proactive dupe

[#1]

Hey everyone! I thought I had dry skin but maybe it is just combo/normal. It can be pretty sensitive but I have been using proactive for the last 6 months or so, and it's weird because I always thought I needed a really good moisturizer but proactive only has this step 3 stuff, repair somethin or other....and after washing with step 1, toning step 2, I put a pea-sized amount of step 3 and that's it...No moisturizer and my skin feels very soft and stays pretty clear...I was using it every day ONCE when I started but now do it every 2 or 3 days. (I don't wear makeup every day) What I was wondering is Does anyone know what might be a good cleansing system that I could buy in the store? A proactive dupe maybe? I'm 27 and had clear skin until about a year ago...VERY LAME! (That it started)  I did not even have acne in highschool and never had to wear makeup and washed my face with Dove bar soap! Now though, I will occasionally get a really deep huge pimple or cystic pimple.Reccomendations for face products are needed! Natural would be best. People who guess my age without first talking to me never think I am over 20.  I wanna keep it that way forever! hahaha...

Thanks for your advice/comments girls!

StargateAutumn

[#2]

I am having the exact same problem as you!  I never used to get even a breakout when I was in high school!  Now I am in my 20s and if I do not wash my face regularly, I have pop ups here and there.  I use proactive but, like you, want something more readily available.  I did try clinique's acne solutions and it did not work for me.  I had more break outs all over my face.  I also tried Olay but nothing.  I have been thinking about trying the Clarasonic brush myself.  The brushes have great reviews and many people say it helped clear up their face!

[#3]

Clinique's "Acne Solutions" line of products are wonderful and I don't think they are any more expensive than Proactive.  They have everything from cleanser to makeup in the "Acne Solutions" line.  Here's a link to search results for all the products:  http://sephora.com/search/search_results.jhtml?command=text&attr1=clinique+acne+solutions&attr2=&%2F....

By the way, I get cystic acne, too, so I know how painful and bad a breakout can be.  I use the "Acne Solutions Foaming Cleanser" all the time and it has really helped my face.  I hope this helps you. 

[#4]

I have used proactive too. I also rotate it as needed. I would say the closest system available here, is from Clinique.

http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P188308&shouldPaginate=true&categoryId=1254

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[#5]

The only non-organic skin care products I trust are Neutrogena. They make my skin smooth, and I NEVER get acne. I know it's not a Sephora brand, but they're cheap and work really well. I've tried many other skin care products (like Clean and Clear and Aveeno) but I always go back to Neutrogena (not even going to bother trying Proactive).

For all natural/organic, Alba products from Whole Foods work really well- The bottles look tropical and remind me very much of the beach or Hawaii. 

I really recommend Neutrogena, though, because I have sensitive skin and break out easily from a lot of other products. I'm in my teenage years and unlike a lot of my friends, I have really clear skin, so coming from a teenager might make you wanna buy Neutrogena products more.

I use the Oil Free Acne Wash Daily Scrub everyday and the Deep Clean Invigorating Daily Cleanser usually in the mornings or when I want a burst of coldness on my face. 

Hope this helped! xoxox