Mario Badescu Acne Facial Cleanser, 6 fl. oz.

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According to Healthline, using calamine lotion as spot treatment can help because calamine lotion has drying properties, it can help dry out pimples caused by excess oil faster. But overdrying acne can cause irritation and make acne worse, so calamine lotion should be used sparingly. Isopropyl Alcohol, Aqua (Water, Eau), Calamine, Camphor, Sulfur, Zinc Oxide, Talc, Glycerin, Salicyclic Acid, CI 77891 (Titanium Dioxide)

I’ve always leaned on chemical exfoliants to keep my skin as clear and even as possible, but I always err on the side of caution (no one wants a red, itchy, sensitive face). That’s why an exfoliating cleanser is a nice middle ground—they’re not as intense as a leave-on formula. If there’s one product from this brand that you’ve heard of, it’s the Mario Badescu Drying Lotion. This acne spot treatment has developed a cult following of loyal customers, beauty editors, celebrities, and skin care professionals worldwide. Why? The bright pink formula can make a blemish basically disappear overnight. In terms of other ingredients, there’s sage leaf and chamomile to mitigate potential irritation. The only real gripe I have is the fragrance. Where possible, I try to avoid heavily scented products as they can be sensitizing for me. This cleanser does have a strong smell I could probably do without, but so far, I have no issues to report. Vitamin C is a potent antioxidant that helps to protect your skin from environmental free radical damage.Furthermore,research suggests that when vitamin C is applied to the skin, it significantly reverses aging-related structural changes by influencing collagen and elastin synthesis.

The name of this product includes “enzyme” because of the papaya fruit extract in the formula. Papaya is rich in an enzyme called papain.

And another 5-star review says, “​​My teenage son uses this when he has breakouts. He puts it on before he goes to bed and by the morning his breakout areas look 100% better. A must have product!”Then, after a while, I started developing texture on my skin; Comedone-like bumps in certain areas of my forehead, chin & jawline, as well as a few other areas of my face. I also began breaking out a lot more, the more I used it, (& I’ve used it A LOT). I’ve been trying to figure out exactly what’s been causing it; my diet is fairly healthy, I drink enough water, I use other decent skincare products, in fact, a lot of the products that I use seem to help clear my skin a little bit. But over time of using this spray, my skin has just gotten increasingly worse, no matter what else I’ve used. Bottom Line: Mario Badescu Drying Cream is a spot treatment for acne that uses ingredients like zinc oxide, sulfur, and ichthammol to dry out blemishes, but keep in mind this product contains parabens and fragrance. And just when you thought it couldn’t get any better, it can. Vitamin C also helps to promote a brighter complexion with fewer dark spots and a more even skin tone by inhibiting melanin synthesis.

You’ll also find supporting ingredients in this formula, such as hydrating humectants, skin-softening emollients, and soothing botanical extracts like cucumber and ginseng. Bottom Line: Mario Badescu Vitamin C Serum combines three forms of vitamin C into one formula to promote a brighter, firmer complexion. My complexion is generally pretty balanced, but it can have diva-like tendencies when I’m not looking after it. Things like shine, breakouts, and uneven tone are what I’m usually trying to correct via skincare—those and the occasional bout of dehydration. The brand’s best selling face wash is the Enzyme Cleansing Gel, a lightweight refreshing cleanser that helps to remove excess oil and surface impurities.The brand’s acne spot treatment products, such as the Mario Badescu Drying Lotion and Drying Cream, are slightly more innovative, with key ingredients like calamine and ichthammol. The Mario Badescu collection is a comprehensive line of products with more than 200 items, including day creams , night creams , eye creams , facial sprays and serums. Here’s a breakdown of the top 10 best Mario Badescu skin care products. If you want to add a product to your skin care kit that is designed to both heal and conceal acne, then you may want to consider Mario Badescu Drying Cream as a viable option. This cream is formulated to stop the growth of pimples and heal them while its texture helps to hide their appearance. Mario Badescu Drying Cream is one of several acne products in this brand’s lineup. The brand was founded by the Romanian-born Badescu when he began selling his formulations to the customers in his salon in the late 1960s. Today, the company sells a wide range of skin care products, from cleansers to toners and astringents to acne care products, such as Mario Badescu Drying Cream. This clay-based mask includes skin-brightening ingredients like kojic acid, licorice root, and mulberry extract. All of these ingredients work in unique ways to reduce the formation of dark spots while also promoting more even skin tone. For example, one review says, “Has been ineffective for any pimples. Only dries them out and they still don’t go away. Very disappointed.”