Drying Lotion

Mario Badescu

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3.5

653 reviews
61%
would repurchase
3.2/5
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description

A potent concentrate of calamine, salicylic acid and fast-acting ingredients that will heal and dry a zit with just one drop. This quick-drying, acne-targeting formulation is gentle, non-irritating and gets visible results overnight, making it a must-have in everyone’s skincare regimen.

ingredients

Isopropyl Alcohol,Aqua (Water,Eau), Calamine, Camphor,Sulfur, Zinc Oxide, Titanium Dioxide, Talc,Glycerin, Salicylic Acid

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    5.0
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    inwood

    21 years ago

    This is great for drying surface spots. Makes skin peel but I think that's a good thing as it minimises post-spot scarring that way. I really like the sting and the smell!

    About reviewer (32 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Medium

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    5.0
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    jules5555

    21 years ago

    I don't break out all that often, but when I do I ALWAYS put this stuff on. It is especially good for those large bumps that haven't gotten to the surface yet...I haven't had one of those come to...

    About reviewer (12 reviews)

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    4.0
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    JCCM328

    21 years ago

    I tried this because of all the reviews. I don't normally breakout but the odd one and whiteheads. Tried this lotion - didn't clear it immediately, stings my face, makes it redder and doesn't not...

    About reviewer (27 reviews)

    Age36-43

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    5.0
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    EmeraldEyes

    21 years ago

    I thought this product rocked! I had three huge pimples on my cheek, and a few whiteheads on my chin. I dabbed the liquid on the blemishes, went to sleep, and when I woke up, VOILA! No more...

    About reviewer (1 reviews)

    AgeUnder 18

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    3.0
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    kaeruchan

    21 years ago

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    About reviewer (46 reviews)

    Age30-35

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    4.0
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    tamstrat

    21 years ago

    I know this stuff is expensive, but I have found it works very well at drying up zits. The price is ridiculous but I do think I would buy it again because it does work for me. The packaging is...

    About reviewer (51 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Coarse

    EyesBlue

    3.0
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    lb2569

    21 years ago

    This product works okay & does help dry smaller pimples & larger blackheads up. Larger, under-the-skin pimples it doesn't do very much for. Plus you can't wear it during the day. But by the ads...

    About reviewer (384 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Fair, Warm

    HairRed, Wavy, Medium

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    1.0
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    IllusionsMichael

    21 years ago

    Didn't do *anything* for my blemishes. :(

    About reviewer (126 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair, Cool

    HairBrown, Curly, Other

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    3.0
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    Justinemac

    21 years ago

    LOL, I sort of bought this by mistake. I stopped by a MB counter and saw it and was like "Oh yeah, I've read about it in magazines." Well, when I got home I realized I had made a mistake & was...

    About reviewer (30 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair, Cool

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

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    1.0
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    CrystalT

    21 years ago

    Totally useless. Doesn't push out the zits. Just dries it and then the hardened part subsides into skin as a lumpy thing. Yuck!!!

    About reviewer (27 reviews)

    Age30-35

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    1.0
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    Electralight

    21 years ago

    Someone highly recommended MB drying lotion to me saying that it god rid of blemishes overnight. I think it is one of the most bizarre looking topical acne meds I have seen so far and not only for...

    About reviewer (68 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Not Sure

    HairBlond, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBlue

    1.0
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    ECMac25

    21 years ago

    This is an interesting spot treatment product. It has a pink sulfur substance suspended in a clear alcohol base. You're supposed to let the pink stuff settle at the bottom, and then get a little...

    About reviewer (1072 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinNormal, Medium, Warm

    HairBlack, Straight, Medium

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    5.0
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    panzai

    21 years ago

    This works great- I use it when my zits are new and big, and I use the drying cream when the zit is deflated. My only problem with the product is that when you get toward the bottom as you use it,...

    About reviewer (36 reviews)

    Age30-35

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    2.0
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    lilacterp

    21 years ago

    I had high hopes for this magical potion, but I have to say that for me this didn't do much of anything. I tried it at least four times, on under-skin pimples and on surfaced ones. They looked just...

    About reviewer (608 reviews)

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    SkinAcne-prone, Fair

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    4.0
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    cupzcake

    21 years ago

    I broke out pretty bad that i refused to go out for days. After reading the reviews here, i decided to give it a shot. I am glad i did. It worked good on me. It dried up my acne fast and it didn't...

    About reviewer (1 reviews)

    Age19-24

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    5.0
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    nygumdrop

    21 years ago

    Okay, I read the reviews on productville and overwhelmingly people did not like Mario Badescu drying lotion. But after trying other remedies (I don't have acne, per se, but I do get a hormonal...

    About reviewer (5 reviews)

    Age36-43

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    1.0
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    tstaff

    21 years ago

    Warning: the smell will make you vomit, and it doesn't work. I've tried this several times, it didn't dry up any of the various pimples I had. And no matter where you put it, the smell is there. It...

    About reviewer (22 reviews)

    Age36-43

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    3.0
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    Paintedbears

    21 years ago

    RIS and wanted to love it. As others have noted, works on erupted acne, not the cyctic, under-the-skin kind. Will continue to use it, as the smell goes away after a bit, and it does work on...

    About reviewer (105 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinOily, Medium, Warm

    HairRed, Relaxed, Medium

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    4.0
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    kayred

    21 years ago

    i use it every other night, and it works well along with the healing lotion. i like the smell too and the stingy feeling i like too because you can feel it working. plus who cares if your have pink...

    About reviewer (5 reviews)

    AgeUnder 18

    SkinOily

    HairBrown

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    4.0
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    laa_cat

    21 years ago

    I really want to give a fair comment for this one. This does work on me.However, this only works on pore-clogged acne but not hormonal breakout. So, before you use this stuff, you must know your...

    About reviewer (72 reviews)

    AgeUnder 18

    SkinCombination, Other

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

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