Proactiv ProactivMD Deep Cleansing Face Wash

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So I have history with Proactiv. I remember always seeing the commercials as a tween and wanting to try that stuff so bad since my acne in middle school was a nightmare and a half. That's back in the day when you needed to call the toll free number on the screen to order it! And boy....such a waste ...of time and hope cause that ish didn't work! Well I decided to get this stuff from Ulta only because it was part of their 'Love Your Skin Event' and I'm a sucker for discounts. I didn't allow any saltiness from my past experience with Proactiv to have an effect on my review for this product. I actually don't hate it, for it has its pros and cons. My skin did in fact feel clean after using this every morning and night. I loved the tiny gentle granules that were in the cleanser to give a soft exfoliation. The granules weren't harsh, and for the most part, dissolved and was great for every day use. I didn't have a problem using this with my hands and my cleansing brush, but there were several times where I felt the need to either rinse very well or double cleanse with something else. Sometimes those granules just stay if I don't excessively rinse. Sometimes I don't notice until I'm applying my toner to feel what was left from the cleanser. I definitely recommending double cleansing with this being the first cleanse just make sure any residue or left over exfoliating beads from this face wash is gone. Not completely rinsing off a face wash can be just as bad as not washing at all. As for the claim that it's for acne-prone skin, I can believe that. Being someone that still suffers from acne, I can say that my skin has improved significantly with this being in my regimen. I'm extremely satisfied. Kudos to Proactiv for making their line much more accessible with more range than just the 3-step BS.