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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
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
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: #1,581 in Beauty & Personal Care (See Top 100 in Beauty & Personal Care) #47 in Body Lotions
#47 in Body Lotions:
Customer Reviews: 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (36,253)
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 Part Number: 13008
Model Number: Drying Lotion
Manufacturer: Mario Badescu Skin Care Inc.
Item Volume: 29 Milliliters
Item Dimensions: 2.5 x 2.5 x 2 inches
Unit Count: 29 Milliliters
Item Weight: 1 Ounces
Active Ingredients: Calamine, Camphor, Sulfur, Zinc Oxide, Talc, Salicylic Acid, CI 77891 (Titanium Dioxide), 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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Size: 1 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)
Style: 01 Drying Lotion Glass Bottle, 1 Fl oz
Effectiveness: This Mario Badescu Drying Lotion has been an absolute game-changer for dealing with occasional breakouts and stubborn blemishes. The overnight spot treatment works incredibly fast - I often wake up to find that angry, inflamed pimples have significantly reduced in size and redness after just one application. The zinc oxide and sulfur formula is powerful yet gentle enough that it doesn't over-dry or irritate my skin like some harsh acne treatments do. I love how it targets specific spots without affecting the surrounding healthy skin. The pink sediment at the bottom contains the active ingredients, so shaking it up and applying with a cotton swab gives precise application exactly where needed. Quality: Mario Badescu has built an excellent reputation in skincare, and this drying lotion maintains their high standards for effective, gentle formulations. The 1 fl oz bottle contains a surprisingly long-lasting amount of product since you only need tiny dabs for spot treatment. The consistency allows for precise application without waste, and the formula stays effective throughout the life of the product. The ingredients are well-balanced to provide acne-fighting benefits without the harsh side effects of more aggressive treatments. The packaging protects the formula integrity, and the dropper-style application method ensures hygiene and prevents contamination. Value for Money: This drying lotion provides incredible value when you consider how effectively it treats breakouts and prevents them from becoming larger, more inflamed problems. The small bottle lasts for months of regular use since you only apply it to specific spots, making the cost per treatment very reasonable. When I compare this to dermatologist visits or expensive acne systems, getting professional-quality spot treatment at this price is remarkable. The peace of mind knowing I have an effective solution for unexpected breakouts makes this worth far more than the modest cost. This has become my go-to emergency treatment for breakouts and consistently delivers fast, effective results. Highly recommend for anyone dealing with occasional acne or needing reliable spot treatment!
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Reviewed in the United States on November 28, 2025 by Amy Biggs
Size: 1 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)
Style: 01 Drying Lotion Glass Bottle, 1 Fl oz
Works well. Perfect for pimples and blemishes!
Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2026 by Kelly
Size: 1 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)
Style: 01 Drying Lotion Glass Bottle, 1 Fl oz
This stuff seriously works. I dab it on at night and by morning my blemishes are noticeably smaller and less angry. Great for spot treatment and lasts forever since you only need a tiny amount.
Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2026 by Momma2hhj
Size: 1 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)
Style: 03 Drying Lotion Glass Bottle, 1 Fl oz &...
LOVE this drying lotion. While I don't love that it goes on and dries PINK, it does work at drying pimples very very quickly. Definitely worth the money!
Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2025 by Erin L. Forsythe
Size: 1 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)
Style: 01 Drying Lotion Glass Bottle, 1 Fl oz
This really works goods for those pesky acne spots.
Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2026 by Scott N.
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!
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Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2016 by kittenmittens
Size: 1 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)
Style: 01 Drying Lotion Glass Bottle, 1 Fl oz
Make sure the read directions but works well!
Reviewed in the United States on March 17, 2026 by Amazon Customer
Size: 1 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)
Style: Drying Lotion Plastic Bottle, 1 Fl oz
Mario Badescu’s Drying Lotion definitely looks like it should pack a punch — it’s loaded with salicylic acid, sulfur, and zinc oxide, so I expected a fast, heavy-hitting spot treatment. The formula has a really strong, almost medicinal smell (not exactly pleasant, but it makes you feel like it’s “doing something”). That said, for all the actives in here, the results weren’t as dramatic as I hoped. It helps a little with calming down surface blemishes, but it doesn’t magically erase them overnight or stop new ones from forming. With this much going on in the bottle, I thought it would be more effective. Decent to have on hand, but definitely not a cure-all. It does flake a bit overnight and you have to sleep on your back or else it might rub off on your pillow cases. FWIW it often gets mixed up in the bottle and you have to let it settle back into two parts. Lasts a long time, but I think they advertise this (even in the product name) as this magic bullet that clears you up overnight. It helps for sure, but not an overnight cure-all.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 3, 2025 by Amazon Customer