Mario BadescuDrying Mask for All Skin Types - Clarifying Mask that Eliminates Oil - Formulated with Sulfur & Zinc Oxide, 2 Ounce (Pack of 1)

One of the best Mario Badescu products for adult acne….hope it never gets discontinued!

Best mask I've tried. Really makes a difference. Worth the money.

Look, if you're wanting something to smell nice this is NOT for you. It smells like a rubber factory. Its so HORRIBLE, but it also works so well. Way better than the drying lotion from Mario. It sucks ALL the oil out of your skin so only use it as a spot treatment. If you try to cover your face (live and learn) its too much. My cheeks were peeling for days. Just gave it to my teen and his skin looks amazing now. I use it at night so no one smells it around me. It could be used as an acne coverup if you dab it on lightly and have a darker skin tone too.

I would suggest getting the drying lotion - you only need this as a spot treatment. It's extremely strong. It will dry out your skin so you obviously want to use a non-oil/greasy moisturizer in conjunction with it. The issue with buying the drying mask vs. the drying lotion is that it literally dries out in this container after you open it. I used it as a spot treatment and bc of how quickly it dried out I had to throw over half of it away bc it was ruined. The lotion keeps much better and does the same job on pimples!

I did quite a bit of research on this product before purchasing. After using it for about a month, I am thrilled I went ahead and bought it! A little about me: I have suffered from acne/cystic acne for nearly 20 years. Accutane basically did nothing for me. Now that I am over 30 and pregnant, my acne has only gotten worse. I have been so happy with the results I get from this drying mask. I see results nearly right away - and for sure the next day. I think it does just what it says it does: it dries out your acne. I think it also pulls out impurities, as I noticed it will sometimes bring my blemishes to a head. I put it all over my face, chest and back. The only downside is: it really does smell terrible. I'd compare it to a spare tire dipped in gasoline. (Yummy!) But if you've suffered from acne like I have, no smell will keep you away from a solution. Good luck! Sidenote: I did check with my doctor before using since I am pregnant. I got the green light.

The odor actually made me nauseous. I've used sulfur masks before, so I'm familiar with that smell. This smelled horrific - like burnt tires and paint fumes. I couldn't keep it on the full 15 minutes. And after washing off, the smell lingered on my face. I offered for my mother to give it a whiff because I was in disbelief, and it instantly gave her a headache!I'm a fan of a few of MB's other products, so this surprised me. I was able to return it, thank goodness.

Skin feels great after but OMG the smell!! It’s awful. I honestly don’t know if I will use again. I’ve washed my face twice after but the smell still lingered. 😬

Wow! My face is so sensitive and prone to breakouts. This mask combats that perfectly! I use this 2 times a week maybe 3 if my face is breaking out. I use it at night rinse off and immediately I can tell the difference and by morning it’s clearing up. BUT do not forget to put moisturizer on after! I recommend the Mario Badescu Kera Moisturizer!