Mario Badescu Glycolic Foaming Cleanser

I think it’s because there’s been a major shift into protecting the skin barrier: removing dirt and EXCESS oil without stripping the skin etc. sounds like you need a chemical exfoliant face wash. Something with glycolic acid in it but I wouldn’t use it every day unless very mild. I’ve used the Mario badescu glycolic foaming facial cleanser and found it good.

I’ve used the Mario badescu glycolic foaming facial cleanser and found it good.

I have this and I definitely don’t think it’s worth it. If you’re looking for a good glycolic acid this isn’t it. Glycolic acid needs a lot more time on your face than a face wash that’s only on your face for a minute at the most. And for a face wash? It’s not worth the price imo. I’m using it up on my body as a mild exfoliant for kp but I honestly don’t even like it much for that

Maybe I'm a bit late to the party, but here's my experience: the facial spray is a big meh and leaves my skin really sticky but the same goes for the Shiseido one, so maybe they don't work for me at all; the glycolic cleanser, on the other side...I can't live without it, works wonders and since it's unusual to find glycolic acid in a cleanser I'm sticking to it, even though I recently discovered about MB alleged issues!

It’s not a bad cleanser but I don’t think it’s worth the money. It makes my skin feel kinda tight and I didn’t see a difference after two bottles. I went back to CeraVe and I’m much happier.

Edit: I agree about Mario Badescu. That stuff did not agree with my face even though I heard good things all over the place. And then I read about their deceptive ingredient list.

I’ve tried this! It kind of smells like dish soap... it does dry me out a bit but my skin does feel very “clean” after. I use it 1-2 times a week at most! I haven’t really noticed any amazing progress from it.

I actually found the Mario Badescu Glycolic Foaming Cleanser is the only thing that works for my sensitive skin. I was dealing with breakouts for months and when I finally switched, it cleared up in a matter of days. I swear by it and the drying lotion for mild but persistent acne suffers.

I got a sample pack of MB products, I really don’t use the facial spray water. One product I bought and will buy again is the glycolic foaming cleanser. Makes my skin so smooth.

LRP has a lovely gentle cleanser. I also love the one my Mario badescu. If you’re looking for gentle- these are it. Especially since your need seems to be temporary? For something still gentle but a little more ‘fancy’ Tula has a cleanser literally called “the cult classic” so… there’s that. I use the Tula nightly after an oil cleanser to remove my makeup and such. In the morning, I don’t use a cleanser, just rinse. It’s made the biggest difference!!