It does what it claims. I don't break out after using this, it exfoliates my skin well and it smooths out the skin texture. I have noticed that it does control the sebum, my skin doesn't feel as oily anymore. Also make up goes on more smoothly. I only use it once a day cause I feel that if I use it more it can be a little drying. It removes skin impurities and what is left of makeup after you cleanse. Preps the skin well for skin care. I feel like the skin care products I use after absorb better.