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Buffering Lotion

Mario Badescu

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Ingredients

Isopropyl Alcohol, Propylene Glycol, Zinc Oxide, Hydrolyzed Yeast Protein, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Allantoin, Biotin, Isopropyl Myristate, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Pyridoxine Hcl, Propylene Carbonate.
Ingredients are subject to change at the manufacturer's discretion. For the most complete and up-to-date list of ingredients, refer to the product packaging

Details & care

What it is: A potent sulfur- and salicylic-acid solution that helps minimize large clusters of acne, prevent future eruptions and reduce inflammation and redness.

Who it's for: Ideal for those with combination or oily skin types.

What it does: Deep, cystic pimples are painful, slow to heal and can often lead to permanent scarring, so speedy damage control is necessary. This fast-working lotion is easily absorbed into the skin for treating deep acne at its source.

How to use: After cleansing and toning, shake bottle well and apply lotion with fingertips to erupted areas of face or directly on the individual, cystic pimples. Use every other night.

  • 1 oz.
  • Paraben-free; sulfate-free; phthalate-free
  • Cruelty-free
  • Item #176009

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Mario Badescu

Offering simple, gentle and effective skin care is the mission of Mario Badescu, who began his career in his native Romania. Then, nearly 50 years ago, he rose to fame in Manhattan, where he served an elite and demanding clientele. The brand's focus is on formulations for individual skin types and needs—from powerful acne solutions to potent treatments that counter the effects of aging.

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Most helpful positive review

Oct 4, 2020
Heals and looks better with application
This stuff is amazing I wish I found it sooner. I accidentally bought 2 and glad I did. I got it for my chin and hormonal annoyances and it’s great, works amazing for my pores too!! Definitely recommend
lovquality
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Aug 2, 2024
this did absolutely nothing for
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] this did absolutely nothing for my huge underground cyst, like completely ineffective - no reaction. most reviews recommended it. however, using pimples patches daily along with bha 9 worked. now it’s nearly gone
Amon W.
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lovquality
Oct 4, 2020
Heals and looks better with application
This stuff is amazing I wish I found it sooner. I accidentally bought 2 and glad I did. I got it for my chin and hormonal annoyances and it’s great, works amazing for my pores too!! Definitely recommend
3found this helpful
Rebecca T.
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June 11, 2025
This is amazing for nipping
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is amazing for nipping underground acne in the bud before it gets out of control!
Allyson B.
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Nov 8, 2024
It gets rid of my
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] It gets rid of my occasional blemishes overnight. My 22 year old son and 20 year old daughter tried mine a few year ago and now they can’t go without it.
jk
Reposted from Mario Badescu Skin Care
Aug 27, 2024
More a toner than a spot treatment
I do not know how someone could use this only on one blemish-- it is very liquidy and spreads fast. However, I have essentially used it as a toner, even applying lotion on top although it explicitly says it works best if you avoid this & it has made a huge difference on my post-birth control, hormonal, chin acne. Seems to work for prevention and shrinking. It is also effective on all forms of acne, not just the deep\cystic ones it is advertised to combat. I used dozens of acne-fighting products on my chin but they always made my skin red, irritated, flaky, etc., but this product seems sufficiently calming\soothing to really work best. Plus, it is so cheap for how many applications you get.
Rebecca
Reposted from Mario Badescu Skin Care
Aug 9, 2024
Must have for acne!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I've been using this for many years and will always have it around. It's very effective. Great for acne, black heads, white heads,...etc. I use it at night after cleansing and toning.
Amon W.
Reposted from Mario Badescu Skin Care
Aug 2, 2024
this did absolutely nothing for
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] this did absolutely nothing for my huge underground cyst, like completely ineffective - no reaction. most reviews recommended it. however, using pimples patches daily along with bha 9 worked. now it’s nearly gone
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