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Drying Cream

Drying Cream

Clarifying pimple drying cream to target bumps, blemishes & spots for oily & combination skin types Read More
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Mario Badescu Drying Cream clarifies and targets surface bumps, blemishes and spots with clarifying and oil-absorbing Sulfur and Zinc Oxide.

Benefits:
- Clarifies skin, draws out pore-clogging impurities and helps absorb excess oil.
- Helps to re-balance, soothe and moisturize skin

This cream shrinks clusters of surface blemishes, and small bumps lurking under the skin.

Awards Won:
2023 Cosmopolitan Best Acne Creams, Serums and Treatments, Best Cult-Favorite Acne Cream

#MBSKINTIP: This is the ideal product for targeting clusters of surface blemishes. Apply onto affected areas only. Use as an overnight treatment and rinse in the morning. Not sure which drying product is best for you? Learn the difference between drying cream, drying lotion, and buffering lotion.
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  • Step 3

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  • Step 4

    Drying Cream

    Drying Cream

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    Drying Cream

    Clarifying cream and blemish treatment to target bumps and spots.

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Overall rating: 4.1700683 / 5 from 147 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

Mario Badescu Drying Cream is praised for its ability to clarify skin and target blemishes, with mixed feedback on its effectiveness for acne, pimples, and bumps. Customers report excellent results and a fast-acting formula, though opinions on the scent and skin reaction vary.

Summary topics

  • Acne Effectiveness (15%): Customers have mixed opinions about this acne product, with some praising its effectiveness while others found it ineffective.
  • Overall Results (7%): It was highlighted by customers that the results were excellent and they were thrilled with the results so far.
  • Pimple Reduction (9%): In general, customers find that this product effectively hydrates the skin and effectively reduces pimples.
  • Blemish Reduction (6%): Customers have mixed opinions about blemishes, with some loving the product while others find it too light.
  • Cream Effectiveness (16%): A significant number of customers stated that this cream is amazing and works fast to dry up the blemishes.

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Review highlights

  • "truly changed my skin with breakouts and helped to minimize the painful pimples quickly." — Mercy R.
  • "I LOVE THIS PRODUCT FOR SMALL BLEMISHES AND ACNE" — Esme
  • "It doesn't dry out my skin, and has made my cheeks smooth again." — K

Reviews

Love this product! High quality

"Love this product! High quality and it does the job!"

— Kelly C. (5/5)

THE BEST

"Hands down, the best acne cream out there. i can't use benzoyl peroxide (never worked for me), but sulfur based cream with no irritating ingredients is a life changer. great for sensitive/oily/acne-prone skin. i love this stuff so much! it blends in well, too."

— Zen S. (5/5)

It is very showy and

"It is very showy and it doesn’t blend into your skin. Definitely good for an overnight mask though. I have hormonal acne and that helped smooth my pus filled pimples into just small flat circle hyperpigmentation"

— Dimitri D. (3/5)

One of the more effective

"One of the more effective solutions for drying out deep cystic acne have been using for years."

— Helen S. (4/5)

Favorite Daily Product

"I have difficult to manage combination skin and have tried MANY products over the years, many of which haven’t improved my skin or have even made it worse. This MB Drying Cream has been one of the few products I’ve discovered that has continuously made a consistent and positive difference. It is most effective at managing new breakouts while calming down redness and bumps. Not only does this cream resolve breakouts, it’s also helps conceal in the process. My face always looks noticeably better immediately after I apply it and I regularly use it to prep my skin before my makeup routine. I recommend avoiding dry, scaly skin patches with this cream, as it will increase dryness and visibility of flaky skin."

— Rachel (5/5)

This is not something I’d

"This is not something I’d repurchase. It’s just so-so."

— Cathy Z. (1/5)

Seems to work well and

"Seems to work well and doubles as a cover-up on blemishes."

— Carol H. (5/5)

been using this for years.

"been using this for years. truly changed my skin with breakouts and helped to minimize the painful pimples quickly. great results after just one use!"

— Mercy R. (5/5)

Works well in hot westher

"Works well in hot westher"

— karmen s. (5/5)

Love this, the best for

"Love this, the best for drying up zits quickly. Why doesn’t Sephora carry this so I don’t have to order online?"

— mary k. (5/5)

Q&A

Can I use the drying lotion and the drying cream at the same time? Or put the drying lotion first and then put the drying cream on top?
Thanks for your question. The products are formulated for different types of breakouts. We do not recommend using them together. You can use our Drying Lotion to spot treat whiteheads. Our Drying Cream can be used on red/inflamed bumps just under the surface of the skin.
Is this pregnancy safe?
Thanks for your question! We recommend bringing the product or list of ingredients to your doctor for approval before using any skin care products while pregnant or breastfeeding. We suggest this since recommended products or ingredients can vary slightly from doctor to doctor and only your physician knows your medical history.
My Mario Badescu drying cream got dry. Is it safe to use it now?
Hi Rin, thanks for reaching out! The Drying Cream should have a cream consistency. If purchased at our salon or from mariobadescu.com, please contact us at 866-223-3728. If purchased from another retailer, please reach out to the retailer you have purchased the item from for return/exchange information.
can this cream be used during pregnancy?
Thanks for your question. We recommend bringing the product or list of ingredients to your doctor for approval before using any skin care products while pregnant or breastfeeding. We suggest this since recommended products or ingredients can vary slightly from doctor to doctor and only your physician knows your medical history.
Whats the difference between drying cream and the healing powder?
Thanks for your question. Our Drying Cream is a spot treatment for small clusters of acne or breakouts just under the surface of the skin. The Special Healing Powder will help reduce excess shine.
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