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Highlights
- Cruelty-free
- Good for: Acne & blemishes
- Best for: Normal skin
Details & care
What it is: A non-foaming gel cleanser that thoroughly removes the day's makeup, dirt and oil without drying the skin.
What it does: Papaya and grapefruit extracts are exfoliating alpha-hydroxy acids that help prevent dulling build-up that can cause blackheads and pimples. It leaves the skin looking radiant and pores clear.
How to use: Lather onto wet skin daily. Rinse well.
- Cruelty-free
- Item #176007
Ingredients
Aqua (Water, Eau,), Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, PRG-8 Stearate, PPG-2 Hydroxyethyl Cocamide, Carica Papaya (Papaya) Fruit Extract, Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Fruit Extract, Carbomer, Sodium Chloride, Parfum (Fragrance), Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Propylparben, Triethanolamine, Diazolidinyl Urea, Mica, CI 77891(Titanium Dioxide), CI 19140 (Yellow 5), CI420900 (Blue 1), CI15985 (Yellow 6).
Ingredients are subject to change at the manufacturer's discretion. For the most complete and up-to-date list of ingredients, refer to the product packaging
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Mario Badescu
Offering simple, gentle and effective skin care is the mission of Mario Badescu, who began his career in his native Romania. Then, nearly 50 years ago, he rose to fame in Manhattan, where he served an elite and demanding clientele. The brand's focus is on formulations for individual skin types and needs—from powerful acne solutions to potent treatments that counter the effects of aging.
Most helpful positive review
Dec 15, 2017
Incentivized review
I will buy again and again!
Absolutely love this cleanser. My skin is normal and sometimes dry in the winter months. This product removes makeup easily and has really helped with my black heads. It also smells really good and I love the bottle it’s in.
Katevand
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Most helpful critical review
Oct 15, 2011
beware undisclosed ingredients
I don't know how MB gets away with not disclosing fragrance in their products (ones I've tried so far - Enzyme Cleansing Gel, Seaweed Toner, Cucumber Cleansing Lotion/Toner). The Enz Cleansing Gel also has mica/some other kind of glitter in it. I can't wash off the glitter; it's still on my skin even after copious amounts of water and wiping with toner!! A day after using this cleansing gel, my pores are terribly clogged (and I just had a facial with extractions yesterday). I think it must be the mica because I've had similar experiences with mica products in the past. I was so excited about a line with minimal ingredients, but now I see that they just choose to ignore some of their most irritating ingredients!!! So many people are allergic to fragrance and sensitive to mica. Please beware if you are sensitive.
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Oct 15, 2011
beware undisclosed ingredients
I don't know how MB gets away with not disclosing fragrance in their products (ones I've tried so far - Enzyme Cleansing Gel, Seaweed Toner, Cucumber Cleansing Lotion/Toner). The Enz Cleansing Gel also has mica/some other kind of glitter in it. I can't wash off the glitter; it's still on my skin even after copious amounts of water and wiping with toner!! A day after using this cleansing gel, my pores are terribly clogged (and I just had a facial with extractions yesterday). I think it must be the mica because I've had similar experiences with mica products in the past. I was so excited about a line with minimal ingredients, but now I see that they just choose to ignore some of their most irritating ingredients!!! So many people are allergic to fragrance and sensitive to mica. Please beware if you are sensitive.
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mc7814
Aug 8, 2014
On the fence
I was so excited when this arrived. BTW, Nordstrom is the best store ever!
The first time I used it was in the morning. Then I went on with my usual routine. I have combination By dinner time, my face was oily all over. This is the only product that changed in my routine, so it has to be it. I decided to give it more time though, it's only fair. Today I just washed my face in the morning and two hours later, it is shiny but not as oily. Some of the reviewers said there's mica in it, so could it be the mica? Nevertheless, it does leave my skin oily.
Can't vouch too much on the cleansing ability yet, so I'll update my review after a month. I tried it with my mia and it hurt a bit because there's no foam. I use the soft brushes so the brush is not the issue.
It leaves my skin soft and smooth afterwards, which are most likely effects of the papain and grapefruit, effects to be expected from both ingredients, so that part really does work.
It contains methylparaben, so if you're avoiding parabens, this is not for you.
Overall, it is okay. I would have given it four stars, except for the oily/shiny effects. Maybe my skin is still adjusting, but this is something to be aware of if you are thinking of trying it.
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Bohu27
Dec 11, 2009
to scented
for me this was to scented and I didnt like the texture.
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Katevand
Dec 15, 2017
Incentivized review
I will buy again and again!
Absolutely love this cleanser. My skin is normal and sometimes dry in the winter months. This product removes makeup easily and has really helped with my black heads. It also smells really good and I love the bottle it’s in.
3found this helpful
Tiniliat
Sept 12, 2014
So Refreshing!!
This face wash is great. I really like using it in the morning because the smell is so clean and refreshing it wakes me right up! I also use it at night, though. As far as removing ALL makeup, it will remove some but not all, however, you should be using a toner after you wash your face to really remove all traces of makeup anyway.
For those of you using this with your Clarisonic, stop.
Clarisonics are only to be used with foaming cleansers so that it doesn't scratch your face up and this face wash clearly states that it is "non-foaming."
Overall, I will definitely repurchase this once I run out, It really makes my skin feel soft, and doesn't over dry. Love it!
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Surgr
Verified purchase
Sept 18, 2020
CONTAINS PARABENS!!!
Folks, do your research (unlike I did). This product contains propylparaben. Also, Badescu was sued previously for putting steroids into his products. Just trying to help; don’t waste your money. Plenty of other great cleansers out there!
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