not exfoliating [SEP] very refreshing cleans well without over drying my skin is not exfoliating at all and does not really lather that great which is why i did not give it the full five stars but works well regardless it rinsed off my face easily something i appreciate a few other cleansers seem to never fully rinse even with a washcloth and i hate that this does what i need it to do without any adverse side affects and my skin seems to be doing well with it