I have been using Noxema for a week now and can tell a difference in dryness. My skin is far less irritated. However, I rinse it off before I lather. Like Slurryer, I get a big gob of Noxema on the blade that does not rinse off. Has to be wiped. PITA.
So, I wet the face and work the Noxema in an then rinse before lathering. This is working very well for me. YMMV