Drying Lotion

Mario Badescu

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3.5

653 reviews
61%
would repurchase
3.2/5
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description

A potent concentrate of calamine, salicylic acid and fast-acting ingredients that will heal and dry a zit with just one drop. This quick-drying, acne-targeting formulation is gentle, non-irritating and gets visible results overnight, making it a must-have in everyone’s skincare regimen.

ingredients

Isopropyl Alcohol,Aqua (Water,Eau), Calamine, Camphor,Sulfur, Zinc Oxide, Titanium Dioxide, Talc,Glycerin, Salicylic Acid

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    5.0
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    ColdFire

    11 years ago

    This is a great pimple treatment, but you have to use it correctly. For me, this works best on pimples that are just about to come to a head, ones that have already done so completely, and ones...

    About reviewer (184 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinOily, Fair, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Curly, Fine

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    ellfabric

    11 years ago

    Got this shipped to me after hearing so much about this. Great item, really dries out my pimples; takes about 2-3 nights. It doesn't rub off on my pillow when I sleep at night cuz there are still...

    About reviewer (34 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinOily, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBlack, Straight, Fine

    EyesBlack

    1.0
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    cawowinnose

    11 years ago

    I have sensitive skin and I found this was very harsh, though it might have been because I had shaken it up before reading the instructions. It gave me chemical burns.

    About reviewer (13 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinSensitive, Fair, Warm

    HairBrunette, Straight, Coarse

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    becktasm

    11 years ago

    Best spot treatment on the market, hands down. Zaps those painful emerging zits that I know are going to be pretty ugly in a day or two. A bit drying with overuse, but what can you expect? A very...

    About reviewer (60 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBlond, Straight, Medium

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    lovelyKk

    11 years ago

    This is something that I know I will use for years to come. It is amazing!! Make sure you do not shake the bottle. You take a cue-tip and dip it all the way to the bottom into the pink liquid,...

    About reviewer (33 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinAcne-prone, Medium

    HairBrunette

    EyesBlue

    3.0
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    gisselbrangenberg

    11 years ago

    Guys this worked for me i mean it doesn't make your big pimples desapear overnight but definetly make them dry also the small ones do go away the next day and they are gone completly! i hope it...

    About reviewer (2 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Olive

    HairBrown

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    blushinglara

    11 years ago

    AMAZING! Ive had lots of annoying pimples appear suddenly a few weeks ago and they werent going away! I tried acne washes and a few pimple treatements that burnt and irritated my skin more! And...

    About reviewer (78 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinNormal, Tan

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    MissJulie89

    11 years ago

    WARNING: There's gonna be more all caps than usual in this review. Enjoy! I have pretty problematic skin (bouts of regular and hormonal/cystic acne, bouts of dryness and oiliness, tons of little...

    About reviewer (150 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinOily, Fair, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Curly, Medium

    EyesBlue

    2.0
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    nanamoo

    11 years ago

    I feel like the efficacy of acne spot treatments tends to vary from person to person, so this is just an account of my personal experience with the product, and not necessarily a recommendation for...

    About reviewer (11 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinOily, Olive, Warm

    HairBlack, Other, Other

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    sll74

    11 years ago

    this and excellent spot treatment! i don't glob it on so it dries down easy. it doesn't flake off or peel. by morning the area is much better!! it's an overnight product versus something your could...

    About reviewer (369 reviews)

    Age

    SkinAcne-prone, Dark, Warm

    HairBrown, Kinky, Coarse

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    pinkseaoyster

    11 years ago

    the drying lotion made my break out even worse and pimples and white heads even bigger. but it was so hard to wash off so i have to scrubb my face for about 20 to 30 minutes to remove a...

    About reviewer (9 reviews)

    AgeUnder 18

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium

    HairBrunette

    EyesHazel

    5.0
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    JavariaK

    11 years ago

    I am on my third bottle and here's why. I'm 22 and developed acne 2 years ago, however after crying about it I decided to deal with it seriously. MB drying lotion is an amazing product IF used...

    About reviewer (6 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Warm

    HairBrunette, Other, Other

    EyesHazel

    4.0
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    RoseJade

    11 years ago

    We’ve all been in that position where you have a horrible pimple you NEED down for the next day because you have a big event or whatnot. This is my go to weapon to get that ugly thing gone by the...

    About reviewer (78 reviews)

    AgeUnder 18

    SkinCombination, Olive, Not Sure

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Other

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    taylor123

    11 years ago

    It makes me angry reading all these bad reviews from people that aren't using this correctly. I have hormonal white head bumps on my forehead and cheek bones from time to time. I have literally...

    About reviewer (154 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinAcne-prone, Tan, Warm

    HairBlack, Straight, Medium

    EyesHazel

    3.0
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    krung

    11 years ago

    It's okay. i find that it either 1) makes them bigger (like SERIOUSLY bigger, i had one small pimple on the side of my nose and i put this on it, the next day it got really huge) but the good thing...

    About reviewer (2 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinOther, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairBrown, Other, Other

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    vuj

    11 years ago

    This worked for me for about a year before my skin got used to it, now i'm on the search for a new miracle worker. When this did work for me, I would apply to any sore or stubborn pimples and it...

    About reviewer (3 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

    HairBrown

    EyesBrown

    1.0
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    emmylai90

    11 years ago

    I used this product for the first few days on my whiteheads and I noticed the reduction in bumps on my face. I was impressed with the results so I decided to go on using it but then I started...

    About reviewer (10 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair

    HairBrown

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    ennvyblog

    11 years ago

    This cult classic is adored by celebrities worldwide. Made from a mix of calamine and salicylic acid, it is said to dry out and remove whiteheads over night. I found that on my skin, which tends to...

    About reviewer (4 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinSensitive, Tan, Not Sure

    HairBrunette, Other, Other

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    BXsenorita

    12 years ago

    This is one of my must haves! I use this on pimples & as well as when I feel a pimple may be starting to form. The key is to not overdue it, if you keep applying it over & over again on a pimple...

    About reviewer (27 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinOther, Medium, Warm

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

    EyesHazel

    4.0
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    Productqueen1

    12 years ago

    i really love this product it seems to clean the zit and help shrink it. Not great for black heads.. However, if you have a insurance or a good dermatalogist i would totally recommend EPIDUO as my...

    About reviewer (20 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinNormal, Other

    HairBrown

    EyesBrown

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