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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    5.0
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    shriekingviolet

    11 years ago

    I received a sample of this a few weeks ago after filling out a survey on the Mario Badescu site. I had tried his Drying Lotion before and was thoroughly unimpressed by it, so I tried this product...

    About reviewer (460 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Cool

    HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    xlinds15x

    11 years ago

    I came across this Drying Cream about 2 years ago after receiving a sample from MarioBadescu.com (filling out the survey). After I finished the small sample jar (which lasted forever), I ran to...

    About reviewer (3 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Olive, Warm

    HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    Nicolebby

    11 years ago

    I just used up the sample of this that I received after completing the skincare questionnaire on the Mario Badescu website (I got it like three months ago! Maybe four, it lasted forever!) and went...

    About reviewer (69 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Medium, Warm

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

    EyesHazel

    4.0
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    Sari7

    11 years ago

    I originally bought this for my teenage brother who has a break out here and there. He applied this cream that same night and the next morning, his skin was clear from the small black dots and the...

    About reviewer (10 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinVery Oily, Olive

    HairBrown

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    changyie

    11 years ago

    This product works SO well! In just a day after waiting maybe 15-20 minutes and rinsing it off, i could quickly see a MAJOR difference in the pimples, i hardly had ANY pimples after using this...

    About reviewer (1 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinNormal, Fair-Medium

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    alyssian

    12 years ago

    If you are blessed with skin that rarely breaks out, this makes pretty good cover-up for those small pimples. It does its job as a drying agent whereby a huge red "juicy" zit gets shrunken into a...

    About reviewer (71 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair, Not Sure

    HairBlack, Straight, Other

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    ColdFire

    12 years ago

    I'm really on the fence with this treatment. It's just not very effective, no matter what kind of pimples I use it on. Whiteheads, pustules, cystic pimples, popped pimples. Barely any effect for...

    About reviewer (184 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinOily, Fair, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Curly, Fine

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    Quilley

    12 years ago

    Oh my goodness, this is a YES. I don't know how it works, I don't know what's in it, all I know it I applied it yesterday and today a pimple has gone down and is drying up. I was so excited to...

    About reviewer (365 reviews)

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    SkinOther, Other, Not Sure

    HairOther, Other, Other

    EyesOther

    5.0
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    beautyjunkie2012

    12 years ago

    I received a sample of this at ULTA and loved it after first use. I applied this before using my bb cream and afterwards I couldn't even see it. By the end of the day my problem zit had gone down...

    About reviewer (337 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination, Dark, Not Sure

    HairBlack, Other, Other

    EyesBrown

    2.0
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    dotgirl101

    12 years ago

    I bought this at Ulta three or four months ago for around $15, which is exceptionally pricey for me. However, after reading the many glowing reviews on MakeupAlley, I decided to splurge in hopes it...

    About reviewer (31 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Not Sure

    HairOther, Other, Medium

    EyesOther

    4.0
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    CynicalCind

    12 years ago

    I got this as a free sample and it worked really well. I applied this on several huge whiteheads at night, washed my face the next morning and all that gunk came right out! Only thing I did not...

    About reviewer (45 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairBlack, Curly, Fine

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    Miaoudeminou

    12 years ago

    I had filled out the questionnaire online and went about with the samples. This was one of them I received (I was also supposed to get the lotion but it never came). Anyways so I started using all...

    About reviewer (743 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair, Warm

    HairBrown, Wavy, Medium

    EyesHazel

    2.0
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    crissy333

    12 years ago

    I personally did not have any luck with this. Actually, I just threw it in the trash this morning. It is not the worst smelling stuff I have used, but I do not think it smells good. For that...

    About reviewer (2 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinOily, Medium

    HairBrown

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    Faeriegrotto

    12 years ago

    I use this drying cream as a concealer. I take the lightest shade in most foundations, and lucky for me, this cream matches up just right. I've had great results with sulfur on my pimples, and this...

    About reviewer (5 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Neutral

    HairBlond, Wavy, Fine

    EyesGray

    3.0
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    Lomelindi

    12 years ago

    I am prone to hormonal acne and clogged pores / minor acne due to some makeup products, so I wanted to try this to counteract breakouts when they happen. First, this is NOT an overnight miracle...

    About reviewer (387 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinOily, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBlack, Straight, Medium

    EyesBlack

    3.0
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    gandangnatural

    12 years ago

    it dries out the pimple overnight but leaves an ugly scab.. I'm not impressed.. i just use this if i need a fast treatment.. i use it once then use my honey cinnamon treatment until the pimple...

    About reviewer (12 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinOily, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairBrown, Straight, Other

    EyesBlack

    3.0
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    geideja

    12 years ago

    It does work very well with erupted pimples or cystic zits. Whenever I have tiny rash on my face, I'd just apply and it will go away overnight. It has a soothing/calming effect for my rash issue....

    About reviewer (27 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinOily, Fair, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Straight, Medium

    EyesGray

    3.0
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    adara260

    12 years ago

    I am willing to try anything to help my acne that developed in my twenties. I wanted to try a sulfur product after trying BP and salicylic acid etc. I've tried everything from OTC to prescription...

    About reviewer (222 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinAcne-prone, Medium, Warm

    HairBrunette, Straight, Medium

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    shopaholic14

    12 years ago

    This is in no way an overnight miracle product...but it does work slow miracles on acne. My skin was behaving so bad, breaking out all over for no reason so during my trip to Singapore, I...

    About reviewer (100 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Tan, Warm

    HairBlack, Wavy, Coarse

    EyesBlack

    5.0
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    csquared14

    12 years ago

    UPDATE: I have now been using this product for almost exactly a year and thought that I'd check in on my review. I'm still using it, and the below still holds true. This is the one product that I...

    About reviewer (111 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinAcne-prone, Medium, Warm

    HairBlack, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBrown

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