This is absolutely the best mud mask that I've used! I found that leaving it on for a bit longer (around 10 minutes or so) worked better for me personally than just the couple of minutes that are suggested. If you have naturally dry skin, however, you may want to stick to the instructions. This made my face so clean and my normally large pores were practically invisible. I like to use this about twice a week. It also helps to calm the areas where I break out rather than irritating those sensitive areas.