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Details & care
What it is: A softening, daily moisturizer with a lightweight texture.
What it does: It contains naturally exfoliating alpha-hydroxy acids and skin-soothing botanical ingredients for minimizing fine lines and wrinkles and revitalizing dull, uneven skin.
How to use: Apply to skin after cleansing and toning, avoiding the eye area.
- 2 oz.
- Cruelty-free
- Item #292256
Ingredients
Aloe Vera Gel, Deionized Water, Polyglycerylmethacrylate (and) Propylene Glycol, H.S.C. Complex, Lemon Extract, Squalane, Isopropyl Myristate, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Stearic Acid, Cetearyl Alcohol (and) Ceteareth-20, Myristyl Lactate, Triethanolamine, Propylene Glycol, Propylparaben, Methylparaben, Imidazolidinyl Urea, Lemongrass Extract.
Ingredients are subject to change at the manufacturer's discretion. For the most complete and up-to-date list of ingredients, refer to the product packaging
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Mario Badescu
Offering simple, gentle and effective skin care is the mission of Mario Badescu, who began his career in his native Romania. Then, nearly 50 years ago, he rose to fame in Manhattan, where he served an elite and demanding clientele. The brand's focus is on formulations for individual skin types and needs—from powerful acne solutions to potent treatments that counter the effects of aging.
Most helpful positive review
Nov 24, 2014
Buttermilk Moisturizer
I've used a couple of other Mario Badescu products and liked them, I bought the buttermilk moisturizer for minimizing fine lines and revitalizing my uneven complexion. It does what it claims to. My skin is softer and smoother. It's not greasy and doesn't cause breakouts like a lot of other moisturizers I've tried. I would recommend this product.
MickeyRose
4found this helpful
Most helpful critical review
Jan 4, 2016
Not a winner!
This lotion was a "no" for me. I love other Mario Badescu products and thought this would be a winner but after using daily for 3 weeks I was breaking out all over my face, in places I never break out. I might keep it to use once a week at night because it is moisturizing, but daily this is not for me. This does have mineral oil in it which I think caused some of my issues.
AnnieH0125
4found this helpful
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AnnieH0125
Jan 4, 2016
Not a winner!
This lotion was a "no" for me. I love other Mario Badescu products and thought this would be a winner but after using daily for 3 weeks I was breaking out all over my face, in places I never break out. I might keep it to use once a week at night because it is moisturizing, but daily this is not for me. This does have mineral oil in it which I think caused some of my issues.
4found this helpful
MickeyRose
Nov 24, 2014
Buttermilk Moisturizer
I've used a couple of other Mario Badescu products and liked them, I bought the buttermilk moisturizer for minimizing fine lines and revitalizing my uneven complexion. It does what it claims to. My skin is softer and smoother. It's not greasy and doesn't cause breakouts like a lot of other moisturizers I've tried. I would recommend this product.
4found this helpful
ngarnush87
Aug 6, 2017
Incentivized review
it's ok
Been using this line for over a year now, and love almost all of the products I have tried. I got this buttermilk lotion after my sister suggested it to me when I ran out of a "aloe" one. I used it a few times so far and it is definitely more greasier than other ones i've tried. I don't know if my skin has to adjust to it or what but so far it's not my favorite. Will continue to use it and see how it goes. It could be best for someone with a dry skin.
2found this helpful
Neil P.
Reposted from Mario Badescu Skin Care
Apr 21, 2026
This is my magical moisturizer
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is my magical moisturizer that just delivers the goods!
Kimberly B.
Reposted from Mario Badescu Skin Care
Apr 20, 2026
Makes skin so soft
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love how the buttermilk moisturizer makes my skin feel so smooth and how lightweight it is. It doesn't clog my pores and my skin is clearing up as a result.
Meg
Reposted from Mario Badescu Skin Care
Apr 20, 2026
Love it!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Hello old friend! This was recommended to me a long time ago by the nice ladies at the MB spa, and I used it for the longest time it smell SO good (no worries, your skin will not smell like buttermilk). No, it does not turn your skin that color, but it would be kind of fun if it did. I only stopped using it when I emptied a bottle, and was tempted by something new. It wasn’t your fault, buttermilk.