It smells like a chemical lemon for me but it’s very light, so it doesn’t bother me at all. I use it after oil and foam, I take a small amount of product and dab it onto my cheeks, nose, forehead, and chin. Then I massage it over my skin until it starts to pill. I keep doing massage till it has all pilled, after all I rinse it off with a warm water and continue with my routine. I like this product it is definitely value for money. After it my skin feels very soft and smooth, looks slightly brighter. It helps me to prevent skin congestion too. Highly recommend