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Special Cucumber Lotion

MARIO BADESCU

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Details & care

What it is: A refreshing, deep-cleaning astringent that clarifies and disinfects skin after cleansing.

Who it's for: Ideal for those with combination or oily skin types.

What it does: This toner is effective for drying up existing acne blemishes and preventing new eruptions, too. Soothing cucumber and acne-fighting ingredients work together to make this lotion nondrying and non-irritating.

How to use: Saturate a cotton pad with toning lotion and apply to skin daily after cleansing.

  • 8 oz.
  • Cruelty-free
  • Item #176013
  • Core Product ID 333334JC93

Ingredients

Deionized Water, Isopropyl Alcohol, Sodium Sulfate, Cucumber Extract, Nonoxynol-9, Boric 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

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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.

Reviews

(81)814.7 out of 5
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Most helpful positive review

Mar 10, 2026

I absolutely love this toner

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I absolutely love this toner - the smell, the efficacy, and the way my skin feels afterwards. I use it at night, and then apply both a serum and a moisturizer and by morning my skin is so soft, plumper and ready for a great day.
Melissa C.

Most helpful critical review

Aug 16, 2026

It doesn’t seem to be

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] It doesn’t seem to be doing anything but it is gentle.
Michelle P.

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Aug 16, 2026

It doesn’t seem to be

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] It doesn’t seem to be doing anything but it is gentle.
Michelle P.
June 13, 2026

Feels really good

I’m still relearning everything about the whole “beauty care” thing and a special cucumber lotion is actually a toner. This is what I knew as a toner as a kid! This is a really pretty yellow color with a nice fresh scent - I’m not really getting a cucumber scent but definitely fresh! It’s super easy to apply, I just squirted some on a cotton ball and wiped it over my face. I love how tingly it feels on my skin. Using this after the foaming cleanser left me feeling very refreshed.
tae27
Mar 10, 2026

I absolutely love this toner

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I absolutely love this toner - the smell, the efficacy, and the way my skin feels afterwards. I use it at night, and then apply both a serum and a moisturizer and by morning my skin is so soft, plumper and ready for a great day.
Melissa C.
Jan 19, 2026

I alternate the special cucumber

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I alternate the special cucumber lotion with lotion C. I usually use it during the fall and winter months. I love the product and I have been using it since about 1993.
Maria J.
Oct 20, 2025

I love the Special Cumber

I love the Special Cumber Lotion toner. I have very large pores and it helps prevent breakouts and oiliness without over-stripping my skin.
Valerie C.
Oct 11, 2025

Great but too much for me.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is a very drying toner, too much for me to use every day. It would be great for very oily teenage skin, but I have oily skin as a senior, and it is too much. It produces a burning sensation in some places.
Charles G.