I have combination dry skin, and used Proactiv for six months.  It cleared me up for about two months and then... nothing!  All my acne came back, full force.  It was as if my skin became immune to it or something, but I have no idea.  I'm about to go out and dry Clinque's Three Step System and see if that doesn't clear up some of the acne.  I heard it was good for oily skins too!!

I've been using Proactiv for a few years now...I don't think it's perfect, but it definitely helps in keeping my skin fairly clear. I got much better results when occasionally using the cleansing mask in addition to the three steps though, which I haven't bought in a while because it's an additional cost. My only complaint is that it make my skin more sensitive to sunburn, drying out, etc. when it comes to the more extreme cold/heat. They do offer other additional products (a sunscreen, a different moisturizing lotion other than the third step) that may solves those problems. I think it's definitely worth a try, but like every product, it works perfectly for some people and not at all for others.

Nope.  It made my skin worse and way more sensitive.  I recommend acne.org if you have acne, but if you just have a couple pimples and oily skin, you just need to find a good moisturizer and spot treat.

Proactive pretty much burns your face.. or whatever. My friend used it and did some research on it. and if you stop using it your acne will come back worse, so you pretty much have to keep using it for the rest of your life. 

And don't like just keep sending it to you? So they take money away from you even if you don't want it anymore because they'll send the next shipment when they think your bottles should be gone when really your're still half way.

I used Proactiv for a week, but then I started getting itchy red patches on my cheeks. I also have combination skin, so I guess my oily forehead/nose got the bigger end of the stick in that match.

I have heard that people's skin system get used to the Proactiv system quite quickly. They recently just came out with a "New Proactiv". It's the "new formula" but "same" acne fighting power. & by same, I think it might bleach your face off..

I used proactiv, but then I heard that it's the 10% benzoyl peroxide that does the work.  Instead, in addition to my regular routine of washing my face at mourning and night and moisurizing, I use clearasil 10%  benzoyl peroxide.  Works even better for me than proactiv did. Moral of the story: look at the active ingredient list in your products.  You can probably find a drugstore brand similar.