According to Proactiv, the Cleanser is an oil-free formula that contains tiny grains to gently exfoliate dead skin cells. Proactiv cleanser also has prescription-grade benzoyl peroxide to penetrate skin pores, kill bacteria and heal blemishes.
benzoyl peroxide 2.5%
water (aqua), magnesium aluminum silicate, glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate, disodium dimethicone copolyol sulfosuccinate, sorbitol, dimethyl isosorbide, polyethylene, tridecyl stearate, neopentyl glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate, tridecyl trimellitate, cetyl esters, anthemis nobilis flower extract, sodium hyaluronate, sodium PCA, propylene glycol, xanthan gum, imidazolidinyl urea, methylparaben, propylparaben, fragrance (parfum).
Proactiv Renewing Cleanser reviews
Proactiv Renewing Cleanser was NOT worth it
Proactiv Renewing Cleanser was worth it Proactiv Renewing Cleanser was NOT worth it
Proactiv Renewing Cleanser was NOT worth it
I found Proactiv's Renewing Cleanser to be over-drying and too harsh for my sensitive skin. The key for acne treatment is prevention by following a treatment routine daily. Since I couldn't use the cleanser every day, it did not treat my adult acne nearly as much as salicylic acid-based acne treatment systems.
After a lot of trial-and-error, I discovered that Neutrogenia's Clear Pore 2% Salicylic acid oil-controlling astringent kept my pores clear (thus preventing breakouts) without overdrying my skin.
Unless you have very oily skin, be careful about using Proactiv's cleanser. One other thing I didn't like about Proactiv was that I had to sign up for periodic deliveries.