I am aware of the issues surrounding this brand, but I still gave it a try. And I did not regret it. I started using this product last July. It is my first experience with niacinamide. I only use it once a day. I am writing this review a few days before this horrible, stressful year finally ends. The year may be terrifying, but at least my skin is better than before the lockdown happened. Hah! This gentle product fulfilled its promises slowly but surely. My acne scars diminished. My skin tone is more even. I have less breakouts