This bottle will last you ages. I started using it with three pumps of essence, and got a bad reaction - thought snails are not for me. Then I tried reducing the amount I use and realized one or one and a half pumps are enough for my entire face. The essence is stretchy, and best applies with wet fingers. This seems to help dry out small whiteheads and to avoid deeper pimples from coming fully up. A great introduction to snail.