Product Reviews Rated 4.45 out of 5 stars
49 Reviews
Most Helpful Positive Review AMAZING!!! This stuff is INCREDIBLE!!! My blemishes on my chest and back were less noticible OVERNIGHT! It smells awful, super strong, but it's an a astringent so that was to be expected. The smell fades quickly after applying it. A previous reviewer said she couldn't stand the smell but she put it in her face, you do NOT want to use this on your face. Not only because of the smell but you can just tell its way too harsh for that area. Super impressed by this product.
Most Helpful Critical Review Maybe it works maybe it doesn't? So, I picked up my order from a local store and didn't check it before leaving because I was on my lunch break and in a hurry. When I got home it had some odd looking "sediment" on the side of the bottle. I figured I should shake it to see if it was just going to mix back in and when I shook it had black stuff in it. Also, this brand doesn't use tamper seals. I know by law they don't have to but most companies still do just as a courtesy to their customers. Anyway, so then I called "MB's" customers service to let them know because normally that's a production issue most companies would want to figure out. They didn't care and didn't report it. They couldn't answer if this was common to see "sediment" in this product and they didn't address the black specs I saw either. I don't know if the product works because I will never put it on my skin. For all I know someone could have put battery acid in there hence why they should use tamper seals.
Reviewed by 49 customers Chest acne gone after 2 weeks! 5
Lily from Virginia
I typically get chest acne during the summer since I work outside and sweat daily, causing my chest to break out in stubborn spots that sometimes don't fully go away until fall! I tried this product last summer but got frustrated when my chest acne wasn't disappearing as quickly as I had hoped. This summer, my spots came back worse than ever and I became desperate and found this and decided to try again. I used it morning and night, followed by a non-comedogenic moisturizer and some benzoyl peroxide spot treatment. After two weeks of consistent use, I am left with virtually zero spots! I do have some redness, and my chest is dry as a result of using this, but I am sure that once fall comes around it will go fully back to normal!
Great Product - Wish the Smell Wasn't So Strong 4
Anne from Oregon
I use this on a daily basis for acne on my arms and it has noticeably dried it up. My only complaint is the strong smell. Because it works so well I will continue to use it and will purchase it again - but man, that smell!
Love! 5
:) from Auburn, Wa
Great for body care!
Is a LIFESAVER 5
Coleeslaww from Illinois
Really helped clear up my acne spots on my chest and back. It's helped tone the color of scarring as well. Will 100% continue to order
Smells awful 1
LGee from TN
Horrible smell. Will be taking it back. :(
GOD SEND 5
ali from Colorado
I have been struggling with chest acne for about a year. Love the botanical body wash so I decided to try this. After just 2 uses it completely cleared my chest. I've only been using it a couple weeks and I'm in love! Clear chest & back just in time for summer!
Cystic acne 5
Heather from Colorado
I have been using Mario Badescu products for about 20 years. Not sure why it took me so long to try Acne Facial Cleanser and Cleansing Lotion O. Both combined products are fantastic for my extremely oily and cystic acne prone skin. Doesn't dry out my skin and I am finally done with searching for cystic acne products.
Absolutely KILLS breakouts + yes there's a routine to this! 5
JRabbit from Seattle
I have SCOURED, tested, trialed a slew of products to try and find one that is specifically targeted to chest/back breakouts - after success with other MB products I picked this up as the combo of ingredients looked promising: Camphor (anti-inflamm.), Isopropyl Alcohol (rubbing alcohol/natural antibacterial) and lastly, Niacinamide (is Vit B3, natural vitamin helps to sooth pores and aka if you're oily like me, helps clear pores and minimize them). Turns out, this combo has proved super successful for me 🤘!
That said, you DO need to add this to your routine knowing it's likely to cause dryness. So I tend to use this as needed and sparingly only to the areas that routinely breakout (for me it's from sweat with training daily). I combine using this topically then following up with a gel moisturizer to combat the dryness. Ultimately, this kills new breakouts and acne causing bacteria on my chest/back like no other. Yes I get dry skin in the areas I apply, BUT as long as you moisturize as you normally would, drying out should be minimal and temporary. I'm willing to take that as a win over painful blemishes any day 🙄.
Totally recommend putting this lotion into a spray bottle versus the component it comes in. Helps to apply to your back/chest much easier and in tandem, you use less product in the process 👌. I also find that applying this to face breakouts has really decreased the time a new blemish sticks around - I can apply at night and by morning the blemish is either gone/dried out or significantly reduced.
So if you're like me and know going in that there is no miracle treatment to ridding acne entirely, adding this in to your routine could boost efficacy of keeping your breakouts at bay or reducing their wear-time. In any case, this product is super cost effective and hey, if it doesn't work for you, Ulta's return policy is the GOAT 🤷🏻♀️👌! Definitely recommend for those of us who've run through the mill of sh*tty acne products that just don't work whatsoever.
Helped with my backne 5
Jay from Los Angeles, CA
I have only used this for a week, and I can already see the texture going away in my back, chest, and arms. It hasn't helped with the painful pimples, but no new ones have formed. I made sure to shake the bottle before using everyday, because u can see the separation. The only thing that may be a problem is the smell. It goes away as it dries quickly, but it is strong.
Maybe it works maybe it doesn't? 1
J from N/a
So, I picked up my order from a local store and didn't check it before leaving because I was on my lunch break and in a hurry. When I got home it had some odd looking "sediment" on the side of the bottle. I figured I should shake it to see if it was just going to mix back in and when I shook it had black stuff in it. Also, this brand doesn't use tamper seals. I know by law they don't have to but most companies still do just as a courtesy to their customers. Anyway, so then I called "MB's" customers service to let them know because normally that's a production issue most companies would want to figure out. They didn't care and didn't report it. They couldn't answer if this was common to see "sediment" in this product and they didn't address the black specs I saw either. I don't know if the product works because I will never put it on my skin. For all I know someone could have put battery acid in there hence why they should use tamper seals.
Actually Works!! 5
Cleared up everything after 1 week from Tennessee
I've struggled with back and chest acne for a long long time and I always used the toner I used for my face because I thought they worked the same, but then I saw this stuff and thought I'd give it a try and man am I glad I did!! My chest and shoulders are completely clear after just 1 week of using this (I would say my back too but I'm still trying to figure out how to reach it without needing another persons help lol)
There's pros and cons!! 3
Anonymous from United States
I've been using this for about a year and a half on and off, and I think it's great! I recently stopped using it because when I bought it in July, it had a very strong alcohol smell. Alcohol is great for someone with oily skin, like me, but it can make you age quicker and can strip the skins top layer. I recently stopped using MB products because of the amount of chemicals. Their products are like the food that say they have "natural and artificial flavors." What I mean is that the product may have flowers but it also has harsh chemicals too. I think the brand was kind of just a YouTube fad. I have actually heard youtubers say MB is "environmentally friendly", but with all the chemicals it's not.
INCREDIBLY EFFECTIVE, SMELLS ABHORRENT 5
Fanie from Seattle, WA
I purchased this only a few days ago and the results have been startling. I use after the AHA body wash for my back and bum ONLY (both are too harsh for my chest/neck area). It is healing some unfortunate body breakouts from a sweaty summer. I highly recommend. The smell is insanely awful thanks to the camphor and alcohol, but it fades rather quickly. I normally advise against all products containing alcohol and fragrance, but these two products are great for my not-so-delicate back and bum.
Best Solution for Body Acne 5
Risa from Cleveland
Works great on body acne (chest, back, butt). It does have a strong smell but once you get past that, the product is a literal god send. It has healed old acne scars, cleared up current acne, and it has prevented a lot of future breakouts. I find it best to pour some of this into a spray bottle and spray it where I need it. I do enjoy the cooling sensation. I use this with the AHA Bodywash and haven't had any problems. If I have a bad break out, this will fix it almost overnight. There have been times where I have used it everyday for a week straight and haven't had any issues like it drying my skin out. I have used this in all climates (from when I worked out in the high desert to living in the bitter cold winters of the north) and it has not failed me! I would suggest letting the product dry on your skin before putting clothes on.
Goodbye chest acne 5
Larissa from Sacramento
I break out on my upper chest a lot in the summer time. So i did some research and gave this product a try. I've purchased Mario Badescu before and loved them. I used this product twice and immediately my chest acne was gone. It has a nice cooling feeling too. Didn't really mind the smell bc it works great.
Wow! 5
Christine from Long Beach
For almost a year I've been breaking out on my back (which never used to happen) and I couldn't find anything that would help clear it. I decided to try MB products since I love the face wash. No joke within 3-4 days there was already a noticeable difference!! I use the A.H.A. Botanical Body Soap in the shower and this after when I'm out and dry. Miracle workers!!
Great for back acne 5
Hannah from OK
My husband suffers from horrible back acne. To the point where it hurts to sit back at times. This dried up his horrible chronic acne within 4 days or so. We are still trying it out but it has cleared up his back and chest a lot and we haven't found anything else that worked but this!
I love this product! 5
Aeriaeffect from Sioux Falls, SD
I have problems with acne on my t-zone and my shoulders and it doesn't help that I have severely sensitive skin. This product has cleared my skin completely! I love it!
Must have 5
ULTAlover123 from Austin TX
Smells strong at first, but takes getting used to. This product has done wonders in clearing up my back me it is not a joke. Being of African descent, hyperpigmentation is easy to come and difficult to get rid of, but by using this product long-term I can definitely say that I am less likely to endure scars caused by new acne spots. I always have it on hand.
ABSOLUTELY LOVE! 5
Aleja from Dallas Tx
Absolutely love this product! You definitely get a clean feeling and it helps with acne. This is my go to!
Seriously works, tested and true fan!!! 5
Sarah from Iowa
I stumbled upon this product last year when looking for something to clear my back acne. I workout frequently and wear sports bras almost constantly, so I needed something that would really deep clean in the T-Zone area of my back. I've been using this for about 8 months (bought 2 bottles in that time). Tried putting this in a spray bottle and it worked, but I found that using a cotton round was much more effective in wiping away those extra oils. Use this after you shower, I also followed with a dark-spot correcting cream from Ponds (which is super cheap $3) just so I could moisturize that area as well. I've seen amazing results and I would recommend this to anyone! I will say though that it doesn't happen overnight, but overtime you won't be able to deny the change! :)
Finally! A product that works for me! 5
Moon B from Chandler, az
I get breakouts on my back during the summer and could NEVER find a product to help me clear it without drying out my skin.. then, I started to Use this every day after taking a shower. Within the first week, I noticed that my back felt a lot more moisturized and my small breakouts were going away. I can't wait to see the results after a month of usage!
Still reviewing .. 4
ULTAlover123 from Austin TX
I like it so far. It does a tingle to it. Though my skin is naturally oily, with the second ingredient being alcohol, it is likely to dry out your skin with daily use. I bought this because of the comments and would like to see how well it works to remove acne scars and prevent new breakouts.
Potent Stuff 5
Brittany S from Tennessee
It smells strong, but it works extremely well. It does exactly what it is suppose to for oily skin. My acne is dried up within hours.
best product for BODY ACNE 5
mt from Dallas
I get breakouts and cystic acne on my back this is the only thing that has worked and its inexpensive. I put it in a spray bottle to make it easier to apply and I spray my back every time I get out of the shower now I rarely ever get breakouts on my back.
