"When I first used this item I did not think I could get past the smell. Not that it is bad, just different. I love this product. Just love it. My face has never felt so clean and fresh. I tend to have oily skin on my forhead and this stuff works at keeping it under control. Not that the oily skin is gone all day but for a good majoirity of the day my skin feels good and no oil. I am still trying other brands but I am also making sure that I have this on on hand until I have made up my mind for sure."