Generally I'm a little scared of foaming cleansers because they usually leave my face feeling absolutely stripped-dry and tight. However, I was pleasantly surprised by the Alpha Hydrox foaming face wash! I only needed, literally, a drop to clean my entire face. It takes off my [non-waterproof] mascara completely the first time, and leaves my combo skin feeling clean without feeling stripped of all moisture. This MIGHT be a little too drying for anyone with dry--or maybe even some normal--skin, though. While I really like it, I've decided to maybe put this on the back burner until late spring or summer when my skin will be slightly oilier, and this face wash will be just the ticket!