Drying Lotion, 1 Fl oz

Effectiveness: This Mario Badescu Drying Lotion has been an absolute game-changer for dealing with occasional breakouts and stubborn blemishes. The overnight spot treatment works incredibly fast - I often wake up to find that angry, inflamed pimples have significantly reduced in size and redness after just one application. The zinc oxide and sulfur formula is powerful yet gentle enough that it doesn't over-dry or irritate my skin like some harsh acne treatments do. I love how it targets specific spots without affecting the surrounding healthy skin. The pink sediment at the bottom contains the active ingredients, so shaking it up and applying with a cotton swab gives precise application exactly where needed. Quality: Mario Badescu has built an excellent reputation in skincare, and this drying lotion maintains their high standards for effective, gentle formulations. The 1 fl oz bottle contains a surprisingly long-lasting amount of product since you only need tiny dabs for spot treatment. The consistency allows for precise application without waste, and the formula stays effective throughout the life of the product. The ingredients are well-balanced to provide acne-fighting benefits without the harsh side effects of more aggressive treatments. The packaging protects the formula integrity, and the dropper-style application method ensures hygiene and prevents contamination. Value for Money: This drying lotion provides incredible value when you consider how effectively it treats breakouts and prevents them from becoming larger, more inflamed problems. The small bottle lasts for months of regular use since you only apply it to specific spots, making the cost per treatment very reasonable. When I compare this to dermatologist visits or expensive acne systems, getting professional-quality spot treatment at this price is remarkable. The peace of mind knowing I have an effective solution for unexpected breakouts makes this worth far more than the modest cost. This has become my go-to emergency treatment for breakouts and consistently delivers fast, effective results. Highly recommend for anyone dealing with occasional acne or needing reliable spot treatment!

This is a great item and works so quickly. Your blemish is gone overnight.

I definitely got influenced—I've seen this product all over TikTok for the past two years, and I finally gave it a try a few months ago. I’m so glad I did! I’m almost on my second bottle now because it works that well. I never used to have skin issues until starting college five years ago, when stress and anxiety caused more breakouts. This drying lotion clears up pimples and red bumps quickly, and it dries fast on the skin. It is a bit pricey and does tend to crack so residue does go all over, but honestly, it's worth it. I do wish the bottle had more of the pink lotion than the clear liquid, and a larger size would be great. But I love that the formula uses more natural ingredients. The scent is strong—some might not like it—but I grew up with natural products, so I actually enjoy it. If you’ve been on the fence like I was, give it a try. It’s now a staple in my skincare routine!

LOVE this drying lotion. While I don't love that it goes on and dries PINK, it does work at drying pimples very very quickly. Definitely worth the money!

Me as well as my daughter's use this product. It is great for people who struggle with acne. It dries out the area well and blemishes disappear quickly. I would recommend this for people who struggle with acne. Great oroduct!

My ride or die, this got rid of all of my zits and issues along with some salicylic acid serum, works wonders! Love love love!!

I purchased once before and my teen has requested it again. Comes in a glass bottle, you cannot shake the mixture and we use a Q tip to apply. Dries pretty quickly. Requires a little more effort to wash off in the morning but still worth it.

Mario Badescu’s Drying Lotion definitely looks like it should pack a punch — it’s loaded with salicylic acid, sulfur, and zinc oxide, so I expected a fast, heavy-hitting spot treatment. The formula has a really strong, almost medicinal smell (not exactly pleasant, but it makes you feel like it’s “doing something”). That said, for all the actives in here, the results weren’t as dramatic as I hoped. It helps a little with calming down surface blemishes, but it doesn’t magically erase them overnight or stop new ones from forming. With this much going on in the bottle, I thought it would be more effective. Decent to have on hand, but definitely not a cure-all. It does flake a bit overnight and you have to sleep on your back or else it might rub off on your pillow cases. FWIW it often gets mixed up in the bottle and you have to let it settle back into two parts. Lasts a long time, but I think they advertise this (even in the product name) as this magic bullet that clears you up overnight. It helps for sure, but not an overnight cure-all.