$35.99 when purchased online
Target Online store #3991
About this item
Highlights
- Powerful skincare system featuring Adapalene to treat stubborn breakouts
- Featuring our hydrating facial cleanser, retinoid treatment gel, and gentle moisturizer
- Ultra-Gentle Cleanser is a face wash for sensitive skin that removes dirt and debris without stripping skin
- Adapalene Gel 0.1% is a prescription-strength retinoid that works on a cellular level to stop pimples
- Ultra-Hydrating Moisturizer nourishes skin and combats dryness for up to 8 hours
- Gentle, hydrating cleansing and moisturizing formulas pair with a powerful retinoid to create the ultimate skincare trio
- Daily skincare routine for treating acne
- Gentle, hydrating cleansing and moisturizing formulas pair with a powerful retinoid to create the ultimate skincare trio
Description
ProactivMD is a 3-step skincare system featuring Ultra-Gentle Cleanser, Adapalene Gel, and Ultra-Hydrating Moisturizer. This trio combines a prescription-strength retinoid with gentle, moisturizing formulas to treat and help prevent breakouts while soothing and hydrating skin.
Ultra-Gentle Cleanser, formulated especially for acne-prone skin, removes oil and dead skin cells and leaves skin feeling soft, refreshed, and hydrated. Adapalene Gel 0.1% is a renowned, prescription-strength retinoid that treats active acne and prevents new breakouts. Ultra-Hydrating Moisturizer restores skin’s moisture barrier, moisturizes for up to 8 hours, and reduces the appearance of redness and sensitivity that result from dry skin.
Adapalene is the star of this system – it’s the first FDA-approved, over-the-counter retinoid that treats acne — it works on a cellular level to encourage cell turnover and help prevent breakouts before they happen. Ultra-Gentle Cleanser features green tea extract, which is rich in antioxidants, soothes skin, and helps fight surface free radicals. Hyaluronic acid, a key player in our Ultra-Hydrating Moisturizer, is renowned for pulling moisture into the skin and helps alleviate dryness for softer, smoother-looking skin.
Use ProactivMD with Adapalene daily to help clear clogged pores and pimples and help prevent new acne. Simply cleanse and moisturize in the morning and then cleanse, treat, and moisturize at night.
How to Use:
Ultra-Gentle Cleanser:
Use as a daily face wash, morning and night. Dampen skin and apply a generous amount to the entire face (avoiding the eye area). Using your fingertips, gently massage into your skin for 1 to 2 minutes, then rinse thoroughly with warm water.
Adapalene Gel:
Use once daily, in the evenings, after washing with our face cleanser. Be sure skin is dry, then cover the entire affected area with a thin layer.
Ultra-Hydrating Moisturizer:
Use daily (morning, night, and as needed) to alleviate dryness. Can be worn alone or under makeup. If going outside, layer this hydrator underneath a sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher.
Ultra-Gentle Cleanser, formulated especially for acne-prone skin, removes oil and dead skin cells and leaves skin feeling soft, refreshed, and hydrated. Adapalene Gel 0.1% is a renowned, prescription-strength retinoid that treats active acne and prevents new breakouts. Ultra-Hydrating Moisturizer restores skin’s moisture barrier, moisturizes for up to 8 hours, and reduces the appearance of redness and sensitivity that result from dry skin.
Adapalene is the star of this system – it’s the first FDA-approved, over-the-counter retinoid that treats acne — it works on a cellular level to encourage cell turnover and help prevent breakouts before they happen. Ultra-Gentle Cleanser features green tea extract, which is rich in antioxidants, soothes skin, and helps fight surface free radicals. Hyaluronic acid, a key player in our Ultra-Hydrating Moisturizer, is renowned for pulling moisture into the skin and helps alleviate dryness for softer, smoother-looking skin.
Use ProactivMD with Adapalene daily to help clear clogged pores and pimples and help prevent new acne. Simply cleanse and moisturize in the morning and then cleanse, treat, and moisturize at night.
How to Use:
Ultra-Gentle Cleanser:
Use as a daily face wash, morning and night. Dampen skin and apply a generous amount to the entire face (avoiding the eye area). Using your fingertips, gently massage into your skin for 1 to 2 minutes, then rinse thoroughly with warm water.
Adapalene Gel:
Use once daily, in the evenings, after washing with our face cleanser. Be sure skin is dry, then cover the entire affected area with a thin layer.
Ultra-Hydrating Moisturizer:
Use daily (morning, night, and as needed) to alleviate dryness. Can be worn alone or under makeup. If going outside, layer this hydrator underneath a sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher.
Scent: Scented
Number of Pieces: 3
Health Facts: Contains Green Tea, Contains Glycerin, Contains Hyaluronic Acid, Contains Retinoids, Contains Licorice
Product Form: Multiple Forms
Includes: Face Cleanser, Pore Treatment, Face Moisturizer, Acne Treatment
Beauty Purpose: Pore Cleansing, Anti-Acne, Skin Texture Improvement, Oil Control
Recommended Skin Type: Acne-Prone, Normal, Oily, Mature, Combination
Features: Dermatologist Tested
TCIN: 82215661
UPC: 842944102255
Item Number (DPCI): 037-12-9147
Origin: Assem USA w/foreign/dom. parts
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Ingredients:
ultra-gentle cleanser: water, cocamidopropyl betaine, glycerin, disodium cocoamphodiacetate, coco-glucoside, sodium chloride, acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, sodium cocoamphoacetate, panthenol, citric acid, phenoxyethanol, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate, heliotropine, tocopheryl acetate, xanthan gum, polyquaternium-10, coconut acid, sodium hydroxide, fragrance, camellia sinensis leaf extract, ultra-hydrating moisturizer: water, butylene glycol, dimethicone, cetearyl alcohol, glycol stearate, glycerin, morus alba root extract, arctostaphylos uva ursi leaf extract, glycyrrhiza glabra (licorice) root extract, scutellaria baicalensis root extract, camellia sinensis leaf extract, safflower oil/palm oil aminopropanediol esters, kojic acid, sodium hyaluronate, sodium polyacrylate, ethylhexyl palmitate, ceteareth-20, polysorbate 60, aluminum starch octenylsuccinate, hydrogenated polydecene, ppg-2 myristyl ether propionate, phenoxyethanol, squalane, caprylic/capric triglyceride, glycogen, caprylyl glycol, c12-15 alkyl lactate, ethylhexylglycerin, hexylene glycol, bisabolol, citric acid, ppg-5-laureth-5, disodium edta, polyquaternium-11, fragrance, adapalene gel 0.1% inactive ingredients: carbomer 940, edetate disodium, methylparaben, poloxamer 182, propylene glycol, purified water and sodium hydroxide. may contain hydrochloric acid to adjust ph
Shipping details
Estimated ship dimensions: 2 inches length x 6.4 inches width x 8 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.55 pounds
Return details
This item can be returned to any Target store or Target.com.
This item must be returned within 90 days of the date it was purchased in store, shipped, delivered by a Shipt shopper, or made ready for pickup.
See the return policy for complete information.
Q: Do any items in this system stain/bleach fabrics and towels like benzoyl peroxide acne treatments do?
submitted by Mom of 2 - 1 year ago
A: The MD routine does not contain any products that will stain fabrics and/or towels.
submitted byTarget Beauty Consulting - 4 months agoBrand expert
Q: which system works better for combination sensitive skin with blemishes?
submitted by ebbie - 3 years ago
A: Hello Ebbie! The Proactiv 3-Step 30-Day Kit is designed for those with more sensitive skin and still prevents breakouts, hope this helps!
submitted byTarget Beauty Consulting - 3 years agoBrand expert
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Summary of reviews
The product has received mixed feedback from guests, with some experiencing significant improvements in their acne while others faced severe skin irritation and breakouts. Many guests appreciated the gentle cleansing properties and the effectiveness of the treatment in reducing acne over time. However, concerns about skin dryness and irritation were common, particularly for those with sensitive skin. Overall, it may work well for some but could be problematic for others, especially those with delicate skin types.
Summary created by AI from text of reviews reflecting recent feedback provided across different star ratings (includes incentivized reviews)
3.9 out of 5 stars with 134 reviews
effectiveness: 2.35 out of 5
quality: 2.35 out of 5
value: 2.57 out of 5
20% would recommend
25 recommendations
So bad!!
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Oce - 3 months ago
Love other proactive products but not this. Caused burning, irritation, and flakey skin. Definitely don’t recommend, especially if you have acne or sensitive skin.
Save your money
2 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Save your money - 7 months ago
it didn't do much at all but only made by pimples a little more red. Save you money
Great product
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
ginga123 - 9 months ago, Verified purchaser
Love this product got rid of my facial acne in about a month. Don’t recommend washing 2x a day dries out skin
Do not use!
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Frustrated - 10 months ago, Verified purchaser
This product made my son's face break out in a terrible rash after just 3 days of use. His face is so much worse than it's ever been. Horrible product!
Do not reccomend
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
mark - 2 years ago
Dried out my skin and made me break out even more.
Do not use on sensitive skin
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Brenda - 2 years ago, Verified purchaser
I wanted to like it but it literally burns my face. It hurts so bad as I’m washing it. Through out the day my face is literally itchy and it leaves my face red and honestly my skin has started looking worse than how it started. It also caused my face to peel. I’d stay away specially if you already have sensitive skin.
Terrible product
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
jennifer - 2 years ago, Verified purchaser
quite literally ruined my skin!! Hate this product!
Bad idea
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
_ - 2 years ago, Verified purchaser
Thought this would work with just a little breakout I had and it irritated my skin so bad my whole neck is red and itchy and it started moving up to my face. Stoped using it a week ago and now trying to make it better for a week and nothings working this product really messed up my skin…
This product burned my son's skin and left dark spots
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
KT - 2 years ago, Verified purchaser
This product burned my son's skin and left dark spots.
I have to agree with previous reviews
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Mike - 2 years ago
I'm not sure if I have sensitive skin or I'm allergic to it or what but I have the same redness, irritation, and peeling that others have described. It started at 3 weeks. I noticed the moisturizer made my skin softer but that's the best I can say. I'll try regular Proactiv and see if it helps.
Not good
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Kllhmltn717 - 2 years ago, Verified purchaser
Didn't work. I've been using this several weeks with no success.
Burns like heckin
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
ABen - 2 years ago, Verified purchaser
Huge no from me. It burned really bad like so bad that I have chemical burns on my face just after three days of use and now I’m trying to scramble to make it feel better because it still hurts really bad.
Did not work for my daughter
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Adorable - 2 years ago, Verified purchaser
I bought this pack for my 12 year old daughter, it did not work at all, in fact I think it made her acne even more red and irritated.. I was so hoping that this will work as we have tried so many products but I finally scheduled appointment with dermatologist and will probably need to get on antibiotics unfortunately…
Its working!
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Dhen - 3 years ago, Verified purchaser
Just started using this product about 2weeks ago, I can definitely see the difference in my skin. My Acne is getting better already. I would definitely buy this line of proactiv again.
Misleading product
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
kelz21 - 3 years ago
The cleanser is not “ultra-gentle” as it claims to be. I have combination skin and it burned every time I used it and left my skin very red (it was visible where I had put the cleanser). I would always follow up with the “ultra-hydrating moisturizer” which did not do anything as my skin was very flaky. Would not recommend if you have combination skin.
No
2 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Starwars1201 - 3 years ago
This is a no for me. After the second day my skin started burning badly. Now it’s so dry that its flaking off and stinging terribly. I tried using another moisturizer but nothing is helping my skin. Honestly my acne is worse now after using this for over a week.
Love it
5 out of 5 stars
Ash - 3 years ago, Verified purchaser
It helped me so much! I had to use the treatment lightly at first and every other day. After 30-40 days my breakouts are almost non existent at this point!
Didn't Work
2 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Targetshopper - 3 years ago
This Product Did Nothing For My Acne
Received expired products
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
omkr0601 - 3 years ago, Verified purchaser
I've used proactiv for years. I thought being able to order through Target would be convenient but I received products that expired 01/22.
Great with additional moisturizer
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Bobbo - 3 years ago, Verified purchaser
This is a great OTC product. I started with oily skin and some cystic acne as well as a few minor breakouts. After 2 days, my cystic acne was flat but still visible and my minor breakouts were gone. After a week of using my skin is noticeably healthier. My only dislike is the moisturizer is not as good as it should be. I ended up supplementing with cetaphil healing ointment at night and cerave am in the morning. This really helped my skin not be so dry. Overall I’d highly recommend