It's no secret that the Mario Badescu Drying Lotion ($17) is a fan favourite. The award-winning solution is what I use almost daily. I like using it for smaller pimples that pop up every now and then. At the first sight of any bump on my face, I apply it before bed. When I wake up, there's pretty much nothing there. Sometimes I use it on cysts, too, but I find it's better for smaller breakouts.