MARIO BADESCU

On a mission to formulatebotanically based solutions,Mario Badescutakes niche skin care to cult status. Dreaming up products that are gentle, simple but still effective, the brand caters for all skin types and textures. The best bit though? While Mario Badescu’s bestsellers are fast working, they are long lasting too – meaning they are in it for the long haul.

THE STORY OFMARIO BADESCU SKIN CARE:

Mario Badescufirstdiscoveredhis namesake brand in 1967 out of a two-room apartment on Manhattan’s East Side.Working as a cosmetic chemist and aesthetician, the founder opened a salon renowned for its signature facials and custom skin caresaviours– that became a trustedtreatments fora loyal clientele of actors, models, and New York City locals. From his success, Mario Badescu decided tomakehis solutionsaccessible toall, so he bottled them up and thus the eponymous label was born. Fast forward to today, and not much has changed. The family-run brand is on its third generation withMorise Cabasso at the helm.

MARIO BADESCU’S HERO DRYING LOTION

One of Mario Badescu’s original formulas, and still holding the title as the brand’s bestseller, the Drying Lotion is thelegendary on-the-spot solution that helps dry up surface blemishes overnight. This fast-acting, effective spot treatmentcontains highly effective ingredients includingsalicylicacid to reduce the appearance of redness of blemishes,sulphur to unclog pores andzincoxide to absorb excess oil.