This gel formula is lightweight and absorbs quickly into the skin. Just after 1 day of application, it greatly reduced the size and redness of big pimples. I also love how travel-friendly the packaging is! This also help to greatly reduced the number of pimples forming. I p ut slightly less than a pea size amount on my pimples in the morning (before applying sunscreen)and night, 3 times a day. It did not dry my skin or cause any form of irritation! I also love that it did not clog my pores , and oil free