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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    4.0
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    Courtneybrynn

    10 years ago

    I find this to be a very effective spot treatment. It clears up blemishes in 2-3 days for me usually. The only time I don't see it effective is times that I'm under a lot of stress, those...

    About reviewer (26 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair, Cool

    HairRed, Straight, Fine

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    Arifishface

    10 years ago

    This works wonders on a cold sore!! It was gone within 2 days!! Definitely a hg skin product. This + mb acne cleanser + coconut oil as a moisturizer has made my once acne spotted and scared skin...

    About reviewer (8 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

    HairBlond

    EyesBlue

    4.0
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    beautyjunkie2012

    11 years ago

    I've been using this for over 6 months now and I must say it does a decent job at taking care of any unwelcomed visitors. It definitely speeds up the drying process without affecting the skin as a...

    About reviewer (337 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination, Dark, Not Sure

    HairBlack, Other, Other

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    rosalee87

    11 years ago

    Last year when I started noticing an increase of zits on my left cheek I decided to go to Ulta to grab something to zap them since they weren't too many. The SA took me through their most popular...

    About reviewer (16 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBlack, Straight, Medium

    EyesBrown

    2.0
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    Ivylim

    11 years ago

    When I first started using this, it worked really well. My zits would dry up the next day after using it. After about 4 months, it stopped working. I think my skin became used to it. I also find...

    About reviewer (200 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinNormal, Fair, Not Sure

    HairBlack, Other, Other

    EyesBrown

    1.0
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    shriekingviolet

    11 years ago

    I picked this up recently to handle a few stubborn blemishes. My skin is relatively clear, but I do get one or two small to medium sized inflamed blemishes along my jawline or cheekbones every few...

    About reviewer (460 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Cool

    HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

    EyesBlue

    2.0
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    hotbeautybitch

    11 years ago

    I love the packaging, but that´s all. It doesn´t really help with my pimples,it just makes it even more red and irritated. I stopped using it .....

    About reviewer (10 reviews)

    AgeUnder 18

    SkinNormal, Fair-Medium

    HairBrunette

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    4starstolove

    11 years ago

    I have been stuffing with horrible cystic acne since 2001 I found this product a few moths ago and I haven't looked back this along with the buffering lotion has changed my skin mind you I am also...

    About reviewer (4 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    1.0
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    do288

    11 years ago

    This product didn't work for me. I have combo skin and usually break out around that time of the month and was looking for a good spot treatment. After reading the positive reviews on this...

    About reviewer (5 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinOily, Olive

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    Lacquerhead

    11 years ago

    This product didn't do much for me, I have very acne prone skin with several deep pimples. It would sting for a little while, but nothing unbearable. My smaller pimples would disappear within 2-3...

    About reviewer (3 reviews)

    AgeUnder 18

    SkinAcne-prone, Olive, Warm

    HairBrown, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    Hollykadwill

    11 years ago

    Amazing product really helped my acne when it flared up! I have combination skin with blemishes/acne some are cystic I used this and the buffering skin for the best results

    About reviewer (9 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Olive

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    xoxsexylv57

    11 years ago

    This is my HG product for minimizing any angry cysts that you have. If I notice one popping up, I slather this on it, and it is substantially reduced by the next morning. And it stings and burns...

    About reviewer (69 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Medium, Warm

    HairBrown, Wavy, Medium

    EyesOther

    3.0
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    Rachay24

    11 years ago

    I have purchased this in hopes of getting rid of my "whiteheads" , the reviews i have read all ofver the internet said it would be a CUREALL FOR PIMPLES AND WHITEHEADS..turned out this was not, for...

    About reviewer (2 reviews)

    AgeUnder 18

    SkinDry, Fair-Medium

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    verybecca

    11 years ago

    I've repurchased this several times. I only reach for this and the Drying Cream for blemishes. This is the one for surface pimples, and the drying cream is for underground ones. This is also...

    About reviewer (646 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinOily, Medium, Neutral

    HairBrown, Wavy, Coarse

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    myty2010

    11 years ago

    I discovered this when I was 16 and battling that teenage acne phase. I tried Proactiv, Acne Free, and even Obagi. Nothing was working, except the Obagi. However, it was $100 a set and the...

    About reviewer (2 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinAcne-prone, Tan

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    ericavander

    11 years ago

    I really like this product! I keep getting white, under-the-skin pimples (the annoying ones that are bumpy even under makeup!) and dabbing this product onto the bumps makes them almost disappear...

    About reviewer (8 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair

    HairBrunette

    EyesHazel

    5.0
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    nanamisan

    11 years ago

    It sucks others haven't gotten this to work for them. I hope they are using it correctly and letting the product settle completely before using. As for me, this product is hg and I have bought it...

    About reviewer (112 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    chloelam29

    11 years ago

    I am almost finished with my 2nd bottle. This is a holy-grail item! I love this especially if you've just popped a pimple. The salicylic acid kills all the bacteria while the calamine (pink stuff)...

    About reviewer (4 reviews)

    AgeUnder 18

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    adatironce182

    11 years ago

    I'm surprised this product does not have an overall 5! This is just one of those rare products that WORKS! I have a few staples in my beauty regime and this is def one of them that is a must have!...

    About reviewer (7 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBlond, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    Naina27

    11 years ago

    This product is good in the sense that it does make your pimples smaller and less red. And applying it on your face is really easy with a q-tip. The alcohol does still a little but that subsides. ...

    About reviewer (12 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinSensitive, Olive, Warm

    HairBrown, Straight, Medium

    EyesBrown

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