Name: Glycolic Foaming Cleanser
Brand: MARIO BADESCU
Price: 16.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.7 (359 reviews)

Highlights

Cruelty-free
Glycolic acid (AHA)
Good for: Redness

Details & care

What it is: An acid-based cleanser designed to dissolve dulling dead skin cells and reveal a clean, refreshed complexion.

Who it's for: All skin types.

What it does: The foaming formula deeply cleanses and rinses away excess dirt, oil and makeup, while extracts of chamomile, yarrow, sage and St. John's Wort soothe and rejuvenate skin, providing free radical-neutralizing antioxidants. Use it as a supplement to your favorite daily cleanser up to three times per week.

How to use: Massage in circular motions on wet skin, then rinse with warm water. For oily skin, use 2–3 times per week. For normal or dry skin, use 1–2 times per week. If the product gets into your eyes, rinse well with water. For sensitive skin, test the product first to determine skin tolerance.

6 oz.
Cruelty-free
Item #176008
Core Product ID 333334JC8V

Ingredients

Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Aqua (Water, Eau), Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Cocamide MEA, Glycolic Acid, Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Leaf Extract, Hypericum Perforatum Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Althaea Officinalis Leaf/Root Extract, Achillea Millefolium Extract, Sodium Chloride, Parfum (Fragrance), Propylene Glycol, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Diazolidinyl Urea.

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.

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(359)3594.7 out of 5

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Most helpful positive review

Dec 19, 2015

Love love love!!!!

I love this face wash!!!! at 25 I started to get awful hormonal acne breakouts I had huge painful pimples on my chin and cheeks for a year I tried everything my doctor even prescribed medication and topical cream which didn't work. I ended up with the ugliest scars. I don't believe in using makeup as a cover up and with acne prone skin it's not really even an option, I needed a good face wash if I wanted to make any progress. I grabbed a bottle of this one day and used it with my clarsonic brush for several weeks and like magic i had fewer break outs and the scars on my cheeks and chin started disappearing I've been using this face wash almost two years now and it keeps breakouts at bay I haven't had a single pimple since. Love this stuff so much it's a life saver. I get tons of compliments on my complexion you'd never know I had such horrible acne.

DriAna

12found this helpful

Most helpful critical review

Oct 30, 2026

Sad to say it really

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Sad to say it really burned my face I was swollen for a couple of weeks 🥲

Gloria R.

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Dec 19, 2015

Love love love!!!!

DriAna

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Apr 1, 2013

FIRST EVER REVIEW: THIS CHANGED MY LIFE

This is my first review, i usually just read others. I used to have constantly inflamed and troubled skin. THIS CHANGED MY WHOLE FACE. I do not get zits. Its lasted forever. Best beauty product I've ever bought. I love how refreshed and clear my skin is every morning. It's gentle, and yet I dont even need to exfoliate now. I ADORE this product. I want to buy 3 at a time just to make sure I'll have enough for next year. THANK YOU! BEST FACE WASH EVER. Worth every dime even if it was 3x as much. BUY IT!

rach_sta

10found this helpful

Apr 21, 2014

Couldn't be Happier!

My facialist recommended this product after I mentioned I was using the Mario Badescu Glycolic toner. I suffer from mild breakouts, but awful awful awful dark spot and acne scarring. After using this cleanser my face immediately felt smoother and it stops the bigger zits right in their tracks. I have notice some lightening of my dark spots, enough to feel encouraged! I only use this product about 2-3 times a week and when I do, I do NOT use the gylcolic toner afterwards, that would cause way too much damage. Highly recommend!

jnicole2

7found this helpful

Feb 1, 2016

A MUST

I'm in my 40's, have super sensitive skin and Rosacea. I've never found a cleanser that really worked for me. I've tried everything from cetafil to clarins. I decided to try this and I'm really over joyed with the results. My skin is so happy and beautiful since I started using this every other day. I'm so happy I tried this!

kyriaangel

5found this helpful

Feb 13, 2011

Great stuff- my skin feels really soft when I've just washed. Beware, though. It does dry out your skin. I use it every few days and follow with an oil to moisturize. My skin is normal leaning a bit towards dry and I live in a dry environment. Pores are clearer and no monthly breakout this time. Not very foamy but really does the job.

Thoughtstuff

5found this helpful

Dec 11, 2014

Feels great!

I have been using this for abouth two weeks and I really like it. The texture is more like juice, so be careful not to squeeze the bottle too hard like I did and lost a bunch of product down the drain. My skin feels soft and clean after use without feeling dry.

Haddy

4found this helpful

Apr 9, 2016

Miracle in a bottle!

I noticed a difference in my skin tone and texture after the first use, I use it 3 times a week and my skin has seriously never looked or felt better. I look forward to using this product because it smells amazing and my skin is left so glowy

Annjen

3found this helpful

Dec 5, 2014

no more beauty supply chains

I would have never thought of buying skincare from a department store...I was always going back and forth to (that big black and white store) trying new products, never truly satisfied. This product/vendor came highly recommended so I tried it. I love it!! Light and clean...just right for my extremely sensitive/acne prone/aging skin....and the price is reasonable!!!! Excellent product.

hosta

3found this helpful

July 19, 2014

Best Facial Cleanser

I use this foaming cleanser both morning and night, and it leaves my face feeling so soft and refreshed. It is does not dry out my skin, and really seems to control the break outs that i was prone to prior to using this great product. It's well priced, and lasts a very long time. This is definitly the best cleanser that i have used on my mature skin!

Pattmore

3found this helpful

Sept 15, 2012