Yes and no. If your face is burning, it's too dry. Make sure you're using a moisturizer after cleansing your skin, waiting twenty minutes, and then applying tazorac. It's also okay to take a day or two off here and there to give your skin a break or use it every other day. It is really effective if you are careful about dryness and consistent in using it! You need to use it for 3-4 months to see it work. And you have to keep using it to keep the acne away. Good luck!