It did not dry my skin at all. I had a travel size which I used for about a month and it is wonderful! I am going to buy the regular size soon(I still have enough left in the travel size)! Since I have been using it I have had only one blemish due mostly to stress. This cleanser has made such a difference for my skin- it feels good and looks good after washing, not tight but clean. I definetly recommend it for acne prone skin.

I broke out horribly. I used it 3 weeks thinking I just needed to get used to it and unclog my pores but couldn't take it anymore and went back to my Ain't Misbehaving to clear stuff up.

I find that slowly introducing any new product into my routine works best. Try using the new product every couple of days at first and the old product on the days you don't. After a month or so stop using the old product all together.One thing about using the nutritive cleanser alone is that it does not take all my makeup off so I use a mild toner afterwards.

This product won't dry out your skin.

It's never drying on my skin and has eliminated blemishes for me. I keep it in the shower and use it once a day.

I have breakout prone skin that is dry is some areas due to eczema. I have found this cleanser to be very effective at unclogging pores but it definatley does not dry out the skin at all. My skin texture and clarity has improved. This cleanser would be a good option for you.

Actually no. It appears you and I have the same type of skin issues. This product doesnt tingle, its actually very gentle and does not dry out your skin. I use it at night and in the morning. At first I didnt think it was working but I can honestly say, I have not broken out since and I can feel and see the difference. Try it after you finish what you're currently using.

My daughter uses the skin clear cleanser and loves it. It has helped a lot with her breakouts and she has used a lot of product lines. She says it doesn't dry out her skin like the proactive, etc. When she visits she uses my nutritive cleanser and likes it as much! You might consider trading off between these cleansers. My skin is older, drier, so I use the Nutritive only at night and just rinse my skin in the morning. You might use the Nutritive in the AM and the Skin Clearing in the evening. It's expensive but I think it is worth it. The Nutritive removes all my makeup including the mascara! Good luck

This product is great! I love it! I also know a lot about acne. Use this product (will not dry your skin out) along with Apple Cider Vinegar. Put the vinegar in a spray bottle. Start with 1/2 vinegar and 1/2 water. It will sting but you will see your acne start to disappear overnight. This cleanser will help maintain while adding anti aging benefits. Good luck!

I think this would be a great product for you! It has really helped clear up my skin and I'm very acne prone! I love that it is anti aging too! best of both worlds! I enjoy it best with my clairisonic!

on all honesty I don't think it is as good as purity in removing eye makeup. I have use purity for quite some time but I like waking up to something that smells nice.

It could but I use a eye make up remover first.

Use Kate Somerville eye makeup remover. Dr. perricone's Nutritive cleanser is much better than Philosophy's if your skin is dry.

It is definitely gentle enough for the eye area, but it does not remove waterproof mascara, like most cleansers. I like the Purity cleansing oil to remove mascara.

Works great on eye makeup - even waterproof masquera.

I wear a lot of eye makeup and as long as I spend a few extra seconds massaging my eyelids with this product, it has done a great job as a remover.

Yes...I use it that way.

I've used both and think this Perricone cleanser is better at removing eye makeup.

I have to say that it does clean off my eye makeup but it burns my eyes. not as gentle as others I have used.

Yup! I don't know anything about Philosophy, however.

Yes - this is a great cleanser. I've tried Purity also and I think this is better, hands down.

I love the Perricone Nutritive Cleanser. I'm not a fan of Philosophy products at all. Some of them feel nice going on, but poops out when it comes to hydration. I would give the Perricone a try- it's a little more expensive but totally worth it for not that much more.

I switched from Purity also, and I love this cleanser. I use it with my MIA too and it doesn't seem as drying to me. This cleanser is not as foaming as the purity but I feel it cleans my skin better.

I love purity! I have used that for a long time and bought this because I wanted a change I would try this when the weather got warmer

I, too, was using Purity from Philosophy, but my skin felt very dry and I looked for something else. Tried Perricone Nutritive Cleanser and loved it! My face felt exfoliated, clean, and soft ... way different feeling than that received from Purity.

yes-this is by far the best and most gentle cleanser i've found that is not a milky cleanser. this cleanses foams nicely and does not strip the skin. i'm a beauty product aficionado and this cleanser is wonderful.

No, I did not get good results, I was itchy red and a little shinier. I also thought my pores were more outstanding. The purity is also starting to dry me out. Sorry I have no other recommendations at this point, I'm still looking.

I found this to be very drying to my skin. I have been using Purity for over 5 years now and I believe that my skin "is used to it" also. It stopped cleansing as well as it used to and the Hope in a Jar is far too oily afterwards. A Sephora employee suggested that I try Philos. Microdermabrasion Peel two times per week and that has made a big difference in my skins tone and texture. Also, she gave me samples of FRESH - Soy cleanser and face cream. This is a must try! It is wonderful. My face looks and feels so much younger and...it works really well with the Clarisonic. Try it once and you will be hooked.

I would definitely recommend this over Purity. Theres no comparison

I would recommend this. It has made my skin a lot softer, I moved from Indiana to the desert area and it has made a huge difference my skin doesnt feel as dry. This also has helped brighten my skin tone. So give it a try!

My skin is fairly sensitive. I use a Clairsonic brush when I wash my face with this product and have no problem at all with it.

My skin is sensitive and this product leaves areas of my face feeling burned and chapped.

i have sensitive skin and ive been fine in regards to redness. i have gotten some small pimples, but that may have nothing to do w/cleanser (it may just be my pimple-prone skin).

fabulous for sensitive skin-gentle-soothing-nurturing-and removes make up but does not strip skin. LOVEEEE IT (and believe me-i've searched and tried a variety of products in an effort to find this wonderful product).

I don't consider my skin to be all that sensitive, but judging by the way my skin feels after washing (smooth, soft vs. dry and stripped), I would hazard a guess and say that yes, it would be good for sensitive skin.

It's great with sensitive skin.

I think you should consult the beautician at Sephora. But, in my opinion it will be too drying if you combine the two. I used to have acne as well, but I just stick with this, murad acne spot treatment and bliss no more blemish serum and my face has been acne free ever since.

Try the Perricone Citrus cleanser instead - it's also extremely awesome product but just a little bit stronger.

From my experience, I would recommend the Perricone Citrus Facial Wash instead of this. It's generally stronger if you have acne prone skin. The nutritive is more gentle, and better from dry skin.

One of my grown daughters use to use Proactive. It messed up her skin and bleached out several pillowcases in the process.
She switched to this one and has seen amazing results. She has combo skin with large pores. She's noticed this helps with her pores and seems to keep her oilier spots under control. You can always give this a try. If you don't see any improvement in a few days you can always return it.

As far as using it WITH Proactive I can't say how it will react.

It does what it says. While I love Purity, this is like washing with vitamins for your skin. I really like the way my skin looks and can see a definite difference since I have been using the nutritive cleanser.

I believe this would be a good cleanser to add to the Proactive skin care line. Sometimes a use a competitive line for Acne and use this cleanser with it.

Never had a problem using with other brands but my favorite moisturizer is the Pericone High Potency Amine Face Lift cream. Expensive but you use very little for big results.

I have used this in the past with other products from different ranges, and while using products from the same range enhance the effect of those products, I had no adverse reaction in mixing with other brands.

Nutritive Cleanser works well with other products and serums. I use several other brands of skincare products and makeups after washing with Nutritive Cleasnser and have never had a bad experience.

yes-i use this product with various products (serums, peels, skin creams). it is quite gentle. it cleans without stripping the skin. skin is left nourished and with moisture retained. excellent product.

This product is mild and shouldn't interfere with other lines. It's just a gentle cleanser. I also love to try other lines but I usually go back to most of the Perricone products.

chicana w/light olive complextion. i have normal/combo skin.

It's meant to work with Perricone Pore minimizer. I use it because I have large pores. I really like it. It's pricey but you use very little when you wash. This will last longer than the usual stuff that you use more of. I like they way my skin feels when I wake up. Smooth, soft and clean!

Yes. Especially overnight.