Acne Free is the best known alternative to the popular Proactiv, or rather the best known imitator. It sells through grocery stores and Walmarts across the country, and their commercials generally use ordinary people rather than celebrities for advertisement as well as the idea that they have conducted various clinical trials and found that their product is actually more effective than Proactiv in general terms because of time release technology.
Price: $19.95
Acne Free is certainly a cheaper product than Proactiv, and it’s basically the same product. It has the same active ingredients, the same basic formula, and the same 3 steps. So in a society all about value for your money, it’s definitely better than Proactiv. However, in terms of results again it has the same formulas, the same active ingredients, and otherwise. Essentially, it’s the same thing, it’s no better at all.
Frankly, just like Proactiv, it will probably cause redness, irritation, peeling, an otherwise. However, there are some differences, because we’ve noticed that there are actually some consumers who complain about side effects that they never experienced when they were using Proactiv. However, considering the fact that we have not actually seen any reports of better results, we are obviously inclined to believe that there are no better results at this time.
The only thing that makes Acne Free apparently different is the presence of greater side effects as far as we can tell. It doesn’t provide you with the greater results you are looking for, and it doesn’t give you anything new in general. We would not be at all impressed with Acne Free, and we would highly suggest staying away from this particular formula.
July 25th, 2011 at 4:16 pm
I have just started to use the product and my face has been sensitive to stuff before and gotten dry and peeled, but this has not caused any of that after 3 days so I am pretty sure that it will be fine… and my complexion is much clearer. I would give it a 8.
September 14th, 2011 at 12:06 am
Made my skin breakout more than before using product. DONOT USE. also caused dar red bubbly scarring on my face from pimples that it never cleared.
January 18th, 2012 at 6:01 pm
Well, i have been using this product for a couple for years now and it has been working even though there are side effects to it but its a good enough product.
, I guess.
January 13th, 2013 at 4:51 pm
I’ve only used the exfoliating cleanser out of this product line. I’m an esthetician, so I’ve tried many products. My skin is prone to clogging and break-outs, so this cleanser is great for exfoliating dead skin as well as make-up removal. I always use on a face cloth to get the best cleaning. As with all Benzoyl Peroxide or Salicylic products, over-use may dry and redden your skin. Use in moderation 3-4 times per week, and always follow with an oil-free moisturizer. Alternate with a soothing cleanser such as Cetaphil, on the days that you’re dry or irritated. Cleanse with your bare hands gently on the days that you have any active acne, or sore breakouts. Good luck!