Mario Badescu Drying Lotion, 1 Fl oz

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!

I put the product on overnight and wake up with the white puss on top. I usually pop it in the morning and use it again at night and its gone by the next day. It works well although it burn a bit when put on pimple it gets the job done. It lasted me about 5 or 6 months. Id say the price is worth it even if the bottle is small it lasts long.

This is going to be a long review since I love this product so my apologies in advance. I hope it helps someone.Advance Warning - Both of these products have isopropyl alcohol which is *extremely* drying. It works but its possible to end up with irritation like I did. After about 4 days I ended up with a slightly itchy rash. There was no redness but a bunch of tiny bumps. It reminded of contact dermatitis. Fortunately my breakout was done by then. If it happens, don't freak out. Stop using the product for now. It will go away and it can be covered up by makeup without irritating the skin (be sure to use non-irritating makeup.) It can take up to 2 weeks ago. Mine did. The skin may have a slightly rougher texture for a couple more weeks after that. Exfolation can help. You will be able to use the product again in the future but use it sparingly and only on the areas needed. I think what caused it for me was putting it over the whole area of blemishes and being lazy instead of exactly where the spots were. It might seem like an unpleasant side effect but I really needed to get rid of the breakout that just kept multiplying. It was worth it to me as I think it was my fault for not being more careful. It isn't guaranteed to happen to you but if it does I wanted to share my experience. It will be ok I promise.I bought and use this in conjuction with the Mario Badescu Drying Lotion so I left the same review on both. I use them together based on another reviewer's suggestion so I can't rate them separately. That being said, oh my god this totally works. I was seriously blown away. I got a very unpleasant hormonal breakout of papules (blind pimples) on my chin during lady time and whenever I get them they take forever to go away because the infection is so far below the surface. To make matters worse anytime one went away another would show up. I had about 4 in the same spot and they were very painful. I really didn't want to spend that much on a product but the breakout had been there for weeks with no improvement from anything else I used and I was getting desperate. Below is a product description and how I used them.Buffering lotion - This product you can shake before application. Its a very thin, white liquid that's rated by Badescu as being better for Cystic AcneDrying lotion - DO NOT SHAKE. A lot of people have been making comments about how the product settles. Its supposed to and the directions clearly say do not shake it and to use a cotton swab to dip it in the "pink sediment" then apply. This product is rated as being better for whiteheads.For my routine I waited until the evening and cleaned my face then applied the buffering lotion to the blemishes with my fingers as the instructions said to do. I waited about a minute until that dried and then used a cotton swab to apply a bit of the drying lotion. I used the products for 5 days just to be sure but I could have stopped at 4. I now have NO blemishes anymore and I'm just working on getting rid of the pigmentation marks. Those I can deal with. I'm extremely happy with this products performance and I highly, highly recommend it.Here is a bit on the different types of blemishes because it can be confusing trying to figure out what you have (Correct me if I'm wrong. Its based on my own personal research.)Whitehead - Standard, unremarkable. Not inflamed. Just looks like a small spot of pus. Goes away quicklyBlackhead - Open pore with oxidation causing it to look dark. Not inflamed. (These two products aren't designed for blackheads so I don't think it'd work on those.)Pustule - Inflamed whitehead. Infection at the surface but there's a lot of angry redness around the blemishPapule - Inflamed whitehead. Infection deep below the surface. Aka blind pimple. Its a closed comedone where the infection can't reach the surface. These can last weeks. They are hard to the touch and painful.Cystic Acne - Large, inflamed acne. It is one of the more severe types. It will feel soft the touch and be large in size. Rupture can cause spreading of the infection and lead to more outbreaks.Nodular Cystic Acne - The same as cystic acne but the infection is deeper under the skin and will be hard and painful the touch. Will not rupture but will not go away as Papules eventually do.The two types of Cystic Acne will likely need to be treated by a professional if severe. I'm not sure how these two products would work on small, minor Cystic Acne but its worth a try. Based on some of the other reviews this does work if its not very severe and all over the face.Note - Before you panic like I did and think your Papules are Nodular Cystic Acne, there is a difference and its size. Physically they feel the same but Papules are 1cm or less where as the Nodular acne is 1-5cm.Hope this helps!

Started working, then wouldn’t work as well the more I kept using it

Mario Badescu Drying Lotion really does dry out pimples quickly, and I often see results overnight. However, not all breakouts disappear right away—sometimes it takes a few applications, especially for larger or deeper spots. Still, it’s a great option for speeding up the healing of most pimples and reducing redness

I’ve been using the Mario Badescu Drying Lotion for years, and it never fails me! Anytime I feel a pimple coming up, I dab a little on before bed, and by morning, it’s either gone or significantly reduced. The combination of salicylic acid, sulfur, and zinc works wonders for drying out blemishes without irritating my skin.A little goes a long way, and the bottle lasts for months. Just be sure not to shake it—dip a cotton swab into the pink sediment at the bottom and apply it directly to spots. This is truly a lifesaver for breakouts and a must-have in my skincare routine! Highly recommend!

The drying lotion was not very effective for me. It didn’t work like it did for other reviewers. The pimple patch is okay at best. It keeps me from touching and picking at my pimple but it isn’t like your traditional pimple patch. These are also very thin compared to other patches.

I buy this all of the time. The patches work okay but I mostly buy as a bundle for the drying lotion because it’s cheaper. I use this as an overnight spot treatment and I always wake up satisfied.