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Buffering Lotion by Mario Badescu — Dermasift — Dermasift

Mario Badescu·AI-analyzed

Buffering Lotion

cleanser · 17 ingredients

A targeted lotion formulated with zinc oxide and niacinamide to help reduce the appearance of large, under-the-surface breakouts and balance oily skin.

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A few things to know

1 formulation note — worth a glance, not deal-breakers.

Does it target your concerns?

Mostly targets dehydrated oily skin

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What this targets

How this product targets each concern — longest bar is its strongest match

Dehydrated Oily Skin2 helpful ingredients

Often helps with: Good for this concern

Oily Skin & Excess Sebum1 helpful ingredient

Often helps with: Good for this concern

Blackheads & Pore Congestion1 helpful ingredient

Often helps with: Good for this concern

Pregnancy-Safe Skincare2 helpful ingredients

Often helps with: Good for this concern

Compromised Skin Barrier1 helpful ingredient

Often helps with: Good for this concern

Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation (PIH)1 helpful ingredient

Often helps with: Good for this concern

Post-Inflammatory Erythema (PIE)1 helpful ingredient

Often helps with: Good for this concern

Dark Circles & Under-Eye Concerns1 helpful ingredient

Often helps with: Good for this concern

Acne & Breakouts3 helpful ingredients

Often helps with: Mixed — has beneficial actives but also some ingredients to watch

Hyperpigmentation & Dark Spots1 helpful ingredient

Often helps with: Good for this concern

Ingredients

In order of concentration. Tap any row to see what it does.

17 total

Ingredients above this line are present at >1% and listed in descending concentration order. Below this line, ingredients are at <1% and the order is not meaningful.

1

ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL(Isopropanol)

solventantisepticdenaturantastringent

2

PROPYLENE GLYCOL

humectantsolventskin conditioningviscosity decreasing agent

1% Line

3

ZINC OXIDE(Zinc Oxide)

UV filterantimicrobialbulkingcolorantoral careskin protecting

4

HYDROLYZED YEAST PROTEIN(Hydrolyzed Yeast Protein)

skin conditioninghumectanthair conditioning

5

STEARALKONIUM HECTORITE

rheology modifiersuspending agentemulsion stabilizer

6

ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE(IPM)

emollientsolventskin conditioning agentthickener

7

NIACINAMIDE(Vitamin B3, Nicotinamide)

skin conditioninganti-inflammatoryantioxidantbarrier repairpore minimizerskin brightening

8

PANTHENOL(Provitamin B5)

humectantskin conditioninghair conditioningsoothingemollient

For informational purposes only. This is not medical advice. Always patch test new products and consult a dermatologist for skin concerns.