How would you compare this with the Proactive renewing cleanser?
1640330
This product didn't help my skin any. When it used proactive cleanse it was great! The only con was if I skipped a day or two the breakouts came back also immediately
1640331
I used Proactiv as a kid and while it seemed to clear up my acne, I eventually became immune to it and started breaking out again. This is creamier, without the granular exfoliation that the Proactiv gives you so I use this at night before I go to sleep (or after a work out/sweating) and use St. Ives scrub in the mornings to exfoliate and remove dead skin. Hope this helps!
2264594
Can't really tell the difference in the effects. I have only used the Super as it contains 4 times more of the oleander extract which I believe to be the most important ingredient. I like the stuff, face feels great. Have not used long enough to comment on the wrinkle reduction, but face looks and feels smoother.
1356327
I personally don't have a calrisonic, but I do have a little dupe like it. I think the cleanser is still good by itself, but I find that it has a better effect when I use the buffer with it so I think at woukd be appropriate
2173171
Both work for me. But the Emerita Pro-Gest smells weird, kind of like stale red wine. It only smells until it fully dries, but that's about 10 minutes. The Source Natural also has a scent, kind of a rosemary/eucalyptus blend, which is okay for me. It just smells clean and kind of refreshing, again, only until it dries. Or is absorbed into your skin--not sure how to describe it. BUT one nice pro for the Emerita is that you can buy a box of single use applications in little foil packets: convenient for travel, and gives you exactly the right dose w/o having to measure or just guess.
2233938
It is a salt scrub and sounds similar. It rehydrates as well as moiturizing and removing old, rough skin. It's impressive, but not quite as impressive as the Vivo facial peels, which are also scrubs, not masks.
925251
I've used both; and they both perform as advertised for me. I recommend using the Un-wrinkle pads after using a good facial cleanser. The pads appear to give the face a refreshing appearance, seems to tighten the skin somewhat, and also picks up where the facial cleaner may miss. I rinse off the solution after about 5-7 minutes to ensure there will not be any irritation however, I've never had a problem; excellent product that I use about 2-3 times per week. My skin is normal to dry. Oily skin would probably be 3-4 times per week, as needed. With that said, I know that working from the inside out is the ideal (i.e., about 4-6 glasses of spring water a day).
1209327
It has REALLY worked for me and for a couple of my friends! Definitely more effective than proactive for me. It did take about 4-5 weeks to clear me up, but I am going on about 6 months of clear skin for the first time in years!
2074224
The cleanser is quite moisturizing. However, I would consider doing some sort of deep conditioning treatment after the cleansing.
1875625
I am 82 and I like the Restore and Renew. I can actually see the difference, it is a very smooth cream and I believe better than much higher priced cosmetics.
152525
Very different! This is a finer exfoliation with different ingredients. I would say Proactiv is better for teen or young adult skin. The ProX is perfect to use with the whole system and the thickness is awesome to do a little facial massage for both smooth skin and blood flow for a nice glow.
1282726
I use another exfoliant made by Olay. I believe it's the Olay Fresh Effects Exfoliating Cleanser. Works great!
1532484
Please take this as my opinion, and not a scientifically derived conclusion. Ultra Active seems to be processed more than Pro. I'm not sure that is a good thing. I've used PRO EMU OIL; and as long as you use it sparingly it is wonderful stuff. A little goes a long way. It absorbs quickly, heals skin irritations with amazing speed - overnight for me. The part to get used to is that one or two drops goes a long way.
290949
I use the cleanser first and while my fast is still wet, then exfoliate. I find that my skin is cleaner and more refreshed.
1328050
I don't think the cleanser is too strong. I use 2 different topical acne medication (1 of which is pretty strong) and I use this product as a daily cleanser (in the morning and before bed). The cleanser hasn't irritated my skin; I use it with my clarisonic. I have been using it for 1& half years now and love this cleanser. My dermatologist recommended it to me and I recommend it to my friends. It leaves my skin feeling clean; I feel like I don't get the same "clean feeling" from other cleansers I've used.
289345
I am not sure about whether it is the same. I do know I bought it and enjoy it but not as much as I LOVE their facial serum.
2072366
Yes I would. Proactive gave me these huge bumps (I cannot call them pimples because I've never gotten pimples so large ever in my life). Murad definitely does not give me bumps. It takes them away :). And while my skin is not 100% clear, as i have not been using the cleanser consistently, I am happy with the results I have gotten for the past 2/3 months. (I use the gel cleanser and the perfecting lotion only. I did not purchase this kit)
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Hi Jill, I've never used the Age Reform (AR) cleanser, but from what I can tell the difference is the Exfoliating Cleanser (EC) is slightly granular and, my assumption, is that the AR is not. I love the EC and have been using it for years, but if you have dry skin it might be good to use both. In fact, I may try both. I hope this helps.