I have used many different home masks over the years, but I have to say that in my opinion, this one was the best for deep cleaning.  I did get a few pimples within a week of using, but I think that is a direct result of it's deep cleansing capabilities.  If you have a big event coming up, I would recommend using once a week  a month prior, and then a good moisturizer after use.  This does make your skin glow and soft, and feels really clean--I would recommend.