Spot care, simplified

5 reasons an overnight drying lotion belongs in your routine

Why a tiny bottle with a white sediment at the bottom is the smartest way to handle a surprise breakout.

By the G Lab team · 3 min read

  1. It treats the spot, not your whole face

    It treats the spot, not your whole face

    You dab it onto one blemish with a cotton swab. The rest of your skin is left alone, so you're not drying out areas that never needed help.

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  2. It works while you sleep

    It works while you sleep

    Night is the one time your face isn't touched, rubbed or covered in makeup. Dab it on before bed, let it dry, and rinse it off in the morning. No chalky dots at your 9am meeting.

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  3. Three ingredients doing real work

    Three ingredients doing real work

    Salicylic acid helps clear pores. Sulfur helps dry out surface oil. Calamine calms the look of redness. Nothing extra, nothing you can't pronounce.

  4. It costs less than a single clinic visit

    It costs less than a single clinic visit

    One 30 ml bottle is S$39.90, and you only need a tiny dab per spot. For severe, painful or persistent acne, please see a doctor. For the everyday breakout, you don't need an appointment.

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  5. Pair it with patches for day + night care

    Pair it with patches for day + night care

    Hydrocolloid patches protect the spot by day, so you're less tempted to touch it. The drying lotion works by night. Get both in the Day + Night Duo: 72 patches plus the lotion for S$39.90.

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Woman dipping a cotton swab into G Lab Drying Lotion

How to use

Four steps. One good night.

The liquid on top and the sediment at the bottom work as a team. That's why you never shake it.

  1. DipDon't shake. Dip a clean cotton swab straight down to the white sediment.
  2. DabDab it onto the blemish only, on clean, dry skin.
  3. SleepLeave it to dry overnight. No need to rub it in.
  4. RinseRinse off in the morning with your usual facial wash.

Why G Lab

How it compares

Your facial wash keeps skin clean. G Lab takes care of the spot that pops up anyway.

G Lab Drying Lotion Facial wash only Pimple cream Clinical treatment
Targets just the blemish✓—Whole face✓✓
Made to work overnight✓—Rinsed offVariesVaries
No visible residue in the day✓Rinse off in the morning✓—Often visibleVaries
Use at home, no appointment✓✓✓—
Typical costS$39.9030 ml, many usesS$10–40S$10–30S$100+per visit
Best forSurprise breakoutsDaily cleansingDaytime spot careSevere or persistent acne

Prices are typical Singapore retail estimates. Individual results vary. For severe, painful or persistent acne, please see a doctor or dermatologist.

Choose your routine

Ready for calmer-looking mornings?

Most people start with the Duo: the lotion for tonight's spot and 72 patches for the next ones.

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Good questions

Before you dab

Why shouldn't I shake the bottle?

The clear liquid on top and the white sediment at the bottom are meant to stay separate. Dipping your swab straight down to the sediment picks up the drying formula exactly where you need it.

Does it sting?

Some people feel a light tingle as it dries. If you feel burning or irritation, rinse it off and stop using it.

Can I wear makeup over it?

It's designed for night use. Rinse it off in the morning before applying makeup.

Is it suitable for sensitive skin?

Always patch test on a small area first. Avoid the eye area and broken skin.

How long does a bottle last?

You only need a tiny dab per spot, so a little goes a long way.