Proactiv Solution Refining Mask 2.5 Oz
Category: Latest Proactiv Products | Apr 29, 2010 |
- Helps heal blemishes
- Visibly reduces the appearance of pore size
- Leaves skin looking fresh and radiant
- Overnight help perfect for emergency blemish treatment
- Full Size Bottle.
Product Description
What is it: A blemish-fighting mask that was developed by dermatologists to address existing blemishes and prevent new ones from forming. Who is it for: Teens and adults, men and women with mild to moderate acne-prone or… More >>
I’ve used this mask for years. When I was younger (teens and early twenties) I had oily acne prone skin and used the entire Proactiv system. Now that I’m 30 and my skin has dried out, I use this mask once, or twice a week to clear my pores and to calm inflamed pimples. It works best after a shower when skin is soft and the “gunk,” in your Tzone is soft, too. I apply, hang out for twenty or thity minutes and rinse with warm water, or exfoliate with a warm wash cloth. Results are not permanent, but for a few days at least, bye bye blackheads. Remember, for BEST results, use this mask after your shower, or steam your face carefully over a pot of hot water with a towel (to catch the steam) and apply when skin is warm and soft. =o)
Rating: 5 / 5
This product contains sulfur, a non-synthetic antibacterial compound. In theory, bacteria see the sulfur and absorb it because it looks so much like vitamin D to them. Through an unknown mechanism, this kills the bacteria. Neat!
On a side note, i paid $9.50 for this product. Their price fluctuates daily, so add it to your cart and wait for the best price.
Rating: 5 / 5
I was once a Proactiv user and eventhough my skin is oily it became very dry. I quit using Proactiv and then realized I needed to use a spot treatment. I tried everything but it either left me looking blotchy or it overdried my skin. I ordered just this refining mask and use everytime I feel something coming on. It works over night! I spot treat lightly at night and in the morning I do the same under my makeup. I LOVE IT!! I hope it’s a product I’ll be able to obtain from here on out. =}
Rating: 5 / 5
So I’ve used tons of acne products, and when I say tons I mean pretty much everything that’s available in stores, and then several prescription products. I tried Proactiv, and it really only succeeded in drying my skin out and actually making my acne even worse. The only product in the entire Proactiv system that I actually saw good results with is this refining mask.
I don’t use the mask on my entire face, I just use it as an overnight spot treatment. I use a cotton swab to just dab a little bit on the surface of any pimples I have on my face, I let it dry, and I go to sleep with it on. Usually by morning the spot has reduced in size by at least half, or it’s completely gone.
If you’re someone who has dry, acne-prone skin, you’ll have to use it sparingly, because it does really dry your skin.
Rating: 4 / 5
Pros:
Stops pimples from coming up (when you catch them before they break the surface)
Kills the pimples already up
Does not have a strong smell
Cons:
Very drying
Does not heal blemishes, just leaves them dryed out scabs
Does nothing for blackheads.
I have had luck with this. It stopped a serious breakout in its tracks, which has never happened for me with any other product. After that week though, I stopped using on large areas (my jawline, where I breakout the most). I now only use it when I feel something coming up, and then moisterize the rest of my face. All in all a great product, but if you have dry skin already, you may want to pass this up.
Rating: 4 / 5