The price for a flawless complexion doesn't have to be high — not even for celebs. (Getty)
Being a teenager is hard. Being an adult with the pimples of a teenager is just plain annoying. If you thought you were done tackling the occasional breakout after graduating high school, chances are you haven't looked much further than the drugstore products you used to combat them years ago. But there's one celebrity who has our back in this arena. She's aging so flawlessly that it's hard to imagine she's ever had a zit, but it turns out she's human! I am, of course, talking about Jennifer Aniston. She's revealed one of her go-to potions — and it happens to be trés affordable. It's the Mario Badescu Drying Lotion and it's on sale for just $15 at Amazon.
Don't be fooled by the unassuming tube: This is among the most sought-after lipsticks of all time. It's moisturizing, universally flattering and happens to be on rare sale. But you'll want to act fast; this beloved beauty staple often sells out quickly, and it's down to its best price in months.
This concoction quickly dries out surface blemishes.
The Mario Badescu Drying Lotion very rarely goes on sale — in fact, we've only seen one random dip previously this month on our price trackers. Now's a good time to take advantage of this discount if you'd like to try out this star-recommended pick for yourself.
Pimples don't just afflict teenagers — they plague us adults too. And when the Friends star feels that first tingle of torment, the Mario Badescu Drying Lotion is what she reaches for.
"First I roll my eyes and get annoyed, and usually I will put some sort of a drying lotion on," she told Elle Magazine. "I don't pick it, although I used to. Mario Badescu has a great drying lotion that I used for years and years. I had a facial there in like 1995 and I've been using it ever since."
What makes this salve so effective is a combination of calamine, salicylic acid and sulfur. Together, in the bottle, the components separate into two distinct layers. Your instincts might tell you to shake it, but you don't want to do that. Instead, you dip a Q-tip into the bottle until you reach the bottom to get to the pink layer and then dab it on your problem spots. It acts fast to dry out those blemishes — it goes to work on surface as well as under-the-skin issues overnight for a clear and radiant complexion.
It's designed for various skin types — it's powerful yet gentle, so if you have sensitive skin, it won't irritate or over-dry it.
More than 26,000 five-star fans have already learned this little secret.
"I like this a lot, I discovered it through a friend and have [not] stopped using it since," raved a beauty enthusiast. "It definitely makes spots look less atrocious ... I recommend it for out-of-the-blue zits and whiteheads."
"I was thoroughly impressed with this product!" gushed another rave reviewer. "I've been using a Q-tip to apply a small amount of the pink formula directly onto my zits before going to bed, and the results have been remarkable. By the morning, my skin looks noticeably clearer and the blemishes have visibly reduced. This product has become a game-changer in my skincare routine, and I highly recommend it!"
One reviewer cautioned users to be realistic about the smell and feel of the lotion. "Does it smell nice?" asked a five-star fan. "No, it smells like it's working. Does it feel good? No, it feels like it's working. It's gonna look like you smeared Pepto in your face ... But, it works. Seriously, it only smells for a bit. It doesn't sting, but you can feel it. ... Your skin will be smooth, unblemished, and not red and inflamed."
"There are two things you should know," shared another shopper. "First, the directions say don't shake the bottle, and to use a Q-tip to dip into the [sediment] at the bottom of the bottle ... I use the standard Q-tip and they are too short to reach the bottom of the bottle. ... Second, the smell is not great. It has a strong antiseptic smell. It goes away after a few minutes, but you should know it does have a strong smell."
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The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.
