World-renowned skin God, [Mario Badescu](https://www.mariobadescu.com/), first began his facial kingdom from the comfort of his own Manhattan apartment in 1967. His unique brew of soothing botanicals, fruit extracts, and natural ingredients, quickly grew a star-studded fan base. Fast forward 51 years, Badescu is still on top of the skincare game customizing regiments for every skin type. With over 150 different products, Mario built his empire on the philosophy of “simple, gentle, and effective skin care.”
We got our hands on the beauty industry’s favorite skin products:
[_**Enzyme Cleansing Gel**_](https://www.mariobadescu.com/product/enzyme-cleansing-gel)
This face cleansing staple has become the brand’s most popular daily face wash. With papaya and grapefruit extract, the energizing gel washes away oil and makeup to de-pollute the face. This product swiftly became our favorite morning/ night time ritual.
[_**Witch Hazel & Rosewater Toner**_](https://www.mariobadescu.com/product/mario-badescu-witch-hazel-rosewater-toner)
A floral blend of black rose, rosewater, and rose oil, this product eradicates skin impurities and hydrates simultaneously. The perfect addition to a skin routine after a thorough face cleansing.
[_**Rose Hips Mask**_](https://www.mariobadescu.com/product/rose-hips-mask)
Softens fine lines, promotes cell regeneration, and improves skin’s clarity and tone. These are just a few of the benefits from this floral mask. Great for all skin types, this mask truly multi-tasks! We applied this mask for 15 minutes, rinsed, pat dried, and revealed fresh, rejuvenated skin.
[_**Vitamin C Serum**_](https://www.mariobadescu.com/product/vitamin-c-serum)
Antioxidant rich, this serum fights to reverse sun damage and promote anti-aging. Aloe, cucumber, and lavender are added to smooth and tone, ensuring supple results. To allow the skin to absorb the serum, we used this under our night cream, waking up with glowing skin- who needs makeup!
[_**Drying Lotion**_](https://www.mariobadescu.com/product/drying-lotion)
This product is one of the brand’s best sellers and our personal favorite. With the help of salicylic acid, sulfur, and zinc oxide, this overnight spot treatment drys up all surface blemishes. Using a q-tip for application, we slathered the lotion on topical zits before bed.
[_**Lip Balm**_](https://www.mariobadescu.com/product/lip-balm-squeeze-tube)
The decadent balm hydrates lips through restorative oils and butter with cocoa butter, coconut oil, shea butter, and avocado oil, to name a few. This formula melts into the lips like icing on a freshly baked cake. We highly recommend applying copious amounts before bed as a “lip mask.”
[_**Facial Spray with Aloe, Herbs, and Rosewater**_](https://www.mariobadescu.com/product/spritz-mist-glow-facial-spray-trio)
[_**Facial Spray with Aloe, Cucumber, and Green Tea**_](https://www.mariobadescu.com/product/spritz-mist-glow-facial-spray-trio)
[_**Facial Spray with Aloe, Chamomile, and Lavender**_](https://www.mariobadescu.com/product/spritz-mist-glow-facial-spray-trio)
These aren’t your typical facial sprays. Aloe, and mineral-rich ingredient extracts, work together to moisturize, tone, and refresh complexion. Perfect for before or after makeup- there are hundreds of different ways to use these aromatic sprays. Whether it’s the last step of your nightly skin routine, or used with makeup to achieve the “dewey look,” or a tool to get an extra dose of hydration and glow throughout the day, these products can do it all.
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To see more by [Mario Badescu](https://www.instagram.com/mariobadescu/) click [here](https://www.mariobadescu.com/).
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Written by: Morgan Vickery
Photographed by: Adair Smith
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