Last-minute gift ideas that will seem anything but.

Need a stocking stuffer ASAP?

Head to your local Ulta, Macy’s, or Saks Off Fifth and grab a few travel-sized best-sellers. Gift them individually or create your own little bundle for an easy, personalized gift!

Forgot your Secret Santa or Kris Kringle gift?

Order a Mario Badescu e-card and print it out on cardstock. Or, if you have some time, run to any beauty department that carries MB and grab any gift set under $25 like our lip balm trio, mini face mist trio, or $12 holiday ornament.

Looking for a juicy present that doesn’t break the bank?

Holiday Heroes is a five-piece collection that highlights some of our most beloved, tried-and-true skin care staples over the last half a century.

Still not able to find something truly unique for your special someone?

Gift them a Mario Badescu gift certificate—or personalize a spa treatment for them (if they’re near our Manhattan salon).

And if you have no idea what to get or where to start…

You can’t go wrong with a gilded gift set. Grab our a few of our under-$30 gift sets on Mario Badescu.com and receive free 2-day shipping when you spend $100+!

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Originally published as Last-Minute Holiday Gift Ideas from the Mario Badescu Skin Care Blog.

Let’s face it. Holiday gift shopping can add up, so to maximize your budget and save you time, we’ve rounded up the best Mario Badescu gift sets under $30. In fact, they’re so irresistible (and affordable!) that you might just have to get them in twos.

One to gift, and one to keep—and you won’t even feel guilty about it.

THE PERFECT PAIRING

$12 (a $15 value!)

Perfectly paired and even more perfectly priced, this Facial Spray and Lip Balm Duo is bound to make anyone’s day. It’s the perfect stocking stuffer or under-$20-present for any holiday gift exchange.

FACIAL SPRAY TRAVEL TRIO

$15

Everyone’s favorite face mists are back again in a trio of travel-friendly minis! Each bag includes Facial Spray with Aloe, Herbs and Rosewater; Facial Spray with Aloe, Cucumber and Green Tea; and Facial Spray with Aloe, Chamomile and Lavender.

THE MULTI-TASKERS

$18 (a $20 value!)

Maximize your skin care and get the most out of your products. This Rose-infused duo was made for on-the-go glow-getters who prioritize efficiency. Use Facial Spray with Aloe, Herbs and Rosewater from the neck up to refresh skin, hair, and your mood. For everywhere else? Use Rose Hand Cream with Vitamin E on your hands and body, too.

LIP BALM TRIO

$20 (a $24 value!)

A tube for every mood? Yes, please! Gift the entire boxed set as is, or break it apart to make your own custom gift. However you choose to use your trio, know this: each one is formulated with a blend of ultra-rich butters, conditioning oils, and soothing botanicals for mistletoe-ready lips. It’s just a matter of choosing your balm-du-jour: lightly coconutty, sweetly floral, or tingly fresh?

THE HOLIDAY GLOW-UP

$28 (a $36 value!)

Mario minis for the skin care obsessee, designed for dewy, luminous skin. Use Rose Hips Nourishing Oil during the day and Vitamin C Serum as your evening treatment. ‘Tis the season for beautiful skin.

ALL IS CALM, ALL IS BRIGHT

$28 (a $38 value!)

Gift this five-piece collection to the ultimate MB fan or someone you know who is deserving of some much needed R&R. This is a complete regimen designed to de-stress, replenish, and rejuvenate so you wake up radiant the next day.

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SHOP NOW

Originally published as Best Holiday Gift Sets Under $30 from the Mario Badescu Skin Care Blog.

Holiday shopping for everyone on your to-gift list can be daunting. And every year, no matter how organized you think you are, a last-minute need always seems to pop out of nowhere. What to do? Who do you gift what?

Our mantra? Wrap, tape, mist, repeat. The gift ideas are already done and curated for you; all you need to do is keep your favorite face mist on tap to refresh between wrapping.

GIFTS FOR HER

FOR YOUR MOM / MOTHER-IN-LAW:

Rose Hips Nourishing Oil + Rose Facial Spray + Peptide Renewal Cream + Super Collagen Mask + cashmere pashmina or sweater

FOR YOUR GRANDMA:

Almond & Honey Face Scrub + Rose Facial Spray + Caviar Night Cream + Vitamin A-D-E Neck Cream + spa gift certificate

FOR YOUR AUNT:

Classics Collection + throw blanket

FOR YOUR GIRLFRIEND / WIFE:

Weekend getaway for two + cashmere blanket + toiletries bag + All is Calm, All is Bright

FOR YOUR BEST FRIEND:

The Holiday Glow-Up + The Perfect Pairing

FOR YOUR SISTER(S):

The Multi-Taskers + plush bathrobe + books

FOR YOUR TEEN SISTER / COUSIN:

Facial Spray Travel Trio + Drying Lotion

FOR YOUR CO-WORKER:

Lip Balm Trio

GIFTS FOR HIM

FOR YOUR DAD / FATHER-IN-LAW:

The Executive Collection for Men + his favorite liquor

FOR YOUR GRANDPA:

The Executive Collection for Men + a collection of his favorite films

FOR YOUR UNCLE:

Men’s Grooming Basics

FOR YOUR BOYFRIEND / HUSBAND:

Weekend getaway for two + Men’s Grooming Basics (which includes a dopp bag)

FOR YOUR BEST FRIEND:

Botanical Exfoliating Scrub + Enzyme Cleansing Gel + Pre-Shave Conditioner + Shaving Cream

FOR YOUR BROTHER:

Men’s Grooming Basics + Drying Lotion

FOR YOUR TEEN BROTHER / COUSIN:

Drying Lotion + Silver Powder + sneakers + sweatshirt

FOR YOUR CO-WORKER:

Hydrating Hand Cream + Lip Wax

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SHOP OUR HOLIDAY COLLECTION

Originally published as The Ultimate Gift Guide for Everyone on Your List from the Mario Badescu Skin Care Blog.

“Good beauty products do not have to be expensive,” Mario Badescu wrote in his first book, The Mario Badescu Way to Beautiful Skin, “They only have to be right for your skin.”

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SPRITZ. MIST. GLOW.

Facial Spray Trio, $21

Spritz Mist Glow is a trio made for facial spray fanatics. It includes all three of our face mists: the original Rosewater, Green Tea, and our latest, Lavender. There’s joy in collecting them all, but this trio isn’t just meant to sit in your medicine cabinet. Each facial spray was formulated to deliver a specific set of botanical benefits to your skin, and therefore, all three can be incorporated into your day-to-night regimen.

Here’s one idea:

MORNING

Wake up tired skin with an invigorating spritz of Facial Spray with Aloe, Cucumber and Green Tea. The Peppermint and Cucumber Essential Waters give skin a cooling boost, making it an AM favorite to start the day.

MIDDAY

Need a midday pick-me-up? Liberally mist Facial Spray with Aloe, Herbs and Rosewater all over. A hint of rose lingers behind for a light, fresh floral fragrance, as a botanical blend of Rose, Gardenia, and Thyme Extracts revives skin with a dewy glow.

EVENING

Make Facial Spray with Aloe, Chamomile and Lavender a staple in your nighttime routine. Calming botanicals instantly help you to unwind before bed while de-stressing skin—all while infusing the brightening benefits of antioxidant Vitamin C into your skin.

Want to learn more about the differences between all three of our facial sprays? Read this.

MASK & MIST DUO

Quick! First words that come to mind when you hear “spa” … Did we hear “cucumber slices?” “Plush terry cloth robes?” “Mask?”

All you need is 20 minutes and this Cucumber-infused Mask & Mist Duo. Fresh cucumber slices and giant white robes are optional, but come highly recommended.

Here’s how to use this set:

1. Start with clean skin. Always start with a freshly-washed face.
2. Liberally mist your complexion with Facial Spray with Aloe, Cucumber and Green Tea. Doing so isn’t just for effect (though it does leave you in a cloud of a rejuvenating Cucumber scent): this step infuses your skin with a veil of hydration and nutrient-rich botanicals.
3. Apply a thin, even layer of Cucumber Tonic Mask all over your face, avoiding the delicate eye area. Let is set for 15 minutes.
4. Prep for the removal process. Rinsing off clay masks can be a little tricky, so we recommend this #MBSkinTip borrowed from the aestheticians at our New York City salon and spa. Mist your face once more to soften the mask and help avoid unnecessary tugging or pulling on your skin.
5. Gently wash off the mask and spritz again!

BODY BREAKOUT KIT

Body Breakout Kit, $22

Treat the skin on the rest of your body like you would your face. Ditch the bar soap (known to strip skin of essential moisture and leave behind a pore-clogging residue) and instead, reach for this revitalizing body wash and clarifying astringent.

For more tips and tricks on how to help fight body breakouts, read this.

ACNE REPAIR KIT

Acne Repair Kit, $46

Acne Repair Kit is the trio you keep in your medicine cabinet for skin-mergencies. Featuring three different solutions that target three different type of breakouts, this set makes sure you’re prepared—and ready to put your best face forward no matter what.

Acne Repair Kit includes:

• Drying Lotion, to target surface blemishes
• Buffering Lotion, which helps shrink the look of large, under-the-surface bumps
• Drying Cream, to help reduce the appearance of clusters of both surface and under-the-skin blemishes

To learn more about each product, read this.

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Discover more Mario Badescu gift sets here.

Originally published as Best Skin Care Sets Under $50 from the Mario Badescu Skin Care Blog.

You’ve made your list and checked it twice. Now what do you gift—something that’s more than “just nice?”

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CLASSICS COLLECTION

Perfect for: the Beauty Influenc-ee, Mario Badescu Fan, Hostess with the Mostest

It’s the set you can’t go wrong with. After all, the Classics Collection features four tried-and-true favorites beloved by all. No matter your giftee’s current skin care regimen, these products are bound to fit right in:

• Enzyme Cleansing Gel, our best-selling face wash
• Facial Spray with Aloe, Herbs and Rosewater, the must-have mist beloved across the world
• Botanical Exfoliating Scrub, our award-winning exfoliator
• Seaweed Night Cream, a decadent (but oil-free!) face cream

Find it at: MarioBadescu.com, Macy’s, Saks Fifth Avenue, Urban Outfitters

HOLIDAY ORNAMENT

Perfect for: Everyone!

Listen—if you want to deck out your Christmas tree in these delightful holiday ornaments, feel free (and tag us on Instagram at @mariobadescu!). It’s tiny, it’s sweet, and it makes for a great stocking stuffer, Secret Santa gift, or a thank-you present for your team or co-workers.

Each ornament includes:

• Facial Spray with Aloe, Herbs and Rosewater (full-size), to bring the “mist” in “mistletoe”
• Lip Balm (full-size), for soft, kiss-able lips

Find it at: MarioBadescu.com, Anthropologie, Bloomingdale’s, Macy’s, Nordstrom, Saks Fifth Avenue, Ulta

FACIAL SPRAY TRAVEL TRIO

Perfect for: the Jet-Setter, Skin Care Newbie, Facial Spray Fanatic

This trio of travel-friendly face mists is the perfect gift to stock up on just in case you happen to forget someone (we won’t tell) or for those last-minute Secret Santa gift exchanges.

There’s no going wrong with this one. Everyone can do with a mini mist (or three!) in their life.

This limited edition trio includes:

• Facial Spray with Aloe, Herbs and Rosewater, our first face mist
• Facial Spray with Aloe, Cucumber and Green Tea, the invigorating pick-me-upper
• Facial Spray with Aloe, Chamomile and Lavender, our newest facial spray

Find it at: Anthropologie, Bloomingdale’s, Macy’s, Nordstrom, Urban Outfitters

ROSEWATER FACIAL SPRAY TRIO

Perfect for: The Rose-Obsessed, Facial Spray Fanatic, Beauty Guru, Makeup Artist

Never be without your favorite face mist again. This trio includes:

• Facial Spray with Aloe, Herbs and Rosewater in three sizes: a travel mini, a medium-sized mist, and a jumbo for good measure

Find it at: Ulta

ROSE ESSENTIALS

Perfect for: the Rose-Obsessed Sophisticate

The name gives it away—but beyond being too beautiful to resist snapping up in multiples, the Rose Essentials Kit is a four-piece collection curated to unveil your most radiant, youthful-looking complexion using—you guessed it!—rose-infused skin care.

This limited edition set includes:

• Facial Spray with Aloe, Herbs and Rosewater, the cult-favorite floral face mist
• Witch Hazel & Rosewater Toner, our latest
• Rose Hips Nourishing Oil, packaged in an irresistibly mini glass vial
• Rose Hips Mask, a comforting Rosehip-packed mask that boosts radiance

Find it at: Anthropologie, Nordstrom, Macy’s, Urban Outfitters

MINI MUST-HAVES: WINTER EDIT

Perfect for: the Jet-Setter, Beauty Influenc-ee, Anyone Who Appreciates a Set of Cute Minis

Your favorite set is back in a limited edition, must-have winter edition. Sized to fly and perfect to keep on hand if you’re on the go, this itty-bitty bag has you covered from head to toe. We know you’re tempted to stock up on a few sets for your own collection, but think of your best friend, too—wouldn’t they love their own bag of Badescu babies, too?

This UO-exclusive set includes:

• Facial Spray with Aloe, Herbs and Rosewater, the cult-favorite floral face mist
• Super Rich Olive Body Lotion, our signature body cream
• Fruit & Vitamin A Hand Cream, a creamy, rejuvenating formula for hard-working hands
• Lip Balm, a rich, Coconut-scented balm that revives dry lips

Find it at: Urban Outfitters

THE ICONS

Perfect for: the Mario Badescu Devotee, Beauty Influenc-ee

Stuck on what to gift? The Icons is the ultimate set to give even when you have no idea what to get.

This Macy’s-exclusive set includes:

• Facial Spray with Aloe, Herbs and Rosewater, which features rejuvenating Rose and Gardenia Extracts, and clarifying Thyme
• Facial Spray with Aloe, Cucumber and Green Tea, infused with revitalizing Peppermint Essential Water and nutrient-rich botanicals
• Facial Spray with Aloe, Chamomile and Lavender, enriched with antioxidant Vitamin C and a soothing, hydrating blend of Lavender and Chamomile
• Drying Lotion, formulated with Salicylic Acid, Sulfur, Calamine, and Camphor

Find it at: Macy’s

LATEST & GREATEST

Perfect for: the Beauty Influenc-ee or Mario Badescu Devotee, Your Mom/Sister/Best Friend

The name says it all. Win at gifting with our Latest and Greatest, a limited edition collection that stars iconic, time-tested favorites and our award-winning newbie.

This MB-exclusive set includes:

• Drying Lotion, the original, on-the-spot solution
• Enzyme Cleansing Gel, our most beloved face wash
• Facial Spray with Aloe, Herbs and Rosewater, the cult-favorite
• Facial Spray with Aloe, Chamomile and Lavender, the award-winning latest!

Find it at: MarioBadescu.com

THE EXECUTIVE COLLECTION

Perfect for: Dad, Grandpa, Significant Other

For every man in your life, there’s The Executive Collection. Whether he’s well-practiced in the skin care department or a simple, bar-soap kind of guy, this men’s grooming set is the perfect upgrade for his day-to-day routine.

This set includes:

• Enzyme Cleansing Gel, the perfect daily cleanser
• Pre-Shave Conditioner, to prime skin and soften hair
• Peppermint Shaving Cream, a cooling formula designed to encourage a closer, more comfortable shave
• Vitamin A & E Hydrating Balm, a 2-in-1 that acts as both an aftershave balm and lightweight serum
• After Shave Moisturizer, to combat post-shave dryness and replenish skin with non-greasy hydration
• Our signature toiletries bag

Find it at: MarioBadescu.com

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Originally published as Holiday 2018 Gift Ideas: Sets for Everyone on Your List from the Mario Badescu Skin Care Blog.

Once they’re gone, they’re gone.

You’re here for the 411, so we’ll skip the intro and get to the chase. Here’s what you don’t want to miss out on, because these Black Friday and Cyber Monday exclusive deals won’t last forever:

BLACK FRIDAY SALE

Save on the entire Mario Badescu line—including your favorite facial sprays and must-have Drying Lotion—this weekend, only on MarioBadescu.com.

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FACIAL SPRAY TRIO: TRAVEL EDITION

$15 $12 SALE

For this weekend only, get three travel-sized facial sprays at 20% off. It’s a set you want to get in multiples to stock up on for gifting throughout the holiday season.

Each bag includes:

• Facial Spray with Aloe, Herbs and Rosewater (2 fl oz)
• Facial Spray with Aloe, Cucumber and Green Tea (2 fl oz)
• Facial Spray with Aloe, Chamomile and Lavender (2 fl oz)

Available only at ULTA.

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ROSE & LAVENDER FACIAL SPRAY DUO

$24 $21 SALE

Never be without your favorite floral-infused face mists again.

We know what it’s like when you realize you’re down to the last precious few drops, so we’re saving you the heartache. This must-have duo includes two of our most beloved mists in jumbo sizes so you can mist whenever, wherever:

• Facial Spray with Aloe, Herbs and Rosewater (8 fl oz)
• Facial Spray with Aloe, Chamomile and Lavender (8 fl oz)

Available only at Nordstrom.

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MULTI-MASKER

$30 $12 SALE

Your favorite Black Friday steal is back again. For just $12, you’re getting three of our most beloved masks:

• Whitening Mask (1 oz)
• Flower & Tonic Mask (1 oz)
• Super Collagen Mask (1 oz)

Not sure what multi-masking is? Don’t worry. Grab the set before it goes, then come back here to learn how to multi-mask like a seasoned pro.

Available only at ULTA.

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ROSE ESSENTIALS

$24 $20 SALE

Hello, doorbuster! This is your chance to grab our collection of rose-infused skin care on sale. We recommend adding a minimum of two for your cart—one to gift, and one to keep. Not only is it the perfect present for the rose-obsessed or Rosewater Facial Spray fanatic, but the perfect treat-yourself set that helps unveil your most radiant complexion.

This set includes:

• Facial Spray with Aloe, Herbs and Rosewater (2 fl oz)
• Witch Hazel & Rosewater Toner (2 fl oz)
• Rose Hips Mask (0.5 oz)
• Rose Hips Nourishing Oil (0.3 fl oz)

Available only at Macy’s.

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Originally published as Black Friday & Cyber Monday Deals You Can’t Miss from the Mario Badescu Skin Care Blog.