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Mario Badescu Anti Acne Serum with Salicylic Acid
Summary
Mario Badescu's Anti Acne Serum is a light, clarifying gel-serum specially formulated for troubled skin. This serum is a fast-absorbing gel formulated with salicylic acid and thyme to help get rid of clogged pores and to tackle blemishes.
Benefits
- Oil-free gel serum
- Clarifies, balances, and hydrates skin
- Helps reduce congestion and promote a clearer, healthy-looking complexion
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May be used every night or as needed. Before bed (after cleansing and toning), apply a thin layer to congested areas. Do not apply to eye area. If product gets into eyes, rinse well with water.
Aqua (Water, Eau), Glycerin, Triethanolamine, Isopropyl Alcohol, Salicylic Acid, Propylene Glycol, Carbomer, Thymus Vulgaris (Thyme) Leaf Extract, Sodium Chloride, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Diazolidinyl Urea, CI 19140 (Yellow 5), CI 15985 (Yellow 6).
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- Q
Can I incorporate this product after with a glycolic toner and azealic acid cream?
- Asked by Desiree
- Official Answer By Mario BadescuThanks for your question. We recommend testing your skin’s sensitivity to the combination of the products. If irritation or sensitivity occurs, discontinue combined usage.Was this answer helpful to you
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I have red marks on my chin area from old breakouts, what is the best cream or face wash I can use daily to get rid of them?
- Asked by Kk
- Official Answer By Mario BadescuThanks for your question. We'd suggest incorporating our Brightening Regimen Kit into your routine to help target discoloration from past breakouts. Was this answer helpful to you
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Can this serum be used on 13-year-old skin?
- Asked by Kay
- Official Answer By Mario BadescuYes, this can be used as a spot treatment on teen skin. Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
i have mild acne on my cheeks and a little bit on my chin it comes and goes sometimes, and i have oily skin, will this be good for helping my acne go away.
- Asked by Anyomous
- Official Answer By Mario BadescuThanks for your question. Our Anti Acne Serum can be used to help reduce and prevent breakouts. Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
I use a vitamin C/ hyralonic acid serum every morning and night. Could I apply this before or after using that serum? Or would you not recommend that!
- Asked by Hannah N
- Official Answer By Mario BadescuThanks for your question. We suggest using the Anti Acne Serum at night after cleansing and toning before moisturizer, on areas of breakout or congestion. Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
Is this oil free? Or do you have any acne product that are oil free?
- Asked by Kaylin
- Official Answer By Mario BadescuThanks for your question. The Anti Acne Serum is oil free. Was this answer helpful to you
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Can I apply moisturizer on top of this serum?
- Asked by Jess
- Official Answer By Mario BadescuYes, you can follow the Anti Acne Serum with your nighttime moisturizer. Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
I have dry, sensitive and break out easily. Is this good for dry skin?
- Asked by mimi
- Official Answer By Mario BadescuThanks for your question. This can be used on dry skin types. However, if sensitive, we'd suggest patch testing before use to determine tolerance. Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
Can this be used in the morning under a primer? Or does it ball up once makeup is rubbed onto it.
- Asked by Dani
- Official Answer By Mario BadescuThanks for your question. We'd suggest this product (and all other spot treatments) for overnight use. Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
Can I use this product all over my face with a face roller?
- Asked by Jaelynn
- Official Answer By Mario BadescuThanks for your question. We would not suggest applying this product with a facial roller. Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
Does this get rid of pimples?
- Asked by Alayna
- Official Answer By Mario BadescuThanks for your question. The Anti Acne Serum can be used to help reduce and prevent breakouts. Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
I have bad blackheads on my nose and cheeks. I understand there is no magic product for this, but I was wondering what a good regimen would be for combat this. What products together would be good for my blackheads?
- Asked by Hannah
- Official Answer By Mario BadescuThanks for your question. For your concerns, our Flower & Tonic Mask can be used 2-3 times per week to help clarify the skin. You can also use our Glycolic Foaming Cleanser 1-2 times per week to exfoliate and reduce impurities. Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
Can I use the drying lotion over this?
- Asked by Tatum
- Official Answer By Mario BadescuYes, you can apply the Drying Lotion as a spot treatment over the Anti Acne Serum. Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
I have blackheads all over my T- zone. Do you think this will help reduce them or make it worse since it has an oily after effects
- Asked by J
- Official Answer By Mario BadescuThanks for your question. To help reduce blackheads, we'd suggest our Silver Powder 1-2 times per week. Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
Every few weeks I get a few red bumps on my chin, unfortunately I pick at them til they go away, but it takes awhile. Would this product help with the bumps ?? I don't know what else to do.
- Asked by René
- Official Answer By Mario BadescuThanks for your question. The Anti Acne Serum can be used on areas of breakout overnight.Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
is this product good for oily skin?
- Asked by nz
- Official Answer By Mario BadescuThanks for your question. Our Anti Acne Serum can be used on all skin types including oily. Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
How do I treat little bumps under the skin? I have them on my cheeks and jaw line mostly and my forehead acne I can't seem to get rid which mainly is white heads and bumps and would this help i am a teen so that may just be it
- Asked by Cool person
- Official Answer By Mario BadescuThanks for your question. We'd suggest our Anti Acne Serum on areas of small bumps overnight! Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
What product is best to use on acne that has already popped or is scabing over? The pink drying lotion says not to use on open skin. My teenage daughter is just starting to have breakouts, mainly in the T zone and thinking about starting her on the acne starter kit, but not sure what to use on pimples that are already popped and healing.
- Asked by HMH
- Official Answer By Mario BadescuThanks for reaching out to us. Mario Badescu does not have products that can be used in popped or healing breakouts. Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
Do I apply this before or after moisturizer?
- Asked by Lena
- Official Answer By Mario BadescuThanks for your question. The Anti Acne Serum can be used after cleansing and toning before moisturizer. Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
I was wondering if I started using the acne starter regimen kit, is it a good idea to pair this with it? Or would that be too much? My skin had been getting bad breakouts the last few months and I am trying to find products that will help with it and not dry out my skin.
- Asked by Breakout Beauty
- Official Answer By Mario BadescuYes, the Anti Acne Serum can be used at night after cleansing and toning on acne prone areas! Was this answer helpful to you
Reviews
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Most Helpful Positive Review
Great Product
I've been using this product along with the acne wash for a little over a week. It has worked wonders for me, and isn't drying at all! I'm amazed how well it's working on my moderate to severe acne break outs!
Most Helpful Critical Review
Not good for cystic acne
I have cystic acne and this product didn't help at all. Disappointed because I really love the Mario Badescu line. Hope this review helps someone who has cystic acne like I. Sad that I will be returning this.. really wanted it to work for me
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Made me so greasy
I feel like it worsend my acne I didn't see any progress it just kinda slowly got worse ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
This is my second purchase
This is the only product that works on my face. Within a day or two, the acne gets flatter (depending on how severe my acne is). If you do it constantly, it completely removes the acne. It doesnt dry fast because its thicker serum, so dont apply moisturizer right away.
It started working overnight!
Age 18-29
Verified Buyer
I've struggled with a lot of acne for many, many years, so when I got an Ulta gift card for Christmas, I was desperate for anything that could possibly help. I ulta-mately decided on this anti-acne serum, and I'm so glad I did!! My skin has never looked this great in years.
i love love this product
I used it last night for the first time and it did wonders for my skin when I tell you the acne I had on my forehead is mainly gone after only using it for one night it did amazing for my skin and I love it so much will for sure buy no doubt about it again
Magic Serum
I love this stuff, it's like magic in a bottle! As soon as I notice any kind of bump forming on my face I use the serum and it literally stops the bump from forming! I have acne prone skin and use to get large cystic acne but after using this serum for several years I rarely ever get a pimple….and like I mentioned earlier this will stop a forming bump in its tracks!!! Can't recommend enough, just buy it and see for yourself how great it is!!!!