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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
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.
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
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
8found this helpful
Cate
Verified purchase
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.
1found this helpful
LizY2
Verified purchase
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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Tracy V.
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Mar 24, 2026
This was very nice I
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This was very nice I used it once and had very good results the packaging is very sturdy
Michaela M.
Reposted from Mario Badescu Skin Care
Mar 11, 2026
I’ve been using the drying
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I’ve been using the drying lotion for 2-3 weeks now, it has help with my blemishes!
Rebecca L.
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Mar 8, 2026
Magic overnight
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] My definite go-to for dying out any acne! Works like magic overnight. Powerful stuff!