This stuff works! I'm 23 and have been getting cystic hormonal break outs (mostly around chin area) and rather it taking weeks for swelling to go down, with the buffering lotion it only takes a few days. Amazing! Very satisfied
I am a long-time fan of Mario Badescu! I use this product at night (mostly on the forehead and in hairline) to combat the oils from my hair products. I confess that I don't need blemishes alone like I should; after an extraction, I will dab some of the lotion on the broken skin usually a cotton swab (it stings for a few seconds) and follow with the pink lotion (more stinging). If I want additional protection/blemish treatment during the day, I will apply the lotion with a cotton swab (as if it's a toner) and allow it to dry before applying my facial moisturizer. A little goes a long way!
This stuff actually works. Of course it hasn't cured my acne but I definitely have seen a difference. As soon as I feel a pimple or see one start to get bigger, I apply this stuff all over and my pimple is so much better in the morning. I use with other acne medication and it hasn't been too drying at all!