In the first use of this cleansing gel one is surprised. In fact, black. It can be quite economical dosing and during foaming it is brighter. Once you have washed and dried the face you realize how pure your skin is. No grease, dirt or sweat. All gone. For me it is so but that affects the skin also quite dull. Therefore, I never shave for example after washing with this gel, because the electric shaver no longer slides so. (Or I use it only in the evening after work. Because it makes in my opinion also the most sense ...) But after washing eh a face cream is applied I do not see that as a criticism, rather makes you feel so even cleaner.