yes it does work for most people to a certain extent...if thats all you do you will always have acne and only hiding it with proactiv...it takes a few weeks to get it under control ...a week isnt very long...also i have used it for over 5 yrs and it doesnt work anymore since i started detoxing..NOTHING stops my acne now...i am hoping it will start to clear out since my body is getting cleaner...