Mario Badescu

 Glycolic Grapefruit Cleansing Lotion

This is the only product I've ever reviewed, but that's just because this is the only thing that has actually worked for me. I'm 20 and was blessed with acne when I was just 9 years old (as you can tell, genetics are not my friend) and I have tried every product you can imagine. I spent so much money trying pretty much every acne regimen out there when all along I just needed this little magic bottle and a $5 moisturizer from Trader Joe's? I wish I had known about this 10 years ago. Anyway, here is my experience with this product: A few months ago, my skin was probably the worst it's ever been. My skin was greasy, my pores were visibly clogged despite taking great care of it (thanks for nothing, skin), I had clusters of acne scars and spots on my cheeks, and my cheeks and forehead were covered in these tiny little bumps I later learned were called comedones (pretty much just blackheads trapped under the skin). I tried so many different creams, masks, and toners in an attempt to clean out my congested pores and fade my scars, but nothing worked. Eventually after digging around the Ulta website I came across this product and it's honestly the best thing that's ever happened to my skincare routine. Within a few weeks my skin was smooth (the comedones are completely GONE), less oily (this toner is a bit drying but if you apply a moisturizer after you should be fine), and my acne scars have faded drastically. Now my skincare regimen only includes Biore face wash with charcoal, this cleansing lotion, and some Trader Joe's moisturizer and my skin looks smooth and even. As someone with extremely problematic skin, I never imagined I could have a skincare routine that was so low maintenance. I wish I could write a love letter to the person who created this product. P.S. Sorry this review is super lengthy, as you can tell I'm really excited about this stuff and wish I could give a bottle to every person on the planet.

Love it, it just takes a few uses to get used to it. But it has improved my overall skin texture and feel.

While thius product works wonders on my oily and acne prone skin, it could damge those who are sensitive. It is a harsh product, but that is why i love it.

I've used MB products for years. But the one product I've always stayed with no matter what else I've tried is MB Glycolic Acid and Grapefruit Glycolic Acid. I find the latter to cleanse the skin well and close or shrink pores. I do not use water on my face, I cleanse with MB Rice Milk Cleanser and then with a cotton pad, wipe away anything left behind with the grapefruit cleanser. After that I apply my moisturizer routine. I have no breakouts and very few skin issues. Been doing this for years. Seems to work for me. The last thing I want to do is remove any natural moisture in my skin- hence no water.

Hi. I am 42 and get hormonal cystic acne. I am waiting for my spironolactone to start working so I came across this MB product online. I used it last night- a patch test first on my jawline and no reaction so I proceeded to my forehead and no reaction. It is a high PH acidic toner which by today is really kicking my cystic acne into control. It is going to take some time but anything is an improvement. Plus I used their Whitening mask this morning for acne scars and that was extra brightening with kojic acid and licorice. I think when You ( like myself) are schlepping back and forth to the dermatologist taking every drug known to man and then you find these MB products it's a breath of fresh air! :) Oh and I bought the control moisturizer for oily skin too and and it felt really good going on. It wasn't too heavy. And it looks matte. I think the stuff they sell at your local store (salicylic acid products) do nothing but irritate. MB products soothe and help your face to heal. Like I said also if you're taking heavy retinoids you can take this toner, well my skin is on Tazorac 0.5% alternating with Tazorac 0.1%. I've been on Retin-A most of my adult life so this toner is small potatoes for me as far as stinging. For you who have super sensitive skin and take retina-A you might want to just try their Glycolic toner or the Grapefruit toner. I heard someone say this toner made their skin oily. No way. That would only happen if you didn't moisturize and put some zinc sunscreen on afterwards. Oh, btw the minimal stinging goes away in about 3 minutes, just chill for a few and then like I said put on the moisturizer. Good luck!