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Pro Activ Oil Free Moisture with SPF 15: The Good and the Bad of this Moisturizer

The Pro Activ Oil Free Moisture with SPF 15 is part of the acne solution kit offered by Pro Active. The daily moisturizer is formulated to improve the texture of the skin and protect it from the sun. According to Guthy-Renker, maker of ProActiv, this moisturizer is specifically made for people who are acne-prone.

The ProActiv moisturizer is a supplement to the whole acne kit offered by the brand. It is said to be non-comodogenic - meaning, it does not contain materials that can clog the pores - and fragrance-free.

Comments from users

"It's a great product! It doesn't leave my skin oily. It feels great...I just wish the bottle would be bigger."
Excerpt from a customer review on acne.org

"...I have oily skin, and whenever I use this product without using in conjunction with the Daily Oil Control product, it seemed to make my skin appear more oily. But it was great as long as I used the Daily Oil Control prior to applying the moisturizer."
Excerpt from a customer review on amazon.com

"I definitely recommend it if you can get the dispenser to work for you. It protects your skin with just enough moisture...It is hard to get and expensive."
Excerpt from a customer review on epinions.com

"...This stuff is the greatest, most wonderful moisturizer with SPF I have ever used...It makes your skin SUPER SOFT. I use the entire ProActive line and I put this on over the repairing lotion, both day and night...It's not greasy or smelly at all."
Excerpt from a customer review on epinions.com

"Feels light on face...(but) it's not worth the high price, you can get many cheaper, better products for half the price."
Excerpt from a consumer review on acne.org

Our opinion

There have been complaints about this product, but majority of those who have used it claim that this moisturizer is effective and light on the skin. However, as is common with ProActiv products, it is deemed to be expensive or too small for its price. In addition, the product is difficult to purchase on its own and is usually available only online and as part of the whole kit.

Our verdict

Most users agree that it is effective, but the price and difficulty of purchasing it on its own (minus the whole acne kit) diminishes its attractiveness. We do recommend it to people who are willing to shell out the money for a pretty good product. However, in general, it might be better to look for something cheaper or easier to buy on its own.

Our Rating

(three stars)

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Company information

The Pro Activ Oil Moisture with SPF 15 is from Guthy-Renker of Palm Desert, California.

Product ingredients

• Active ingredients: Octinoxate - 7.5%, Zinc oxide - 2.85%
• Inactive ingredients: Water, Diethylhexyl sebacate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Propylene glycol, Hydroxypropyl starch phosphate, Cyclohexasiloxane, Cetearyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate, Dimethicone, Ceteareth-20, Nylon-12, Aluminum starch octenylsuccinate, Acrylates/C10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Xanthan gum, Triethoxycaprylysilane, Sodium hydroxide, Disodium EDTA, Methylisothiazolinone, Phenoxyethanol

Directions for use

Apply evenly to all areas every day 15 minutes before sun exposure. Reapply as needed, particularly after swimming

Price

$25 (Club Price - $19.95)

Return Policy

60 day money back guarantee (less shipping and handling)