Product Reviews Rated 4.18 out of 5 stars
375 Reviews
Most Helpful Positive Review Seems to work great This is my first time leaving a review on pretty much any beauty/skin product, but I thought that this product definitely warranted a review.
Now, to be fair, I have only been using this product for a couple weeks now, and I do plan on coming back in the next month or two and reviewing again to give a full, honest review. However, this is one of the few skin products I have ever used that I can really, truly see a difference after even 1 use, much less multiple uses. Okay, so here goes:
* First, my skin type/conditions: Fair skin, slightly sensitive, oily (not excessively, just average oily along the T-zone), combination/dry skin, and sufferer of acne breakouts (at age 27 no less!)
* Okay, in regards to how to use the product, just follow the directions on the container. Dampen a cotton ball (I squeeze out excess water), dip into product (lightly dip and shake off excess loose powder), and then apply by pressing the powder mixture on the areas desired and leave for 10 minutes, rinsing off. Pretty simple, and I do it exactly this way.
* Pro's: It truly seems to help draw out all the nasty gunk in my blackheads, which in return also helps them look smaller! I noticed this just after one use, and now that I've used it several times (I don't do it more than recommended, 1-2 a week), I can see an even bigger differance.
It doesn't dry out my skin (which is usually a problem I have with a lot of products), and I have personally noticed that I have a bit less excess oil on a daily basis on my nose (where I primarily use this product). This has not caused me to break out at all, nor discolor my skin where I apply it. It doesn't really have a smell, or if it does, it's slight enough that I haven't really noticed it.
* Con's: The only "negative" thing I really have to say about this product, which is more of a heads up, is that while this is drying during the 10 minutes on your face, it does flake off a bit. Not chunks, just kind of dusty. More so on a more mobile part of the face such as the chin area. It's nothing drastic, and it's not like it's hard to clean/dust off of anything.
Overall, I really like this. You get a lot of product for a great price, and it works too!
I didn't give it a full 5 stars, only because I feel that would be a bit premature until I have more time with the product.
Hope this helps!!!
Most Helpful Critical Review Reasonable Results with a Lot of Mess Reading the original reviews on this product, I was skeptical of buying into it, but in the end I am pretty pleased, for the most part. The product itself mimics the look of baking soda or powdered sugar to the eye, and first has that feel when applied to the face. Following the directions given per the MB team, you will come to find that Silver Powder is VERY messy to apply. Going from powder to paste, as other people have mentioned before myself, Silver Powder can be tricky to fully or equally apply to the face. When applying, do so over the sink or counter as there will be fall-out; there are times where I have found the product can 'ball up' during application, so be prepared for that possibility, as well. Patience is a must with this product because if you're in a hurry, you're gonna get aggravated fast. As the paste dries back into powder once on the face, you may notice quite a bit of flaking/'fall-out'; I definitely go through this every time I use it, and again, recommend you stick around somewhere where mess is easily cleaned, like the sink or etc. Upon time for removal, do go by the MB directions and remove with a toner/astringent; I would not recommend using plain water as I tried this and ultimately paid for it as it just smeared the powder around my facial skin, making it look like I had worn full-on white Halloween facial cream that left a residue behind. When the Silver Powder is used correctly, I believe it can do some good; I noticed some minor blackheads were reduced or 'blurred' and my pores were tightened and minimized a bit. Would I say that it actually removed blackheads? No. I would also like to say that I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND USING THIS ON YOUR WHOLE FACE; use it for problem areas, such as your chin, nose, forehead and what not. I say this because I recently made this mistake, and OH boy, I paid for it - my facial skin was tight (in a bad way), irritated, red and dry for quite a bit afterword. Silver Powder is decent, not sure I would re-buy.
Reviewed by 375 customers Amazing 5
Kirsten from Delaware
I put a little bit of water on a cotton pad and dab some of the powder into it. Then apply it on my T-zone until there is no shine.
WORKS! IF Used CORRECTLY 4
Zee from San Diego
So I've had this product for awhile....and the first times I used it, I felt like it just left my face dry. I applied it with a damp cotton pad like the instructions said...BUT! I was removing it with water after like a regular mask. This MUST be removed with a toner/astringent like the instructions say. I started removing it with a cotton pad using the Clinique Clarifying toner. ITS MAGIC! Gets rid of all my white heads on my nose/T zone. It's amazing! Leaves my skin looking clearer.
Does not work 1
Noor from Chicago
This does not do anything for my face. It makes a mess and does not fully come of making your face feel weird. I want a refund
Make a paste 5
SissyB from TX
Ive been using this for well over 15 years. First heard of the line from Martha Stewart.
I guess I have honestly never read the directions. Ive always tipped a teaspoon full in one of those teeny clear glass prep bowls added a few drops of bottled water , stirred into a paste and painted it on with a flat shadow brush. Usually just nose, chin and any breakout spots.
Let dry...it drys fairly quicklt...they remove either with a damp warm face cloth or in the shower.
Amazing 5
Amanda from Illinois
Amazing. Definitely great for reducing the appearance of sebum collections/blackheads. I will say that It does not remove blackheads because blackheads are deep underneath the skin and will require some thing a little bit more deeply cleansing like salicylic acid masks to remove but it does make them less noticeable and DEFINITELY CAN see a difference in pore color and size. Bought this and the whitening mask as my first two products from them along with the drying mask and love love love this product. My boyfriend begged for this in the white and a mask for his birthday as well and I love it but it does take a little bit of getting used to in application though.
Mario is a favorite product line 3
Serenitylynne from Virginia
I've always been happy with this line of products but I can't figure out really how to use or why. There are 3 other MB products for breakouts. So I'm not sure if this one is for constant problem skin or what. It didn't feel good so it might be because I simply and lucky enough not to have the skin this is most useful for. I would recommend just because of MB name but with reservations.
Hard to use 2
Steph from PA
You are supposed to take a damp cotton ball and dip it in the powder... it either falls off the cotton ball or sticks to it. When i have gotten on my face its either too runny or too pastey... its frustrating
does nothing but get everywhere! 3
ava from virginia
my caption says it all. i have really bad blackheads, and I used this once a week as directed and it was awful! it gets everywhere before the time is even up to wash it off my face and gets into my eyes. i see no difference in my face either when I use it
Best Thing I can find for Decades-Old Blackheads/Pores 3
Agent Snogpitch from Olathe, KS
This is definitely one of the best products I've found for those blackheads I've had on my nose since I was like 12. I find it's best to use after exfoliating and taking a HOT shower, and I definitely follow it up with the Glycolic Skin Renewal Complex. Also, I used this after a professional microdermabrasion, and my nose is actually looking about as pore and blackhead free as I ever recall it being in my LIFE, so. I can't complain too much. But if anyone else has a BETTER product (the internet seems to say this is it) for those years old congested pores/blackheads on the nose -- I'd love to hear about it, no doubt!
Stubborn blackheads gone! 5
Michellexoxo from Colorado
I'm giving this 5 stars because this has been the only product that has actually been able to clean out all my blackheads on my nose! I've tried many masks, scrubs, and strips that would only take a few blackheads off but not leave my pores completely clean. This stuff completely cleaned out my pores! It can be a bit messy but I think it's worth it.
Love 5
Heather from Colorado
I have been using this product for 20 plus years. I make sure I never run out!
this literally does nothing 1
julie from louisiana
I've used this about 5 times now and every time it just makes a huge mess and breaks me out. it didn't remove my blackheads or anything. it just sucks tbh.
Amazing 4
Audrey from USA
My blackheads are terrible I've tried everything nose strips, face masks, expensive treatments made for blackheads none of it worked. I tried this for the first time a couple of days ago right after I used it I saw my blackheads were minimized I used this again yesterday I am already seeing amazing results I gave it 4 stars because I haven't seen the long results and it's a little messy but it's great!!!!!
Yes it worked for me 4
katies11 from Troy, MI
I always forget I have this stuff and I'll put it on for like 5 minutes remove with toner and I swear my pores just bounce back! Obviously its not a cure all, but it definitely helps me out.
Did not work 1
Kierra from Tacoma, Washington
Product did not work, supposed to remove blackheads and it did nothing for my blackheads.
Application Tips 3
Madi from Ewa Beach, HI
Only gave this product three stars because I just used it for the first time and feel like I need to use it more before I give 5 stars. However, it's really not as messy as people say it is. I will say do not use a cotton ball to apply it, I can see how that would be a mess. When you take the lid off don't peel the seal all the way off, peel it a little less then half way off. Then pour a little into the lid. After I took an old clean flat foundation brush and ran it under the sink then dabbed the brush into the product and dabbed/wiped it onto my skin. It worked great. As it dries it does flake a little, I was straightening my hair during the drying process and did notice it flaking off a little so my advice there would be to sit/stand still in the bathroom during the 10 minutes. I used it on my nose for blackheads (didn't notice any major change after) and then on some areas where I was having a breakout. On my cystic acne I could tell it dried it up and made them less red with one use. Really hoping this works! If you're afraid because of the mess, don't be, just follow my tips and you're set!
a MUST 5
han from Missouri
I have always struggled with blackheads on my nose and chin and stuff is like a magnet!! Can be a little messy (the powder will start to fall a little as it dries) but it's worth the mess! I will ~never~ use nose strips ever again and that is saying a lot!! Mario Badescu has done it, holy cow!
I love this product! 5
Phyllis from Florence Al
I have used this twice now, with wonderful results! I love the simplicity of use and the easy removal. I can very plainly see that it unclogged my trouble spots. After rinsing I used my toner and then the Vitamin C serum, waited a bit and then applied the Buttermilk moisturizer. My face looks like I've had a professional facial! No kidding!
I will buy this product again! 4
Sunshinesmile from Va
I liked, I was able to see some result with first time use. It wasn't as messy as I had read from other reviews. I stayed in my bathroom the whole time. I mixed the product in the top cover,and it worked for me.
Love it 4
Gabriela from CA
Easy to use and works well.
amazing 5
MOMMAT2011 from Midland MI
This mask sucks all the oil out of my pores... I see instant results everytime I use it.
New Favorite 5
Vicky from San Francisco
This is the only product that really helps with my black heads. I've always had a strawberry nose and after applying this, I see a visible difference. My face looks smoother. I love it and this has become a must have!
New must have 5
Zandra from Tennessee
I bought this on a whim while on sale. I am in love! I instantly seen a difference in my pores. While looking in a mirror after taking the product off, it literally looled like I was using a blurring filter. The next morning, my makeup applied so much smoother. The only complaint is the mess. I remedied the mess by using a small mixing container then dipping a clean cot to, pad into that.
Took me back to Middle School Acne 1
Avrial from Denver
I was so excited to try this: unfortunately it just made me break out like I haven't broken out since middle school. I'm an average adult with slightly acne prone skin whose mostly got it under control aside from hormonal break outs, and this just made my face break out uncontrollably. It's just embarrassing at this point. Unfortunately cannot use and will not recommend.
Hyped Reviews 5
Jax from Florida
So after reading the reviews for this product I decided to buy and give it a try. I was happy I read the reviews prior to purchasing and using this product because it gave me some very good tips that helped out a lot. When I went to open this product I took the advice of others and I only peeled back the foil cover just a tiny bit. That seemed to make a major difference. I shook out about a tablespoon give or take into the cap of this jar. It looked like it might have been slightly clumpy although I think it was just the appearance it gave so I took the end of my face brush and smashed it up just in case. I decided to use a contour brush to apply this product because of the density of the brush VS a powder or foundation brush. I got the contour brush relatively wet and dipped it in the powder making sure to get a generous amount of product onto the brush. I then applied to my face and it went on as smooth as butter..no clumps, no unevenness, no problems. I then applied to my entire t-zone and afterwards I realized I had more than enough product to go ahead and apply to the remainder of my face. Let me add that prior to starting this process I stripped down to only my underwear and covered my bathroom floor with a beach towel and remained there until I was finished using this product. After I applied this I sat mostly still on the toilet with lid closed of course. It didnt take long to dry maybe a little over 5 minutes. When I went to reach for my "Pixi Glow Tonic" toner underneath the sink is when I started to see the flaking, snowy thing everyone else was complaining about. But even that was not near as bad as I expected or as bad as other users made it out to be. I'm glad I had the floor covered but I firmly believe that if I didn't it would have been ok and easy enough to clean up with a swipe of a wet wash cloth. I am glad that I didn't venture out of the bathroom and sit on my bed or couch as I can see how it probably would have flaked more and gotten all over without having been something so easy to clean with the swipe of a wet wash cloth. I took a very soft fleece like wash cloth and used only a dab of toner (which I didn't think would be nearly close to enough) and swiped the product off of my face. It came off more easily than I expected it to with the exception of my nose creases which just required an additional swipe. Let me tell you that I have struggled with blackheads from age 13 to 35. I have super oily skin. I have used very many cleansers, toners, topical medications, you name it and very few products actually give very little results. I even started using the famous Korean double cleanse method about a year ago which seemed to help only a little bit. To add I use my Clarisonic Mia 2 and on occasion I will use my Foreo which I dont like quite as much. No matter what I seem to do I still get blackheads mostly on my chin, nose, and forehead. Over the years, with experimentation of different methods and products I have seemed to keep it to a minimum but still struggle with them everyday. Upon removal of this product I did notice a difference in the clarity of my skin and poresize appeared to be smaller. With that being said I think this product is a must buy. It is cheaper than any other products I have purchased and been happy with and the results were not near as good as the results were with this product. I think most of the reviews on here are quite a bit exaggerated but if I had not gotten some tips from other users prior to using this I can see how this might have been an epic fail. Thank you to the tips provided from others. This helped use and apply this product without the whole mess and problem applying. I would say on a scale of 1 to 10 as far as mess and flakiness of product I would give it a 4 although I sat mostly still and remained in the bathroom sitting down during the dying time so I think that helped. Again the most of the mess it did make (when i reached for my toner under the sink to remove this product) is when I noticed the snowing mostly but even at its worst I think that all the mess could have been easily cleaned with a wet paper towel or wash cloth swipe. I dont think I needed a beach towel on my bathroom floor but with it i had zero cleanup. I would recommend that during the application and removal of the product you remain in the bathroom or somewhere that is easier to clean and wont snow all over your linens and carpet. I will be using this product a couple times a week and I will be purchasing this product probably for a lifetime. I have no complaints about it and am over the top happy with the results. Even better the price of this item is extremely fair and affordable for everyone.
