After battling stubborn acne for years, I finally gave the Proactiv 3-Step Acne Treatment Kit a try. Here’s my honest take after using it for a full 90-day cycle.

The Good: The benzoyl peroxide face wash is *strong*—like, "I can feel it working" strong. Within days, my breakouts started shrinking, and by week two, my skin looked noticeably clearer. The exfoliating toner left my face feeling fresh (though slightly tingly), and the repairing treatment helped fade old acne marks. The included pimple patches? Lifesavers for surprise zits before events!

The Not-So-Good: Brace for dryness—my cheeks got flaky until I added extra moisturizer. The bottles are smaller than expected (30-day supply feels optimistic), and that "tingle" from the toner borders on burn if you overuse it. Also, if you have super sensitive skin like one reviewer mentioned, patch-test first!

Real Talk: This isn’t a magic wand—it requires consistency (3x daily!) and works best for mild-to-moderate acne. My teenage nephew saw faster results than me (30s skin reacts slower), but we both agree: when used correctly, it’s one of the few systems that actually *prevents* new breakouts long-term.

Verdict: 4/5 stars. Pricey but effective if you commit to the routine. Just keep moisturizer handy and maybe buy backups during sales!