I've used this when my skin is was in its oiliest state. My skin is usually very oily on the surface of my T-zone area, but rather dehydrated on the inside. This oil control lemon face wash is great for eliminating and decreasing oil away from the skin but it tends to dry out the skin as well. Perhaps it is the effect of the lemon as one of its ingredients, however, if you're looking for a face wash that just wipes off the oil on the surface, then this is recommended for you.