Make sure you cleanse before using, and leave this on until completely dry! I got this as a gift for my boyfriend and he says it works very well. We're both in our 20s, I think my skin is slightly oilier but my boyfriend does have more blackheads. He noticed results even without cleansing his face beforehand. The product is a creamy brown mask, like chocolate syrup! I couldn't really figure out the smell but it's very comfy and pleasant to use.