Mario Badescu skincare
Mario Badescu is an American skincare brand founded in 1967 and owned by Mario Badescu Skin Care, Inc. since 1984.
Mario Badescu is loved for its targeted serums, refreshing toners, nourishing eye products, and gentle cleansers that harness botanical formulas. Its products suit skin with dark spots and sensitive skin best, owing to their gentle, botanical-infused compositions. For specific concerns, the brand offers standout solutions such as the Drying Patch for acne-prone skin, the Facial Spray with Aloe, Chamomile and Lavender for skin with dark spots, and the Hyaluronic Dew Cream for mature skin. Through these carefully formulated offerings, its products provide balanced, supportive care for daily routines.
Aloe veraThis page covers some of the most popular Mario Badescu products; for the whole Mario Badescu range, with a fit score for every product, use the Lovi app.
Other Mario Badescu products
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Facial Spray with Aloe, Herbs and Rosewater
AED 85.96
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Facial Spray with Aloe, Chamomile and Lavender
AED 85.00
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Drying Lotion
AED 81.50
- Drying Patch
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Hyaluronic Eye Cream
AED 67.60
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Glycolic Eye Cream
AED 71.49
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Botanical Exfoliating Scrub
AED 128.70
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Hyaluronic Dew Cream
AED 123.81
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Enzyme Cleansing Gel
AED 130.21
People Say
★4.5Overall rating based on 28.4k+ reviewsReviewers most often praise Mario Badescu for effective blemish reduction, lightweight hydration, and refreshing botanical formulas. The most common complaints are skin irritation and insufficient hydration for dry skin.
Highlights
Fast-acting and effective serums Mostly Mentioned
- “gone the next morning — Drying Lotion”
- “Shrinking blemishes overnight — Drying Patch”
- “works in one night — Drying Lotion”
Hydrating and refreshing toners Mostly Mentioned
- “revives dehydrated skin — Facial Spray with Aloe, Herbs and Rosewater”
- “instantly hydrates and soothes my skin — Facial Spray with Aloe, Chamomile and Lavender”
- “smells like fresh roses — Facial Spray with Aloe, Herbs and Rosewater”
Hydrating and soothing eye products Mostly Mentioned
- “glides on effortlessly — Hyaluronic Eye Cream”
- “Very moisturizing — Glycolic Eye Cream”
- “supremely hydrating — Hyaluronic Eye Cream”
Ineffective performance Often Mentioned
- “did nothing for bumps — Drying Lotion”
- “doesn't remove mascara — Enzyme Cleansing Gel”
- “Didn't work at all — Drying Patch”
Texture, residue, and packaging issues Often Mentioned
- “Too oily — Glycolic Eye Cream”
- “squirts instead of mists — Facial Spray with Aloe, Herbs and Rosewater”
- “doesn't foam at all — Enzyme Cleansing Gel”
Skin irritation and breakouts Often Mentioned
- “burns upon application — Drying Lotion”
- “made my face burn — Hyaluronic Dew Cream”
- “culprit behind my blemishes — Facial Spray with Aloe, Chamomile and Lavender”
Strong or unpleasant scents Sometimes Noted
- “smells like chemicals — Drying Lotion”
- “smell gave me a headache — Facial Spray with Aloe, Herbs and Rosewater”
- “feels sticky after drying — Facial Spray with Aloe, Herbs and Rosewater”
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Questions and answers
Is Mario Badescu good for oily skin?
Mario Badescu is well suited for oily skin, featuring items like the Drying Patch and Drying Lotion which rate High for this skin type. Lovi rates the Mario Badescu-focused routine High for oily skin.
Is Mario Badescu worth it?
Mario Badescu is worth considering because its brand-focused routines fit dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin at a High level. Lovi rates the routine fit for dry skin as High. Reviewers often mention that serums act fast and toners feel hydrating and refreshing, though some note irritation and breakouts.
What are Mario Badescu's best products?
Which Mario Badescu moisturizer is best for dry skin?
The Mario Badescu moisturizer best for dry skin is the Hyaluronic Dew Cream, which Lovi rates Superior for dry skin. Aloe vera helps keep skin soft and moisturized.
Does Mario Badescu cause breakouts?
Reviewers of Mario Badescu products often note skin irritation and breakouts. The brand's Drying Lotion and Drying Patch help target blemishes on oily acne-prone skin, though individual reactions may vary.
Is Mario Badescu fragrance-free?
No, the Mario Badescu products on this page are not all fragrance-free, as 3 of the 9 items list fragrance. The brand includes options that contain added scents alongside its fragrance-free selections.
What are the key ingredients in Mario Badescu products?
Aloe vera is a key ingredient across the Mario Badescu products on this page. Topical aloe barbadensis leaf juice helps provide soothing and moisturizing benefits for the skin.
How do I build a Mario Badescu skincare routine?
To build a Mario Badescu routine for dry skin, start your morning with Enzyme Cleansing Gel, Facial Spray with Aloe, Herbs and Rosewater, and Hyaluronic Dew Cream. In the evening, use Enzyme Cleansing Gel, Glycolic Eye Cream, and Hyaluronic Dew Cream. Once a week, add Enzyme Cleansing Gel, Glycolic Eye Cream, and Hyaluronic Dew Cream to your routine.
Where can I buy Mario Badescu, and how much does it cost?
Mario Badescu is available on its Lovi page with prices in the United Arab Emirates generally ranging between AED 81.50 and AED 128.70, spanning from AED 67.60 to AED 130.21.
What are good alternatives to Mario Badescu?
Good alternatives to Mario Badescu with pages on Lovi include CeraVe, Cetaphil, Paula's Choice, Neutrogena, Kiehl's, and Dermalogica. These similar skincare brands offer a wide range of options for various skin types.
Mario Badescu vs CeraVe: which is better?
CeraVe generally outperforms Mario Badescu across most skin types, as Lovi rates CeraVe-focused routines as Superior for oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin, compared to High for Mario Badescu. For dry skin, both brands rate High, though CeraVe scores slightly higher.
Who owns Mario Badescu, and where is it from?
Mario Badescu is an American brand founded in 1967, owned by Mario Badescu Skin Care, Inc. since 1984.
Is Mario Badescu cruelty-free?
PETA, Leaping Bunny, and Cruelty Free International, the registries Lovi checks, do not list Mario Badescu as cruelty-free.
Is Mario Badescu good for dry skin?
Mario Badescu is a good choice for dry skin, as Lovi rates the Mario Badescu-focused routine High for dry skin. Topical hyaluronic acid helps improve skin quality and hydration.
Which Mario Badescu cleanser is best for oily skin?
The Mario Badescu cleanser on this page for oily skin is Enzyme Cleansing Gel, which Lovi rates Average for oily skin.
Is Mario Badescu good for sensitive skin?
Mario Badescu is a good choice for sensitive skin, as the brand-focused routine for sensitive skin fits High. Additionally, products like the Facial Spray with Aloe, Chamomile and Lavender fit sensitive skin High, and Aloe vera helps soothe the skin.
Is Mario Badescu good for acne-prone skin?
Yes, Mario Badescu fits acne-prone skin well, with Lovi rating the brand-focused routines High for this skin type. Products like the Drying Patch and Drying Lotion offer targeted care, helping to manage breakouts effectively.
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Is Mario Badescu good for skin with dark spots?
Yes, Mario Badescu fits skin with dark spots well, as the brand-focused routines suit this skin type. Enzyme Cleansing Gel and Hyaluronic Dew Cream fit skin with dark spots with a High level, and topical treatments containing ingredients like aloe vera help soothe and improve skin quality.
Is Mario Badescu good for mature skin?
Mario Badescu is well-suited for mature skin, offering several targeted options like the Hyaluronic Dew Cream and the Facial Spray with Aloe, Chamomile and Lavender. Lovi rates the Mario Badescu-focused routine High for mature skin. Topical hyaluronic acid helps improve skin quality and signs of skin aging.
Research behind Mario Badescu's key ingredients
Antioxidant, Wound Healing Potential and In Silico Assessment of Naringin, Eicosane and Octacosane
Apigenin inhibits UVA-induced cytotoxicity in vitro and prevents signs of skin aging in vivo
Vitamin C-squalene bioconjugate promotes epidermal thickening and collagen production in human skin
Efficacy of olive leaf extract-containing cream for facial rejuvenation: A pilot study
Semi-solid functionalized nanostructured lipid carriers loading thymol for skin disorders
Starch- and carboxymethyl cellulose-based films as active beauty masks with papain incorporation
Skin recovery by Lavandula angustifolia leaf callus extract: Redox control of Nrf2 signaling
Nanocomplex of quaternized cyclodextrin grafted chitosan and hyaluronic acid for a skin delivery
Behind these ratings
Lovi rates every product from its full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.
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Co-founder, Medical Director
Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer
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Co-founder, CEO and CTO
PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex
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Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc
Medical Board
Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine
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Medical Board
Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD
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Medical Board
Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member
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Medical Board, Medical Advisor
Dermatology MD
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Elina Nazarenko, MD
Medical Board
Dermatology and diagnostic consultant
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Victoria Derkova, MS
Medical Board
Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist
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