At Mario Badescu Skin Care, we take our product quality seriously. While we have many devoted customers who have trusted and relied on our classic formulations for years, we’re always open to feedback. Every message, DM and review informs what we do next. That’s why we’ve decided to be more conscience of using ingredients that work for sensitive skin, while still being just as effective when it comes to acne, anti-aging and other skincare concerns. Our classic products will still be available, but we hope that these new formulations will allow every customer to find the perfect fit for their needs.

Please read our official statement below for more information about this renewed commitment to quality skincare solutions:

Our Commitment

Mario Badescu Skin Care started in 1967 with Mario Badescu himself mixing products and giving facials in his one room studio in New York City. He quickly gained renown for his custom treatments, from which he developed a product line that included everything from acne solutions to essential, daily care.

Even after decades of innovation, you’ll find that most of our original formulations remain beloved favorites in the line. For over 55 years, our products have delivered results—and to this day, we see the impact they make in real time, daily. We’re proud to have served three generations so far, and as we look ahead, our mission is to continue developing exactly what you’re looking for. This means that every message, DM, and review informs what we do next. Going forward, we will be more conscience of using ingredients that have been shown to contribute to skin sensitivities. 

The original, time-tested formulas you know and love—and have been skin-tested by us every day—will always be here for you.  Newer collections will uphold tradition and efficacy while evolving to reflect your feedback: they’re designed with your needs in mind. 

In short, we know GOOD SKIN IS FOREVER. No matter your current skin phase or where you are in your skin care journey, we’re here to take you through them all.

Originally published as Our Commitment to Consumer Driven Skincare Solutions from the Mario Badescu Skin Care Blog.

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While it may be tough to digest the internet’s newest foot contouring trend, taking hand care to the next level is something that everyone can get on board with. Celebrity manicurist Geraldine Holford used Mario Badescu Skin Care products to create a signature manicure for Met Gala attendees Bella Hadid (who was styled right down to her fingertips!), Alicia Vikander, and Lea Seydoux.

Here are the steps from Geraldine:

1. Spray Hands with Facial Spray with Aloe, Herbs and Rosewater
2. Mix Rose Hips Nourishing Oil with Hydrating Hand Cream and massage
3. Wipe fingernails with Glycolic Acid Toner
4. Paint
5. Once dried, place a small amount of Cuticle Cream at the base of the nail or drop the Rose Hips Nourishing Oil onto the cuticle

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Follow Geraldine on Instagram @geraldineholdford!

Originally published as Exclusive: How to Get Bella Hadid’s Met Gala 2016 Manicure from the Mario Badescu Skin Care Blog.

Your skin care arsenal is stocked. Cleanser? Check. Toner. Check. Drying Lotion? Check! And since you’ve done your research, you know not to shake the Drying Lotion (Still want to give it a shake? Don’t take our word for it.) You skin is looking good and you feel like this:

Then, when you least expect it, a blemish pops up! You know what to do. You reach for that bottle of zit-fighting magic, and before you can even register what is happening, you fumble. Your Drying Lotion slips, escapes from your hand, and your #catlike reflexes kick in (Luckily, you took those martial arts classes for that month in second grade! #thanksmomanddad) and you are able to catch the bottle before it crashes to the floor. Whew! But, ugh, not before your perfect bottle of layered pimple kryptonite is all mixed up. First you feel confusion, then despair sets in and now you are all:

So here’s where one of our most frequently asked questions comes in. Lots of you would like to know, “If my Drying Lotion is shaken, is it ruined?” The A. to that Q. is, no. Not at all. Simply set the shaken bottle on a flat surface then distract yourself with some TV, or better yet, a good book, and hang in there until it settles. “But will it still work the same?” you ask. Yes, it will. “It won’t make it less effective?” No, sir or ma’am. It will not.

Us? Oh, we’re just waiting for our Drying Lotion to settle.

So there you have it! The most anxiety-provoking conundrum in the battle for clear skin has been solved for once and for all. It seems that when it comes to Drying Lotion (and life in general) an occasional shake-up is nothing to worry about!

Originally published as Our Best Skin Care Tips: What Happens if you Shake the Drying Lotion? from the Mario Badescu Skin Care Blog.

 Tag us, hashtag #mariobadescu… Whatever it is, keep it coming, because we love nothing more than your Insta-snaps.

Find us on Instagram at @mariobadescu!

 (L to R: @jmelee1221, @jmelee1221, @mandybelle1111, @sarah_m_webb, @melissamay1992, @stefbon22, @jemapellezana, @eileen_marie_12, @lauren_lou7)

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Originally published as Wordless Wednesdays: Insta-favorites 5 from the Mario Badescu Skin Care Blog.

Tag us with hashtag #mariobadescu… and keep your Mario Badescu pics coming, because there’s nothing we like seeing more than your Insta-love!

Find us on Instagram at @mariobadescu!

(L to R: @, @whitneycostner, @jmelee1221, @lqrocksbeauty, @cosmeticqueenchey, @mkd77, @nlmmakeup, @shoeztoulouse, @artistrybychelsea)

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Originally published as Wordless Wednesdays: Insta-favorites from the Mario Badescu Skin Care Blog.

Tag us with hasthag #mariobadescu… and keep your pictures coming, because we love nothing more than your Insta-snaps!

Find us on Instagram at @mariobadescu!

(L to R: @theblondedaria, @minicloud, @snwalt, @wallflowerjcj, @losandes01, @fweetreena, @forgottenfires, @beautybyandriana, @jbombdiggs)

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Originally published as Wordless Wednesday: Insta-Favorites 2 from the Mario Badescu Skin Care Blog.

The best of the good old ‘net this week, because there’s no such thing as too much beauty or too much reading. It’s time to grab some power snacks and click away…

Gwyneth Paltrow through the ages. A quintessential queen and forever our girl crush/woman-to-be.

On surviving #NYFW: essentials of the associate editor. Also a fantastic list of must-haves for the everyday, on-the-go girl.

Feeling the blues, or just got a sour spirit? Gala Darling is our go-to for pick-me-ups and how-to’s on self-love.

Get even. On serums and their significance in your skincare regimen.

Tone it up! There’s nothing like a fall challenge to get us off the couch (and out of our post-summer blues) than a good workout – how’s #100byHalloween sound?

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Originally published as Share The Love from the Mario Badescu Skin Care Blog.

Tag us, hashtag #mariobadescu… Whatever it is, keep it coming, because we love nothing more than your Insta-snaps.

Find us on Instagram at @mariobadescu!

(L to R: @tferg3, @fashionablyfayy, @judithssworld, @mab_mua, @dilljloc, @wideawake0310, @margi_t, @krissersxo, @kattleyaa)

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Originally published as Wordless Wednesday: Insta-favorites from the Mario Badescu Skin Care Blog.

The best of the good old ‘net this week, because there’s no such thing as too much beauty and style inspiration or too much reading. Sip on a cucumber-rosemary cocktail, snack on a bowl of blueberries, and click away…

We love our cucumbers. On our eyes, in our skincare, and as of late, in our drinks. Our favorite all summer was an old favorite with a twist: a cucumber rosemary gin and tonic perfected by our friends over at Life:Styled.

30 incredible books to read this fall. All you have to do now is find the time.

Did you know there’s an official ‘National Relaxation Day?’ Yeah, neither did we. Bag Snob Kelly Cook schools us in how to relax the right way, eye massager and all.

Bushy Brows. Big, full brows are still going strong (thank you Chanel and Dior!). Think Keira Knightly, Lily Collins, and Rooney Mara. A good brow is everything – fill those puppies in!

The best and worst cities for your skin. Daily Glow investigates – did your town make the cut?

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Originally published as Share The Love from the Mario Badescu Skin Care Blog.

 The best of the good old ‘net this week, because there’s no such thing as too much beauty or too much reading. Grab a cup of green tea, snack on a bowl of blueberries, and click away…

The Face: Sarah Rutson, Fashion Director, Lane Crawford. We always love ITG’s comprehensive features, but this one on Rutson was one to remember… Not to mention, she’s a beauty with an incredible sense of humor!

“I like the crevices—it’s part of aging. My mother is 83 and she’s absolutely beautiful. What’s wrong with wrinkles?”

A cheat sheet when it comes to white teeth. An essential for the days we’re rocking the bright pink lip or vamping it up. Beauty trends come and go, but good teeth – and good skin – are forever.

We’re playful, confident, and edgy for fall. All thanks to Rebecca Minkoff, of course.

BB, CC, DD… what? What’s the difference between all those alphabet creams, and which one’s best for you? We weren’t too sure ourselves until Beauty Bets came along.  

Beauty Bites. Food just got pretty… and healthy to boot. We’re loving this pescatarian recipe over at The Beauty Department.

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Originally published as Share the Love from the Mario Badescu Skin Care Blog.