Mario Badescu Haul!

I've been trying out different skincare products lately to add to my regimen (Obagi) so when I saw Mario Badescu on Gilt, I didnt hesitate to buy!

Here's my haul and haul thoughts: =)

Mario Badescu Lecithin Nourishing Shampoo and Hair Rinsing Condition

My Thoughts: I received this as a free sample along with my Gilt purchases. Unfortunately, I hated the duo (esp the conditioner). The shampoo seemed okay at first, but since my hair is processed it became very tangled after lathering and rinsing. The conditioner was watery and took several applications to cover my hair. After I rinsed, my hair didn't feel nourished, just stripped and dry =(.

Mario Badescu Glycolic Foaming Cleanser ($15)

My Thoughts: I chose this product for its glycolic properties. A lot of dermatologists use glycolic acid in chemical peels to reduce wrinkles, acne scars, hyperpigmentation and to improve the look of skin. My girl friend and I, felt like this was a good cleanser and gave a 'clean feeling'. However, we did feel like it was more drying than your typical facial cleanser, but this is probably largely attributed to its glycolic properties.

Mario Badescu Drying Lotion ($17)

My Thoughts: LOVE. This thing is amazing and the hype about it is true-matched. The drying lotion is intended for spot treatment for pimples. I swabbed the pink sediment on a pimple before bed and in the morning it was gone! The only downfall for me was that is smells really medicinal, but that is hardly a reason to stray from buying this.

Mario Badescu Strawberry Face Scrub ($15)

My Thoughts: This scrub smells like a strawberry milkshake (delicious). However, it failed in every other aspect. It has little strawberry seeds in it to help exfoliate the skin, but they get stuck in your hair after rinsing. I felt like this scrub was only meant for the purposes of removing dead skin via exfoliation; it wasn't really cleansing. It would be good start for a tween to remove debris since it isn't a harsh or abrasive scrub.

Mario Badescu Oil Free Moisturizer ($20)

My Thoughts: I didn't love this moisturizer, it was just okay. It was on the thicker side and it felt somewhat heavy on my face. While the actual moisturizer is oil free, this product actually made me feel greasy after application (which is pretty uncharacteristic of my skin).

My general thoughts:

Overall, given the opportunity to buy these products from a Mario Badescu sale again, I would only repurchase the Drying lotion and MAYBE the glycolic cleanser. I felt like the rest of the products weren't up to par with what I expect from my skin care regimen; they were just okay.