ProActiv VS ProAcne (no longer available) VS AcneFree (the ProAcne replacement) Product Comparison

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• The 3 products are NOT the same.

• They do NOT contain the same ingredients.

• For my money, I believe the ProAcne and AcneFree products are by far, superior to ProActiv.

• ProAcne is no longer sold in stores.

• I am currently using AcneFree.

Comparing the Cleansers:

• The ProActiv cleanser did not clean my skin very well.

• The evidence of that came off on the cotton swap when I used the toner.

• The ProAcne cleanser cleaned very well and there was no need for a second product.

• The AcneFree product cleans my skin about the same as the ProActiv. I have to use another cleanser along with it.

• Both the ProAcne and AcneFree cleansers are creamier and less abrasive than the ProActiv cleanser.

• I am currently using Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Wash cleanser prior to using the AcneFree Renewing Cleanser.

Comparing the Toners:

• The ProActiv toner was pleasant to use but there was an added fragrance and color (blue) that I felt was unnecessary.

• The ProAcne toner was clear and very pleasant.

• The both the ProAcne and AcneFree toners smell like witch hazel which is pretty much what they are with some other added ingredients.

• All 3 products felt refreshing and lessened the oil on my skin.

Comparing the Lotions:

• The ProActiv Repairing lotion felt smooth and non sticky and it dried clear.

• It did not make my skin feel dry.

• I had no problem applying makeup over it.

• The ProAcne lotion was not sticky and also dried clear.

• It was not as smooth but not unpleasant and there was no problem putting makeup over it.

• The AcneFree Repairing lotion is gritty and abrasive.

• It is very unpleasant to use.

• It dries clear and although it isn’t sticky, it leaves my skin feeling a bit dirty.

• It makes my face feel slightly dry and taunt. But it has not made my skin flaky or overly dry so far.

• Makeup goes on fine over it but if you use a liquid foundation as I do, you will feel the grit again when putting on makeup.

Comparing the Performance of the 3 Complete, 3-Step Systems :

• The ProActiv products did improve my complexion but they never really completely cleared up my acne problem.

• While using ProActiv, I continued to have regular outbreaks though they were fewer and less severe than before.

• The worst thing was the cleanser didn’t clean my skin very well and I had to use another product along with it.

• The ProActiv products were easy and pleasant to use and there were no negative results. I did see a very noticeable improvement.

• These products might work better for you but I did not get the full clear result that I had hoped for.

• I would recommend this 3 step system to anyone who has tried everything else first without good results.

My Results

The ProAcne products completely cleared up my complexion. I did not have to use another cleanser. The ProAcne cleanser seemed to do the job. The worst thing was the taste of the cleanser when it got on my lips. Overall the products were easy and not unpleasant to use. The results were amazing. There were no negative results whatsoever.

I’d prefer this product any day over anything I have ever used on my face. This was an excellent 3 step system. I would recommend this product to anyone, however, the ProAcne product is no longer available.

The AcneFree products have cleared my skin and after three weeks of use I am certain I will continue to get great results. The cleanser doesn’t seem to clean as well as the ProAcne did so I do use another cleanser (Neutrogena Oil Free Acne Wash) prior to cleansing with AcneFree.

The worst thing is the repairing lotion. The bottle I have been using is very unpleasant to apply because it is abrasive and feels like sand being rubbed over my face. I am wondering why they didn’t put the grit in the cleanser instead of the lotion.

The products are easy to use but the lotion is not so pleasant to apply and doesn’t leave my skin feeling as clean as I like. Despite the unpleasantness, the results have been excellent so far. I have seen no negative results. My skin is “Acne Free.”

Despite the gritty lotion I would recommend this 3 step system. I will continue to use it. However, I feel like University Medical Products should go back to the original formulas that they used with ProAcne.

Jenny Lynn Carver is an Application Support Technician for a large Georgia school district. She is a wife and mother of two grown children and the grandmother of a precious 18 month old grandson. She spends her free time reading, sketching (when the mood strikes) and collecting dolls and paper dolls.

As an amateur artist who prefers to use a simple pencil sketch to express her talents, Jenny says keeping things simple is her rule for most things in her life. "Life itself is complicated enough. We have no control over that; but that which I can control....I choose to keep simple."

Jenny Lynn's original paper dolls have been published in DOLLS Magazine. Look for another one to possibly appear in the June/July issue this summer.

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Product reviews reflect one person's experience and are not indicative of the results you may experience.