I was really excited to try this product and was disappointed with how strong and unpleasant the initial smell was. It was quite stripping on the skin but this could be due to over exfoliation from the day before. Decided to give it another try a week later and have gotten use to the smell (hardly notice it now) and started to really enjoy it. Most foam cleansers are high in ph level but this one starts off in gel form till you rub it in with water. Its perfect to use with my clarisonic mia! Will repurchase.