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Drying Lotion

Name: Drying Lotion
Brand: MARIO BADESCU
Rating: 4.6 (779 reviews)

MARIO BADESCU

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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

Shipping & returns

This item qualifies for free shipping on orders over $89. View Shipping & Returns Policy.

This item is returnable within 40 days by mail or to U.S. Nordstrom Rack and U.S. Nordstrom stores. All beauty items are only eligible for return in U.S. Nordstrom Rack or U.S. Nordstrom stores.

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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.

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(839)

4.6 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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Muneca

Aug 8, 2018

ABSOLUTELY AMAZING

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Cate

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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.

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LizY2

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Aug 7, 2019

Love it

As soon as you feel a pimple cover it with this drying lotion. Works like a charm.

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Dorothy B.

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Aug 26, 2026

Goodbye blemish!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This product is easy to use and works well on pimples without drying skin.