so i'm usually skeptical of hype because i feel like it's just hype to be hype with no real results. but this one is a rare one that truly lives to the hype. it's the first product i use after washing my face at night. you can literally feel the gunk as you work it into your skin. i then actually rinse my face afterwards and then proceed with the rest of my skincare starting with toner. would purchase again definitely.