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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    4.0
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    Ledavis

    7 years ago

    This product definitely isn’t a miracle worker but it does work extremely well. I saw at least slight reduction in size of any blemish I put it on overnight. It also brought down the swelling and...

    About reviewer (2 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    moomooreviews

    7 years ago

    Love this so much because so far there's no product that comes close. It is so reliable for reducing size of blemishes and also whiteheads! It also eliminates redness the next day and u can just...

    About reviewer (210 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBlack, Relaxed, Medium

    EyesBlack

    5.0
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    9mfn

    7 years ago

    I had thoughts when i first bought it. I have an oily, sensitive and acne-prone skin and buying this RM97 for a small bottle really questioned me if it's gonna work or wasting my money. I had a...

    About reviewer (2 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinAcne-prone, Medium

    HairBlack

    EyesBlack

    5.0
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    Gigiiswretched

    7 years ago

    This product smells so awful! Makes my nose burn and my head become so dizzy every time I use this. But I can bear it because this tiny cute thing works on me like magic. I breakout like every...

    About reviewer (14 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinAcne-prone, Medium, Neutral

    HairBlack, Straight, Fine

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    Peacelily94

    7 years ago

    I keep this with me everywhere it speeds up the healing of my cystic acne I wouldn't waste my time on anything else. It doesn't work 100% of the time but it's sure better than anything the...

    About reviewer (40 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair

    HairBlond

    EyesHazel

    2.0
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    kai2001

    7 years ago

    Have only been using it for two days, but it has done nothing. Im disappointed with this product but I will review again in a week.

    About reviewer (1 reviews)

    AgeUnder 18

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium

    HairBrown

    EyesGray

    5.0
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    helenar1111

    7 years ago

    After my finally trying this product, I had to leave a review to help other people in my position with acne. I have regular "adult acne" but since I was 17 I've also had severe cystic acne. My...

    About reviewer (4 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinVery Oily, Fair

    HairBlack

    EyesBlue

    1.0
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    Andee

    7 years ago

    I bought this once years ago and didn't realize it should not be shaken before use. Shaking it up, it did not dry pimples up or make them come to a head. I have normal skin and seldom get zits. I...

    About reviewer (325 reviews)

    Age56 & Over

    SkinNormal, Fair, Warm

    HairRed, Wavy, Fine

    EyesGreen

    4.0
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    spygirl13

    7 years ago

    Overall - 4 Price - 3 Packaging -3 I'm on my 3rd bottle. this has worked wonders on my little spots/acne when I get them. Sometimes takes 2-3 days for the really tough ones. I use it when...

    About reviewer (40 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Cool

    HairBlack, Other, Medium

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    katrine21

    7 years ago

    Love this product! Pimple will dry after 1-2 days.

    About reviewer (7 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinDry, Fair-Medium

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    shelbyrana

    7 years ago

    The only thing that dries up my hormonal breakouts over night!!!!

    About reviewer (6 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinNormal, Fair, Warm

    HairBlond, Straight, Fine

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    DrukElephnt

    7 years ago

    The product is miracle to treat crystal acne. I once had really bad breakout& after applying this product on the pimples, it disappeared right away in the morning after. I use it on my friends&...

    About reviewer (22 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinOily, Fair-Medium

    HairBlack

    EyesBlack

    1.0
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    anaro

    7 years ago

    Horrible

    About reviewer (13 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Olive

    HairBrown

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    alanahealy25

    7 years ago

    One of the best acne and blackheads treatment. Small acnes will dry within one night. But the large-under-the-surface-acnes will shrink longer. Based on *my* experience, upon applying the...

    About reviewer (3 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinAcne-prone, Tan

    HairBlack

    EyesBlack

    5.0
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    Withinnightescence

    8 years ago

    I've been buying this product for years. I have adult cystic acne, and missing one day of my sulfur treatment means bad news for my skin. This dries out everything, including clogged pores. I buy...

    About reviewer (7 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Cool

    HairBlack, Straight, Fine

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    martafraga7

    8 years ago

    Alright, I've been using this product for a few weeks now and I think I've developed a solid opinion on it. I guess what most people come here for, does this work? The answer is yes, it does work,...

    About reviewer (11 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Coarse

    EyesBrown

    2.0
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    sezling

    8 years ago

    I like zinc/sulfur based spot treatments since using Payot Speciale 5 however it's hard for me to source that product so i decided to try this. I like that you can precisely apply the product to a...

    About reviewer (86 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBlack, Wavy, Coarse

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    idaemili

    8 years ago

    I bought the drying lotion last summer, I had read and heard great reviews about this. When I got the drying lotion I got surprised by how small the bottle is, I don't really know why I was...

    About reviewer (20 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    aloha_bua

    8 years ago

    I've been suffered from acne for 6 years, this is one of the most effective healer so far. It takes about 2-3 nights or more to heal each time. It helps dry the reddened or inflamed acne. Just...

    About reviewer (28 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

    HairBlack

    EyesBlack

    2.0
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    kalliex

    8 years ago

    I bought this last year when I was suffering from bad breakouts and desperate to try anything. A classmate recommended this so I picked it up from Ulta for $17-18. Which is a lot. The first time I...

    About reviewer (183 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairBlack, Straight, Fine

    EyesGreen

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