I've used this product for years and I just love it.
I had to use someone else's Clean and Clear cleanser recently as I didn't have my own.... And OMG.... it's so drying on the face. Just one wash with it caused my face to redden for a few days and get way too dry, then causing more oil to build up.
If you're using the cheap face wash and find yourself too oily after a while... STOP and try this. Same if you have skin redness from the harsh chemicals of other soaps.
I still get hormonal acne sometimes, but I'll use a peroxide cleanser (panoxyl) on the problem area, then topical antibiotic (from dr - I use fucidin). The whole face gets this Bioderma regardless because it's gentle and causes fewer issues with my skin.
I don't recommend using the harsher cleansers on the whole face. This one is actually gentle enough for twice a day use!