bad at times too. I expected them to be gone by my age.
Yes, I suffer from adult acne
Yes, adult acne
Yes, I do. It is horrible to have zits at my age.
I had it horribly when I was 12ish and it went away at around 17 years old, only to come back during pregnancy and still going strong at 15 months postpartum! 🙁
Yes, I’m 29 and suffer from acne. Bad actually all along my jaw line, chin and forehead.
I don’t but both my children do; I was hoping to win this for them
My granddaughter does so this would be so great for her
I don’t have acne but my adult daughter does. This would be for her if I won.
My son does.
Yes now that I am in my 30 I have acne would like to try proactive
Yes now that I am in my 30 I have acne
Yes, I suffer from acne.
yes i do
I do have acne
andysavi.mom@gmail.com
Yes I suffer From Acne During that time of the month!
freebiegoddess03@aol.com
Yes I do, and would love to win this. Have tried it before and it works great
I have blackheads…
Yes I suffer from Acne.
I still get occasional acne. Thanks for the giveaway!
yes, i have for years 🙁
I suffer from acne and acne spots
Yes, from time to time.
Yes. I’m 30 years old. Maybe I have to wait for menopause for it to go away.
Sometimes I do! 🙁
Yes, it started in high school and it really cleared up in my 20’s but now in my 30’s it is starting to be a problem again.
Yes I do.
I suffer from back acne
I do have acne. I would really love to try this.
I do have acne. 🙁
No, but my husband is
Yes, I do have some acne.
I have never really had an issue with acne myself, thankfully.
unfortunately I always have 🙁
Yes, I have adult acne
yes. It’s especially bad when I’m stressed.
My step daughter suffers from acne.
Yes, I do!
I don’t suffer from acne but my two teenagers do.
I used to, but my daughter does really bad
I’m 33 and acne is still a constant battle for me.
No,I don’t.My husband and my son have severe acne,and I was trying to win it for them.
Yes, and I’m in my 50s! I’ve started using Proactive about 4 years ago and it’s made a huge difference. I’d love to try the new system!
I got this for my daughter and she was starting to use it regularly and saw great results. Then she got lazy and barely uses it. Any ideas to get her to be consistent?