I have used it on and off and when I use it consistently then it works great, no breakouts. I do get periodic dry skin so I have another lotion that I use for that time, and then the rest of the time I use the regular lotion, and if I am fighting breakouts I use the "repairing" lotion, which isn't lotion. My problem is that my skin clears up, so I stop using it consistently, then I start breaking out again, then I go back to using it full bore. I don't by the kits, I go onto HSN.com (or QVC, one of those home shopping networks) because I only really go through the cleanser, I don't use the rest of the stuff enough to warrent the whole kit. Also, if your chest breaks out as well they have a "body scrub" that does a decent job, just is too drying for your face.