recently it has been very drying for my skin, making it feel tight. 

When I first started using this cleanser two years ago, it was very effective and helped remove my acne. Repurchased this cleanser 5 or more times in the past years! 

Smell:
My initial thought about the product’s smell was bad; I just didn’t like it, but I eventually got used to it.

Consistency:
I think the gel-like consistency wears out the more you use it. It becomes less jelly-like and more watery as you use it throughout the weeks.

Packaging: 
The packaging still looks the same: cute and very timeless.

Kose is a really popular brand in Japan, but their products are hit or miss.

It's probably due to the high pH of this cleanser that it made me break out.

This is a very popular cleanser in Japan. My grandma uses it, as do many of my older relatives.

I've been using this product for 2 years. I discovered it on Amazon and wanted to try niacinamide. This was also my first product with niacinamide, and it worked pretty well. It helped with my acne and acne scars, especially fresh ones, lightening the scars effectively. Additionally, the packaging is very cute, and it comes with a box.

Obbie