It is just a really nice round balloon. When you try to hold it, it feels like water balloon. So the only way to do it is to put in the case and poke using the stick. I was expecting it to explode and the water to gash out. But it was not cause it is made of jelly not water. In future, with a new set, you don't need the case to tear off the ballon case. It is very fragile and easily tear. But the plastic case is there to have it safer. Also it is to be used as the cleanser holder. After using, it can be used to place the ball in to dry - with or without the cover. It is really fun. Once the rubber balloon case is gone, the product is an actual jelly. So it is a jelly cleanser. It can be use on wet face directly or using wet hands to get the suds. On dry hands, it is like holding a jelly that will not melt. At least I think it will not melt. The cleanser itself is not bad. Foam up nicely and easily once wet. Manage to remove waterproof mascara too. In term of blackhead, I wouldn...