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44 of 45 found the following review helpful:
 Calming and Clearing Nov 26, 2008
By Jennifer Ford
"Jenn Ford"
I've used this mask for years. When I was younger (teens and early twenties) I had oily acne prone skin and used the entire Proactiv system. Now that I'm 30 and my skin has dried out, I use this mask once, or twice a week to clear my pores and to calm inflamed pimples. It works best after a shower when skin is soft and the "gunk," in your Tzone is soft, too. I apply, hang out for twenty or thity minutes and rinse with warm water, or exfoliate with a warm wash cloth. Results are not permanent, but for a few days at least, bye bye blackheads. Remember, for BEST results, use this mask after your shower, or steam your face carefully over a pot of hot water with a towel (to catch the steam) and apply when skin is warm and soft. =o)
14 of 14 found the following review helpful:
AMAZING Feb 12, 2009
By Sandra Lucas
I was once a Proactiv user and eventhough my skin is oily it became very dry. I quit using Proactiv and then realized I needed to use a spot treatment. I tried everything but it either left me looking blotchy or it overdried my skin. I ordered just this refining mask and use everytime I feel something coming on. It works over night! I spot treat lightly at night and in the morning I do the same under my makeup. I LOVE IT!! I hope it's a product I'll be able to obtain from here on out. =}
9 of 9 found the following review helpful:
Good spot treatment. Oct 18, 2009
By Kelly Cupcake
So I've used tons of acne products, and when I say tons I mean pretty much everything that's available in stores, and then several prescription products. I tried Proactiv, and it really only succeeded in drying my skin out and actually making my acne even worse. The only product in the entire Proactiv system that I actually saw good results with is this refining mask.
I don't use the mask on my entire face, I just use it as an overnight spot treatment. I use a cotton swab to just dab a little bit on the surface of any pimples I have on my face, I let it dry, and I go to sleep with it on. Usually by morning the spot has reduced in size by at least half, or it's completely gone.
If you're someone who has dry, acne-prone skin, you'll have to use it sparingly, because it does really dry your skin.
5 of 5 found the following review helpful:
 works, for awhile. Jun 06, 2010
By T. Blocker
i used this every other day and i've got moderate acne but my face was as clear as it's ever been. then, i stopped using it and broke out worse than i ever had in my life every place i had put it. i waited a few weeks and when i tried to start using it again i would break out wherever i put it. i still can't use it without it breaking me out. which is really lame because it worked wonderfully at first on most of my 'open' pimples.
4 of 4 found the following review helpful:
Great for Sensitive Skin! Nov 04, 2010
By Taryn
I had very severe acne growing up and all throughout most of high school. The Proactiv kit itself didn't really work for me because it was too harsh, but the refining mask always helped clear up some of my worst acne. Since I have very sensitive skin, I have a hard time finding products that won't irritate my skin or make the problem worse. Lately, I've been having a few bouts of acne, so I decided to buy the refining mask by itself to help me with spot treatments. It's still the same as it was 10 years ago! I use a small amount on a pimple and after the first application, the redness goes away. When I use it again on the same area on the second day, the acne starts to disappear, and by the third day, it's usually gone or nowhere near as visible.
I would recommend following the directions as stated on the product: wet the area before application, leave on for 10 minutes, and rinse off. I find that leaving it on any longer will make my skin too dry, as the product is intended to draw out the toxins on the affected area. You can use it as a facial once in a while, but the size of the bottle is pretty small, so it lasts longer to use as a spot treatment. I would also recommend using it right after you come out of the shower, as your skin is thoroughly moisturized and your pores are in better shape for the product.
Lastly, I'd recommend that you use a very thin layer of the product when you're applying it to your skin. Other reviewers have complained that it dries out your skin, which can be true depending on what type of skin you have. Although my skin is very sensitive, I find that applying a thin layer rather than spreading it on think really makes a difference for me.
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