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Drying Lotion

MARIO BADESCU

Current Price $18.00
1 Ounce
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Highlights

  • Cruelty-free
  • Salicylic acid (BHA)
  • Good for: Acne & blemishes

Details & care

What it is: A beloved and famous drying lotion that helps heal and dry surface pimples or whiteheads overnight.

Who it's for: All skin types.

What it does: This best-selling formula contains a concentrated blend of calamine, salicylic acid and quick-acting ingredients.

How to use: At night after cleansing, toning and moisturizing, apply a dab of lotion directly on the whitehead using a cotton swab. Do not rub in. Let it dry and rinse off in the morning. Do not shake the bottle, and apply only the pink sediment on the skin.

  • 1 oz.
  • Paraben-free; sulfate-free; phthalate-free
  • Cruelty-free
  • Item #176006
  • Core Product ID 333334JC8U

Ingredients

Isopropyl Alcohol, Aqua (Water, Eau), Calamine, Zinc Oxide, Titanium Dioxide, Sulfur, Camphor, Talc, Glycerin, Salicylic Acid.
Ingredients are subject to change at the manufacturer's discretion. For the most complete and up-to-date list of ingredients, refer to the product packaging

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Mario Badescu

Offering simple, gentle and effective skin care is the mission of Mario Badescu, who began his career in his native Romania. Then, nearly 50 years ago, he rose to fame in Manhattan, where he served an elite and demanding clientele. The brand's focus is on formulations for individual skin types and needs—from powerful acne solutions to potent treatments that counter the effects of aging.

Reviews

(852)8524.6 out of 5
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Most helpful positive review

Aug 8, 2018

ABSOLUTELY AMAZING

This product is O.M.G. a miracle. If you get a pimple and need to look fabulous the next day just put a drop of this and the next day is gone. I rarely get pimples but when I do this is my go to product. DO NOT SHAKE and I use a Qtip
Muneca
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Most helpful critical review

Jan 23, 2026

drying lotion

So, my skin is usually pretty normal. I had a few little bumps and decided to use the drying lotion. It recommended to stay on overnight. The next morning I had small white pimples all over my face where I had applied it. Weird. Messed up my face.
Audrey
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Aug 8, 2018

ABSOLUTELY AMAZING

This product is O.M.G. a miracle. If you get a pimple and need to look fabulous the next day just put a drop of this and the next day is gone. I rarely get pimples but when I do this is my go to product. DO NOT SHAKE and I use a Qtip
Muneca
8found this helpful
Aug 29, 2019

Great acne treatment

Great for overnight acne spot treatment. Just put it on before bed with a q tip and your acne should be gone by morning. Make sure to store it upright.
Verified purchase
Cate
1found this helpful
Aug 7, 2019

Love it

As soon as you feel a pimple cover it with this drying lotion. Works like a charm.
Verified purchase
LizY2
1found this helpful
Sept 27, 2026

This product works very quickly

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This product works very quickly to take away or stop a blemish. I’ve been using it for years.
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Debra L.
Sept 25, 2026

I live this product. I’ve

I live this product. I’ve been using this 10 years. It help keep my skin clean.
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Patricia B.
Sept 21, 2026

Love this stuff! Works overnight.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Love this stuff! Works overnight. I’ve passed it down to both my daughter. We wouldn’t be without it.
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Deborah K.