I've been using this product for about a week! It lathers well, and I felt like it provided some exfoliation without any irritation. I heard it is effective in eliminating acne bacteria, but since I haven't used it for very long, I can't really tell for sure. However, I haven't experienced any new breakouts because of it. I definitely want to recommend this to anyone struggling with acne. Cleansing gels are much less irritating than cleansing foams!