The Pro Activ acne solution kit is comprised of several products, one of them is the Daily Oil Control. It is part of the five-piece deluxe system offered under the Pro Active Acne kit. The product is recommended by the manufacturer to people with oily skin.
The Daily Oil Control is said to help balance the skin, making it radiant instead of shiny. It works by keeping impurities, such as makeup and dirt, from clogging the pores of the skin. The oil control solution is a supplement to the three-system acne kit of ProActiv.
Comments from users
“I like this product. I have VERY OILY skin, and I mean very oily…whenever I don’t use this, my face is super oily, so this stuff does work.”
Excerpt from a consumer review on acne.org
“I loved using this, because my T-zone is oily out of this world. I only used it on my forehead and nose, since those were my oily areas and it definitely reduced the shine factor! This is probably one of my favorite ProActiv products.”
From a consumer review on amazon.com
“I have used this product many times over the years, as it came with a few proactiv kits that I received. It says to apply before makeup to help control oil, but I have never noticed any difference…Don’t waste your money.”
Excerpt from a product review on totalbeauty.com
“Pros: It works like magic! Completely takes the oil out of my day. Cons: It is hard to find and re-buy.”
Excerpt from a consumer review on acne.org
“It doesn’t work for me and it’s too expensive for what it does…You can try it and experiment with it but don’t get your hopes up. It may work for you and it may not.”
Excerpt from a customer review on acne.org
Our opinion
Based on user feedback – a product that may work for you or may not. As like most acne treatment products, this Pro Activ oil control formula is not a fit-for-all solution. However, those who have used it and agree with it have touted the solution as highly effective. The price and the difficulty of purchasing it, though, are definitely negative points for the product.
Our verdict
Probably not worth the risk. If it had been cheaper, then maybe you can experiment. But using a product without assurance that it will fit your needs and paying quite some dough for it are not exactly our idea of good shopping behavior. Maybe you can ask someone who had used it to let you try out the product for free and see if it works for you. All in all, you can always use another oil-control product that is cheaper and has a higher probability of success.
Our rating
(two stars)
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Company information
The Daily Oil Control is part of the acne system from ProActiv, a brand manufactured by Guthy-Renker located in Palm Desert, California.
Product ingredients
- Water, SD alcohol 40-B, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cyclohexasiloxane, Decylene glycol, Caprylyl glycol, Hexylene glycol, Aluminum starch octenylsuccinate, Glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate, Nylon-12, Carbomer, Triethanolamine, Phenoxyethanol, Fragrance
Directions for use
Apply a thin layer to entire face after washing. Leave on to dry.
Price
$18 (Club Price – $14.95)
Return Policy
60 day money back guarantee (less shipping and handling)
Alternative products you might want to try:
- Acnezine – This is one of our top recommendations Click here for more info
- Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Stress Control Power-Clear Scrub – Majority of reviews are positive and glowing. Said to be a nice-smelling product too. And it costs much less. ($8.99)
- Lancome Pure Focus T-Zone Powder Gel – This one is said to be smooth and light and acts as an oil-trapping powder. A bit more expensive, but made by a known brand and is said to be highly effective in controlling oil. ($27)
- AcneFree Renewing Toner – Said to be very effective in removing excess oil and keeping the skin toned. A part of the three-system acne solution kit from AcneFree, but can be purchased on its own. ($7.49)
