76%
would repurchase
3.2/5
package quality

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


4.0
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16 years ago

I didn't start getting cystic acne until I was about 21 and most of my breakouts have been around my jawline. I have tried everything to treat them, but most products are designed as spot...

About reviewer (6 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Fair

HairRed

EyesHazel



1.0
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16 years ago

After reading all the great reviews about the buffering lotion I thought I'd give it a try for cystic acne I get on my chin occassionally. I got zero results from this product, you also waste a...

About reviewer (23 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinOily, Fair, Not Sure

HairRed, Other, Other

EyesHazel


5.0
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16 years ago

I forgot how much I liked this stuff! It got lost in the dark abyss of my medicine cabinet, and I only recently found it. I also just realized that I didn't start getting cystic pimples until AFTER...

About reviewer (59 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Cool

HairBlond, Straight, Fine

EyesBlue


1.0
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16 years ago

Ah the woes of having sensitive AND combo skin!! I used this a few times on my pimples and face but it gave me an awful rash every time! :( I tried to give it to my boyfriend who has acne-prone...

About reviewer (7 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Medium

HairBlack

EyesBrown


1.0
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16 years ago

I had cystic hormonal acne. I used almost a whole bottle, it did absolutely nothing for me.

About reviewer (28 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinVery Oily, Dark

HairBlack

EyesOther


5.0
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16 years ago

this product is extreeemely underrated. i hate to use a cliche but i really have tried everything for my hormonal acne. this works like a MIRACLE not to heal an already erupted cyst (although it...

About reviewer (4 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesGreen


4.0
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16 years ago

like the other person below me, i bought this product in Australia, so i did pay a fair bit for this product. This lotion does help the healing process of cystic type acne, it helps stop the...

About reviewer (144 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium

HairBlack

EyesBrown


4.0
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16 years ago

Great product! It's the most potent pimple fighting product I know. Everyone in my family uses it now. The price is reasonable. Just make sure to keep your skin hydrated!

About reviewer (7 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBlack

EyesBlack


4.0
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16 years ago

Im in Australia and theres only one place where mario badescu is sold and its called kit comsmetics. And there are only few kits around so basically, it is really hard to find mario badescu in...

About reviewer (2 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium

HairBlack

EyesBrown


5.0
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16 years ago

I can't say enough about this lotion. It is a miracle product when it comes to cystic acne. The lotion speeds the healing process dramatically. There is nothing the dermatologist has ever...

About reviewer (50 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinNormal, Fair

HairBlond

EyesBlue


5.0
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16 years ago

an absolute GOD SEND for cystic acne!!! this stuff gets under the skin to get the pimple at it's source. another amazing product by mario badescu. :)

About reviewer (36 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinSensitive, Medium

HairBlack

EyesBrown


5.0
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16 years ago

Love this stuff! I started getting cystic acne around my jaw line and tried a bajillion things to get it to stop. Nothing worked until this! It really does speed the healing and when used...

About reviewer (86 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBrown, Straight, Fine

EyesHazel


5.0
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16 years ago

I recently got this product after reading all the reviews on here and having it recommended with the samples that I received from mariobadescu.com (they were out of the samples of the product,...

About reviewer (28 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Olive

HairBlack

EyesBrown


5.0
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16 years ago

Ok so i got this product about 1 week ago. I had a really horrible hormonal cystic acne breakout. I mean the worst ever in my life! It was only in one spot too and it wouldnt go away. I tried...

About reviewer (7 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Olive

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


4.0
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16 years ago

Buffering Lotion definitely helps in flattening the inflamed cystic acne that I always get during PMS, making concealing easier in make-up. It does not heal cystic acne overnight (which is a quite...

About reviewer (8 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Medium

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


5.0
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16 years ago

I am really loving this product. I am never without at least 3 large zits I'm tackling, around 3 that are healing, and small little bumps about to emerge. I use this potion both AM beneath...

About reviewer (862 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Cool

HairBlack, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown


5.0
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16 years ago

First I didnt even know what this product was. The only reason why I bought this was because it was one of the products in the acne repair kit. I actually just wanted drying lotion, but ended up...

About reviewer (4 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Fair

HairBrown

EyesBrown


5.0
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16 years ago

For me, this is a product I can't live without. It DRAMATICALLY reduces the time it takes for my cysts and nodules to heal (down to a few days). I was getting cysts/nodules that didn't go away...

About reviewer (32 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone, Medium

HairBlack

EyesBrown


5.0
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16 years ago

To the person below is said they wanted an overnight cure for cystic acne: There is no *overnight* cure since cystic acne is primarily caused by hormonal imbalance. Furthermore, the packaging is...

About reviewer (4 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinAcne-prone, Other

HairBlack

EyesBrown


5.0
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16 years ago

Amazing product! The Buffering Lotion has helped to transform my acne prone-sensitive-pregnant skin. I will never be without it!

About reviewer (23 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination

HairBrown

EyesBlue