Mario Badescu
Hey beauties!
If you haven't heard of this brand I suggest you try it! I have been testing these products out for the past month and I am very impressed...
Here is the details of how I use each of the products and their pros and cons:
Glycolic gel- this is to be used at nights only and I would say use this every other night.
Pros- it's really affective and I could see results almost straight away. It sinks into the skin straight away.Also it's not too drying because it is a gel formula.
Cons- It can sting a bit on application.
Glycolic acid toner- apply day and night after cleansing your face
Pros- It makes your skin feel so clean and tight. I don't know if it's in my mind but my pores feel smaller.
Cons- no cons for this one!
Anti acne serum- I use this every other night when I use the glycolic gel on top of it just to add a bit more moisture.
Pros- it does feel nice and moisturising without clogging up any pores
Cons- I don't think it's necessary anti aging as I haven't seen any of those benefits but it helps keep my skin clear and moisturised at the same time.
Drying cream- I would only use this once a week at the most on top of the buffering lotion.
Pros- it is so effective. If you are having a breakout it will completely dry out every single spot and almost draw it out the skin without scarring.
Cons- it smells so bad to the point I can't stand the smell but it is worth bearing for 1 night a week just for the fantastic results!
Seaweed night cream- 3-4 nights a week on top of any of the products for added moisture
Pros- so moisturising! I wake up with my skin feeling so soft and more importantly no spots! It's very soft and gentle.
Cons- it's not necessarily a con but you can only use this at nights it's too heavy for the daytime under makeup.
Buffering lotion- once a week under the drying cream.
Pros- in my opinion this is the most powerful product for clearing out all blackheads and under the surface spots. I saw a difference after the first use. My skin felt smoother and less under the skin spots.
Cons- This is another product with such a strong smell. Once a week is enough!
Drying lotion- used on bigger and more painful spots
Pros- When you do get a big spot this is very effective and will reduce it in size overnight!
Cons- I only use this when I have a big spot come up which thanks to all the other products from Mario Badescu means I don't need to use it often.
Control moisturiser for oily skin- I use this in the daytime every day.
Pros- really nice and light. It's great to use under makeup as a base. My makeup applies so nicely with this product.
Cons- you have to really shake it beforehand because it's oil-free so if you don't shake it a layer of water gathers on the top and you end up squeezing out loads of water.
Silver powder- Once every other week to be left on for 15 minutes then washed off.
Pros- you need to put a damp cotton bud into water and rub it on the spots. It sits like toothpaste on the skin and has a real drying effect.
Cons- it makes such a mess when applying it, the powder goes everywhere!
Glycolic eye cream- every night on the eye area.
Pros- I absolutely love this eye cream. It really hydrates my undereye area and smooths any fine lines.
Cons- it's a bit heavy to use under makeup!
Overall this is a great line of products if you have acne prone skin like mine but still want to keep your skin moisturised. Some acne products can completely dry your skin out these won't do that.
I give these products overall an 8/10
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