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Pro Activ Acne Treatment Refining Mask: Is It As Good As It Claims?

The Pro Activ Acne Treatment Refining Mask is part of the Pro Active Acne treatment kit. It is a cleansing formula with sulfur, an ingredient known as a highly effective acne fighter. The Refining Mask is said to work by reaching deep into pores where acne begins.

According to ProActiv, the mask is very effective in absorbing excess surface oils and is also good at soothing the skin and preventing inflammation. The manufacturer has also made the claim that the product refines the skin and improves its tone and texture. In addition, it is said to reduce the size of pores and makes the skin look fresh and smooth.

Comments from users

"A friend had the whole line of Proactiv, and I tried all of her products, and the Refining Mask is one of the best products I have ever tried, if not THE best."
Excerpt from a customer review on amazon.com

"It works great as a spot treatment if you leave it on overnight. It either gets rid of the pimples or makes them smaller...Not the best smelling product and it's expensive."
Excerpt from a customer review on acne.org

"Yes it's smelly. Yes it's expensive...But it works. A little dab on pimples before you go to bed and they are either gone or visibly reduced in the morning."
Excerpt from a user review on acnetalks.com

"This is the only product that works for me from Proactiv. It's great on my face. It reduces pimples and makes my skin feel so clean and clear...I use it twice a week and my skin has never looked better."
Excerpt from a customer review on chickadvisor.com

"I used it back in 1999 and it worked for me and it worked for a long time. I used it overnight and it cleared my face up from blackheads and blemishes...a must have."
Excerpt from a customer review on amazon.com

Our opinion

Ninety-nine percent positive feedback on this Refining Mask from ProActiv. As a spot treatment, this product has been rated as one of the best. Although some still complain about the price, its efficacy definitely justifies its cost. And although some have claimed that it is smelly, we don't think that would matter much since you're supposed to use this before you go to bed and wash it off after 15 minutes.

Our verdict

Highly recommended. Although some deemed it to be a pricey product, if it is a spot treatment, then that means you only need to use it from time to time. That would balance out whatever price you paid for it, right? Besides, effectiveness is still the key, that's why consumers buy these solutions, to get the desired result. And in this regard, the Refining Mask does deliver.

Our Rating

(five stars)

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Company information

Made by Guthy-Renker of Palm Desert, California

Product ingredients

• Active ingredient: Sulfur - 6%
• Inactive ingredients: Water, Kaolin, glycereth-26, Linoleic acid, Cetearyl alcohol, Magnesium aluminum silicate, Zinc oxide, Ceteareth-20, Sodium lauroyl sacosinate, Linolenic acid, Cymbopogon schoenanthus extract, Geranium maculatum extract, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl acetate, Butylene glycol, Hydrated silica, Ethoxydiglycol, Ethylparaben, Methylparaben, Fragrance, Titanium oxide

Directions for use

Apply to freshly-washed face. Leave to dry for 10-15 minutes. Rinse off after the formula has dried. Use 2-3 times a week or as often as needed.

Price

$8 (Club Price - $5.95)

Return Policy

60 day money back guarantee (less shipping and handling)