3.8
64% of reviewers would recommend to a friend
Mario Badescu
3.8 • 96 Reviews
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3.8
64% of reviewers would recommend to a friend
Mario Badescu earns mixed-to-positive reviews: the Drying Lotion consistently works to flatten breakouts quickly, facial sprays feel refreshing and soothing, and several cleansers and creams leave skin soft and hydrated; however, many reviews flag heavy fragrance and alcohol, occasional irritation or over-drying, and inconsistent efficacy across products. Reviews of Mario Badescu also reference past concerns about undisclosed steroid ingredients, nozzle issues on some mists, and scents some find too strong, making the brand a selective buy for targeted solutions rather than a full routine.
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3y ago
The rose body soap cleanser smells luxurious. Only con is that the packaging is too small and hence little product that runs out fast. It also lathers really well and leaves your skin smelling very nice and fresh.

I bought a set of 4 facial sprays. Strongly perfumed, it leaves the skin pleasantly moisturized and revitalized.

3y ago
This product is so worthy and helps to glow my face.

I used to use this brand, but feel there are now cleaner options out there that work better.
Used to use their witch hazel rose water toner all the time in high school. Thought it worked really well but honestly didn’t notice much difference after I stopped using it. May consider picking it back up in the future.
This brand is one of my go-to’s! I love all the products. Each one smells divine and clean. Isn’t over scented and effectiveness is great every time.
4y ago
I love my Mario Badescu Mint Lip Balm 🍃 I bought it on a complete whim because I had run out of lip balm, and it's ended up being an everyday favourite. The mint is refreshing and tingles a little on the lips.
I'm not the biggest fan of all of the chemicals in the products, though I will say the drying lotion knocks out any problem pimples in a flash. In general, I've had better experiences with more effective products that are a lot better for your skin than MB.
I like their face mists but that's about it!
I loved the natural facial mist skin care products. They were refreshing and soaked into the skin effortlessly, leaving my skin hydrated and soothed.
3y ago
I think this product range was more impressive back in the day. Their only impressive product is the pink drying lotion, but even that has now reached it's curtain call as we know that dehydrating a pimple only leads to additional scarring, slower healing, etc.
Absolutely not 😂😂 are people still buying this trash? Their products were basically glorified face perfume- and then we found out they secretly put steroids in one of their products?! Nope!!
The rosewater spray was a bit too much for my skin.
I've only used their drying lotion, but it's incredible and really works!
A majority of their products contain skin irritants. So many of the acne treatment products dried out my skin like crazy. I basically went from combination skin to just dry skin after using their products. They haven't changed their ingredients since 2020 when I last stopped using them, so I can imagine that they still aren't doing you good.
4y ago
Solid cleansers and basic skincare. Price is very accessible. They have a lot of products, almost too many, best to have a consultation at their spa to pick the best products for your skin.
First of all, I love rose, especially in skincare. This brand has a really good smelling rose, so that's a plus. However, the lip balm doesn't last more than thirty minutes and isn't very hydrating. It's a bummer, because it looks and smells amazing.
The rose face spray is my absolute favorite. The smell is amazing and it makes my skin feel like royalty
This review is only for the pink drying lotion. Say what you will, but it works like a charm. Haven’t found anything as effective on the market.
Good quality and affordable! The lip balm is super moisturizing, the hyaluronic dew cream is plumping and the facial sprays are a classic.