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Mario Badescu skincare

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Mario Badescu is an American skincare brand founded in 1967 and owned by Mario Badescu Skin Care, Inc. since 1984.

glossy.comariobadescu.com

Mario Badescu is loved for serums, toners, eye products, cleansers, and more, all driven by its thoughtful formulas. Its products suit sensitive skin and mature skin best. The standout products for particular concerns include 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.

This 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.

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People Say

★4.5Overall rating based on 28.4k+ reviews

Reviewers 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”

Sources: lovi.care, ulta.com, sephora.sg, parade.com, shape.com, acne.org, and more

Questions and answers

Is Mario Badescu good for oily skin?

Mario Badescu is well suited for oily skin, as Lovi rates the Mario Badescu-focused routine High for oily skin. Products like the Drying Lotion and Drying Patch also earn High fit levels for oily skin.

Is Mario Badescu worth it?

Mario Badescu is worth considering for sensitive and mature skin, where Lovi rates the brand-focused routines High. Reviewers frequently mention fast-acting serums and hydrating toners, though some note skin irritation and strong scents.

What are Mario Badescu's best products?

Mario Badescu's best products are the Hyaluronic Dew Cream, which Lovi rates Superior for dry skin, and the Facial Spray with Aloe, Chamomile and Lavender, which Lovi rates High for sensitive skin. Reviewers often mention that the serums are fast-acting and effective, and the toners are hydrating and refreshing. Aloe vera is a key ingredient used across the products.

Which Mario Badescu moisturizer is best for dry skin?

The best moisturizer for dry skin among the Mario Badescu products on this page is Hyaluronic Dew Cream. Lovi rates Hyaluronic Dew Cream Superior for dry skin.

Drug Delivery, 2017Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Does Mario Badescu cause breakouts?

Yes, Mario Badescu may cause breakouts, as skin irritation and breakouts are often mentioned by reviewers. Lovi rates the brand-focused routine High for acne-prone skin.

Is Mario Badescu fragrance-free?

No, the Mario Badescu products on this page are not entirely fragrance-free since 3 of the 9 items list fragrance. The remaining products do not list fragrance.

What are the key ingredients in Mario Badescu products?

Aloe vera is a key ingredient across the Mario Badescu products on this page. Topical formulations containing aloe vera help hydrate the skin.

Clinical Pharmacology, 2018

How do I build a Mario Badescu skincare routine?

To build a Mario Badescu routine for dry skin in the morning, use Enzyme Cleansing Gel, Facial Spray with Aloe, Herbs and Rosewater, and Hyaluronic Dew Cream. In the evening, cleanse with Enzyme Cleansing Gel, treat with Glycolic Eye Cream, and moisturize with Hyaluronic Dew Cream. Once a week, add the Vita Essential Mask to this evening routine.

Where can I buy Mario Badescu, and how much does it cost?

Mario Badescu products are available at stores in Canada listed on Lovi. Prices range from CA$23.00 to CA$50.48, with most products priced between CA$28.00 and CA$37.29.

What are good alternatives to Mario Badescu?

CeraVe, Cetaphil, Paula's Choice, Neutrogena, Kiehl's, and Dermalogica are good alternatives to Mario Badescu. Lovi rates CeraVe-focused routines as Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin, whereas Mario Badescu-focused routines rate High for these skin types.

Mario Badescu vs CeraVe: which is better?

Lovi rates the Mario Badescu-focused routine High for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin, while the CeraVe-focused routine is rated Superior for all of those skin types. Reviewers note that Mario Badescu offers fast-acting serums and hydrating toners, though some mention skin irritation and texture issues.

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.

glossy.comariobadescu.com

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 well suited for dry skin, with Lovi rating the brand-focused routine High for this skin type. Specifically, the Hyaluronic Dew Cream is rated Superior for dry skin, and sodium hyaluronate helps improve hydration and smoothness.

Drug Delivery, 2017Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Which Mario Badescu cleanser is best for oily skin?

Enzyme Cleansing Gel is the best Mario Badescu cleanser for oily skin, rating Average.

Is Mario Badescu good for sensitive skin?

Mario Badescu is a good choice for sensitive skin, as Lovi rates the Mario Badescu-focused routine High for sensitive skin. Some products on the page, such as Facial Spray with Aloe, Chamomile and Lavender, also achieve a High fit for sensitive skin.

Is Mario Badescu good for acne-prone skin?

Mario Badescu is well suited for acne-prone skin, as Lovi rates the brand-focused routine High for this skin type. Reviewers often mention fast-acting and effective serums in the range, while aloe vera helps soothe skin.

Clinical Pharmacology, 2018

Is Mario Badescu good for skin with dark spots?

Yes, Mario Badescu fits skin with dark spots well, as the brand features products like the Enzyme Cleansing Gel and the Hyaluronic Dew Cream that rate High for this skin type. Niacinamide helps reduce dark spots by suppressing melanosome transfer.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002

Is Mario Badescu good for mature skin?

Yes, Mario Badescu fits mature skin well, as Lovi rates the brand-focused routine High for this skin type. Reviewers mostly mention that the brand offers hydrating and soothing eye products, and several products help calm and smooth mature skin.

Drug Delivery, 2017Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Research behind Mario Badescu's key ingredients

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.

  • Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Co-founder, Medical Director

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer

  • Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Co-founder, CEO and CTO

    PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex

  • Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Medical Board

    Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine

  • Aishani Shah, MD

    Aishani Shah, MD

    Medical Board

    Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD

  • Asya Zubkova, MS

    Asya Zubkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member

  • Hanna Kurets, MD

    Hanna Kurets, MD

    Medical Board, Medical Advisor

    Dermatology MD

  • Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Medical Board

    Dermatology and diagnostic consultant

  • Victoria Derkova, MS

    Victoria Derkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist

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