This product surprised me. The reason I bought this product was because I've been having major breakouts lately and I needed a cleanser that would help reduce it and I saw this product and the description fit exactly what I was looking for. I never expected that it would work instantly. The first time I used this, I had a pimple on my cheek that's been bothering me and after washing my face with this product it instantly dried out the pimple! I wouldn't say it prevents breakouts but it does shorten the time it takes to heal. Definitely recommending this product to everyone with sensitive skin and looking for something that will help reduce breakouts.