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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    3.0
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    jennugget

    9 years ago

    This product is a bit of a hit or miss for me. Some days a pimple would visibly diminish or disappear but some days it would make my pimple WORST or make no change at all.. I'm on the fence about...

    About reviewer (9 reviews)

    AgeUnder 18

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium

    HairBlack

    EyesBlack

    5.0
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    erinstearns

    10 years ago

    This stuff is great, just a nice simple spot treatment. I love it.

    About reviewer (40 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinSensitive, Fair, Warm

    HairBrunette, Curly, Coarse

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    from
    lizochkakhavkina

    10 years ago

    I recomened this product to anyone who has oily acne-prone skin. I started getting severe cystic acne about a year ago and this product has been life changing. I get extraction facials every month...

    About reviewer (2 reviews)

    AgeUnder 18

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair

    HairBrunette

    EyesHazel

    3.0
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    Chelsiedianna

    10 years ago

    After hearing a rave review by a trusted source I went out to get this product immediately since I was willing to try anything to make my zits disappear. I honestly wasn't impressed, I'm not sure...

    About reviewer (3 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinNormal, Fair

    HairRed

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    christenzimm

    10 years ago

    I have struggled with acne in the past. Although I am clear now (accutane) I have spent years trying out so many different products. This product is the only zit-cream type product I have. I...

    About reviewer (18 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Not Sure

    HairBrunette, Other, Other

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    gizmo111

    10 years ago

    i bought this because of the hype... i must say it has helped stop some newly formed pimples from developing into bigger zits. i use it at the first sign of a pimple and in two days its gone.. very...

    About reviewer (2 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Medium

    HairBlack

    EyesBlack

    5.0
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    tigirlyly

    10 years ago

    This product does a great job of drying out a pimple when come to a head, aka pustule, I feel some of the negative reviews are due to applying this lotion on whiteheads/blackheads or cysts. Its's...

    About reviewer (654 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Cool

    HairBlond, Straight, Fine

    EyesBlue

    1.0
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    from
    editanazaryan

    10 years ago

    Unfortunately this product did not work for me. This product didn't do anything for my skin. I bought this becuase of all the good reviews thinking it will be amazing. it did nothing for my acne. i...

    About reviewer (99 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBrown, Curly, Coarse

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    silverbrook

    10 years ago

    It seems to work. However, I urge you NOT to rub your eye in the night. I did this last night and went to the ER because I could not remove solid pieces of the drying lotion from my eye that must...

    About reviewer (78 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBlack, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBrown

    2.0
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    from
    bumblevi

    10 years ago

    This product is alright, but didn't help me with my acne. I bought it as part of a kit that came with buffering lotion and drying cream. It says it's specifically for whiteheads. I don't get that...

    About reviewer (15 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinAcne-prone, Medium

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    padeedle

    10 years ago

    A skin care must have. Does what it says it will do. When I have a pimple I put it on in the even and sleep with it on. In the morning it always reduces or flattens out. On deeper pimples like...

    About reviewer (8 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Medium

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    oilyteen

    10 years ago

    iconic pimple remover! This is one of those few products that I just keep re buying, witch says something cuz I am big product junkie, I love trying out new and different things I think skincare is...

    About reviewer (32 reviews)

    AgeUnder 18

    SkinOily, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Straight, Medium

    EyesBlue

    4.0
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    from
    mnprevo

    10 years ago

    Love this spot treatment so much! I notice it works better to dry out the smaller breakouts overnight than the bigger breakouts. Give the bigger breakouts a few more days with using the drying...

    About reviewer (4 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

    HairBrown

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    Calistacyra

    10 years ago

    It really is a heavy duty on your acne.. It dries them out and shrinks them. If you have fresh new acne, you out this on and the next morning it's gone! But if you have an acne that has been there...

    About reviewer (30 reviews)

    AgeUnder 18

    SkinVery Oily, Fair-Medium

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    2.0
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    luusk1125

    10 years ago

    This is a ok spot acne treat for non sensitive skin that does not scar. This sometimes work but sometimes it doesn't. This does not work on tiny bumps under the skin only the minor small red...

    About reviewer (141 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Other

    HairBlack

    EyesBlack

    2.0
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    itsjensayinghey

    10 years ago

    I don't know what it is about this product, but I don't really like it. Sometimes it works on some acne, sometimes it doesn't. For my skin, there doesn't seem to be any rhyme or reason to it. Also,...

    About reviewer (15 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

    1.0
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    from
    goldfish101

    10 years ago

    Honestly don't get the hype for $22 in australia it is a very overpriced treatment it doesn't really work, even on very small bumps. may work on other but on teenage hormonal acne, clogged...

    About reviewer (11 reviews)

    AgeUnder 18

    SkinAcne-prone, Tan, Warm

    HairBlack, Wavy, Fine

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    sassmonkey

    10 years ago

    I am 30 and have had acne all my life. This stuff is awesome. It seriously eases inflammation and redness.

    About reviewer (2 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinOther, Other

    HairOther

    EyesOther

    5.0
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    Jk2323

    10 years ago

    I LOVE this product! It always works in calming down an inflamed pimple and speeds up healing process! Pimple doesn't disappear overnight but you can totally see the difference in the morning! Love...

    About reviewer (6 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium

    HairBlond

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    nurseyasmin

    10 years ago

    love this product!!! it really does clear the pimple away in half the time it would take to clear on its own. The only thing I've noticed is it really does dry the skin and its noticeable that...

    About reviewer (2 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Medium

    HairBrown

    EyesGreen

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