"i follow my derms instructions to a t and only apply a pea size amount to the affected areas of my face nightly after a mild foaming cleaner. make sure to avoid the eye and lip area by a few cm at least! my derm also recommended vanicream moisturizer to help combat dry/red/peeling skin and it&#039;s been a lifesaver to use after the cream has soaked in. the first week i used the cream, my skin consistently looked better even overnight! my existing pimples were smaller, my skin tone was visible smoother and brighter, and when i felt my nose and chin (usually rough and bumpy due to white heads) it felt smooth and clear. hasn&#039;t helped with my huge nose blackheads as much- i&#039;m hoping with time these will fade too."