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Summary
Mario Badescu's Award Winning Drying Lotion that targets pesky problems with the original, on-the-spot surface blemish solution. This is a fast-acting formula that helps dry up surface blemishes overnight - earning Drying Lotion renown as an iconic, award-winning must-have.
Benefits
- No. 1 best-seller
- Formulated in the 1960s by Mario Badescu himself
- Clarifying, bi-phase solution
- Helps dry up surface blemishes overnight by drawing out impurities from targeted spots
- Works to visibly reduce the look of surface blemishes the next day
Do NOT shake the bottle. Before bed (after cleansing and toning), dip a cotton swab into the pink sediment at the bottom of the bottle. Dab directly on the surface blemish; do not rub in. Let dry and rinse off in the morning. Do NOT use on broken skin. Do not apply to eye area. If product gets into eyes, rinse well with water.
Here's why you don't shake it: Drying Lotion is designed to work most effectively as a bi-phase solution. Every time you apply a pink dot to your face, each application acts like a tiny, overnight mask that gives targeted attention to the blemish. You want the product to be clay-like so that it goes on opaque and pink, completely covering the bump.
Isopropyl Alcohol, Aqua (Water, Eau), Calamine, Camphor, Sulfur, Zinc Oxide, Talc, Glycerin, Salicylic Acid, CI 77891 (Titanium Dioxide)
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Questions
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- Q
What if I shook it? Did I ruin it?
- Asked by Steph
- Official Answer By Mario BadescuThanks for your question. If the Drying Lotion is shaken, place the bottle on a flat surface until the layers separate and the pink sediment rests on the bottom. Once the layers separate, the product can be used and enjoyed.Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
Is it okay to use this on 14 year old skin even if you get pretty bad whiteheads?
- Asked by Le chicharrona
- Official Answer By Mario BadescuThanks for your question. We would not suggest this product on teen skin. Instead try our Anti Acne Serum. Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
Your directions state to use after cleansing and toning which leads me to believe before serums and moisturizing. However, I think the date was January 20th you tell someone that it is AFTER moisturizing making it the very last step. Sooooo, which is it?
- Asked by Mary
- Official Answer By Mario BadescuThanks for your question. This product should be used as your last step in your routine directly onto the whitehead. Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
Need something for dark spots in my face
- Asked by LadySelfCare
- Official Answer By Mario BadescuThanks for your question. We would suggest our Brightening Kit to help reduce discoloration from previous breakouts or dark spots. This can be incorporated into your current routine. Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
I've been using this product for 6 years now. I was wondering about the drying cream. Which is stronger? Are they the same product? The drying lotion doesn't go far. Is the drying cream for larger body areas?
- Asked by Tracy
- Official Answer By Mario BadescuThanks for your question. They are formulated for different types of breakouts. Use the Drying Lotion to spot treat surfaced blemishes while our Drying Cream can be used on breakouts just under the surface of the skin or on small clusters of acne. They should not be applied to large areas, they are only meant to be used as spot treatments. Was this answer helpful to you
Reviews
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Ratings Distribution
Best Uses
- 1330Moderate Acne
- 1091Adult Acne
- 776Teen Acne
- 768Inflammatory Acne
- 632Blackheads & Whiteheads
Describe Yourself
- 1146Budget Shopper
- 896Brand Buyer
- 3Acne prone
- 3Oily
- 2Acne
Skin Type
- 11Combination
- 5Oily
- 3Normal
- 1Dry
Most Helpful Positive Review
A staple for your cabinet
I never really write reviews, but after being a long-time user of Mario Badescu drying lotion and seeing that it has some pretty poor reviews on here I felt compelled to provide my review. 1. This product is in no way shape or form a miracle worker. You will not go to bed and wake up with porcelain...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Didn't work for me
I've basically finished the entire glass bottle of this drying lotion, I originally heard about how great it was for spot treatments, therefore I bought it for when I get that one zit that randomly pops up, but it did nothing for me. I don't think it did anything negative, however, it was ineffectiv...
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Would not purchase again
Overall, it doesn't work...at all. Blemishes are not reduced overnight, which there was another product of the same look that I used and it WORKED overnight. I purchased this product because I forgot the name of the other product and couldn't find it in the store. For my skin, this was a waste of money.
Why didn't I buy sooner
I suffer from cystic hormonal acne. I brought the drying lotion and applied it to a large lesion on my chin last night. This morning I woke up and washed my face and THE LESION WAS GONE!!! This is literally a blessing in a bottle! I wish I purchased sooner. I also wish I had taken a before and after picture, but I wasn't expecting this kind of result.
I suggest this for pimples 100%
This is the best product ever for pimples
DO. NOT. BUY!
This stuff smells AWFUL! Gave me an instant headache and it almost made me puke! I had to wipe it off immediately after application. I DO NOT recommend buying at all.
Smell omg
Smell is so strong I'm senestive to smell gives me a headache
