Proactiv X Out Wash-In Treatment

The unique, one-step X Out™ Wash-In Treatment is formulated to help kill the bacteria that causes breakouts, help banish existing pimples and help leave the skin feeling smooth and looking healthy.

Included in my Influenster Holiday VoxBox was Proactiv’s new one-step system, X Out™ Wash-In Treatment.

First Impression:

I’ve used Proactiv’s 3-step program in the past, and although it was a good product, the three step daily treatment wasn’t a fit for my lifestyle. When I heard about X Out, I was immediately interested because it was only one step! I also really, really love the bottle design. And as a bonus, there are three ways you can use X Out:

WASH-IN: Apply to dampened skin and gently massage for 1-2 minutes. Wash off and repeat 2x a day, morning and night.
MASK: Apply to dampened skin and leave on for 10 minutes. Wash off with warm water.
SPOT TREATMENT: Dab on zits and leave on for 10 minutes. Wash off with warm water.

Another cool feature of X Out is the “Daily Distraction” to encourage proper wash time. All you need is a QR reader application (I use ‘RL Classic’ on my iPhone) on your smartphone to scan the QR code on the side of the bottle, which will direct you to watch a new 2-minute entertaining video each day while you wash (You can also watch from your computer at http://dd.xout.com/). This is such a cute idea, and definitely targets the teen market. Plus it shows that Proactiv is keeping up-to-date with technology.

X Out is 8.5% Benzoyl peroxide, which is much stronger than the Proactiv 3-step system which had 2.5% in both the cleanser and treatment, and might be too much for those with sensitive skin, but I haven’t had any issues. Other key ingredients include: Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Linoleic and Linolenic Acid, Polyethylene beads, Glycerin, Dimenthicone, and Menthol.

Application:

X Out has a pump top, unlike the 3-step system’s squeeze bottle, and is so much easier to use! One to two pumps is enough for your entire face, depending on if you’re washing or leaving on a mask. I ususally do a two-minute scrub in the morning when I take my shower, and then a mask before bed. I haven’t used it as a spot treatment yet, but I’m sure it will be great for when I’m too busy, lazy or tired to do a full on mask/scrub. The mixture is very thick and creamy, with just enough gritty beads for an exfoliating scrub. Others have complained about the smell, but it smells slightly like watermelon and I actually enjoy it while it’s on. Once applied, there is a nice cooling effect — what they call the “Icy Slap”. And my skin feels super clean and smooth afterward. As I noticed with Proactiv, Benzoyl peroxide dries my skin out. I have oily-combination skin, but sometimes it dries it out way too much, so I use a moisturizer after application.

Bottom Line:

It’s so easy to apply, and doesn’t take up much of my time in the morning or before bed. X Out is recommended for moderate to mild acne (check out the X Out FAQ page for more information). I have fairly mild acne, so I use it sparingly and even though the price is a little on the high side, one bottle will probably last me a few months.

X Out is sold as a 30-day supply for $19.95 (2.5oz bottle), and 60-day supply for $39.90 (7.0oz bottle) and both supplies come with a bonus Shine Control Oil-Free Moisturizer ($12 value) to help you fight oil all day. Learn more and purchase at XOut.com.