Mario Badescu

 Glycolic Grapefruit Cleansing Lotion

I bought this product in conjunction with the Enzyme Cleansing gel (in love). However, this toner is extremely harsh on the skin. I have very oily skin in the T-Zone but normal skin on the perimeter of my face. I have mild acne and very clogged pores due to my oil production and acne scars (because I pop my pimples). I used this product after handwashing (no tools) and had an immediate stinging sensation. I tried to attribute it to it "working" but too often we equate stinging and tingling with working but it is actually your skin telling you to STOP! CEASE! DESIST! I tried to use it again the next day but it started to burn my skin, I had to immediately wash it off with cool water. My chin and skin around my nose was raw and red . I tried to moisturize it because it was super dry, but because of the trauma even my mild organic coconut oil moisturizer burned. I returned this product immediately. Still looking for the "right" toner. I purchased Origins Zero-Oil no burning and it has controlled my oil throughout the day. We will see.

This leaves my face feeling so clean and refreshed!! I've been using it for over a year now!

I have been a Mario Badescu fan for years! As an esthetician, this is one of the only products that I will pay full price for because it is worth it! I have tried tons of other high-end, expensive product lines that either don't deliver, are way too harsh, or are too difficult to use. I like something I can use on a regular basis that gives me results....and this is it. I have oily, breakout prone skin and the dry desert climate I live in doesn't help. I use this glycolic toner to keep my skin fresh and exfoliated, because let's face it, no one is getting younger. It is also fantastic for keeping my acne under control. I use it every night after cleansing and follow it with a good moisturizer. When I am feeling a little too dried out, I switch to every other night or I just spot treat. Every time I have tried to switch to something new, I regret it. This toner always gets me back on track. For stubborn breakouts, I follow up with Mario's pink Drying Lotion. I recommend this to all of my clients with problem skin or those who just want a gentle yet effective anti-aging product. The best part is that one bottle will last a very long time and it is quite affordable compared to other clinical facial product lines. Bonus tip: use it on your bikini line for those stubborn ingrowns!

So far it's stopping break outs from getting worse

This product is Amazing ! My skin has never been so clean my acne is starting to diminish before my eyes ! It's amazing I wish it didn't sting as much but beauty is pain ladies!