Mario Badescu Buffering Lotion, 1 oz.

Product Information

Drying Lotion is the original, award-winning product that targets pesky surface blemishes while you sleep. It was formulated by Badescu himself in the 1960s and has since taken top shelf in medicine cabinets around the world.

You’ll also find supporting ingredients in this formula, such as hydrating humectants, skin-softening emollients, and soothing botanical extracts like cucumber and ginseng.

Bottom Line: Mario Badescu Drying Cream is a spot treatment for acne that uses ingredients like zinc oxide, sulfur, and ichthammol to dry out blemishes, but keep in mind this product contains parabens and fragrance. The brand’s best selling face wash is the Enzyme Cleansing Gel, a lightweight refreshing cleanser that helps to remove excess oil and surface impurities. Similar to the Drying Lotion, the highest concentration ingredient in this formula is isopropyl alcohol. While this type of alcohol can cause skin dryness and even damage when used long term, the Buffering Lotion is a rinse-off product so it should be okay if you need to get rid of bumps right away. This clay-based mask includes skin-brightening ingredients like kojic acid, licorice root, and mulberry extract. All of these ingredients work in unique ways to reduce the formation of dark spots while also promoting more even skin tone. The one thing we don’t love about this formula is the inclusion of fragrance ingredients. While fragrance certainly creates a pleasant sensorial experience, these fragrance ingredients have the potential to cause skin irritation.

And just when you thought it couldn’t get any better, it can. Vitamin C also helps to promote a brighter complexion with fewer dark spots and a more even skin tone by inhibiting melanin synthesis. Anti-Acne Serum isn’t a spot treatment. It’s a super lightweight gel that’s designed to re-balance skin and promote a clearer complexion. Here’s how: Salicylic Acid (a powerful beta hydroxy acid) helps rid the skin of pore-clogging sebum and dead skin cells—which when left to accumulate, leads to breakouts—and allows Thyme Extract to clarify pores. Tip number two is to use Drying Lotion on spots that pop up on the surface of the skin. Since the ingredients in this product work to absorb and lift away impurities from the skin, it is best suited for this type of blemish.' 3. Use A Good Quality Cotton Bud Like most cleansers, the formula contains surfactants as key ingredients. A surfactant molecule contains one end that is hydrophilic (attracted to water) and one end that is lipophilic (attracted to oil). This allows surfactants to attract and suspend oils, dirt, and other impurities that have accumulated on the skin and wash them away. Others who tried Mario Badescu Drying Lotion didn’t notice any change whatsoever. For example, one review says, “I used this product after I wash my face and use my toner before going to bed, sadly it did not make any changes for me, I tried using it for a week.” Our Verdict

What it is

Best Known For: Providing high-quality, botanical-infused, European-inspired products at affordable prices. These brightening ingredients are formulated into a base of kaolin, a type of natural clay that helps to absorb excess oil and unclog pores. It also helps to gently exfoliate your skin as you wash the mask off. This is an alcohol-free toner that provides mild exfoliation thanks to the alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) glycolic acid combined with soothing aloe vera leaf juice. For example, one review says, “This drying lotion works on breakouts fast. I’m 59 years of and still have breakouts. Immediately when I see one I apply lotion on spot and the time of breakout is reduced at least by 50%. I will continue purchasing and sharing information with friends and family.” And another 5-star review says, “​​My teenage son uses this when he has breakouts. He puts it on before he goes to bed and by the morning his breakout areas look 100% better. A must have product!”

There’s a range of key ingredients used throughout the Mario Badescu skin care collection, for example, the brand uses AHAs, salicylic acid, sodium hyaluronate, and vitamin C. Vitamin C is an ingredient that we recommend for all skin types. Here’s why: The name of this product includes “enzyme” because of the papaya fruit extract in the formula. Papaya is rich in an enzyme called papain. A 2018 study by Women’s Voices for the Earth discovered that in over 3,000 chemicals reportedly used for fragrances, 1,242 were chemicals of concern – and that included at least 7 possible carcinogenic (cancer-causing) agents. How Much Do Mario Badescu Skin Care Products Cost? Overall, we think that some Mario Badescu skin care products are better than others, and we would recommend avoiding the products that include parabens and fragrance. ProsBottom Line: A refreshing gel cleanser that uses surfactants and papaya fruit extract to clean and exfoliate the skin. That’s because all fragrance ingredients (whether natural or synthetic) impart scent through a volatile reaction, and this natural reaction almost always causes a sensitizing reaction on skin. Even if you don’t have a full blown reaction to the ingredient, the damage may still be occurring every day. The Mario Badescu Botanical Exfoliating Scrub was designed to exfoliate and buff away dead skin cells while also infusing the skin with powerful and beneficial active ingredients. The formula behind this product was designed to invigorate the skin without causing any inflammation or irritation. As a physical exfoliant, this product utilizes finely ground Ecuadorian Ivory Palm seeds in a gel base to deliver even, thorough exfoliation. In addition to the exfoliating power of this product, aloe vera, coconut, ginger, ginko and green tea extracts work together to prevent damage from environmental aggressors, relieve dehydrated skin, calm inflammation and create a youthful looking glow to the skin. With all this said, it’s worth noting that the exfoliating particles should be applied to the skin very gently, as there is a possibility for microtears. Ground particles such as seeds, shells, salt or sugar, have jagged edges, which if rubbed too vigorously on the skin, can cause more harm than good. Because of this, we recommend using light pressure and circular motions to apply this product to the skin. The Mario Badescu collection is a comprehensive line of products with more than 200 items, including day creams , night creams , eye creams , facial sprays and serums. Here’s a breakdown of the top 10 best Mario Badescu skin care products. If you're interested in adding a daily cleanser to your skin care kit, then you may have already considered Mario Badescu Enzyme Cleansing Gel as a possible option. This product is formulated to be gentle enough for everyday use and designed to remove excess oil, cosmetic residue, and environmental impurities from the skin. Mario Badescu Enzyme Cleansing Gel is just one product within the large array of skin care products offered by this brand. The Mario Badescu lineup also includes exfoliants, anti-aging serums, masks, body care items, and products that fight acne. Mario Badescu first started offering his skin care products in the late 1960s when he opened a salon in New York City and soon the line grew to include dozens of items, including Mario Badescu Enzyme Cleansing Gel.