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Mario Badescu Drying Lotion, 1 Fl oz

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Size: 1 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)


Style: 01 Drying Lotion Glass Bottle, 1 Fl oz


Features

  • [CLARIFYING, BI-PHASE NIGHTTIME SOLUTION] for all skin types
  • [DRIES SURFACE BLEMISHES] by drawing out impurities from targeted spots
  • [VISIBLY REDUCES] The Look Of surface blemishes the next day
  • [FORMULATED] With SALICYLIC ACID, SULFUR and zinc oxide, absorb excess oil and unclogs pores
  • [FREE FROM] sulfates, phthalates, parabens and gluten, as well as vegan, cruelty-free and made in the USA with globally sourced ingredients

Description

Formulated in the 1960s by Mario Badescu himself, this iconic product is still the brand’s #1 best-selling product—loved by so many skincare junkies. Dip a cotton swab into the pink sediment at the bottom of the bottle. Dab directly on the surface blemish. Let dry and rinse off in the morning. In addition to the face, you can use your Drying Lotion to target surface blemishes on the back, chest, and neck, too! Simply set the bottle on an even, flat surface. Leave it undisturbed overnight and voilà: your Drying Lotion is settled and looking brand new. What kind of blemishes can Drying Lotion be used for? Drying Lotion works best on above-the-surface blemishes. For any blemish on the verge of being expressed, this product works as an overnight on-the-spot treatment mask to expedite the process and reduce redness. Is the Drying Lotion for preventative use? No – the Drying Lotion should only be used on active blemishes. How often should I use the Drying Lotion when I have an active blemish? The Drying Lotion can be used every night (for oily / combination skin) or every other night (for dry / sensitive skin) to reduce the appearance of a blemish. Is this product to treat blackheads? No – this product is strictly for above-the-surface blemishes. If you’d like to reduce the appearance of blackheads, please try our Silver Powder. What is the difference between the Drying Lotion and the Buffering Lotion? The Drying Lotion is an overnight spot treatment mask for above-the-surface blemishes (any blemish with a head to it). The Buffering Lotion is an overnight spot treatment for beneath-the-surface blemishes (commonly cystic or hormonal breakouts). Legendary on-the-spot solution that helps dry up surface blemishes overnight. Rejuvenate, Brighten, Refresh and Replenish Our skin toners and astringents act as cleansing lotions, each in their own way. Anti-aging toner softens the look of fine lines & wrinkles while smoothing the skin. Moisturizing overnight lip treatment

Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 2.5 x 2.5 x 2 inches; 1 ounces


Item model number ‏ : ‎ Drying Lotion


Department ‏ : ‎ Women


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Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Mario Badescu Skin Care Inc.


Best Sellers Rank: #1,414 in Beauty & Personal Care (See Top 100 in Beauty & Personal Care) #45 in Body Lotions


#45 in Body Lotions:


Customer Reviews: 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (32,714)


Brand Name: Mario Badescu


Age Range Description: Adult


Skin Type: All


Number of Items: 1


Item Form: Lotion


Target Use Body Part: Whole Body


Product Benefits: Helps draw out impurities and diminish the appearance of surface blemishes.


Specific Uses For Product: Dip cotton swab into pink sediment at the bottom(Do NOT Shake bottle), dab directly on the whitehead, do not rub in


Country as Labeled: United States


Container Type: Bottle


Recommended Uses For Product: Acne


UPC: 785364133082 785364130081


Global Trade Identification Number: 82


Manufacturer: Mario Badescu Skin Care Inc.


Model Number: Drying Lotion


Manufacturer Part Number: 13008


Item Volume: 29 ml


Item Dimensions: 2.5 x 2.5 x 2 inches


Unit Count: 1 Ounce


Item Weight: 1 ounces


Active Ingredients: Calamine, Camphor, Sulfur, Zinc Oxide, Talc, Salicylic Acid, CI 77891 (Titanium Dioxide), Salicylic Acid, salicylic_acid


Special Ingredients: Salicylic Acid, Sulfur, Zinc Oxide


Material Type Free: Gluten Free, Paraben Free, Phthalate Free, Sulfate Free


Material Features: Cruelty Free, Vegan


Other Special Features of the Product: Original Glass Bottle


Scent Name: Alcohol


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    • Great Spot Treatment
Size: 1 Fl Oz (Pack of 1) Style: 01 Drying Lotion Glass Bottle, 1 Fl oz
I purchased the 1 oz. size of the Drying Lotion, and I think it will last quite a while since you only need a small amount. It definitely worked well for me! I applied it at night, and by the next morning it had noticeably reduced the redness and greatly improved the appearance of the blemish. It’s easy to use and a little goes a long way. Overall, a great buy for the price! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 24, 2026 by Larenda Woods
    • Works even on sensitive skin
Size: 1 Fl Oz (Pack of 1) Style: 01 Drying Lotion Glass Bottle, 1 Fl oz
Dried zits overnight. Doesn't agitate my sensitive skin with redness, soreness or pain. Easy to apply; dip a qtip then dab on. This little bottle goes a long way, don't let the loom fool you there is a lot in there! Worth every cent and I will be keeping this as a permanent part of my skin care routine! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 30, 2026 by Azishima
    • Buy it buy it buy it!
Size: 1 Fl Oz (Pack of 1) Style: 01 Drying Lotion Glass Bottle, 1 Fl oz
This is going to be a long review since I love this product so my apologies in advance. I hope it helps someone. Advance Warning - Both of these products have isopropyl alcohol which is *extremely* drying. It works but its possible to end up with irritation like I did. After about 4 days I ended up with a slightly itchy rash. There was no redness but a bunch of tiny bumps. It reminded of contact dermatitis. Fortunately my breakout was done by then. If it happens, don't freak out. Stop using the product for now. It will go away and it can be covered up by makeup without irritating the skin (be sure to use non-irritating makeup.) It can take up to 2 weeks ago. Mine did. The skin may have a slightly rougher texture for a couple more weeks after that. Exfolation can help. You will be able to use the product again in the future but use it sparingly and only on the areas needed. I think what caused it for me was putting it over the whole area of blemishes and being lazy instead of exactly where the spots were. It might seem like an unpleasant side effect but I really needed to get rid of the breakout that just kept multiplying. It was worth it to me as I think it was my fault for not being more careful. It isn't guaranteed to happen to you but if it does I wanted to share my experience. It will be ok I promise. I bought and use this in conjuction with the Mario Badescu Drying Lotion so I left the same review on both. I use them together based on another reviewer's suggestion so I can't rate them separately. That being said, oh my god this totally works. I was seriously blown away. I got a very unpleasant hormonal breakout of papules (blind pimples) on my chin during lady time and whenever I get them they take forever to go away because the infection is so far below the surface. To make matters worse anytime one went away another would show up. I had about 4 in the same spot and they were very painful. I really didn't want to spend that much on a product but the breakout had been there for weeks with no improvement from anything else I used and I was getting desperate. Below is a product description and how I used them. Buffering lotion - This product you can shake before application. Its a very thin, white liquid that's rated by Badescu as being better for Cystic Acne Drying lotion - DO NOT SHAKE. A lot of people have been making comments about how the product settles. Its supposed to and the directions clearly say do not shake it and to use a cotton swab to dip it in the "pink sediment" then apply. This product is rated as being better for whiteheads. For my routine I waited until the evening and cleaned my face then applied the buffering lotion to the blemishes with my fingers as the instructions said to do. I waited about a minute until that dried and then used a cotton swab to apply a bit of the drying lotion. I used the products for 5 days just to be sure but I could have stopped at 4. I now have NO blemishes anymore and I'm just working on getting rid of the pigmentation marks. Those I can deal with. I'm extremely happy with this products performance and I highly, highly recommend it. Here is a bit on the different types of blemishes because it can be confusing trying to figure out what you have (Correct me if I'm wrong. Its based on my own personal research.) Whitehead - Standard, unremarkable. Not inflamed. Just looks like a small spot of pus. Goes away quickly Blackhead - Open pore with oxidation causing it to look dark. Not inflamed. (These two products aren't designed for blackheads so I don't think it'd work on those.) Pustule - Inflamed whitehead. Infection at the surface but there's a lot of angry redness around the blemish Papule - Inflamed whitehead. Infection deep below the surface. Aka blind pimple. Its a closed comedone where the infection can't reach the surface. These can last weeks. They are hard to the touch and painful. Cystic Acne - Large, inflamed acne. It is one of the more severe types. It will feel soft the touch and be large in size. Rupture can cause spreading of the infection and lead to more outbreaks. Nodular Cystic Acne - The same as cystic acne but the infection is deeper under the skin and will be hard and painful the touch. Will not rupture but will not go away as Papules eventually do. The two types of Cystic Acne will likely need to be treated by a professional if severe. I'm not sure how these two products would work on small, minor Cystic Acne but its worth a try. Based on some of the other reviews this does work if its not very severe and all over the face. Note - Before you panic like I did and think your Papules are Nodular Cystic Acne, there is a difference and its size. Physically they feel the same but Papules are 1cm or less where as the Nodular acne is 1-5cm. Hope this helps! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2016 by kittenmittens
    • Effective Acne Spot Treatment, but the Bottle Design Needs Improvement
Size: 1 Fl Oz (Pack of 1) Style: 01 Drying Lotion Glass Bottle, 1 Fl oz
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I've found Mario Badescu Drying Lotion to be an effective overnight spot treatment for reducing the appearance of blemishes. For first-time users, it's important to follow the instructions carefully: do not shake the bottle. The product is designed with two separate layers. The pink sediment at the bottom contains the active ingredients—salicylic acid, sulfur, zinc oxide, and calamine—that help dry out blemishes. The clear liquid on top serves as the carrier layer. To use it properly, you dip a cotton swab straight down into the pink color sediment and then apply it directly to the blemish. If the bottle is shaken, the layers mix together and the product will not perform as intended. You'll need to let it sit undisturbed on a flat surface until the layers separate again. My main complaint is the packaging design. The pink sediment settles at the bottom of a bottle, making it difficult to retrieve the product with a cotton swab. Once the swab reaches the bottom, it can be surprisingly hard to take it out from the bottle. I also think the bottle opening could be redesigned to imitate the function of a typical nail polish bottle, with a built-in wiper that removes excess product from the applicator. As it is, a standard cotton swab picks up far more product than needed for a single blemish, resulting in unnecessary waste. I often find myself trimming away some of the cotton from the swab before use to reduce product absorption. I like the product, there is no skin irritation for me. One bottle last a long time. Overall, the formula works well, but the packaging could be much more user-friendly and efficient. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 9, 2026 by Justice
    • NO-SEE-UM bites!!!
Size: 1 Fl Oz (Pack of 1) Style: 01 Drying Lotion Glass Bottle, 1 Fl oz
Omgosh I bought this a year or two ago and had to come back and write a review! I have always used this for a pimple or a blemish but the other night I got attacked by a no-see-um or mosquito and got seven bites on my legs. As I was dang near gouging my skin off from the itch and had nothing specific to use, I pulled this out. Within LITERAL seconds, the itch and burn of the bite was gone! I only put one drop on each bite and it was MAGIC! Not only that, I don’t know if you know about a good mosquito bite, how swollen and inflamed that they get, but the next day between the sulfur and the salicylic acid in this drying lotion, the inflammation and swelling was minuscule! This is definitely a 3-1 attack on bug bites! The sulfur pulled out the Poison, the calamine lotion stopped the itch, and the salicylic acid dried out the blemish, all within 24 hours! I am now a user of this for life!!! Beyond grateful for this product! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 12, 2026 by Heather
    • This works really well & quickly!
Size: 1 Fl Oz (Pack of 1) Style: 01 Drying Lotion Glass Bottle, 1 Fl oz
Works fast to remove blemish and tenderness around the pimple. Overnight was easy to apply and leave on to work while I slept. Absolutely recommend! I have oily skin and no issues using it.
Reviewed in the United States on September 2, 2026 by rats
    • Works great for cystic pimple relief!
Size: 1 Fl Oz (Pack of 1) Style: 01 Drying Lotion Glass Bottle, 1 Fl oz
A must for my household full of teenagers and a perimenopausal mom. Soon a cystic pimple appears--- soak a q-tip with the lotion and dab it right on the pimple for 20 seconds. Yes it burns but that's how you now it's working. The next day, you will notice that the swelling is noticeably reduced. Keep doing it every night and before you know it, it's gone. This definitely a must for the house. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 22, 2026 by YeungFAM
    • Try it!
Size: 1 Fl Oz (Pack of 1) Style: 01 Drying Lotion Glass Bottle, 1 Fl oz
I’ve used this for years. It helps dry out pimple spots
Reviewed in the United States on June 29, 2026 by lola

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