I don't know why these reviews are so terrible. To be honest this is the only Proactiv product I still use. In my teens I had some problems with acne (like most) and decided to give this stuff a try. Knowing full well that there is no "miracle cure" for acne, I did see a significant reduction in breakouts. Now in my mid 20s I use the repairing treatment very sparingly only when I see a random zit pop up. The treatment is very drying, which is great for attacking zits, but not necessarily for your whole face. Last forever when using it this way, which makes the cost go down when you only have to repurchase every few years!