Miss Buttons’ Beauty Secret: Zapping Zits!

Miss Buttons’ Beauty Secret: Zapping Zits!

February 14th, 2010 @ 3:05 pm by Mrs. Buttons
Share

When it comes to clear skin, I am obsessive. I dread the thought of waking up on my wedding day with an enormous zit on my forehead (My Big Fat Greek Wedding, anyone????)! Oh, the horror!!! So… how do I combat this?

I know that there are many little tricks out there to get rid of zits quickly (toothpaste? Windex?), but years ago I became absolutely hooked on a product by Mario Badescu.

Mario Badescu

The drying lotion is an absolute essential to have stocked in my medicine cabinet.

I don’t have to use it every day, but it gives me peace of mind to have it around when my face requires it! The solution will shrink/heal white heads overnight… it is amazing! You simply dip a Q-Tip into the bottle, then apply directly to the zit that you are zapping!

Although it will be an investment of $17 for a 1oz bottle, it is worth every penny! Typically, I only have to buy one every 4-6 months, so it does last a while! I can sleep easy at night knowing that any pesky zits I may have will be reduced or eliminated in the morning!

Do you have a skin clearing solution that you live by?

Tags: beauty |

Share |

Latest Gallery Pics

Hot Pink and White with Zebra 36" Lighted Spandex Ostrich Feather Centerpiece

41 Responses to “Miss Buttons’ Beauty Secret: Zapping Zits!”

1 2 3 Last

Bee

Miss Hot Wings (message) 2,213 posts, Buzzing bee

Great tip! I use bare escentuals rare minerals. So will have to check out this product now too.

2/14/10 @ 3:39 pm (reply)

Bee

Mrs. Cloud (message) 802 posts, Busy bee

I am obsessed with this stuff! You are right it is worth every single penny!!

2/14/10 @ 3:48 pm (reply)

Member

redherring (message) 1,976 posts, Buzzing bee

I. Love. Mario’s. Drying. Lotion. It is *the* most fantastic anti-pimple product I have ever found. I’ve even talked my fiance into using it, and together, we’ll go to bed as calamine-looking-lotion sporting folks and wake up zit-free.

2/14/10 @ 3:51 pm (reply)

Member

artbee (message) 6,643 posts, Bee Keeper

is this something you pick up at walgreens? or do i have to buy it online?

2/14/10 @ 4:07 pm (reply)

Bee

Miss Ribbons (message) 2,018 posts, Buzzing bee

This is my absolute favorite product too. I still have a bottle after a year, so it’s really a good investment! Absolutely worth it.

2/14/10 @ 4:12 pm (reply)

Guest

Miss RedPen

It’s a drugstore item in a lot of areas. There is a “cheaper” version that CVS carries for $10/oz. I have used both, and I can’t tell the difference…
Either way it is WORTH EVERY PENNY!

2/14/10 @ 4:14 pm (reply)

Member

mander411 (message) 735 posts, Busy bee

omg I just started using the cleanser and toner from Mario and LOVE it! I have yet to buy this product though and I think I will asap!!!

2/14/10 @ 4:32 pm (reply)

Hostess

MightySapphire (message) 7,632 posts, Bee Keeper

My skin clearing solution is my toner. I have Ole Hendrickson sensitive skin toner. It is AWESOME. It doesn’t dry out your skin, but it still keeps it super clean. I can’t live without it!

2/14/10 @ 4:50 pm (reply)

Bee

Miss Trail Mix (message) 6,329 posts, Bee Keeper

Ooooooh, thanks for this tip! I was just having a freakout moment over my skin the other day (lots of running=lots of backne…blech!)

2/14/10 @ 4:57 pm (reply)

10.

Bee

Mrs. Star (message) 2,057 posts, Buzzing bee

I’ve been seriously considering switching to Mario Badescu products all around, it’s just the initial investment that has me waiting. This may have convinced me, though!

2/14/10 @ 5:21 pm (reply)

11.

Member

farmersdaughter (message) 1,675 posts, Bumble bee

Great tip - I’m excited to try this out! I’ve been doing a little freaking out about wedding day skin emergencies myself…

2/14/10 @ 5:58 pm (reply)

12.

Member

Smurfin (message) 54 posts, Worker bee

I’m wondering if regular calamine would work just as well. Has anyone tried it?

2/14/10 @ 6:15 pm (reply)

13.

Member

silverbuggy (message) 49 posts, Newbee

i swear by mario badescu too! i buy mine at nordstrom

2/14/10 @ 6:49 pm (reply)

14.

Guest

pradagal

I use Mario Badescu’s drying cream (thicker consistency than the lotion) and it also works great! They sell this line at Nordstrom or you can buy it online.

2/14/10 @ 6:51 pm (reply)

15.

Bee

Miss Scissors (message) 7,343 posts, Bee Keeper

I’ve never heard of this before! Want, need, must have.

Skanx for the rec, Buttons.

2/14/10 @ 7:12 pm (reply)

16.

Member

verosara (message) 1,386 posts, Bumble bee

Thanks for the rec. definitely sounds likes it’s worth a try. My skin is so unpredicatable.

2/14/10 @ 8:22 pm (reply)

17.

Member

MrsJellybean227 (message) 500 posts, Busy bee

Never heard of this. If I can find it maybe I’ll give it a try. I use petroleum jelly on my zits. It takes away the redness and normally only takes one day for it to clear up. Plus it makes my skin super soft.

2/14/10 @ 9:16 pm (reply)

18.

Member

mrsmdphd (message) 1,158 posts, Bumble bee

I will definitely look into this one–I’m always looking for good zit-zapping solutions! I have had great success with tea tree oil. Gets rid of pimples, prevents them, doesn’t dry out skin at. all. LOVE IT. Downside: my FI hates the smell of it, so I’m looking for something as effective that doesn’t make him steer clear of me for an hour after I put it on.

2/14/10 @ 9:18 pm (reply)

19.

Bee

Miss Buttons (message) 5,046 posts, Bee Keeper

@redherring: @Mrs. Cloud: Haha! I tell Mr. B that he has to love me despite my poptart frosting face!

@artbee: You can buy it online if you want; Nordstrom carries it…and I think if you go to the Mario B site, they list the other stores that carry it!

@Mrs. Star: I’ve been curious to try the other products…at the time I only use this one for my bad zits when they pop up…but I’d imagine the rest of the line would be great!

2/14/10 @ 10:27 pm (reply)

20.

Member

leelee (message) 750 posts, Busy bee

I swear by tooth paste! a little dab on a zit and the next day its dried up and gone!! my Grandmother told me about it years ago! gel doesnt work as much as regular!

2/14/10 @ 10:34 pm (reply)

1 2 3 Last