I have really nice skin. It's one of the things I admire and pride myself about my body. One day during finals week (I'm guessing excessive stress made this happen) but I got a pimple. It hurt so bad and was huge. When I do (rarely) get a pimple, you can barely see them because I treat them before and during its early emergence on my face. Somehow, I came across (Please don't publicly shame me when I say this) an Instagram post on Yahoo of a Kylie Jenner snapchat of how she treats her face for acne. Due to that snapchat and my desperation, I forked over $16 on this drying lotion. Why did I do that? This stuff just chemically burns the crap out of my face, left the area peeling, and left behind a dark case of hyper-pigmentation. My skin isn't even that sensitive. Never again will I buy something like this to put on my face. I'll stick to the basics that have always worked for me.
Here's what works for me if you're curious: I get almost all of this stuff on amazon
-A gentle cleanser (cetaphil or neutrogena)
-Oil cleansing every now and then (olive oil and castor oil with a few drops of Trader Joe's tea tree oil are my faves)
-ACV mixed with water as a toner or Burt's Bees tomato toner
-Tea tree oil and clean and clear's persa-gel ( to treat bumps and pimples )
**I've learned that if you really want to have nice skin, you have to protect it and keep it moisturized. Also keep your routine SIMPLE**
-Olay Total effects 7 in one SPF 30 or Olay Complete for Combination/Oily skin SPF 15 in the am (depends on the season)
-Olay Regenerist Night Cream in the pm or SR Luna Oil with SR Good Genes serum
(The only non-drug store things I use on my face are Sunday Riley's Luna Oil and Good Genes serum. They're pretty darn good!!! The Luna Oil also has certain antiseptic properties that help prevent acne! Crazy right?! It also makes my skin so soft! The serum is good for hyper-pigmentation and brightening skin. Both of them do many other things too! Sephora has a duo kit for $78. It was a birthday gift to myself! I work on campus! Don't judge! As a college student, I often times don't get as much sleep that I'm suppose to and I was afraid that it would start showing in my face even though the saying is "Black don't crack". I got this duo to help prevent premature aging. #wrinkles #bags #Crowsfeet #SayNoToFillers #SayNoToBotox #AgeGraciously)
***Side Note: I use to have really bad oily skin. In early high school, I would dry it out with acne astringents and skip out on moisturizer at night because I didn't want my face to be really oily. Eventually, I realized that my face was overproducing oils because of this behavior. The moment I started using gentle cleansers, oils, and moisturizers, the moment my skin realized it didn't need to drown itself in sebum. As I go through my day, I still do produce oil on my skin but it's not excessive. It's just a healthy amount to protect my face from the harsh environment and create a healthy glow. During the warmer months, I walk around with a pack of oil blotting sheets just in case.
I hope this helped someone! I know it was a lot to read. Also, use smile.amazon.com to make your purchases! Anytime you buy something, Amazon will make a donation to a charity of your choice. I'm donating to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society!!!!!
From the manufacturer
WHY WE LOVE IT
Formulated in the 1960s by Mario Badescu himself, this iconic product is still the brand’s #1 best-selling product—loved by so many skincare junkies.
HOW TO USE
Dip a cotton swab into the pink sediment at the bottom of the bottle. Dab directly on the surface blemish. Let dry and rinse off in the morning.
#MBSKINTIP
In addition to the face, you can use your Drying Lotion to target surface blemishes on the back, chest, and neck, too!
DO NOT SHAKE THE BOTTLE
Simply set the bottle on an even, flat surface. Leave it undisturbed overnight and voilà: your Drying Lotion is settled and looking brand new.
Drying Lotion
Which Is Best for You?
Night |
USE |
Day & Night |
Surface Blemish |
BLEMISH TYPE |
Under The Skin |
Spot Treatment |
CONSISTENCY |
Lightweight |
Night |
USE |
Day & Night |
Surface Blemish |
BLEMISH TYPE |
All Blemishes |
Spot Treatment |
CONSISTENCY |
Oil-Free Gel |
Night |
USE |
Day & Night |
Surface Blemish |
BLEMISH TYPE |
Surface Blemishes |
Spot Treatment |
CONSISTENCY |
Cream |
Night |
USE |
Day & Night |
Surface Blemish |
BLEMISH TYPE |
Congested Skin |
Spot Treatment |
CONSISTENCY |
Powder |
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Reviewed in the United States on August 19, 2018
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By Emily salinas on August 19, 2018
All of the reviews on this product were SO mixed it seriously made me hesitate getting it because of how many things can apparently go wrong. So I flipped a coin lol and decided to purchase this item that I had high hopes for and I don’t regret it. Shipping was fast and came within 4-5 days. My lil jar came in a small bubble wrapped zip lock bag and was also surrounded by bubble wrap in the box it was shipped in, so it did not come broken like I feared. It did come shaken of course but just leaving it for a good hour or two did the trick :). When I finally tried the product it was amazing! I feared the results of some people where their acne or breakouts got worse but thankfully this did not happen to me. This product definitely reduced redness and helped push up the impurity to take it out effortlessly. Many were frustrated that this product came off in the night on their pillow but I will admit this product takes self control haha especially for a wiggly worm like myself. Depending on where I have the product I will only let myself sleep on one side or if I have it on varying spots I just stay on my back. When I did forget and moved everywhere causing it to come off the results weren’t as good as when I stayed still and allowed the product to do its thing. Overall I’m in love with this product and definitely will repurchase!! I’m glad I took the risk and if your someone wanting to get this product but aren’t sure,I recommend physically buying it to spend less if you get different results. With shipping this product is about 24 dollars sooo I’m also considering finding it at a local store haha.
By Emily salinas on August 19, 2018
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Sian W.
Amazing!
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Amazing!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 30, 2018
Amazing product I have never had spots but after having my daughter I came up in loads and when I got this I used it for a week or so and my spots have basicly gone. I’m so so happy rest recommend x
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 30, 2018
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Danielle
This is the real deal.
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A miracle spot-disappearing potion of awesomeness
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Really works
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