Buffering Lotion

Mario Badescu

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3.9

285 reviews
76%
would repurchase
3.2/5
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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

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    3.0
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    liuhelen96

    10 years ago

    Did a great job at reducing the size of cystics but dried me out like crazy. My skin started to peel and bumps had a ring of dry skin around it. Several days later after not using it anymore and...

    About reviewer (1 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    1.0
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    JMellish

    10 years ago

    I was so excited to order this product after rave reviews. I waited patiently for two weeks for it to arrive. Up popped my usual hormonal cystic acne on my chin - I applied this for three nights in...

    About reviewer (1 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair

    HairBlond

    EyesHazel

    1.0
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    Lecitroen

    10 years ago

    I used to use this when I was just getting into better skincare. It helped my acne a little, but using it daily was too drying for me. I have since learned that astringents with high alcohol are a...

    About reviewer (5 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Neutral

    HairBrown, Wavy, Fine

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    lalalovee

    10 years ago

    Didnt do much :/

    About reviewer (120 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinAcne-prone, Olive, Warm

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Coarse

    EyesHazel

    4.0
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    priyaj

    10 years ago

    The only product that has ever actually reduced my occasional cystic acne. I use it as a spot treatment and usually it will make an emerged cyst reduce by at least 40% overnight. There are times...

    About reviewer (103 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinDry, Dark, Not Sure

    HairBlack, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBlack

    2.0
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    HeatherDiva

    10 years ago

    This seemed to work when I first tried it, but its effectiveness has diminished over time. I am also hesitant to repurchase because I am trying to stay away from ingredients like alcohol that may...

    About reviewer (120 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

    HairBrown, Wavy, Medium

    EyesHazel

    1.0
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    Sara44

    10 years ago

    This didn't do anything for my acne or my friend's cystic acne.

    About reviewer (124 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinAcne-prone, Olive

    HairBrown

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    bearrii

    10 years ago

    Absolutely an amazing product. The only topical treatment for cystic acne that has worked. Spot treat and use in conjunction with the drying cream. I will never be without this product

    About reviewer (1 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium

    HairBlond

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    Nancygia

    10 years ago

    When I think of Mario Badescu in general, the word that comes to mind is mediocre. They have never made any major breakthroughs in skincare, and some of their products, like this one, do more harm...

    About reviewer (975 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinCombination, Fair, Cool

    HairBlond, Wavy, Fine

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    eileenions

    10 years ago

    If you are like some of us that will get that occasionally monstrous under the skin acne (cystic acne), this product is the miracle cure you've been searching for. The only complaint that I have...

    About reviewer (3 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinAcne-prone, Medium

    HairBlack

    EyesBlack

    4.0
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    yjanney

    10 years ago

    Still very early yet, but I was pleasantly surprised by this! Nothing usually works on my cystic acne (hormonal or not) but this actually reduced swelling enough that the pain was eased. Very...

    About reviewer (326 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinOily, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

    EyesBrown

    2.0
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    GeorginaG

    10 years ago

    After having success with the drying lotion, I thought my skin woyld react well to the buffering lotion on my monthly cystic spots. unfortunately it didn't seem to do much - they weren't worse...

    About reviewer (5 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Fair, Cool

    HairBlond, Straight, Fine

    EyesBlue

    4.0
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    tigirlyly

    10 years ago

    This product is meant to help with stubborn cysts. Just didn't work very well for my occasional cyst that pops up around that time of the month. However works great on whiteheads. Easy to use....

    About reviewer (654 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Cool

    HairBlond, Straight, Fine

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    ccbemiller

    10 years ago

    I have dry, acne-prone skin and tend to get cystic bumps when I break out. I purchased MB buffering lotion about 2 weeks ago and already notice a difference. Previous to this, I was using Clean &...

    About reviewer (1 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair, Warm

    HairBlond, Wavy, Medium

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    bumblevi

    10 years ago

    This product works! If you suffer from deep, under the skin pimples, then apply this overnight and the swelling will be reduced by morning. From my experience, applying this 2 days in a row will...

    About reviewer (15 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinAcne-prone, Medium

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    snowprinc3ss

    10 years ago

    This smells like PAINT! I use it under the drying mask only because it is extremely drying to put on over night. It works well with the drying mask, I have to admit! But no miracles yet! NOTE: I am...

    About reviewer (100 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Neutral

    HairBlack, Straight, Medium

    EyesBlack

    5.0
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    marquiseazzie

    10 years ago

    Since I hormonally broke out after drinking a whey protein shake (ladies with touchy hormones - STAY AWAY... three months of non-stop zits due to the androgen-boosting power of whey), I've been...

    About reviewer (15 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Coarse

    EyesBrown

    2.0
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    nanamisan

    10 years ago

    I tried this on cystic acne a few times but it did not seem to really do much of anything at all over the course of a few days, to be honest. I think the drying lotion by mario badescu works much...

    About reviewer (112 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

    EyesBrown

    2.0
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    encee

    11 years ago

    For cystic acne, this is a little mild. I thought it could totally work on my troubles, but not really. I had to buy the Drying Lotion next. This one just soaks up the oil on the surface, I guess....

    About reviewer (229 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinAcne-prone, Olive, Warm

    HairBlack, Straight, Fine

    EyesBlack

    2.0
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    Banjos

    11 years ago

    Although the ingredients sound like they would be helpful, I did not find mich improvement with my acne, ifany. Obviously, some others had better experiences. Very pricey, too.

    About reviewer (311 reviews)

    Age56 & Over

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBlond, Straight, Fine

    EyesHazel

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