I typically do my facial routines once a day in the morning and then, if I wear makeup, I will use a makeup remover wipe at night. After almost a consistent use of the face wash and moisturizer every morning or every other morning, I can indeed see a noticeable difference in the shine control, or PH balance, that I was needing for my combination skin. I can also see that my tone is less dull so I believe the brightening effects of both products have color back into my face. It looks more youthful, my cheeks are rosier, and overall, I think it looks healthier after almost a year of usage. I now feel I can invest in more products because it does indeed have an impact on my skin. Thank you Dr. V for creating products specifically for skin of color.