76%
would repurchase
3.2/5
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price range

description

Buffering Lotion is a sulfur-based product designed to treat cystic acne. This product contains B vitamins and amino acids which nourish the skin for improved resistance against bacterial formation. Allantonin also provides healing and soothing benefits by reducing irritation and redness. This lotion has a deeply penetrating, fast absorbing formula which reduces cystic acne fast and help prevent further breakouts.

ingredients

Ingredients: Isopropyl Alcohol,Propylene Glycol, Zinc Oxide, Hydrolyzed Yeast Protein,Glycerin, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Allantoin, Biotin,Isopropyl Myristate,Stearalkonium Hectorite,Pyridoxine HCl,Propylene Carbonate

Reviews

Reviews


5.0
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16 years ago

I've suffered from cystic acne since high school and I've never found anything that could treat it quickly and effectively until this product. I've been using MB Buffering Lotion mostly as a SPOT...

About reviewer (6 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBlack

EyesBrown



1.0
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16 years ago

This is another disappointing MB product for me. I had such high hopes and really wanted it to work, but it didn't do anything. What a waste of money!

About reviewer (75 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinNormal, Fair

HairRed

EyesBlue


2.0
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16 years ago

First let me say I LOVE the Mario Badescu line but this product was NOT for me for some reason the second or third evening my face was badly irritated sore the bumps which had begun small got...

About reviewer (76 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinAcne-prone, Medium, Warm

HairRed, Wavy, Medium

EyesGreen


5.0
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16 years ago

This is awesome. I had a bad experience at the actual skin care center in NY a few years ago, so I have been wary of MB .Recently I put down the benzoyl peroxide for fear of cancer (causes tumors...

About reviewer (17 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone

HairBlond

EyesGreen


4.0
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16 years ago

I'm surprised this hasn't got a higher rating, I've found so many ways to use this! When I apply this liquid on a hormonal bump under the skin (cystic acne), or on a sore, persistent spot, it's...

About reviewer (39 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinOily, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesGreen


2.0
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16 years ago

Rating it a 2 just because it controlled oil really well and took away redness..other than that i tried it...didn't do much of anything...kept going back off and on trying it out of desperation and...

About reviewer (38 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinSensitive, Fair, Neutral

HairBrown, Other, Fine

EyesBrown


2.0
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16 years ago

I honestly don't know if this product works. I put it on my cystic acne and the next day it's still the same. I tried it before and after the drying mask and the next day and the day after.... it's...

About reviewer (6 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBlack

EyesBrown


5.0
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16 years ago

I find that this product works wonders on my cystic acne. I get bumps on my neck and jaw line and it works!!! The sales person suggested that after I cleanse my face, dab it on the spot(s) a few...

About reviewer (5 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinOily, Fair

HairBlond

EyesBlue


4.0
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16 years ago

This stuff really works. Ive tried every other spot treatment but this is the best ive tried. I applied it to a cystic, under the skin pimple at night, woke up in the morning and the bump feeling...

About reviewer (92 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinAcne-prone, Fair

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


4.0
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16 years ago

So I just bought this product due to a nasty cystic acne outbreak on my chin. I was VERY disappointed with it because it really wasn't doing anything, it would reduce the swelling but it would...

About reviewer (9 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Olive

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


5.0
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16 years ago

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About reviewer (2 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinDry, Medium

HairBlond

EyesBrown


5.0
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16 years ago

It seems that recent reviewers either hate or love this product-- I happen to love it. Yes, the consistency is a runny, but I have not had any problems with the packing or traveling with it. Kind...

About reviewer (15 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Medium, Not Sure

HairBlack, Other, Other

EyesBrown


1.0
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16 years ago

I bought this product with very high hopes. I was told that Mario Badescu was one of the best out there. Well don't wast your money!!! This does absolutly NOTHING! I have more results using...

About reviewer (2 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair

HairBrown

EyesBrown


1.0
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16 years ago

This product did absolutely NOTHING for me at all. It was even less successful than the drying lotion which was already pretty bad. I suffered from really huge cystic acne (and I mean that....

About reviewer (17 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinOther, Other

HairOther

EyesOther


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16 years ago

i have quite a few small cystic pimples (at least 5!) and i've been using this for about 2 weeks. it has done nothing for me. it has, however, made my skin flaky, but nothing more. it doesn't...

About reviewer (39 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Fair

HairBrown

EyesBrown


5.0
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16 years ago

About 2 years ago I had horrible acne covering my entire face and I can't tell you how many products I've used or how many doctors I've seen and how many professional treatments I've tried...

About reviewer (41 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Other, Medium

EyesBrown


1.0
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16 years ago

i have been seeing a dermatologist for almost a decade now and they have been unable to help my persistent, moderate acne. i started using this product about a month ago along with the drying...

About reviewer (68 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Warm

HairBlond, Straight, Fine

EyesHazel


2.0
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16 years ago

I bought this products with the hopes of ending my 10+ year battle with acne!!! It seemed to work the first week but then I began to develop huge cysts! It seems like I only get these when sulfur...

About reviewer (14 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinAcne-prone, Tan

HairBrown

EyesBrown


1.0
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16 years ago

I so wanted to love this because I'm such a fan of the line. This did nothing for my breakouts at all.

About reviewer (151 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBrunette, Curly, Fine

EyesBrown


5.0
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16 years ago

I am 43 and still get a few cysts each year. This product works for me! I used to be so careful applying it, dropping it onto the tip of a cotton swap and then applying to the bump on my face or...

About reviewer (102 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Fair, Warm

HairGrey, Curly, Fine

EyesBrown