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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    d_E_S_S

    21 years ago

    I can't decide whether I like this product. I wish I could give it a 3.5. I agree entirely with the other posters -- it's totally a crapshoot with this stuff: it totally busts some of the...

    About reviewer (115 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinAcne-prone, Other

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    2.0
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    Mudskipper

    21 years ago

    For me, this was a miss. I really wanted it to work, and now that I'm down to bottom of the bottle, I just have to admit that it didn't. I could have lived with the smell and alienation from my...

    About reviewer (137 reviews)

    Age25-29

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    3.0
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    hey_itz_cath

    22 years ago

    I found this product to be good for surface zits (the kind where the white pustules are just dying to come up and greet the world through your face). If you can see the white stuff then it'll work...

    About reviewer (42 reviews)

    Age19-24

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    3.0
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    galaxygoo

    22 years ago

    I used to use D'Arcy drying lotion for years, but the price has inflated to about $30 USD for the 1 oz bottle. I bought this as an alternative, and while it is a good alternative for half the...

    About reviewer (350 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinSensitive, Fair

    HairBrown

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    hellokityy27

    22 years ago

    The other girl had it dead on when she said you put it on at night and wake up to the same pimple you had the night before. I gave it away to a friend, and it did nothing for her either. :P

    About reviewer (54 reviews)

    Age25-29

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    MiaGator

    22 years ago

    The only reason I didn't give this a one is because it didn't do anything BAD to my skin. I'd dab it on, let it dry, and in the morning, wash off the pink dots to find - exactly what I had the...

    About reviewer (441 reviews)

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    SkinOily, Fair, Cool

    HairBrown, Straight, Fine

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    4.0
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    lanac

    22 years ago

    This is a great quick fix for drying out pimples. Its a bit wierd and you have to keep it upright, no tossing it back in the makeup drawer...My husband still makes a funny face when I come out of...

    About reviewer (5 reviews)

    Age19-24

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    4.0
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    Shells

    22 years ago

    I know that this is a *hit or miss* product but it works wonders for me. The only zits that it's going to try up are the ones that actually have "stuff" in them for it to dry up (eww) so don't...

    About reviewer (403 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinOther

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    4.0
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    CakeItOn

    22 years ago

    If you can get past the fact that it is a science project for pimples (it smells like chemicals, don't shake it, put the Q-tip in...), it works.

    About reviewer (26 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinDry

    HairBlond

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    4.0
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    Stellam

    22 years ago

    Not a good thing for overnight stays at the boyfriends or new paramour, LOL! My hubby always winces when I got the pink dots all over my face. Very aggressive treatment on aggressive zits.

    About reviewer (128 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Medium

    HairBrown

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    4.0
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    WeenQueen

    22 years ago

    Since each of my zits has a distinct personality of its own, I'm never sure exactly when this lotion is going to work well. But when it does, it really does! It can speedily eliminate the little...

    About reviewer (30 reviews)

    Age36-43

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    5.0
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    FogGirl

    22 years ago

    Simply put - this stuff is the best. On emerging zits or ones that are about to break open, a little dab of this with a qtip overnight will suck the life right out of them. No joke. The trick is...

    About reviewer (213 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinOther, Other, Not Sure

    HairOther, Other, Other

    EyesOther

    2.0
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    JGardella

    22 years ago

    I've received so many samples of this and each time I get one I try it and expect it to work and it doesn't. It really doesn't do anything for my skin at all.

    About reviewer (3778 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinDry, Other

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    Jenny

    22 years ago

    CONS: alcohol may sting; flakes of calamine fall off when dry; COMMENTS: contains two phases - a solid one containing mostly calamine lotion and sulfur, a liquid one containing salicylic acid and...

    About reviewer (312 reviews)

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    SkinOther

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    2.0
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    luba

    22 years ago

    I didn't like the drying mask and I don't like this. It doesn't do much, it just smells like alcohol. I am really bummed out about this line. Now I know not to listen to ladies that work at...

    About reviewer (192 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinNormal, Fair-Medium

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    1.0
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    ozone

    22 years ago

    Wow..... how come I buy this? For those who want irritation, redness, awful and dry flakes, pls check this out.

    About reviewer (158 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinNormal

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    5.0
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    anallise

    22 years ago

    Fantastic product! I've had this for a while and kinda forgot about it but when my skin freaks out and I want it gone fast this is THE thing I reach for! Brings pimples to a head in one night and...

    About reviewer (12 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination

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    4.0
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    curlycue

    22 years ago

    This didn't really do anything for me, but my acne problem is admittedly light. I don't get real whiteheads (never did), so I'm probably not a good barometer. I'm reviewing it b/c I gave it to my...

    About reviewer (54 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Curly, Fine

    EyesBrown

    2.0
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    JennBard

    22 years ago

    Ugh, this stuff is horrible! Not the worst but as close as you can get to it! The smell is pungent and the ingredients scared me alone, but I tried it once. Once was all it took. What is the...

    About reviewer (654 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Warm

    HairRed, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    AnnaMaria

    22 years ago

    I like this okay. It's not a miracle product, but it does help dry out blemishes without drying out the rest of your face. I find it easy to use -- just dip a q-tip in the bottle and apply to...

    About reviewer (240 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinDry, Fair, Cool

    HairBlond, Straight, Fine

    EyesGray

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