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Drying Lotion

Drying Lotion

Fast-acting drying lotion - 'pink blemish cream' - our best on-the-spot blemish solution Read More
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Mario Badescu’s Drying Lotion is the legendary overnight solution that helps skin look clearer by morning. This fast-absorbing formula can be applied directly to areas of concern, helping your skin appear more refined and even-toned. Beloved and trusted for generations, it’s a go-to addition to your skincare routine for those occasional moments when your skin needs a little extra attention.


Benefits of the ingredients:

Formulated with Salicylic Acid, a go-to ingredient for a fresh, clarified look.

Sulfur, known for its purifying properties, leaves skin feeling clean and refreshed.


Zinc Oxide helps absorb excess oil, leaving the skin looking more balanced, refined and even.


Targets visible blemishes overnight without disrupting the skin's natural balance

Awards Won:
2020 Allure Readers' Choice Awards
2021 Beauty Inc The Greatest Skin Care Award
2023 Prevention Healthy Skin Awards

Clinical Results:
92% said their skin looked cleared and more refined after use*
Fast-acting overnight care for a clearer-looking complexion*
Helps to visibly reduce to appearance of surface imperfections*
Skin looks clearer by morning*
Apply directly to areas of concern


*Based on a 4-week consumer perception study of 25 participants ages 19–65.

#MBSKINTIP: No matter how tempted you are, don’t shake the bottle! If you do—simply set the bottle on an even, flat surface. Leave it undisturbed for a few hours and voilà: your Drying Lotion is settled and looking brand new. You can use Drying Lotion to target areas of concern on the back, chest, and neck, too.

How to: Spot Treatments for Breakouts and Pimples

How to: Spot Treatments for Breakouts and Pimples

When acne flare-ups, breakouts, and pesky pimples occur, it is essential to have an effective spot treatment to combat blemishes and promote clearer skin. If you have ever had a...

Acne

How to: Spot Treatments for Breakouts and Pimples

When acne flare-ups, breakouts, and pesky pimples occur, it is essential to have an effective spot treatment to combat blemishes and promote clearer skin. If you have ever had a...

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Drying Lotion: To Shake or Not to Shake

Drying Lotion: To Shake or Not to Shake

You tote it, pack it, stash it, and sometimes even snatch someone else’s, but as much as this little life-saver is loved and used, the question we hear most frequently...

Acne

Drying Lotion: To Shake or Not to Shake

You tote it, pack it, stash it, and sometimes even snatch someone else’s, but as much as this little life-saver is loved and used, the question we hear most frequently...

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    Drying Lotion

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    Drying Lotion

    The award-winning, on-the-spot surface blemish solution

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Benefits & Results

Overall rating: 4.5493655 / 5 from 1418 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

Mario Badescu Drying Lotion is highly regarded for its effectiveness in reducing blemishes, pimples, and acne overnight. Customers appreciate its fast-acting formula and spot treatment capabilities, though some note skin dryness after use. The product has won notable awards for its acne-fighting properties.

Summary topics

  • Packaging (5%): The feedback is varied, the plastic bottle is great for traveling and it lasts a long time.
  • Spot Treatment Effectiveness (3%): Opinions vary, but this spot remover effectively reduces or clears up imperfections overnight.
  • Blemish Reduction (5%): In general, customers found that this product effectively dried out blemishes and pimples overnight.
  • Breakout Minimization (4%): In general, customers find this product effective for various types of breakouts and effectively minimizing breakouts.
  • Acne Clearing (9%): In general, customers find this drying lotion effective for clearing spot acne and reducing zits.

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Review highlights

  • "The BEST skin care products for effectively minimizing breakouts." — Logan G.
  • "Works literally overnight to clear small blemishes, and I have not found anything better for sensitive skin!" — Tara R.
  • "The results are amazing, as you wake up with the pimple significantly smaller." — Christine G.

Reviews

Gave it to my son

"Gave it to my son and it works overnight. He loves the product."

— Josephine B. (5/5)

Goodbye blemish!

"This product is easy to use and works well on pimples without drying skin."

— Dorothy B. (5/5)

Pink and wonderful

"Of course my overnight miracle worker for any pimple issues"

— Cynthia G. (5/5)

I have been in love

"I have been in love with this product for over a decade. I had horrible acne until after I had kids and this worked great back in my 20s. Now that my kids are experiencing acne I'm purchasing it for them and it works great for them as well. I've done ALL the acne meds, Rx and over the counter. I have even done Accutane in my teens. This drying lotion isn't preventative but it will dry up acne quick. Def a must have in the medicine cabinet."

— Bryan W. (5/5)

Drying Lotion

"this stuff works wonders on my breakouts"

— Lorilee L. (5/5)

It really dries out the

"It really dries out the pimple and reduces the inflammation overnight."

— Colleen B. (5/5)

Wonderful product. Dries up oils

"Wonderful product. Dries up oils and pimples."

— Ronnie M. (5/5)

Love it. Great for acne

"Love it. Great for acne spot treatment."

— Sarah E. (5/5)

I have been using this

"I have been using this product for years. It's the best."

— Laura C. (5/5)

Have used this product for

"Have used this product for tears…it is the BOMB!"

— Tracey T. (5/5)

Q&A

can I use the drying lotion twice a day ?
The Drying Lotion should be used nightly for the duration of the blemish. The spot treatment is very noticeable on the skin. We do not recommend using the product during the day.
Can you use this product while on tretinoin?
We suggest checking with your doctor for which ingredients to avoid while using your prescription treatment for possible interactions.
My drying lotion is taking awhile to settle. Is this concerning? Also how do i know if it has fully settled?
If the Drying Lotion is shaken, place the bottle on a flat surface until the layers separate and the pink sediment rests on the bottom. Once the layers separate, the product can be used and enjoyed.
Can I use it on small bumps over my face
You can use our Drying Lotion overnight to target surfaced blemishes or whiteheads. You can use our Drying Cream to spot treat small red/inflamed breakouts just under the surface of the skin.
It says not to shake the bottle, but upon opening mine, it was all mixed together- will it separate if I leave it be?
Thanks for your question. If the Drying Lotion is shaken, place the bottle on a flat surface until the layers separate and the pink sediment rests on the bottom. Once the layers separate, the product can be used and enjoyed.
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