I have occasional pimples and this product worked perfect for those. It even healed a particular one that was bothersome for weeks after treatment with over the counter salicylic acid products and benzoyl peroxide (I had also even tried prescription retinoid cream to no use). It is liquid and I do think it makes it harder to apply but just tip the bottle on the area that you want to use it and drop a little there, that seemed to work fine for me. Also, make sure to use the product every other day for best results and shake before using as it does separate. I have oily areas in my face and applied this all over and it helped with that as well. It has a little bit of a clinical smell at first but you get used to it, worth it for the benefits of the product.