As much as this experience was painful, it was all worth it. Every single time I used the strips I could actually see the blackheads and whiteheads that it had removed. Its effects are actually visible after the first use. I don't suffer from a lot of blackheads or whiteheads in my nose area but all the ones that were there before aren't anymore. I loved  that it's not just combating whiteheads or blackheads but also helping to reduce any scaring you may have because of the added tea tree oil and witch hazel, which is a plus for me.