Let me start by saying – this cleanser is a GAME CHANGER for combination/oily skin folks like me. That menthol kick? Refreshing AF. The first time I used it, the cooling sensation made my morning routine feel like a spa treatment.

The willow bark (nature’s salicylic acid!) works wonders on my hormonal breakouts without overdrying. Unlike other acne cleansers that leave my skin tight and angry, this leaves it balanced – clean but never stripped. Pro tip: ONE PUMP is truly enough (the glass bottle with pump dispenser is chef’s kiss).

Real talk – the mint fragrance is STRONG. If you’re sensitive to scents, test first. But for me? That tingle means it’s working. My husband (who stole mine and now has his own bottle) uses it for post-shave redness control – says it’s better than any ‘men’s’ product he’s tried.

After 6 weeks of daily use: fewer blackheads, zero irritation despite my picky skin, and shockingly – I’m only halfway through the bottle. At $38 it seems pricey until you realize it lasts 3x longer than drugstore options.

Bonus: Plays nice with other actives. I layer it with retinoids at night without issues. Not a standalone acne cure, but as part of a routine? *chef’s kiss* Will repurchase forever.