WHAT IT IS: Buffering Lotion, Size: 1 oz

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 potent, sulfur and salicylic acid solution quickly minimizes large clusters of acne, prevents future eruptions and reduces inflammation and redness. Easily absorbed into skin for treating deep acne at its source.

HOW TO USE: Shake bottle until white sediment is completely dissolved, apply solution to areas of cystic breakout with clean fingertips. Use nightly on affected areas.

Brand: Mario Badescu

Origin: United States

Charlize Theron, Oprah Winfrey, and Natalie Portman are just a few of the A-listers who have Mario Badescu to thank for their coveted red-carpet glow — and luckily for you, we've got the innovative skincare products they swear by. Discover a full arsenal of miracle-workers, from rose hip oil eye creams and soothing balsam masks to vitamin-C hydration serums and refreshing herbal facial sprays. Your sun-kissed skin never looked so good!

In 1967, NYC-based cosmetologist Mario Badescu debuted his European-style facial spa and personal products line under the premise that the uniqueness of every person’s skin demands customized skincare solutions. In the decades since, Badescu has become one of the U.S.’s top skincare experts and one of the most sought-after specialists among the Hollywood set. A-listers and non-celebs alike rave about Badescu’s results-oriented anti-acne treatments (including oil-absorbent silver powder and whitehead-shrinking drying lotion), cucumber and orange masks, anti-aging moisturizers and creams, and soothing cleansers. Infused with time-honored ingredients such as aloe, chamomile, and citrus fruits, developed without animal testing, and minimally packaged to conserve resources, Mario Badescu products enable you to achieve clear skin while maintaining a clear conscience.