Mario Badescu Lovers - Share your favorite products!

socaltrojan · Jun 26th, 2008, 04:32 AM

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Originally Posted by GoldenAnkh

Does anyone have experience with any of the other acne treatments, like the acne face wash and anti-acne serum, for instance? I notice isopropyl alcohol on almost every product, and am wondering if it would end up being too harsh on my skin? I picked up samples to try because nothing has worked so far and this thread has sparked my attention! I am hoping maybe the acne products will help with flair ups, and because of the High Ratings on MUA, I may go back and try out the Glycolic Face Wash and maybe some other products.

(I did pick up the Drying Lotion and tried it on when I got home tonight and it is already helping with the existing pimples! They don't hurt nearly as much!)

I have been using his products since 2003 and have never had any problem with drying or them being too harsh and my skin is fairly sensitive.

I think you should give it a shot. I don't think you have anything to loose, other than the acne. I think if your purchase from mariobadescu.com you have 30 days to try it and can return it for a refund. If you buy it in store at Nordstrom, I am pretty sure they will let you return them if it doesn't work for you.

I have used everything from his cleansers, moisturizers, toners, drying lotion, buffering lotion, and even his scrubs.

If you fill out the questionnaire on his website for recommendations they will send you an email to get samples of all the recommended products, before you buy. I mean what other company does that? I think that just goes to show how confident they are people will love the products. I seriously do not know what I would do with out the drying lotion and the buffering lotion, they are 2 products I take with me everywhere.

GoldenAnkh · Jun 26th, 2008, 03:50 PM

I stopped at Nordstrom's on my way home from work yesterday and picked up some samples of the acne face wash and cucumber lotion and aloe moisturizer, and purchased the anti-acne serum and the acne repair kit (drying cream, buffering lotion and drying lotion).

So far the face wash and lotion are not too drying, although the buffering lotion did leave areas of flaky skin over night. The drying lotion is AMAZING!!!!!

I also think using Laura Mercier was causing all my break out issues, which is unfortunate because the finish of the makeup was FLAWLESS! I went back to Bare Escentuals this morning, and of course even the lightest shade turns yellow on me, but it usually doesn't break me out. It actually seems to help my acne in the long-run.

I can't wait to see how my skin is at the end of a week or two. After using the drying lotion, the pimples really did look smaller in the morning!

Does anyone have suggestion on what is best to put on first? Obviously face wash, lotion (toner) but then I am not sure after this. Acne serum, then the buffering lotion and drying lotion? Is it okay to use all the items in the Acne Repair kit together at night? Suggestions are welcome!

MissTiss · Jun 26th, 2008, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by GoldenAnkh

I stopped at Nordstrom's on my way home from work yesterday and picked up some samples of the acne face wash and cucumber lotion and aloe moisturizer, and purchased the anti-acne serum and the acne repair kit (drying cream, buffering lotion and drying lotion).

So far the face wash and lotion are not too drying, although the buffering lotion did leave areas of flaky skin over night. The drying lotion is AMAZING!!!!!

I also think using Laura Mercier was causing all my break out issues, which is unfortunate because the finish of the makeup was FLAWLESS! I went back to Bare Escentuals this morning, and of course even the lightest shade turns yellow on me, but it usually doesn't break me out. It actually seems to help my acne in the long-run.

I can't wait to see how my skin is at the end of a week or two. After using the drying lotion, the pimples really did look smaller in the morning!

Does anyone have suggestion on what is best to put on first? Obviously face wash, lotion (toner) but then I am not sure after this. Acne serum, then the buffering lotion and drying lotion? Is it okay to use all the items in the Acne Repair kit together at night? Suggestions are welcome!

I swear to you if I don't get the drying lotion soon, I'm going to kick my own butt.

Have you tried EM yet? I've found the color stays true a little better than the BE did for me. I always found it went pink and dark.
No problems at all with the Everyday Minerals.

GoldenAnkh · Jun 26th, 2008, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by MissTiss

I swear to you if I don't get the drying lotion soon, I'm going to kick my own butt.

Have you tried EM yet? I've found the color stays true a little better than the BE did for me. I always found it went pink and dark.
No problems at all with the Everyday Minerals.

I was thinking of trying a different mineral brand, but where can I get EM?

jenarae · Jun 27th, 2008, 02:44 PM

LOVE the drying lotion!

db89 · Jun 27th, 2008, 05:48 PM

Can i get this drying lotion at Sephora ?

kaeleigh · Jun 27th, 2008, 07:12 PM

I love the Glycolic Foaming Cleanser and Buffering Lotion.
I hope these codes are okay to post here.

325527 promo code for 15% off Mariobadescu.com
also MB121506 15% off good till Dec 08, must charge to Amex Card.

claireZk · Jun 28th, 2008, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by db89

Can i get this drying lotion at Sephora ?

No, they don't carry it there. No, but if you order it from MarioBadescu.com you get a great little sample/travel kit with every order!

frostedcouture · Jul 3rd, 2008, 09:59 PM

My mom just came home and she has a box of Mario Badescu.

<-- my face when she showed me

I immediately saw the cucumber tonic mask and I want to try this. Lucky me, I get to use some even though it's not mine. hehe that never stops me, I always steal mom's stuff.

I read about this on a few beauty blogs (which I religiously read) and I'm excited to try it. If I like it, I will use this once a week and MAC's volcanic ash.

ladystara · Jul 3rd, 2008, 10:41 PM

Which blogs do you read? I read a ton too!

frostedcouture · Jul 3rd, 2008, 11:25 PM

Oh man, a lot. Right now, I love the drama between XiaXue and Dawn Yang. (although they aren't makeup blogs, they are still blogs

)
K then I also read daily beauty buzz, pursebuzz occasionally, RiceBunny (she doesn't update about beauty all too often), Fei, Stephie, bella cupcake, EnKore, RenRen, Nessasary Makeup, Shades of U..there's probably more but these are the ones I look at more often

ladystara · Jul 3rd, 2008, 11:47 PM

Ohh :) you should send them via PM to me so I can add them!

Babydoll Chanel · Jul 4th, 2008, 02:24 AM

I use Proactive but I'm thinking of switching over as I've heard too many good things about MB! I have cystic monthly acne too... :(

frostedcouture · Jul 4th, 2008, 02:57 AM

Babydoll, you know how it's said that dermatologists use Proactive a lot? My mom never recommends patients to use it, she uses a lot of Mario products. Definitely check out the buffering lotion. If you order any full size item, you can get a free sample/travel thing.

mcb100 · Jul 4th, 2008, 11:28 PM

Where can you buy Mario Badescu products from?

Jun 26th, 2008, 03:50 PM	#32
GoldenAnkh Lovin' Toki Location: Detroit Metro Area, Michigan	I stopped at Nordstrom's on my way home from work yesterday and picked up some samples of the acne face wash and cucumber lotion and aloe moisturizer, and purchased the anti-acne serum and the acne repair kit (drying cream, buffering lotion and drying lotion). So far the face wash and lotion are not too drying, although the buffering lotion did leave areas of flaky skin over night. The drying lotion is AMAZING!!!!! I also think using Laura Mercier was causing all my break out issues, which is unfortunate because the finish of the makeup was FLAWLESS! I went back to Bare Escentuals this morning, and of course even the lightest shade turns yellow on me, but it usually doesn't break me out. It actually seems to help my acne in the long-run. I can't wait to see how my skin is at the end of a week or two. After using the drying lotion, the pimples really did look smaller in the morning! Does anyone have suggestion on what is best to put on first? Obviously face wash, lotion (toner) but then I am not sure after this. Acne serum, then the buffering lotion and drying lotion? Is it okay to use all the items in the Acne Repair kit together at night? Suggestions are welcome! __________________ Olive Playground: Luna Foresta: Corriere Inferno: Caramella L'Amore: Denaro Pirata: Bambinone, Cucciolo, Zucca Spiaggia: Gioco Vacanze: Zucca, Denaro Carnival: Carezza, Creativa Eco Mondo: Carezza Celebrazione: Bacio

Jun 27th, 2008, 02:44 PM	#35
jenarae Is always hustlin' Location: Oc to LA	LOVE the drying lotion! __________________ Got hair questions!? Ask me! Visit my Myspace page of hair! http://www.myspace.com/jennduzurhair

Jul 3rd, 2008, 09:59 PM	#39
frostedcouture hit 5K posts! :D Location: the west coast<3	My mom just came home and she has a box of Mario Badescu. <-- my face when she showed me I immediately saw the cucumber tonic mask and I want to try this. Lucky me, I get to use some even though it's not mine. hehe that never stops me, I always steal mom's stuff. I read about this on a few beauty blogs (which I religiously read) and I'm excited to try it. If I like it, I will use this once a week and MAC's volcanic ash. __________________ My addictions~ Edward Cullen && WATER Edward Cullen dazzles me.

Jul 3rd, 2008, 11:25 PM	#41
frostedcouture hit 5K posts! :D Location: the west coast<3	Oh man, a lot. Right now, I love the drama between XiaXue and Dawn Yang. (although they aren't makeup blogs, they are still blogs ) K then I also read daily beauty buzz, pursebuzz occasionally, RiceBunny (she doesn't update about beauty all too often), Fei, Stephie, bella cupcake, EnKore, RenRen, Nessasary Makeup, Shades of U..there's probably more but these are the ones I look at more often __________________ My addictions~ Edward Cullen && WATER Edward Cullen dazzles me.

Jul 4th, 2008, 02:24 AM	#43
Babydoll Chanel Handbag ADDICT!! Location: LA	I use Proactive but I'm thinking of switching over as I've heard too many good things about MB! I have cystic monthly acne too... :( __________________ sig too big.

Jun 27th, 2008, 05:48 PM	#36
db89 Member	Can i get this drying lotion at Sephora ?

Jun 27th, 2008, 07:12 PM	#37
kaeleigh Member Location: Florida	I love the Glycolic Foaming Cleanser and Buffering Lotion. I hope these codes are okay to post here. 325527 promo code for 15% off Mariobadescu.com also MB121506 15% off good till Dec 08, must charge to Amex Card.

Jul 3rd, 2008, 10:41 PM	#40
ladystara Member Location: Arizona/Taiwan	Which blogs do you read? I read a ton too!

Jul 3rd, 2008, 11:47 PM	#42
ladystara Member Location: Arizona/Taiwan	Ohh :) you should send them via PM to me so I can add them!

Jul 4th, 2008, 02:57 AM	#44
frostedcouture hit 5K posts! :D Location: the west coast<3	Babydoll, you know how it's said that dermatologists use Proactive a lot? My mom never recommends patients to use it, she uses a lot of Mario products. Definitely check out the buffering lotion. If you order any full size item, you can get a free sample/travel thing. __________________ My addictions~ Edward Cullen && WATER Edward Cullen dazzles me.

Jul 4th, 2008, 11:28 PM	#45
mcb100 Member Location: Nowhere out of ordinary.	Where can you buy Mario Badescu products from? __________________ Wishlist for 2008: Louis Vuitton Monogram Speedy 25 T&Co silver ring Pink Juicy tracksuit & new clothes Wishlist for 2009: Large Chanel Cotton Club tote in Bronze