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Benefit Cosmetics Boo Boo Zap

What it is: A medicated acne treatment. What it does: Say bye-bye to boo boos with this fast-acting invisible acne treatment. It purifies and dries out blemishes, reducing the appearance of acne-related redness and swelling. Perfect for all skin types, this clarifying wonder is gentle enough to be used multiple times a day, but powerful enough to prevent new blemishes from forming. What else you need to know: Boo Boo Zap is completely clear, so you can apply it under or over your makeup.
Average Rating:
3.778 out of 5
3.8
 out of 
5
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54 reviews
5 stars
24
4 stars
13
3 stars
5
2 stars
5
1 star
7
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Review 1 for Boo Boo Zap
najung
1 out of 5
1 out of 5
Disappointed
-05.11.13
Did not work as anticipated. I've had teen acne and now adult acne. Had high expectations based on the reviews, but it did not do anything for me. Felt like I was just splashing expensive water on my acne, both big and small. Ended up returning it to the store.
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Review 2 for Boo Boo Zap
kaena
Location:Chicago, IL
Skin Type:Combination
Age:25-34
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
works like a charm
-04.27.13
Quick Take: excellent
Definitely worth it--zapped my blemish overnight!
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Review 3 for Boo Boo Zap
Geegeeggt
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
surpriseee
-04.05.13
Bought this at disney downtown only without buying anything disney related haha! When i first bought it i didnt expect it to do much and i just wanted to try sth new and BENEFIT lol but when i used it... OMG! I love the little stingy feeling when i put it on my pimples and the next day they were dead!! This product totally worked for me and in so happy:D
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Review 4 for Boo Boo Zap
helix
Location:Livermore, CA
Age:18-24
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
-04.04.13
This product is wondrous. Indeed, over drying if used too frequently, or on too large of areas, but that is what it is designed to do, and it is amazing at drying out problem spots.
-1point
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Review 5 for Boo Boo Zap
nonvogliodire
Location:Chicago, IL
Age:18-24
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
This does the trick
-04.03.13
I notice a huge difference when I use this product. It drastically reduces the time it takes for acne to heal. I use this overnight and wake up with a significantly smaller zit that is nearly gone after one use. It is gentle and does not dry out my skin. However, there is no "applicator", it is just a bottle with an open top that I have to use my finger to get some of the liquid and then apply to my skin. A better application method would greatly improve this product to be more user friendly.
+2points
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Review 6 for Boo Boo Zap
TheIrishBanana
Skin Type:Normal
Age:25-34
2 out of 5
2 out of 5
Not at all what I wanted
-03.19.13
I ordered this problem because I occasionally have breakout issues that glorious time of the month.
I can see all the females nodding. ;)
I was less than impressed with this product. First off, it's just like water. Same color (clear) and thin consistency which made applying it really difficult. Plus, tap too hard and half the bottle is in your palm.
When I could get it applied, it really did nothing. It didn't agitate my skin or worsen my breakouts (thank God), but it also did nothing to clear it up. Waste of $16. Try Clean & Clear or Clearisil for better and much more wallet-friendly results.
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Review 7 for Boo Boo Zap
oink1955
Location:Park Ridge, IL
Skin Type:Oily
Age:over 54
3 out of 5
3 out of 5
Boo Boo Zap
-03.14.13
Love the product, hate the dispenser or lack there of. The product does what it claims, but very hard to put on. It would be better if it came with a roll on or a sponge tip. A lot of product is wasted when you try to apply.
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Review 8 for Boo Boo Zap
choi3
2 out of 5
2 out of 5
EH....
-03.14.13
Quick Take: ok
I decided to purchase this because of the price and because of the "raving" reviews but it didn't really work well on my skin and the packaging of the product is not very good. :/
I probably will not get this product again.
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Review 9 for Boo Boo Zap
turtle1185
Location:Redding CA
Skin Type:Normal
Age:25-34
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Amazing
-03.12.13
Quick Take: hydrating
I love this stuff! I can use it multiple times a day to spot treat and not get a huge, red, dry spot. Its doesn't smell funny or ruin make up if you treat over it. I'm on bottle 4, but I also use it on my husband and my daughter. They both get random zits and both have sensitive skin, they can use this stuff with no problem.
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Review 10 for Boo Boo Zap
kaitlynnt
3 out of 5
3 out of 5
Good product!
-02.23.13
This really does help reduce pimple size and redness! It doesn't make it vanish with one application, but if you put it on pretty consistently over an hour or so during your morning routine, it does make a big difference when pimples pop up over night!
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Review 11 for Boo Boo Zap
MichelleAZ
Location:Scottsdale, AZ
Skin Type:Combination
Age:25-34
3 out of 5
3 out of 5
Maybe I'm doing something wrong?
-02.22.13
Quick Take: ineffective, lightweight
I did not experience the same awe-inspiring results as the other reviewers stated. Perhaps too much stress, wrong diet, etc. etc. either way. Just sayin' - didn't see any difference after using it. I have combination skin and the occasional stress or diet induced pimples. I liked the packaging. Found it cute and fun. I can agree that it did not dry out my skin or show any kind of gross residue. I rated 3 stars for good marketing and I feel like I must have done something different than everyone else.
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Review 12 for Boo Boo Zap
christiefc
Location:New York, NY
Age:25-34
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
Surprised at how well it works!
-02.13.13
I've used a ton of similar salicylic acid spot treatments that have only moderately worked, if at all. I was pleasantly surprised at the effectiveness of this product after only one use! Best part is that it goes easily under makeup and won't lead to your trouble spots looking more darkly pigmented than the area around!
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Review 13 for Boo Boo Zap
lannn
Location:SD
Skin Type:Combination
Age:18-24
2 out of 5
2 out of 5
Worst Packaging I have ever come across.
-02.01.13
This product works great. I love that it's completely invisible and doesn't dry out my skin. However, this is the worst packaging I have ever come across... WHAT?! It comes out sometimes too little so when you shake it to try to get it to come out more it ends up pouring out. It's also literally like putting water on your face, no exaggeration. I don't think this product will last very long.. You'll either run out or it will just dry up. The product itself is great, but the packaging and consistency is terrible..Just imagine putting water on your face.
+2points
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Review 14 for Boo Boo Zap
dkmorris
Location:Los Angeles, CA
Age:25-34
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
It Works!
-01.26.13
This is the only spot acne treatment that has ever worked for me. I know they discontinued it for a little while when there were redoing the packaging and I was so worried. So glad they brought it back!
It doesn't dry out the skin around it making it flakey and it's not a gel that peels. It works great and fast!
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Review 15 for Boo Boo Zap
molr
Location:Ramsey, NJ
Age:45-54
1 out of 5
1 out of 5
Not Thrilled
-01.19.13
I thought this would be a good way to treat the occasional acne spot however the product is a bit too free flowing. It seems that you use way more than you need. At this rate I'm not sure how long it will last. It almost seems that it is missing something to prevent so much product flowing out.
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Review 16 for Boo Boo Zap
Gemflower
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Boom!
-01.14.13
Love this!!! Works really well, and quickly. And doesn't dry the surrounding skin area.
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Review 17 for Boo Boo Zap
RNCas
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Really works!
-01.09.13
It's the only acne spot treatment that has worked for me. And the packaging is so cute. Not too cheap, but not too expensive either.
+1point
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Review 18 for Boo Boo Zap
AndreaNB10
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Yes!!
-01.01.13
Great for drying up those zits, but not drying to your skin. I have very dry skin in winter and love this product. It does work.
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Review 19 for Boo Boo Zap
ellisonbowen
Location:vail,arizona
Skin Type:Oily
Age:13-17
1 out of 5
1 out of 5
horrible
-12.30.12
Quick Take: nothing
i get pimples here and there so i decided to buy this it did not so anything for my acne so i returned it i was really disappointed :(
-1point
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Review 20 for Boo Boo Zap
Gotsurfgirl
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Great Product!
-12.28.12
I had been wanting to try Boo Boo Zap for a while now. It was even better than what I expected! Amazing stuff!
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