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


5.0
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3 years ago

This is a crazy miracle product! I was very hesitant about this given the reputation of MB products as not well-formulated and the amount of alcohol (listed as the first ingredient), which I...

About reviewer (9 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinOther

HairOther

EyesOther



5.0
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4 years ago

Love this product, a little goes a long way and the bottle lasts ages. I shake the bottle and put directly on my breakouts, it instantly dries them up without causing any other damage and also stop...

About reviewer (8 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinNormal, Fair

HairBlond

EyesBlue


4.0
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5 years ago

This is my new fave spot treatment. I have moderate, cystic acne, and have previously tried the drying lotion, which didn't do much for my skin, apart from drying it out. I read that the buffering...

About reviewer (4 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinDry, Fair, Warm

HairBrown, Straight, Fine

EyesGreen


3.0
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5 years ago

I first tried this product because I heard zinc was good for cystic acne. I've since gone through two bottles (a few years apart), but I don't think I'll repurchase. It just doesn't do enough--I'm...

About reviewer (550 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

EyesHazel


4.0
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6 years ago

When I first tried this product, I wasn't impressed, but I actually have hopes for it now. I'm 27 years old and acne has decided to take over my face again. Cysts and white heads. Nothing seemed to...

About reviewer (149 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBlack, Straight, Coarse

EyesBrown


4.0
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6 years ago

I had been suffering from severe adult acne (hormonal, cystic) and researched a couple of products that could help and came across this little bottle. Though the Drying Lotion from Mario Badescu is...

About reviewer (2 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Olive, Cool

HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown


5.0
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6 years ago

I always have this in my cabinet. I don't need it every day, but it is very effective at resolving small bumps and minor breakouts, stopping them in their tracks without irritation. Price is very...

About reviewer (291 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinAcne-prone, Fair

HairBrown

EyesHazel


5.0
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6 years ago

this one is magic i used the drying lotion before great...but not as this one its really great for cystic acne... new acne bumps i dont need other acne treatment at first i put too much by put in...

About reviewer (2 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinAcne-prone, Tan

HairBlack

EyesBlack


5.0
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7 years ago

This stuff is magic. I first bought the infamous drying lotion for my cystic acne that I've had since I was a teen. I used it on a stress breakout and it didn't seem to help the deep pulsating...

About reviewer (9 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair

HairBlond

EyesGray


5.0
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7 years ago

I've purchased this along with many others from MB countless times, and this is a must. I wear this every night and day. Under my sulfur treatment every morning, and under my makeup every morning....

About reviewer (7 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Cool

HairBlack, Straight, Fine

EyesBrown


5.0
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7 years ago

I've only been using this for 3-4 months, but can't imagine being without it in future. Initially, I really disliked the runny texture and thought it was awkward to apply, however, now that I've...

About reviewer (437 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Fair, Cool

HairBlond, Other, Fine

EyesBlue


5.0
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7 years ago

This stuff works wonders! I have tried the Mario drying lotion(the stuff with the pink residue at the bottom) but this stuff works better. It works great on all kinds of pimples, but the best use...

About reviewer (7 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinOily, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBlond, Wavy, Fine

EyesBlue


5.0
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7 years ago

Holy grail. Two weeks before a big event and my skin is freaking OUT. Probably bc I skipped the placebo week for my birth control to delay my period. I'm getting horrible monstrous zits. I...

About reviewer (158 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair, Warm

HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

EyesBrown


5.0
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7 years ago

I'm a lifetime sufferer of chronic, cystic acne. I've done everything from prescription topical to a 3 year stint on Doxycycline. The only avenue I haven't explored is Accutane because I'm 36 and...

About reviewer (4 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

HairBrunette, Wavy, Coarse

EyesGreen


5.0
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7 years ago

I'm giving this product a 5 star rating because it's the ONLY thing that actually helps with my cystic acne (CA) which I've been battling with for yearsss! I experimented it on 3 CAs and it...

About reviewer (7 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Cool

HairBlack, Wavy, Fine

EyesBlack


4.0
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7 years ago

Wow this stuff really works! Normally I would use Retin-A if I have cystic acne, but in the winter it is too drying. So recently I bought this buffering lotion, and it shrunk down my acne within...

About reviewer (15 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone, Medium, Warm

HairBrunette, Straight, Medium

EyesBrown


5.0
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7 years ago

I suffer from Cystic acne. Painful under the skin and they last for sometimes months. I have had many of these pimples leave me scars. Nothing worked to help them, aspirin paste, Apple Cider...

About reviewer (8 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesBlue


5.0
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7 years ago

It's been a looong time since a product has impressed me this much!! I used to get a huge cystic pimple every month on my chin to welcome my period, for years. Since 3 months ago, when I started...

About reviewer (29 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinOily, Fair, Warm

HairBlond, Straight, Fine

EyesBrown


5.0
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7 years ago

My whole life I've suffering from hormonal problems causing very oily skin, breakouts and subsequent hyperpigmentation. The worst part has been when I get cysts. Because nothing helps with them. No...

About reviewer (37 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Neutral

HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

EyesBrown


4.0
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8 years ago

Mario Badescu has some effective products. I would say this is one of them. It is combating my hormonal cystic acne along my chin and jawline. I am starting week 2 on this, and it has "dried out"...

About reviewer (74 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Medium, Warm

HairBlond, Wavy, Fine

EyesHazel