Day 1 - Just received my Proactiv Solution Pack

THE PROBLEM:
Ok, so I am 36 years of age, have had bad acne since the age of about 11, and still have bad acne some 25 years later - it's a long time to have to deal with it.  I sometimes wonder if I will still have it at the age of 50. I'll be the only 50 year old with teenage skin!

Anyway, have seen this product advertised on TV on many occasions and decided to bite the bullet and give it a try.

My main problem is blackheads and whiteheads all over my face.  I don't suffer SO much from red pimples, although I do get them, but they are not the worst part of my acne.  It's been very hot in the last few weeks though and I have noticed that it's been affecting my skin, probably because I have been sweating more - as a result I have been getting some red pimple breakouts on my neck which are bothering me.


WHAT I WAS USING BEFORE PROACTIV:
Cleanser - SKII cleanser
Toner - None (I used to use toner, but costs have prevented me from using it over the past 6 months)
Moisturiser - Clarins Hydra Matte Lotion for combination skin
Night Moisturiser - Olay Pivotal Night Cream


THE PACK
I have just received my pack today, it cost me $122.95 incl postage and included:
- Renewing Cleanser
- Repairing Lotion
- Revitalising Toner
- Daily Oil Control
- Refining Mask
plus a free beach towel and sunglasses (a little ironic given their information booklet says to stay out of the sun! but still it's a nice freebie)

DAY 1 ROUTINE:
1) Cleanser - Was a little surprised at what it felt like.  Have you ever been at the beach and put a layer of sunscreen on, only to realise there's a fine layer of sand all over your skin?  That's what the cleanser felt like.  It was quite harsh and I wasn't quite expecting it.  Certainly very different to the smooth feeling of the SKII cleanser I am used to.

2) Toner - It was nice to use toner again after having not used it for quite some time.

3) Repairing Lotion - this felt quite smooth and was a welcoming change to the cleanser

4) Daily Oil Control - this was quite refreshing to put on, although it smelt a little funny and dried very very quickly on my skin

After using all of the above, my skin feels a little tingly but clean ... will see how it goes in the days that follow.