Hi, Kelly, This is a very good, time tested product. It contains both salicylic acid and calamine. Calamine will leave on your skin a thin white layer of zinc oxide which has a calming, anti-itch and anti-inflammatory properties. It is not an alternative for full face anti-acne products but is highly recommended for single pimple and spot treatments. http://amzn.to/2izFvMT?utm_source=mdacne_blog&utm_medium=mdacne_blog&utm_campaign=what-are-your-thoughts-on-mario-badescu-drying-lotion?utm_source=mdacne_blog&utm_medium=mdacne_blog&utm_campaign=what-are-your-thoughts-on-mario-badescu-drying-lotion 🙂
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