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Mario Badescu Drying Lotion, 1 Fl oz

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Style: 03 Drying Lotion Glass Bottle, 1 Fl oz & Drying Patch, 12 Patches


Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 2.5 x 2.5 x 2 inches; 2.4 Ounces


Item model number ‏ : ‎ Drying Lotion


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Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Mario Badescu Skin Care Inc.


Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ USA


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  • Works!
Style: 01 Drying Lotion Glass Bottle, 1 Fl oz
Follow the instructions and keep the bottle still and upright so that you can dip a swab as recommended. I’m amazed at the overnight results. I recommend.
Reviewed in the United States on October 7, 2023 by MAC

  • Buy it buy it buy it!
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

  • Zits gone over night
Style: 01 Drying Lotion Glass Bottle, 1 Fl oz
I was thoroughly impressed with this product! I've been using a Q-tip to apply a small amount of the pink formula directly onto my zits before going to bed, and the results have been remarkable. By the morning, my skin looks noticeably clearer, and the blemishes have visibly reduced. This product has become a game-changer in my skincare routine, and I highly recommend it! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 20, 2023 by Linda

  • Loved this for years
Style: 03 Drying Lotion Glass Bottle, 1 Fl oz &...
My daughter used this for years and it always seems to work for her. She has slightly oily skin and it seems to help her every time.
Reviewed in the United States on October 3, 2023 by Jeepermom

  • Works
Style: 01 Drying Lotion Glass Bottle, 1 Fl oz
Another one of those products that really work. have been using it for years now - smells like calamine lotion - fresh - the important thing is not to shake it up but to simply dip your qtip in and then apply recommend highly
Reviewed in the United States on September 22, 2023 by AlisaZee

  • Read It All for Great Skin!!!
Style: 01 Drying Lotion Glass Bottle, 1 Fl oz
I have really nice skin. It's one of the things I admire and pride myself about my body. One day during finals week (I'm guessing excessive stress made this happen) but I got a pimple. It hurt so bad and was huge. When I do (rarely) get a pimple, you can barely see them because I treat them before and during its early emergence on my face. Somehow, I came across (Please don't publicly shame me when I say this) an Instagram post on Yahoo of a Kylie Jenner snapchat of how she treats her face for acne. Due to that snapchat and my desperation, I forked over $16 on this drying lotion. Why did I do that? This stuff just chemically burns the crap out of my face, left the area peeling, and left behind a dark case of hyper-pigmentation. My skin isn't even that sensitive. Never again will I buy something like this to put on my face. I'll stick to the basics that have always worked for me. Here's what works for me if you're curious: I get almost all of this stuff on amazon -A gentle cleanser (cetaphil or neutrogena) -Oil cleansing every now and then (olive oil and castor oil with a few drops of Trader Joe's tea tree oil are my faves) -ACV mixed with water as a toner or Burt's Bees tomato toner -Tea tree oil and clean and clear's persa-gel ( to treat bumps and pimples ) **I've learned that if you really want to have nice skin, you have to protect it and keep it moisturized. Also keep your routine SIMPLE** -Olay Total effects 7 in one SPF 30 or Olay Complete for Combination/Oily skin SPF 15 in the am (depends on the season) -Olay Regenerist Night Cream in the pm or SR Luna Oil with SR Good Genes serum (The only non-drug store things I use on my face are Sunday Riley's Luna Oil and Good Genes serum. They're pretty darn good!!! The Luna Oil also has certain antiseptic properties that help prevent acne! Crazy right?! It also makes my skin so soft! The serum is good for hyper-pigmentation and brightening skin. Both of them do many other things too! Sephora has a duo kit for $78. It was a birthday gift to myself! I work on campus! Don't judge! As a college student, I often times don't get as much sleep that I'm suppose to and I was afraid that it would start showing in my face even though the saying is "Black don't crack". I got this duo to help prevent premature aging. #wrinkles #bags #Crowsfeet #SayNoToFillers #SayNoToBotox #AgeGraciously) ***Side Note: I use to have really bad oily skin. In early high school, I would dry it out with acne astringents and skip out on moisturizer at night because I didn't want my face to be really oily. Eventually, I realized that my face was overproducing oils because of this behavior. The moment I started using gentle cleansers, oils, and moisturizers, the moment my skin realized it didn't need to drown itself in sebum. As I go through my day, I still do produce oil on my skin but it's not excessive. It's just a healthy amount to protect my face from the harsh environment and create a healthy glow. During the warmer months, I walk around with a pack of oil blotting sheets just in case. I hope this helped someone! I know it was a lot to read. Also, use smile.amazon.com to make your purchases! Anytime you buy something, Amazon will make a donation to a charity of your choice. I'm donating to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society!!!!! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 30, 2016 by Shanice

  • Good quality
Style: 01 Drying Lotion Glass Bottle, 1 Fl oz
Does the job , good value for money , my go to for drying up pimples
Reviewed in the United States on October 7, 2023 by Lisa Evans

  • Nice Product
Style: 01 Drying Lotion Glass Bottle, 1 Fl oz
Works well
Reviewed in the United States on October 9, 2023 by Donald G. Harris Sr.

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