This is a good affordable clay mask to use when you’ve had a long day. It’s good for surface problems but I find it not being able to penetrate the skin’s surface. The texture is thick and spreads easily and I use this 1-2 times a week since it is a drying mask. I find my pores to be clearer after a few uses. I have used this for over 2 years when I first started to get into skincare. This never fails me and I always see myself going back to the store to buy more of this. I would not say it is irritating, make sure to always do a patch test.