76%
would repurchase
3.2/5
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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


4.0
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12 years ago

I have those tiny bumps under the skin that doesn't surface. If I squeeze hard enough the pus will come out but it will ruin my skin and there are heaps of them all over my face. I decided to give...

About reviewer (2 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBlack

EyesBlack



5.0
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12 years ago

Wow. So thankful that I found this product. While the packaging leaves something to be desired, I can deal with that in exchange for the product's efficacy. Though I am on acne medication, I still...

About reviewer (22 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinNormal, Fair

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


4.0
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12 years ago

This really helps with my skin. It's not a miracle worker, but I notice a difference. My skin isn't all that bad aside from the cystic spots I get during my hormonal fluctuations, but I'm prone to...

About reviewer (382 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Neutral

HairOther, Curly, Fine

EyesHazel


5.0
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12 years ago

LOVE! let me start by descibing the kind of acne i have- my skin is fairly clear... the bumps i get are under the skin and you can't really see them but whenever i look close in the mirror they...

About reviewer (2 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


1.0
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12 years ago

I was hopeful for this because I was desperate to try to at least calm my cystic acne. I didn't expect miracles because my acne is hormonal, but I got no results from this. I have oily,...

About reviewer (71 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Not Sure

HairBlond, Curly, Fine

EyesGreen


2.0
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12 years ago

Purchased this ~4 months ago to use on cystic acne. Haven't tried this on other types of acne, so I'm not sure how effective it is. For me, this product hasn't been very effective consistently....

About reviewer (11 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinOily, Olive, Warm

HairBlack, Other, Other

EyesBrown


1.0
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12 years ago

So I've only used this for two days in a row but I had to write a review about how this RUINED my skin. In only 2 days! That's got to be some sort of record. I'm so upset because my skin been...

About reviewer (67 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


4.0
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12 years ago

Amazing product! The key is to use it at night and applying it onto the acne spots directly, almost like a spot treatment. It does smell like rubbing alcohol but the smell doesn’t last long. I...

About reviewer (6 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Warm

HairBrunette, Other, Other

EyesHazel


2.0
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12 years ago

I typically suffer from one cystic pimple a year, however, this year has been an exception. Since becoming pregnant & having hormone changes like I've never imagined I've been cursed with a few of...

About reviewer (11 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinAcne-prone, Medium, Not Sure

HairBrown, Straight, Medium

EyesBrown


5.0
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12 years ago

This product is my holy grail of skincare. I've had the worst acne ever. I would open my mouth at times and my cystic acne would explode. It was painful and embarrassing. I'd go to department...

About reviewer (8 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinVery Oily, Olive, Warm

HairRed, Straight, Fine

EyesHazel


5.0
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12 years ago

Works wonders for the hormone related breakouts around the chin area. I threw my prescription for clindamycin gel away after finding this! Only complaint is packaging. Been using it for a year...

About reviewer (4 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinAcne-prone

HairBrown

EyesGreen


5.0
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12 years ago

I love this product. Brought it without any research, I am desperate to fix my acne problem on my cheek. i apply this every night twice. once after cleaning lotion and before the serum and once...

About reviewer (8 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Medium, Warm

HairBlack, Straight, Medium

EyesBrown


4.0
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12 years ago

This and the drying lotion are the only Mario Badescu products that worked on me. This works great on deep cystic pimple. it doesn't make it go away overnight but eventually it will.. it's a bit...

About reviewer (12 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinOily, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBrown, Straight, Other

EyesBlack


4.0
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12 years ago

Like a few other have stated, it doesn't work miracles--or at least it doesn't for me--but I have noticed my cystic pimples decreasing in size over time. It takes a loooong while though. I've...

About reviewer (7 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone, Olive, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Straight, Medium

EyesBrown


5.0
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12 years ago

Specially designed to treat deep, cystic blemishes. Shake the bottle well, apply to zits as a spot treatment at bedtime, and blemishes resolve for me 2-3 times faster than they would with any...

About reviewer (1118 reviews)

Age56 & Over

SkinDry, Fair, Neutral

HairOther, Straight, Fine

EyesHazel


5.0
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13 years ago

Just got this yesterday, and so far I am very happy. I've struggled with cystic acne (mostly chin area) for years, but even more so after going off the pill. Recently, I've also cut out most...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone, Fair

HairBrunette

EyesHazel


3.0
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13 years ago

The idea is to use this on impending cystic acne, to prevent. Basically this sometimes works for me, and sometimes does not. I would guess about half the time the blemish is prevented and half not....

About reviewer (22 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinOily, Medium, Cool

HairBlond, Other, Coarse

EyesGreen


4.0
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13 years ago

This is awesome for clusters of acne or cystic pimples BEFORE they get bad (operative word = buffering, not the best for acne that's already full blown, big and painful). Be sure to shake it so...

About reviewer (2 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBrown, Other, Other

EyesBrown


4.0
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13 years ago

I had a huge raised cystic breakout on my cheek..it was BAD! so i went to Ulta bought this and the drying lotion and within 1 night it was flat! You can still see the red mark but it doesnt claim...

About reviewer (54 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Other, Other

EyesBrown


1.0
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13 years ago

i was so excited to use this product because i really thought that it was going to do something about my cystic acne for all the good reviews and the sulfur and the soothing stuff it has but... i...

About reviewer (2 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinVery Oily, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesBrown