My Favorite Skin Care Product Line December 15, 2008

I’d like to start off by saying I am not the type that follows the celebrity band wagon. Okay, maybe just a little bit. I would like to say I prefer to sit on the edge. My mind was changed one day fateful day when I saw Mishca Barton shopping in Mario Badecu’s store in NYC city and I became stoked ever since. I mean damn she has some beautiful skin. And if she trusts her skin to Mario Badescu then I thought I had to at least give it a try.

It’s not just Mishca Barton who uses their skin care products. When you walk inside you can see pictures and photographs of beautiful actresses like Jennifer Aniston, Rachel Bilson,  all the women from Desperate Housewives and the list just goes on. Bear in mind these celebrity clients are not being paid to use their products. They use it because they trust their products to help keep their skin clear and beautiful. Hey I want that too.

But among the celebrities who uses their products I have to say my all time favorite is Alicia Keyes. She has skin to die for. Don’t take my word for it though. Check out Mario Badescu’s website and you can see a whole list of celebrity clients. I really think it says volumes says when a celeb uses products that they are not being paid to endorse.

Here are just a few screen-shots I took off of their website. Their products are reviewed in these magazines. I’m sure most of you have seen these already at some point.

Okay so you get the point. You can also find my reviews of their products as well as read other reviews from other people who’ve tried out Mario Badescu’s products before. By the way one last celebrity name drop, Oprah uses their products as well. Yes Oprah as in Oprah Winfrey. All hail the Queen!

Ongoing Mario Badesu Discount Code July 1, 2009

Here’s a discount for 15% off at check out. Use code: BARGAINS

Happy Shopping!

Free Shipping Coupon By Mario Badescu February 5, 2009

Woo hoo!!! There’s a free shipping coupon for orders over $30 bucks. Just use the code: FREESHIP at checkout and your shipping is freeeeeeeee! Make sure you use it before 2/12/09. Yeah, I even just might use myself because I have my eyes on,

Drying Lotion (1 oz.) – $ 17.00
From: Mario Badescu Skin Care

Apricot Super Rich Body Lotion (16 oz.) – $ 22.00
From: Mario Badescu Skin Care

Mario Badescu Drying Lotionhas always been my all time favorite, but I also have a special place in my heart for the Apricot Super Rich Body Lotion. Recently I’ve been visiting my boyfriend in Massachusetts and the weather is cold and dry up there.

Plus the free shippin coupon does help out a bit in this crappy economy. Sigh… I hope President Obama can really get us out of this mess =(

Acne Facial Cleanser by Mario Badescu Review January 29, 2009

This is the probably the mother of all Acne Facial Cleansers out on the market. Mario Badescu Acne Facial Cleanser is a must have product to use in your daily skin care regimen. So go ahead and toss out that other crap that cost more and does nothing.

Acne Facial Cleanser (6 oz.) – $ 15.00
From: Mario Badescu Skin Care

I’ve been using this Acne Facial Cleanser for 3 months and it has consistently helped me control my acne problem because of my crappy oily skin. This cleanser is powerful and effective yet very gentle on my skin. One of it’s main ingredients is Salicylic Acid which is plant based and all natural. It helps in the removal of dead skin and exfoliate making sure that my skin doesn’t get all clogged up. Definitely a must have and receives my two thumbs up!

Buffering Lotion By Mario Badescu Review January 27, 2009

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There’s a whole slew of ineffective acne treatment and prevention products out on store shelves and the Internet. We’ve all seen it somewhere or another even when we’re not looking for it. So whenever one of my friends ask me which product I use to treat and prevent acne I always recommend Mario Badescu Buffering Lotion.

So what’s so good about Mario Badescu Buffering Lotion? First off it’s sulfur based so the all natural acne fighting ingredients get deep into your skin. Another ingredient great ingredient called Allantoin takes care of your outer skin by healing acne damaged skin. The Buffering Lotion is perfect of combination and oily skin types.

I’ve been using Mario Badescu Buffering Lotion for a month so far and I have to agree with the other reviews that this products works.

 

Mario Badescu Buffering Lotion cost $17.00 for a 1 ounce bottle. The bottle is really the only problem I have. It’s difficult for me to squeeze the last bits from the bottom. Who knows maybe I just have weak hands =)

To read another review you can also check out Mario Badescu Buffeing Lotion Review.

Mario Badescu Products I want for Valentines Day January 24, 2009

This is just a friendly reminder to you guys out there. If you know your girlfriend or wife loves to use Mario Badescu products then now’s a good time to get some for her for Valentines Day =)

Mario Badescu still has a 10% off discount promotion code that ends on January 31st. At check out just enter MARTHA10.

If you guys have no clue what to get then here’s a couple of my suggestions. Since the weather is colder now it’s best to choose moisturizers. Moisturizers that aren’t too heavy or pore clogging. Here are my recommendations:

Herbal Hydrating Serum (1 oz.) – $ 30.00
From: Mario Badescu Skin Care

 
Vitamin A & E Hydrating Balm (1 oz.) – $ 25.00
From: Mario Badescu Skin Care

Apricot Super Rich Body Lotion (16 oz.) – $ 22.00
From: Mario Badescu Skin Care

Super Rich Olive Body Lotion (16 oz.) – $ 22.00
From: Mario Badescu Skin Care

Oil Free Moisturizer (SPF-17) (2 oz.) – $ 22.00
From: Mario Badescu Skin Care

If you know she uses Mario Badescu skin care products you can also check out what she has in her bathroom. I think it’s perfectly fine to buy skin care products she uses already. When we choose skin care products we usually like to stick with what we use because it works. But any of the moisturizers and lotions I recommend above are the best ones and they work great against the effects of winter and cold on our skin.

Mario Badescu Herbal Hydrating Serum Review January 21, 2009

Since my boyfriend lives and works up in Massachusetts I find myself flying up more often to visit. I tell you, the cold weather is brutal up North. I bet if my skin had feelings it would be totally confused and if my skin could talk it would say “Will you please choose a climate!” So of course I rely on my favorite skin care company to take care of my skin, Mario Badescu Herbal Hydrating Serum.

Here are the full ingredients: Deionized Water, Glycerin, Methylparaben, Triethanolamine, Propylene Glycol, Herbal Extracts: Ginseng Extract, Gingko Extract, and Ceramides.

I really like this hydrating serum, mostly because it’s not too heavy, especially because I suffer from oily skin =(
So I can mix this serum with my other favorite moisturizers or simply use it alone. The fact that I can customize the usage is a great advantage since my skin varies from time to time and climate to climate.

Herbal Hydrating Serum (1 oz.) – $ 30.00
From: Mario Badescu Skin Care

I started trying out the Herbal Hydrating Serum late December and I must say I really do like the results. I never applied this serum as a night moisturizer, only during the daytime when my skin is most affected by the climate. It kept my skin smooth and soft, and of course, no heavy greasy feeling. I hate it when my face feels all gooped up. So this is definitely a dry skin product I’ll be using a lot more often.

So if you have dry skin problems I recommend you give Mario Badescu Herbal Hydrating Serum a try.

Dry Skin Care Products By Mario Badescu January 11, 2009

Here is another great short video put out by Mario Badescu. It shows one of their skin care experts explaining how to deal dry skin properly. I absolutely agree with everything she says in this video. It is very important to use a toner that will not strip away all the moisture from our face. Such harsh products should be banned in my opinion. Very helpful information and tips from the expert.

Here is a list of Mario Badescu products that I know are great for treating and reducing dry skin. The reason why I chose these is because they are very effective. But most importantly its because they are light, non greasy, and non skin clogging.

Aloe Vera Toner (16 oz.) – $ 26.00
From: Mario Badescu Skin Care
This toner is alcohol free and gently removes oil from your pores without overstripping.

Aloe Lotion (16 oz.) – $ 26.00
From: Mario Badescu Skin Care
This mild astringent formulated for combination skin, helps soothe, deep clean, and reduce redness. Containing 2% alcohol will disinfect skins surface and removes residue that can clog pores.

Aloe Moisturizer (SPF-15) (2 oz.) – $ 22.00
From: Mario Badescu Skin Care
Soothe, Moisturize, and Protect. Daily, lightweight moisture and sun protection all-in-one. Oil-free and Aloe based for soothing, non-clogging hydration and protection.

 

Honey Moisturizer (2 oz.) – $ 25.00
From: Mario Badescu Skin Care
Gentle AHA and Vitamin moisturizer is grease-less and absorbent, and is suitable for almost all skin types. Botanical ingredients like antioxidant Peanut Oil, Orange and Honey Extract make this product nourishing and moisturizing, leaving skin soft and smooth

Oil Free Moisturizer (SPF-17) (2 oz.) – $ 22.00
From: Mario Badescu Skin Care
Like the Oil-Free Moisturizer, this lotion has the same benefits for oily and problem skin with added daily sun protection to keep scarring and discoloration to a minimum.

Kera Moisturizer (2 oz.) – $ 20.00
From: Mario Badescu Skin Care
Dry, couperose and sensitive skin will benefit from this richly moisturizing lotion made with Keratoplast, a calming botanical ingredient to reduce redness and irritation. Also contains skin-soothing Oatmeal. For a basic regimen use with our Keratoplast Cream Soap and Keratoplast Cleansing Lotion.

Mario Badescu Discount Code for 10% Off January 9, 2009

Click Here to Order Mario Badescu Skin Care Products - To get 10% off enter this code at checkout: MARTHA10

Just recently Martha Stewart revealed 4 Mario Badescu skin care products that she uses every day. Today a promo code for a 10% off discount was released. You can enter promo code: MARTHA10 at checkout to get the discount. This coupon will work on all of Mario Badescu’s products so not just the four that Martha talked about on her show. The discount promo code ends on 1/31/09.  But if you want to know which ones she uses take a look below:

A.H.A. Botanical Body Soap (16 oz.) – $ 14.00
From: Mario Badescu Skin Care

Special Hand Cream with Vitamin E (8 oz.) – $ 14.00
From: Mario Badescu Skin Care

Facial Spray With Aloe, Herbs And Rosewater (8 oz.) – $ 12.00
From: Mario Badescu Skin Care

Citrus Body Cleanser (8 oz.) – $ 10.00
From: Mario Badescu Skin Care

Martha Stewart Talks About Mario Badescu Skin Care Products January 8, 2009

In my mom’s spa we always have our channel tuned to the Martha Stewart show for her clients. Martha Stewart a.k.a. Homemaking Diva had a segment on her January 6th 2009 television show where she was discussing her skin care regimen and she revealed 4 Mario Badescu products she uses for her skin. To be honest I’ve never used most of the products she talked about except the Mario Badescu Facial Spray with Aloe, Herbs and Rosewater, which I absolutely adore. It makes my skin scream “I love You, Spray Me More!”  Here are the 4 product links and information about the skin care products she raving about on her show: BTW there is a 10% off discount if you use this code: MARTHA10 at checkout, expires 1/31/09

Facial Spray With Aloe, Herbs And Rosewater (8 oz.) – $ 12.00
From: Mario Badescu Skin Care
You can read more information here in Mario Badescu Facial Spray with Aloe Review

 

A.H.A. Botanical Body Soap (16 oz.) – $ 14.00
From: Mario Badescu Skin Care
You can read more information here in Mario Badescu A.H.A. Botanical Body Soap Review

Citrus Body Cleanser (8 oz.) – $ 10.00
From: Mario Badescu Skin Care

Special Hand Cream with Vitamin E (4 oz.) – $ 8.00
From: Mario Badescu Skin Care

Mario Badescu Seaweed Cleansing Soap Review January 1, 2009

As much as I like Sushi I love the Mario Badescu Seaweed Cleansing Soap just as much. It’s very gently on the skin and doesn’t leave a greasy film like other seaweed based products I’ve used before.

Seaweed Cleansing Soap (16 oz.) – $ 20.00
From: Mario Badescu Skin Care

Personally I have oily skin and I noticed that this cleanser is very effective in cleaning my face yet not very harsh. It doesn’t dry out my face, leaving my with dry skin. The soap itself is very thick and creamy, yet not greasy and slimy seaweed on the beach. Great fragrance by the way, even though I’m not a fan of fragrant skin care products. So don’t worry it won’t make you smell like a fruit salad.

I have been using this particular product for about 3 months and I am very happy with it. I highly recommend this to anyone looking for great benefits of seaweed based products.

For a full review you can check out Seaweed Cleansing Soap by Mario Badescu Review.