It began innocently enough when Lady Cavangh received a free sample of Mario Badescu's Glycolic Eye Cream with her kissandmakeupny.com order. 'What is this?' she thought opening the small pot for the first time...fast forward a few months and Lady Cavanagh is a Mario devotee - here's why...
The products themselves are nothing remarkable to look at - simple packaging with plain names such as their popular 'Drying Lotion' for blemishes. What has made Mario Badescu a stand-out brand for Lady Cavanagh is, quite simply, they work.
In Lady Cavanagh's first order she purchased a cross section of products from across the range - below is a quick review of each...
Raspberry body scrub
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| Raspberry Body Scrub |
Scent and appearance aside, when used in the shower or bath the product gives a real sense of 'cleansing and moisturizing'. The raspberry seeds are what gives it the 'scrub' element but it's not harsh on the skin and if in need of strong exfoliation this probably isn't the product for you.Glycolic Eye Cream
Lady Cavanagh read a few reviews on the different Mario Badescu eye creams on offer before committing to this one. Descriptions of this product varied from 'suitable for mature skin' (not quite Lady Cavanagh) to 'the most moistursing eye cream'. Nevertheless, it was this product which stated Lady Cavanagh's interest in Mario so she decided to give it a try. Its certainly not suitable for day-time; the product (even when applied sparingly) is quite thick and applies a little like a 'moisturised vaseline'. Applied just before bed-time the Glycolic eye cream really works well to sooth and moisturise the under eye area and work out any fine lines from stress or dehydration. As for it's success in preventing wrinkles, only time will tell...Oil Free Moisturizer - SPF17
A great everyday moisturiser it only needs a couple of minutes to 'settle' before you can apply makeup over the top. The oil-free element is great if you are prone to breakouts as sometimes using a suncream/moisturiser and then applying makeup can be too much for sensitvie skin. This doesn't clog pores and while not enough SPF for a full day in the sun, for days when you're mainly inside but still want to know you have some sun protection, this is perfect.
Enzyme Cleansing Gel
Works well to clean thoroughly and break down makeup. You only need a small amount, which means a 20oz bottle will last for ages. The smell does take some getting used to - sometimes it smells quite chemical and others 'intense cucumber'...
The Enzyme cleansing gel definitely leaves the skin feeling soft and cleansed but not tight like the skin has been stripped. It has really helped with Lady Cavanagh's problematic skin around the chin area.
Drying Cream
Helps with inflammation and active or 'soon to arrive' pimples. You use it by putting a cotton bud straight to the bottom of the bottle and then dotting the pink 'paste' onto your blemishes as the last step in your skincare routine at night. There is a definite tingle when applied and going to bed covered in pink spots isn't the greatest look, however when used for a few days it really does help reduce inflammation and redness. Try thinking of this product as a 'grown up Clearasil' - although this is called 'drying cream' it doesnt leave the whole skin area feeling 'chemically treated' the way clearasil and other prodcuts like it do.Overall
Mario Badescu can be hard to come by in Australia, but is worth tracking down. There seem to be a lot of mixed reviews online, either from people who swear by the brand or those that think its not 'natural & organic' enough. Ultimately it comes down to what works well with your skin type. For Lady Cavanagh they are simple products that deliver on their promises and a range that she will certainly continue to use.
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