I'm not really sure what all the hype is about with this product, but I'm happy that it turned me on to the brand.  The Mario Badescu buffering lotion, drying cream, acne cleanser, and special c clearing lotion were very effective.  I also like that the formulas are simple without a lot of extra added chemicals.  Although this particular product didn't work for me, a bunch of his other products have.  This is a great brand!