Reader Review of the Day: Mario Badescu Drying Cream


Updated 09/16/09 10:28 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 5 comments

Reader Review of the Day: Mario Badescu Drying Cream

A few weeks ago, a reader wrote in about advice for bringing a pimple to a head. While I dished out some tips and tricks, perhaps Mario Badescu Drying Cream ($12), a treatment that helps dry up under-the-surface-blemishes, would also have been an option. Find out why reader Cmill38 gave it a five-star review: If you're looking to fix a whitehead or a coming-up-to-the-surface pimple, use this Read more

Recession-Proof Beauty: Free Mario Badescu Samples


Updated 04/17/08 1:56 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 63 comments

Recession-Proof Beauty: Free Mario Badescu Samples

There may be no free lunch (unless you're enjoying Taco Thursdays, of course). But there is free skin care. Mario Badescu, the spa where celebrities such as Jennifer Aniston and Natalie Portman have their pores purged, offers complimentary skin consultations through its web site. You just have to fill out an online questionnaire, and in a few weeks, you'll get free samples of products customized Read more

New Product Alert: Mario Badescu Anti-Redness Kit


Updated 01/14/08 7:00 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 6 comments

Mario Badescu Anti-Redness Kit

New from skin care expert Mario Badescu is an Anti-Redness Skin Care Kit ($48). Although it is totally suitable for all skin types, it is especially helpful for those with sensitive skin who suffer from redness, blotchiness, irritation and unbalanced and flaky skin. Inside you'll find a cream soap, a calming mask and a cult-favorite Control Cream (it's a moisturizer) to help soothe any redness Read more

Superior Spot Treatments, Part II


Updated 07/10/09 10:35 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 24 comments

Superior Spot Treatments, Part II

Welcome to part II of superior spot treatments. Every gal gets a pimple or two and these products help to instantly banish blemishes! They won't over dry your face or cause redness and irritation to make you look and feel worse. They are gentle enough for sensitive skin, but strong enough to fight your sebaceous glands and wipe out icky whiteheads, blackheads and pimples. I have to say that Read more