I bought this face wash after seeing it on a blogger’s site. I am not sure I was expecting much but I can say that I definitely noticed a difference in brightness after using it for a few weeks. I really noticed when I ran out and went back to using my old face wash. I only use it in the morning. For reference, I am 43 years old with combination skin, not sensitive.Love this product, it may seem a bit pricey but you only need a small amount and it truly brightens and smells wonderful.Best Face wash I have tried.Deja la piel muy suave y radiante. Sin duda creo que es mi limpiador favoritoI am highly allergic to most cleansers but have no issues with this one. It is drying and recommend their rinsing solution after using this cleanser.I have super sensitive facial skin with mild keratosis pilaris, and it tends to get angry with most face washes and lotions. I don't like spending money unnecessarily on skin products, but I tried a sample of this a few years ago from my dermatologist and now I don't buy anything else. I noticed I don't even get the occasional pimple in the T zone anymore. Tends to be a little bit drying, but since I always follow up immediately with a good face lotion, my face is happy. I only need to wash daily now. In case it helps anyone, the facial lotion my skin tolerates best seems to be Aveda Botanital Kinetics for sensitive skin; it's non-fragranced, etc.The product is great, as described- new in box. I have been using it on and off for several years and every time I try something new I always fall back to this. I love the smell! Citrus-y & refreshing. I think for me the "brightening" aspect is an over all look. I notice my face literally seems brighter- or less dull anyway. I do use a moisturizer after. Depending on the time of year and if my skin tends to be a little drier during that time, I will use a heavier moisturizer. I do have oily skin 75% of the time. My advice, DO NOT be afraid to moisturize just because you have oily skin and think it will make it worse. This is not true and you will be doing yourself no favor avoiding it while using this product. When you first begin to use the wash, especially if it's twice a day (for best results) some dryness can occur and if not addressed or prevented with a good moisturizer it's possible you will not see any great results or the "brightening" effect. After about a week of routine use and proper moisturizing you should start to see some tolerance to it and less dryness. ***Most Importantly***--Yes, this product and any other product by Revision is supposed to only be made available through a licensed healthcare provider. All of the comments referencing a negative experience seem to be due to lack of knowledge. It amazes me how much people do not research things before they use them, especially on their face! If you properly consulted with a licensed provider, all of you with sensitive skin and/or using other products like Retinol (in combo with this is just stupid) would not even be a candidate for this product. Moral of the story, if you choose to purchase something without guidance- do a little research. You made it to Amazon, once to order and at least one more time to leave your review. Google the name and instead review the readily available and very educational information provided for YOU on the company's website. Happy Washing :)Even though I wouldn't say I like the smell of this stuff while I'm using it, the results are outstanding. My skin feels fresh and clean while not feeling or getting dried out. It seems pricy compared to regular soap but lasts a long time and gets excellent results. Finally, Subscribe & Save lets me (and you) save a little off the regular price.Muy buena calidad del producto recomendado por mi Dermatologa.