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 comforting serums, refreshing toners, targeted eye products, gentle cleansers, and botanical formulas. Its products suit sensitive skin and skin with dark spots best, owing to their gentle and targeted formulations. For acne-prone skin, the Drying Patch is a standout product, while the Facial Spray with Aloe, Chamomile and Lavender addresses skin with dark spots, and the Hyaluronic Dew Cream caters to mature skin.
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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 products like the Drying Lotion and Drying Patch that 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 for sensitive skin, skin with dark spots, and mature skin, which the brand fits best. Reviewers often mention fast-acting serums and hydrating toners, though some note issues with strong scents and skin irritation.
What are Mario Badescu's best products?
Mario Badescu fits best with its moisturizers and specialized serums, as Lovi rates the Hyaluronic Dew Cream as Superior for dry skin and the Drying Lotion and Drying Patch as High for oily and breakout-prone skin. Reviewers often mention these fast-acting treatments and deeply hydrating moisturizers as the brand's standout offerings.
Which Mario Badescu moisturizer is best for dry skin?
The Mario Badescu moisturizer best for dry skin is the Hyaluronic Dew Cream. Lovi rates the Hyaluronic Dew Cream Superior for dry skin, making it the top choice among the moisturizers on this page.
Does Mario Badescu cause breakouts?
Yes, Mario Badescu may cause breakouts, as skin irritation and breakouts are often noted by reviewers for the brand. However, specific products like the Drying Patch and Drying Lotion are formulated to help with acne-prone skin.
Is Mario Badescu fragrance-free?
No, the Mario Badescu products on this page are not all fragrance-free, as 3 of the 9 products contain fragrance while the rest list none. Reviewers sometimes note strong or unpleasant scents from the range.
What are the key ingredients in Mario Badescu products?
The Mario Badescu products on this page feature aloe vera as a key ingredient across the range. Aloe vera helps soothe and moisturize the skin.
How do I build a Mario Badescu skincare routine?
To build a Mario Badescu routine for dry skin, start your morning by cleansing with the Enzyme Cleansing Gel, follow with the Facial Spray with Aloe, Herbs and Rosewater, and finish with the Hyaluronic Dew Cream. Your evening routine includes the Enzyme Cleansing Gel, the Glycolic Eye Cream, and the Hyaluronic Dew Cream. Once a week, add the Vita Essential Mask into your evening steps for extra nourishment.
Where can I buy Mario Badescu, and how much does it cost?
Mario Badescu products on this page are available in Italy, with prices ranging from 6.60 euros to 41.15 euros, and most falling between 13.50 euros and 31.29 euros.
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 the CeraVe-focused routines as Superior for oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin, compared to High for Mario Badescu.
Mario Badescu vs CeraVe: which is better?
Mario Badescu is well suited for certain needs, but CeraVe often rates higher across common skin types. Lovi rates CeraVe-focused routines as Superior for oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin, while Mario Badescu-focused routines rate High for those same types.
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 well suited for dry skin, and Lovi rates the Mario Badescu-focused routine High for dry skin. The Hyaluronic Dew Cream is rated Superior for dry skin, helping to keep it soft and comfortable.
Which Mario Badescu cleanser is best for oily skin?
The Mario Badescu cleanser on this page for oily skin is the Enzyme Cleansing Gel. Lovi rates the fit for oily skin as Average.
Is Mario Badescu good for sensitive skin?
Is Mario Badescu good for acne-prone skin?
Yes, Mario Badescu fits acne-prone skin well, with Lovi rating the Drying Patch and Drying Lotion High for this skin type. Reviewers frequently note that the brand offers fast-acting and effective serums.
Is Mario Badescu good for skin with dark spots?
Mario Badescu is well suited for skin with dark spots, as the brand-focused routine for this skin type fits well and features products like the Enzyme Cleansing Gel and Hyaluronic Dew Cream. Topical treatments with ingredients such as niacinamide help reduce cutaneous pigmentation.
Is Mario Badescu good for mature skin?
Yes, Mario Badescu fits mature skin well, as Lovi rates products like the Hyaluronic Dew Cream High for this skin type. Reviewers often mention that the brand provides hydrating eye products and effective serums that help smooth the skin. Topical hyaluronic acid may support skin quality and signs of 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, 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
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Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine
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Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD
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Dermatology MD
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Elina Nazarenko, MD
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Dermatology and diagnostic consultant
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Victoria Derkova, MS
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Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist
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