Product Reviews Rated 4.28 out of 5 stars
1813 Reviews
Most Helpful Positive Review Performs like a pro With less than 60 days before my wedding, I've been panicking because I've been breaking out every month this past year in the same areas (chin & jawline.) I've done everything financially feasible: handfuls of different acne gels from various brands, a professional facial, 10-step Korean skin care routine EVERY night for the past three months, switching to sulfate-free/all natural products, clay and peeling masks during the week... YOU NAME IT. This is THE only one-step solution I've tried so far that has significantly reduced and dried out my acne. By day three, there were no traces of my recent breakouts after my usual make up routine of foundation and concealer. You can tell it's working as soon as you put it on because your skin gently pulsates at first. You simply cannot beat the price for the results.
Most Helpful Critical Review Didn't work for me I've basically finished the entire glass bottle of this drying lotion, I originally heard about how great it was for spot treatments, therefore I bought it for when I get that one zit that randomly pops up, but it did nothing for me. I don't think it did anything negative, however, it was ineffective FOR ME. I would dab some on with a cotton swab, and leave it over night (around 6-7 hours) and in the morning when I wash my face the zit(s) appeared the exact same as the night before. No difference. I'm still looking for another one that might work better.
Reviewed by 1813 customers It helps 3
Average Woman from Illinois
It does not stay on during the night, so I also use it when I'm at home during the day. It helps a little. Not great. Product is wasted on a Q Tip that barely reaches the bottom of the bottle. I expected better results. Too expensive.
Does nothing 2
hnikkig from Idaho
I really wanted to like this but it doesnt work. It dries up the skin around and on top of the zit but leaves the infection still under the skin.
Completely ineffective 1
Red from NYC
I've used this product many times over the past several months, to the point the bottle is almost done, and it's never once worked. I've tried it on all different types of pimples — deep, cystic zits as well as small surface pimples. It's never done anything for me. What's worse is that it leaves a visible white/pink spot on your face so you can't wear it while going about your business. I'd be willing to put up with that if the product worked, but it doesn't work for me. Wanted to like it but would not buy again.
Love this! 5
Eli from Miami
I was considering getting those patches to help with solo breakouts, but couldn't commit to the price for a small pack of patches. This works so well and you'll get more use since a tiny drop is all you need. Don't shake the bottle! Just put a q tip down into the pink solution, barely need to touch it to get more than enough product. This bottle is going to last so long.
Fantastic!!!! 5
JennDoc from OC, CA
This product is amazing! But you MUST use it correctly! Do not shake the bottle! The pink stuff stays at the bottom of the bottle. I use a q-tip and then lightly pat it on the troubled areas. I saw an immediate result overnight with smaller troubled areas, and Within a couple of days, I saw major Results with bigger acne (or maskne). I highly recommend this product!
Love this! 5
Erin from Alabama
I just started my 2nd bottle of this stuff. I use it on every blemish/pimple I have. Dries it up before it gets too big and out of control.
Best acne formula 5
Henrietta from Atlanta, Ga
I very seldom need this, but in the past needed it more often. It will get rid of acne almost overnight if you use it as directed and get on top of acne as soon as suspected.
ITS A MUSTTT 5
kayla from san jose, ca
I love this product so much , i've had acne since i was about 13 and it only got worse, well for a while i was using this bad boy and it worked wonders for my skin, i stopped using it, well i'm 18 now and i finally bought it again keep in mind i have a lot of scars and i'm barely recovering from my acne, and this helps SO much. Please try it ! it says not to shake the bottle but in all honesty i've always shook the bottle, but i do like doing what the instructions say as well lol
I would definitely buy this product again 5
Liesha from Pennsylvania
Love it and it works very well for cystic acne, I put it on the night before and it's gone by the next morning
great product 5
aubrey from philadelphia, pa
this product really helps with acne and bumps and works fast. love it.
I would 100% purchase this product again 5
Marina from Salida ca
I love this product I do feel like it works. I had a two pimples that popped out of no where and within 2 day of using this product they have went down. This product helped me get ride of my acne.
Great product 5
Qqq from MA
Used this since I was a teenager. Really good for oily skin. My acne definitely looked a lot better after just one night's use.
NOPE 3
Shells from Tx
Tried this multiple times and it absolutely made no difference on my pimples. Read other reviews and YouTube gurus on different ways to use this for a positive effect with no luck.
🚨TEENAGERS🚨 5
kavya from mn
i have horrible breakouts that just won't get better and this is a holy grail. i don't understand why this isn't more expensive but im glad it's not! it's perfect and makes me feel like i am taking care of my face
Great when used correctly... 5
Kat The Red from Cool, CA
Apply nightly before bed or whenever you can sit and soak. Don't wear to bed...it is calamine suspended in isopropyl alcohol so it's literally calming the irritation normally caused by applying straight alcohol to your face. Before bed, remove this and then apply Mario's Buffering lotion which does not flake or crumble to dust. I use the acne wash, the rose water toner on a cotton pad, then apply this product, remove before bed to apply the buffering lotion. That combo of exact products won't work for everyone: I have extremely oily t zone and cheeks afire from rosacea...throw in deep headless cystic acne on the bridge of the nose and throughout the brow ridge area and that's me. Any glycolic acid or other light acids like vitamin A or C breaks me out in a swollen red rash... translation I'm super sensitive. If any of this describes you, I'll say don't skip a night or morning. Morning wash, tone, and moisturize and evening on the tough spots use this pre bed...for night wear use the buffering lotion. Using that way and no skipping applications, I'm acne free for weeks on end. Note...if this product is irritating I'm truly sorry, you have skin so sensitive it's kicking back calamine...that's pretty extreme.
Works great 5
Asoul from California
I love this product works great for me I apply it every night I feel a pimple coming up and for the most part they don't develop after that and yes it's expensive but worth it!!
Can live with out it, my daughter and me use it. 5
mcat from Humble < TX
Please do not discontinue the glass bottle!!!!!
Plastic NOT GOOD.
Love it 5
Lulu from Lansing, MI
This stuff works reallllllyyyyy well! The smell is pretty strong but it fades as it dries.
Amazing product 5
Liz from New York
This is a great product. I have noticed it works quicker on some spots compared to others for me. It works the fastest on my white heads and a bit slower on my blackheads, but it is more geared towards surface pimples so I'm happy to see any progress on my black heads. It has reduced the number of breakouts on my face drastically, as well as any leftover breakout's redness, swelling and oily appearance. I use this alongside the special cucumber lotion and green tea facial spray (both from Mario as well).
Helps Overnight!!! 5
Jessica from Georgia
This is the only product that I have found to actually work over night to clear up acne. I put it on every night after I take off my mask (my chin is usually clustered with acne by the end of every night 🙄)and my face is almost clear the next morning. I have wasted so much money on products to help my acne, as I don't have insurance for a dermatologist, and this ACTUALLY works as well as something a deem could give me I think!
Did not work 2
Pey from Chicago
Affordable compared to other drying lotions, however, I have not seen any changes in my pimples' sizes.
It's definitely doing its job 4
Sweetthi from Davenport, IA
I'm seeing the red spots going away slowly. It's drying up the red spots. The only downfall is it burns when you apply it
Magic 5
Kayla from USA
Helps dry out the most painful cystic zits so much faster than other acne products. I always make sure to use a thick moisturizer once the zit has dried out to make sure my whole face is the same level of hydrated
This is Great 5
Nicole from Ohio
I have combination skin and acne prone. This stuff has cleared up my breakout in two days. It's absolutely amazing! Make sure you read the directions first! I shook this up and then realized, that's not how you're supposed to do it...
My skin does NOT like this. 2
Alex from Baton Rouge
This didn't work for me. Aside from the pink spots all over my face freaking my husband out when I went to bed, I woke up with tiny red bumps all around where this had been placed. Returning this.