Drying Cream

Mario Badescu

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3.5

287 reviews
63%
would repurchase
3.2/5
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description

Drying Cream is made with potent antibacterial agents which prevent acne from spreading. It targets the root cause of acne formation by drying out pores and minimising pimple marks by eliminates bacteria. Aloe Vera also aids in natural healing by soothing the skin and keeping it moisturised. This product offers complete coverage to complement makeup while reducing redness and uneven skin tone.

ingredients

Aqua (Water,Eau), Zinc Oxide,Cetyl Alcohol,Cera Alba (Beeswax,Cire d'abeille),Polysorbate 80,Glycerin,Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Titanium Dioxide,Propylene Glycol,Sulfur,Oleth-10,Paraffinum Liquidum (Mineral Oil,Huile Minérale),Ichthammol, Hydrolyzed Yeast Protein,Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Starch,Arctium Lappa Root Extract,Cysteine, Niacinamide, Panthenol,Nasturtium Officinale Flower/Leaf Extract,Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice,Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract, Tocopherol, Allantoin, Biotin,Arginine,Leucine,Lysine,Tyrosine,Valine,Glutamic Acid,Cellulose Gum,Polysorbate 20,Maltodextrin,Zinc Chloride,Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer,Pyridoxine HCl,Parfum (Fragrance),Sodium Chloride,Methylparaben,Propylparaben

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    4.0
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    cport85

    17 years ago

    i have a sample of this and i have to say, it actually works really well on my skin. i had a large cyst on my cheek and after leaving a dot of the mask on the pimple overnight for about 8 hours, i...

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    Age19-24

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    davefan77

    17 years ago

    I love MB products, but this one does nothing for me! I've used it for two months and it worked ONCE out of all the times I used it. I definitely would not repurchase as so many of the other MB...

    About reviewer (75 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinNormal, Fair

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    DaffodilFields

    17 years ago

    I've had the same jar sitting on my vanity for over a year now, and it's still over 75% full. I take this out from time to time when I breakout (probably once a month), but it just doesn't do...

    About reviewer (185 reviews)

    Age19-24

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    Chloe2211

    17 years ago

    I really liked this stuff at first... I guess I kind-of still do. It seemed to work best when I first started using it. Actually, my skin hasn't been breaking out as bad lately, so I guess it...

    About reviewer (15 reviews)

    Age30-35

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    3.0
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    paoladaniellapensato

    17 years ago

    ok.....ive never tried MB's line before but heard good reviews from my cousin......i had a stressful period in my life and broke out on my fore head, but not big pimples, the little bumps under the...

    About reviewer (2 reviews)

    Age19-24

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    gisele1

    17 years ago

    this is a crap! don't buy it..did nth for even the smallest pustules on my face. sucks

    About reviewer (4 reviews)

    Age19-24

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    fifi_kitten

    18 years ago

    i've never tried the "world famous drying lotion," but just like the drying mask, this stuff is awful. it smells so bad!! and when you put it on your face, the smell lingers and never goes away....

    About reviewer (140 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair, Not Sure

    HairBlond, Other, Other

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    4.0
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    fishchick72

    18 years ago

    This is a great product to apply at night, it helps to dry out a pimple quite well.

    About reviewer (9 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinVery Oily

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    bareMAC

    18 years ago

    The drying cream is the most amayzing product, it cleared up my acne overnight! I don't know if it just works on me. i've been using & i've gotten so many compliments on my skin. I haven't even...

    About reviewer (38 reviews)

    AgeUnder 18

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium

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    rickisyed

    18 years ago

    I received a generous sample of this which will last me a while. Its pasty consistency. no improvement since I have been using this. Its $7 pretty cheap for nordstrom product but its no different...

    About reviewer (1387 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinVery Oily, Tan, Warm

    HairBrown, Other, Other

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    starlight256

    18 years ago

    I have been very impressed with the other Mario Badescu acne-fighting products, but not this one. It didn't noticeable reduce my blemishes, and does not make a good concealer due to its waxy...

    About reviewer (123 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair

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    jenpotoz

    18 years ago

    This product did nothing for me, but on the bright side, it didn't cause another breakout. The smell is tolerable, but I don't really like the packaging. You're putting more bacteria in the jar...

    About reviewer (3 reviews)

    Age25-29

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    verybecca

    18 years ago

    This is my go-to cyst-prevention product...stops 95% of all of my new hormonal cysts from coming to the surface. It smells awful but that's b/c it's a sulphur-based product, which ironically calms...

    About reviewer (646 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinOily, Medium, Neutral

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    swiftychic2000

    18 years ago

    I didnt like this at all. I used it religiously on my chin area for 2 weeks and nothing happened. Has a horrible smell and will not repurchase

    About reviewer (29 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Olive

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    Kristyn1214

    18 years ago

    This product worked great for me. My breakouts were more whiteheads and small bumps rather than the cystic kind. I had pretty much tried all the basics(BP,AHA,BHA)to get rid of the breakouts and...

    About reviewer (4 reviews)

    Age30-35

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    dilllll90

    18 years ago

    It is gentle compared to it's drying lotion. but works slowly too. when I have large pimples, it usually took 2-3 days to completely dry out the area. i can simply use tea tree oil which works...

    About reviewer (158 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinSensitive, Fair

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    5.0
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    rowenaaine

    18 years ago

    Still working on my sample, but am planning to buy the full size next. I have fair, combination skin that occasionally breaks out. I decided to try MB's Drying Cream on an emerging cystic pimple on...

    About reviewer (173 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination, Fair, Warm

    HairBrunette, Straight, Medium

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    Lolapop222

    18 years ago

    Meh. It doesn't hurt but it doesn't help.<p> Packaging: Comes in the signature green and white MB tub. Easy to clean and cute in an understated way.<p> Efficacy: Didn't do anything...

    About reviewer (6 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinDry, Dark, Neutral

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    OICMe

    18 years ago

    Got a sample of this in the mail but will not be buying it in full size. It did nothing whatsoever to make the big zit (right in the middle of my forehead, of course) go away, and in fact, did not...

    About reviewer (34 reviews)

    Age36-43

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    5.0
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    beautyxobsessed

    18 years ago

    Works amazingly. Smells HORRIBLE. Strong rubbery smell. I can't stand it.

    About reviewer (63 reviews)

    AgeUnder 18

    SkinNormal, Fair

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