This is some of the most effective stuff you can purchase! The only issue I have is that you can never wear it during the day because it is bright pink when you put it on, so if you feel a zit coming during the day you will need to use something else! however for a nighttime treatment there is nothing better.
This has been my favorite acne treatment for a year since it reduces the growth of acne so quickly. It will be a little dry to combination or dry skin but yet it is normal for what you called "drying lotion". The price is also affordable and could be considered as a dupe but cheaper of Kate Somerville.