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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

Shipping & returns

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

Eligible Rack purchases made between 10/5/26 and 12/24/26 can be returned by 1/18/27 or 40 days after purchase—whichever is later. Online purchases: eligible items can be returned by mail or to a Nordstrom Rack or Nordstrom store. Store purchases: eligible items can be returned to a Nordstrom Rack or Nordstrom store. All returns are subject to our return policy terms.

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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

(854)8544.6 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

Oct 14, 2026

Didn’t do anything but sting

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Didn’t do anything but sting a little once I applied it. I was hoping the sting meant that it was working but nope. Did nothing.
Cary S.
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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
Oct 14, 2026

Didn’t do anything but sting

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Didn’t do anything but sting a little once I applied it. I was hoping the sting meant that it was working but nope. Did nothing.
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Cary S.
Oct 7, 2026

This product is absolutely amazing!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This product is absolutely amazing! I have been using it for almost two years, and it has helped my acne so much. It cleared up my breakouts and helped my skin look much better without leaving dark spots or acne marks behind. I’m very happy with the results and would definitely recommend it!
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diyara Z.
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.
Sept 20, 2026

Works great. After you wash

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Works great. After you wash your face and you apply it you can really feel it working.
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Tiina H.
Sept 18, 2026

This is always the only

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is always the only thing I can apply at night, and wake up with the skin eruption gone or vastly improved.
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Lori C.
Sept 15, 2026

I love this drying lotion.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love this drying lotion. It really has helped make my pores less noticeable and has made pimples go away.
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Lynn S.
Sept 15, 2026

One little spot of lotion

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] One little spot of lotion minimizes blemish overnight and prevents from getting worse
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Dana M.