Bought this because I loved the toning toner from the same brand and thought I should give the poremizing thing a chance. The good news is that it's very mild. The bad news is that if you want clear and fast visible results, you need something stronger. I still use it nighttime (and the toning toner at the AM) and for me the fact that it's gentle is a plus. That said, I don't think I would have paid full price for it, but it might be a good exfoliating option for sensitive skin types (which I'm not).