I've used this twice, both for plugging/gritting instead of makeup removal, although I'm sure it works well for that too. It's a thicker consistency compared to most oil cleansers I used, but it did a great job lifting the oil plugs out of my pores. All I did was massage it on my face for a few minutes and then washed it off. If you have large pores and struggle a lot with blackheads I highly recommend trying this. It made a noticeable difference even the first time, but you have to do it quite consistently to keep the results.