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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★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?
Yes, Mario Badescu is good for oily skin, as Lovi rates the brand-focused routine High for oily skin. Products like the Drying Lotion and Drying Patch also fit oily skin with a High level.
Is Mario Badescu worth it?
Mario Badescu is worth it for shoppers seeking targeted treatments, as Lovi rates the brand-focused routine High for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. The brand's products help provide hydration and soothe the skin, though some users report irritation or strong scents.
What are Mario Badescu's best products?
Mario Badescu's best products include Hyaluronic Dew Cream, which Lovi rates Superior for dry skin, and Facial Spray with Aloe, Chamomile and Lavender, which Lovi rates High for sensitive skin. Reviewers also mention that their serums are fast-acting and effective, while their toners are hydrating and refreshing.
Which Mario Badescu moisturizer is best for dry skin?
The Mario Badescu moisturizer that is best for dry skin is Hyaluronic Dew Cream. Lovi rates Hyaluronic Dew Cream Superior for dry skin.
Does Mario Badescu cause breakouts?
Mario Badescu may cause breakouts for some users, as skin irritation and breakouts are among the issues often mentioned by reviewers. At the same time, the brand offers products like the Drying Patch and Drying Lotion, which rate High for oily and acne-prone skin.
Is Mario Badescu fragrance-free?
No, the Mario Badescu products on this page are not entirely fragrance-free, as 3 of the 9 products contain fragrance. The remaining 6 products on the page list no fragrance.
What are the key ingredients in Mario Badescu products?
Aloe vera is a key ingredient featured across Mario Badescu products. Lovi notes that formulations containing aloe vera may help soothe and hydrate the skin.
How do I build a Mario Badescu skincare routine?
To build a Mario Badescu routine for dry skin, follow a daily regimen starting in the 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 the Collagen Essential Mask to this evening routine.
Where can I buy Mario Badescu, and how much does it cost?
Mario Badescu products on this page are available at stores in Singapore. Prices range from S$26.58 to S$35.85, with most items falling between S$28.82 and S$35.02.
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. Lovi rates the CeraVe routine High for dry skin and Superior for sensitive skin.
Mario Badescu vs CeraVe: which is better?
CeraVe rates higher than Mario Badescu across several skin types. For sensitive and acne-prone skin, Lovi rates CeraVe-focused routines as Superior while rating Mario Badescu-focused routines as High.
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?
Yes, Mario Badescu is good for dry skin because Lovi rates the Mario Badescu-focused routine High for dry skin. For dry skin, the Hyaluronic Dew Cream rates Superior, while the Drying Lotion warrants caution. Topical hyaluronic acid helps improve skin quality and signs of skin aging.
Which Mario Badescu cleanser is best for oily skin?
The Mario Badescu cleanser for oily skin on this page is Enzyme Cleansing Gel, which has an Average fit.
Is Mario Badescu good for sensitive skin?
Yes, Mario Badescu fits sensitive skin well, as the brand-focused routine rates High for sensitive skin. Some products like Facial Spray with Aloe, Chamomile and Lavender and Drying Patch also rate High for sensitive skin. Reviewers sometimes note strong scents or skin irritation, so results may vary.
Is Mario Badescu good for acne-prone skin?
Mario Badescu is good for acne-prone skin, as Lovi rates the Mario Badescu-focused routine High for this skin type. Products such as Drying Patch and Drying Lotion help treat breakouts. Reviewers mention that the brand's serums are fast-acting, though some users note skin irritation and breakouts.
Clinical Pharmacology, 2018Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, 2007
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 concern rates High and includes products like Enzyme Cleansing Gel and Hyaluronic Dew Cream. Niacinamide may help reduce dark spots by suppressing pigment transfer.
Is Mario Badescu good for mature skin?
Yes, Mario Badescu is good for mature skin. Lovi rates the Mario Badescu-focused routine High for mature skin.
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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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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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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