Yes, at first. It's the active ingredient. It's also in Neutrogena ACNE treatment and pHisoderm. Phisoderm recommends using a light moisturizer. I use it all the time now (had acne on my back) and it doesn't dry my skin anymore, but it makes it itchy right after use for about 2 minutes.
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