Being a lover of all things beauty, I'm constantly looking out for new things to try be it skincare or makeup. So when Luxola contacted me and offered to send me some Mario Badescu samples, I quickly jumped at the opportunity to try out this brand. To be honest, it's a brand that I've heard quite some time back cos it's associated with various celebs such as Jennifer Aniston, Kate Moss and Gwyneth Paltrow but I've never seen their products anywhere. So it's nice to know that Luxola now carry this brand!
Anyway, I was expecting sample sized (read: tiny) products but I was pleasantly surprised to be sent full sized products as you can see in the pic below. The products came in simple, no-frills packaging which is kind of refreshing. I've been trying both products out for the past 2 weeks and am happy to give you my report.
Mario Badescu Aloe Vera Toner
So this is a water-y based kind of toner and basically I just used it on some cotton pad to my face. I found this toner to be really mild and light which suited my skin just fine. It didn't dry out my skin or tighten my face and it has the lightest scent. I think this is really suitable as a daily toner and will probably work best for those who have sensitive skin. Another thing I loved about it is the little spout or lid where you pour out the toner, it's so easy to use!
Mario Badescu Enzyme Revitalizing Mask
I've been using this mask 2 to 3 times a week and loving it so far. The mask itself has a medium-thick creamy consistency. I apply it all over my face and leave it on for 20 minutes and when I rinsed it all off, my face feels so clean and refreshed. It also literally brightened up and made my skin look fairer. I'm not sure if I will put it in my holy grail of masks cos I'm more of a sleeping mask kinda person (yea, so lazy lol) but I will definitely still keep this mask in my skincare routine at least twice a week.
Many thanks to Luxola for introducing this brand and products to me! Be sure to check out Luxola.com/my if you are interested to try out these products or any of Mario Badescu products!
Key in BLX-CRYSTALSTARS at the checkout to enjoy 15% off on all first time orders made within one month of this post. This offer is not valid on non-discountable brands as found in the FAQpage.
Anyway, I was expecting sample sized (read: tiny) products but I was pleasantly surprised to be sent full sized products as you can see in the pic below. The products came in simple, no-frills packaging which is kind of refreshing. I've been trying both products out for the past 2 weeks and am happy to give you my report.
Mario Badescu Aloe Vera Toner
So this is a water-y based kind of toner and basically I just used it on some cotton pad to my face. I found this toner to be really mild and light which suited my skin just fine. It didn't dry out my skin or tighten my face and it has the lightest scent. I think this is really suitable as a daily toner and will probably work best for those who have sensitive skin. Another thing I loved about it is the little spout or lid where you pour out the toner, it's so easy to use!
Mario Badescu Enzyme Revitalizing Mask
I've been using this mask 2 to 3 times a week and loving it so far. The mask itself has a medium-thick creamy consistency. I apply it all over my face and leave it on for 20 minutes and when I rinsed it all off, my face feels so clean and refreshed. It also literally brightened up and made my skin look fairer. I'm not sure if I will put it in my holy grail of masks cos I'm more of a sleeping mask kinda person (yea, so lazy lol) but I will definitely still keep this mask in my skincare routine at least twice a week.
Many thanks to Luxola for introducing this brand and products to me! Be sure to check out Luxola.com/my if you are interested to try out these products or any of Mario Badescu products!
Key in BLX-CRYSTALSTARS at the checkout to enjoy 15% off on all first time orders made within one month of this post. This offer is not valid on non-discountable brands as found in the FAQpage.
