#MarioMonthlyEdit: September Skin Care Routine

A shift in weather come fall means most skin types will be craving balance and a touch more hydration. It’s still hot—summer weather is going strong—but the unpredictable ups and downs in temperature makes maintaining the integrity of skin’s outermost barrier our number one priority. Here’s our skin care routine for the month of September: … Read more

Introducing: Hyaluronic Dew Drops | Mario Badescu Skin Care Blog

Meet Hyaluronic Dew Drops, the ultimate glass-skin serum that pairs perfectly with Hyaluronic Dew Cream. WHAT IS HYALURONIC DEW DROPS? Hyaluronic Dew Drops is a hydrating serum that replenishes and refines to help you achieve dewy, petal-soft skin. Water-light to the touch and traceless in finish, this gel formula features two molecular weights of Sodium … Read more

What’s the Difference: Herbal Hydrating Serum vs. Hyaluronic Dew Drops

Both are oil-free, dewy-skin hydrators in a gel-serum formulation—but what are the differences between Herbal Hydrating Serum and Hyaluronic Dew Drops? Here’s the breakdown: WHO THEY’RE FOR Both are formulated for all skin types. Normal to oily skin types willappreciate their weightless finishes, and combo to dry skin types will adorethe ease of layer-bility with … Read more

Mario Monthly Edit: July Skin Care

For glowy, dewy, and bright skin all summer long, try this. 1. USE A GEL CLEANSER. Enzyme Cleansing Gel is our most universal (andbeloved!) face wash to date: it’s a light, oil-free gel base infused withPapaya and Grapefruit Extracts to help rejuvenate skin. A dime-sized squeeze ofthis will do the trick: it’s the perfect morning … Read more

The Best Sunscreen for Your Type

Like exercise and drinking water, applying sunscreen is a simple practice that yields huge dividends and is also somehow so easy to neglect. We’re hoping this will motivate you to find your perfect sunscreen, just like how seeing our super-fit friend’s Instagram post of her smiling as she crosses the finish line of her latest … Read more

The Perfect Summer Body Lotion

The limit may not exist—but the perfect summer body lotion does. What it is: Summer Shine Body Lotion, a.k.a. Summer bottled up. This seemingly improbable feat was somehow achieved by one such Mario Badescu… which means you have complete access to warm weather vibes and sun-kissed glow no matter where you are or the time … Read more

Pai Mind Day 2020 – The Pai Life

Today is my friend Anna’s birthday. She would have been turning 44. Almost eight years ago Anna took her own life after battling depression. The day she died she’d been due to come and see me to get advice on her skin.  Pai Mind Day, now in its 4th year, marks Anna’s special day, and … Read more

Top 10 Tips for Glowing Summer Skin

Always apply sunscreen. Sun protection is crucial to skin health—in fact, it’s one of the most surefire ways to prevent premature signs of aging (like fine lines, wrinkles, and sagging) and discoloration (like age spots and darkening of post-acne marks). Be sure to apply first thing every morning or 20 minutes prior to any outdoor … Read more

How to Use Facial Spray with Hyaluronic Dew Cream

…or with any face moisturizer, for that matter. 1. Start with cleansed, toned skin. 2. Choose any Mario Badescu Facial Spray and mist, liberally. All of our Facial Sprays are formulated to, first and foremost, replenish skin with soothing, Aloe-infused hydration. What differentiates them is their unique botanical profile: each mist is infused with a … Read more

Top 3 Gel Moisturizers & Water-Based Serums for Oily Skin

Gel moisturizers are the skin care products du jour this year—and while they aren’t exactly new to the Mario Badescu line (they’ve been part of our core collection for a few decades now), there’s no perfect time to spotlight our favorite gel formulas than now. For oily, troubled, or congested skin types, water-based formulas are … Read more

Do Hand Sanitisers Kill Viruses?

What Does Hand Sanitiser Do? Hand sanitisers are usually alcohol-based gels, used to kill bacteria and viruses on the hands when hand washing isn’t available.  More than ever, we’re now encouraged to carry them with us and use them throughout the day to keep us safe.  Are Hand Sanitisers More Effective Than Hand Washing? Truly, … Read more

Introducing: Hyaluronic Dew Cream | Mario Badescu Skin Care Blog

Meet Hyaluronic Dew Cream, the newest addition to our line-up of face creams and moisturizers. WHAT IS HYALURONIC DEW CREAM? Hyaluronic Dew Cream is a gel-cream hybrid that drenches skin in supreme yet lightweight hydration. Botanical-infused and packed with a Sodium Hyaluronate complex for multilevel moisturization, this silky moisturizer gives skin the boost it needs … Read more