Who said that good beauty products have to cost a fortune?   For me, it doesn’t when using Mario Badescu products.  I posted awhile ago about skincare products I was using and Mario Badescu’s Chamomille Night Cream was on my list.   Recently, I bought a few more products and I’ve been using them to find some great results!  Plus, it helps that I could get three-four products for the price of one of the more expensive creams on the market.   Here are my picks:

Drying Lotion: $17.00

I always dread whenever I feel my face is about to suffer from a mini breakout.  I can feel the oily skin and the itchiness along along with an emerging bump that will subsequently become a pimple.  This drying lotion has worked wonders for taming the redness and reducing the size of the pimple overnight.  I apply to a clean face before I go to bed only on affected areas.

Buffering Lotion : $17.00

At first, I wasn’t sure of the purpose of the buffering lotion if I’d already bought the drying lotion.  The sales clerk kept trying to convince me that they were two separate entities and had different purposes, but I wasn’t buying it.  She gave me a sample to take home and told me to use the buffering lotion in the day if I used the drying lotion at night.  Now I understand her when she says that they are separate.  I use the buffering lotion during the day on areas that are affected instead of night like the drying lotion.  It has a more calming and soothing effect than the drying lotion while still working at getting rid of the breakout.

Healing and Soothing Mask: $20

I also use this mask once a week when my face is in breakout mode for the soothing and calming aspects.  Even when my face isn’t breaking out, I use this mask because it’s pretty light and great for sensitive skin.  Especially if your skin is just recovering from a breakout, it’s a great mask that won’t feel like it’s clogging up your pores again.

Aloe Moisturizer: $22

I use this Aloe Moisturizer everyday under makeup or alone and it does a great job.  It blends in well and it’s it’s not greasy at all, while my skin feels hydrated and moisturized.  It has also worked really well with all of the above products.  The only thing I don’t like is the SPF 15 since I usually try to wear a moisturizer with an SPF of at least 30.

If you’re looking for some great skin care products that wont’ necessarily break the bank and are effective, I’d say Mario Badescu products are pretty good.   Especially if you have acne-prone or sensitive skin, you will definitely find something for you.

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