Drying Lotion — Reddit Reviews
Updated October 29, 2026
Redditors report sulfur flattens whiteheads overnight; studies found sulfur reduced acne spots.
What the community says
This is a sulfur, calamine, and salicylic-acid overnight spot treatment for surface whiteheads; Redditors say it flattens blemishes and eases pain. Research found sulfur lotion reduced acne spots, but the alcohol-heavy formula can worsen dry or irritated skin.
What this means for you
Backed by 19 threads from r/SkincareAddiction, r/30PlusSkinCare and 5 more.
Read the threads ↓What people love
- Sulfur spot treatment; one clinical trial found reduced acne spots
- Surface whiteheads can flatten overnight
- Camphor can cut cyst pain
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What the science says vs. what Reddit says
Acne
Not proven yet
Few or mixed studies. This claim isn't established.
Sulfur: 1 study tested it directly. See all 5 studies
On Reddit: Surface whiteheads dry up overnight with Q-tip spot treatment. 11 mentions
Rosacea
Not proven yet
Few or mixed studies. This claim isn't established.
Sulfur: 1 study tested it directly. See all 4 studies
Research context, not treatment advice. Studies are about the ingredient, not necessarily this exact product.
Real Reddit threads — 30 mentions across 19 threads
Mario Badescu Drying Lotion on Reddit, in one place — 19 threads from r/SkincareAddiction, r/30PlusSkinCare and 5 more, summarized.
“Mario badescu drying lotion”
Cautionary
“Things I’ve tried that didn’t work”
Cautionary
“before y’all come for me please remember that I started this journey when I was like 10 😂”
Cautionary
“Mario Badescu’s pink drying lotion.”
Positive
“it’s a miracle cure for my hormonal acne/bacne.”
Positive
“by the time I wake up the blemish is flat and losing its red color.”
Positive
“the Eradikate pink spot treatment is great too, but I’m curious to try the much cheaper Mario Badescu version next.”
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“Mario Badescu version”
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“Drying Lotion”
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“Maybe do some spot treatment like salicylic acid or the Mario Badescu.”
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“Don't pop it since we are quarantining anyways, no one will see.”
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“Love lots. 💙💙💙”
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“The Mario badescu drying lotion is so good on my cysts.”
Positive
“As long as you don’t fuck with them or try to squeeze it will go away in a few days”
Positive
“Mario badescu drying lotion”
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“The breakouts don’t go away over night either even using Mario Badescu Drying Lotion nightly.”
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