The Pure Zone line has 3 cleansers, this is the strongest of the bunch. It is for oily skin, while the other two are for normal or combo skin. It has a unique texture, a very thick clear gel that needs a lot of water to "liquify" and foam. You only need a small amount to do the job. It has a very "piney" medicinal or herbal odor which at first was unpleasant but now it seems I have grown to tolerate. It removes all makeup but keep away from eyes (has 2% salicylic acid). It leaves my skin very dry and tight afterwards, but I think this because the formula might be too strong for me. As far as breakouts...I still have them, this really hasn't lessened them.