My skin loves salicylic acid.  I have some blemishes, oily and sometimes dry spots if I don’t keep up with skin care.   I wanted something that does hydrate my skin and tone down some blemishes and scars.  They’re not a lot, just wanted them healed.  First time I used this was... something.  I even made the mistake of applying wayyyy too much as it’s quite thick.  The consistency was weird to me.  However, I got the hang of it.  If I didn’t apply a serum on my face, I simply didn’t pat my face dry after cleansing and just add it to my wet face, massage it in and let it absorb.  If I apply a serum after cleansing, I pat the serum into my skin, let it’s absorb and then put on the moisturiser.   It doesn’t make the face greasy, just moisturised when the right amount is applied otherwise peeling happens when too many layers are applied. The 0.5% salicylic acid is a good percentage for daily use, for oily, blemish prone, and sensitive skin.  I use it am and pm.  I will say that it may make you purge, I could see the gunk trying to push out of my skin.   I hope this product works for you.  (Keep it refrigerated for cooling effect if you wish). 

This cream is really moisturising and does not leave my skin shiny at all but it leave a little stinging sensation. I don’t think I will repurchase.