What Is Included in the Proactiv 3-Step Routine and How Much Does It Cost?

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Proactiv's 3-Step Routine is a dermatologist-developed acne skincare system sold at proactiv.com. Each routine includes three products designed to be used together, and the site lists four variants: Proactiv Solution (oily/combo skin), Proactiv+ (dry skin), ProactivMD (stubborn acne), and Proactiv Clean (sensitive skin). Every variant is listed at a regular price of $108.00 USD, with a current sale price of $91.80 USD (25% off sitewide during the Friends & Family Sale, terms apply). Each routine is available in a 90-day size or a 30-day trial size.

What the 3-Step Routine Includes

The page describes the system as "Clear breakouts in 3 easy steps" and groups its products into three categories:

  • Cleansers — the first step, used to wash acne-prone skin
  • Moisturizers — a hydrating step after cleansing
  • Treatments — the acne-fighting step in the routine

The site does not list the individual product names inside each 3-step kit on this page. What it does show is that the three steps map to cleanse, moisturize, and treat, and that the specific formulas differ by variant. To see exactly which products ship in a given kit, you would need to open that routine's product page.

The Four Routine Variants

Routine Best for (as listed) Notes
Proactiv Solution® 3-Step Routine Oily/combo skin Labeled "the original" and a best-seller
Proactiv+® 3-Step Routine Dry skin Described as hydrating
ProactivMD® 3-Step Routine Stubborn acne "No Rx required"
Proactiv Clean™ 3-Step Routine Sensitive skin Labeled "clean & gentle" and a best-seller

There is also a Proactiv Solution® 3-Step Routine Minis option listed under best sellers, which is a smaller-format version of the original routine.

How to Choose the Right One

The site offers a quick quiz to match you with a routine, and also lets you browse by skin concern directly:

  • Oily or combination skin → Proactiv Solution
  • Dry skin → Proactiv+
  • Stubborn acne → ProactivMD
  • Sensitive skin → Proactiv Clean

If you are unsure, the quiz is the intended starting point. If you already know your skin type, the table above is enough to narrow it down to one or two options.

Sizes and Pricing

Each routine is offered in two sizes:

  • 90 day — the full-size kit
  • 30 day trial — a smaller trial version

Pricing is the same across all four variants:

  • Regular price: $108.00 USD
  • Sale price: $91.80 USD

The $91.80 price reflects a 25% sitewide discount during the Friends & Family Sale. The page states "Terms apply," so the discount is promotional rather than permanent — expect the price to return to $108.00 once the sale ends.

What to Check Before Buying

  • Confirm the product list for your chosen variant. The three steps are consistent, but the actual formulas differ between Solution, +, MD, and Clean.
  • Decide between 30-day and 90-day. The 30-day trial is the lower-commitment way to test whether a routine suits your skin before buying the full size.
  • Check current pricing at checkout. The $91.80 figure is tied to an active sale, so verify the price shown in your cart rather than assuming the discount always applies.
  • Note that pickup is listed as currently not available on the routine listings, so these ship rather than being collected in store.

Proactiv describes itself as "America's #1 clear skin routine," dermatologist-developed, with 20 million+ customers. Those are the brand's own claims as stated on the page.