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Details & care
What it is: A powerful anti-aging formula enhanced with glycolic acid to rejuvenate skin.
Who it's for: Ideal for those with combination or dry skin types.
What it does: This cream helps to improve uneven skin tone and texture. Peanut oil, rich in vitamin E, nourishes to encourage younger-looking skin and papaya extract provides gentle exfoliation. Honey and spiraea ulmaria extracts soften and rehydrate to reveal a brighter and smoother complexion.
How to use: Apply to your face, neck and décolletage after cleansing and toning. Avoid the eye area. If the product gets into your eyes, rinse well with water.
- 1 oz.
- Cruelty-free
- Item #297444
Ingredients
Deionized Water, Papaya Extract, Peanut Oil, Silicone, Germaben, Lubrajel CG, Cetyl Alcohol, Ceraphyl 424, Propylparaben, Glycolic Acid, Glycerin, Methylparaben, Retinyl Palmitate.
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
Aug 14, 2016
Excellent product
I have used this product for over a year and at the age of 68 I get complements daily about how young I look. I did use name brand high end products for years at more than 4 or 5 times the price and I received a sample of this cream and have used it ever since. Love the feel and results!
Sherrydunkerley
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Most helpful critical review
Nov 29, 2015
MB Glycolic Skin Cream: Heavy, Oily
I received a sample and tried this cream at night. The next day I noticed small red bumps on my face. I think peanut oil and other heavy ingredients in this cream caused clogged pores and reaction. Has parabens, which I try to avoid, along with oily, comedogenic, pore clogging creams.
Trixxi
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Sherrydunkerley
Aug 14, 2016
Excellent product
I have used this product for over a year and at the age of 68 I get complements daily about how young I look. I did use name brand high end products for years at more than 4 or 5 times the price and I received a sample of this cream and have used it ever since. Love the feel and results!
4found this helpful
pensivepink
Mar 22, 2013
Perfection
It's only been a week and I can feel the difference. My skin is smoother, firmer AND my spots are fading! I apply after using the Enzyme Cleaning Gel and Rose Spray Toner.. followed by the AHA moisturizer at night.
I have sensitive/combonation skin and this is not harsh at all... my skin usually has an adverse reaction to using a gylcolic product daily. BUT So far SO GOOD!
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SonomaSlim
Dec 25, 2014
Softer skin!
Many years ago I used a face product that contained papaya, and it was wonderful for my skin. I received this cream as part of a Nordstrom gift package, and after seeing how soft and smooth my skin was, I looked at the ingredients, and sure enough -- papaya extract! I have normal skin, and this is very rich, so I wouldn't use it in the morning under moisturizer or foundation (unless it was a powder foundation like Bare Minerals). I put it on at night and in the morning my skin is so soft and smooth. In the few days I've been using it, my skin really seems to look clearer and brighter.
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Trixxi
Nov 29, 2015
MB Glycolic Skin Cream: Heavy, Oily
I received a sample and tried this cream at night. The next day I noticed small red bumps on my face. I think peanut oil and other heavy ingredients in this cream caused clogged pores and reaction. Has parabens, which I try to avoid, along with oily, comedogenic, pore clogging creams.
1found this helpful
BeautyProductAddicted
July 27, 2013
Its ok
The glycolic renewal complex is an ok cream I just dont think its the right cream for my face. If your skin is really dry this is the cream for you. I usually put this on at night and wake up very oily so for me I think I just need a lighter cream.
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Karen O.
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Feb 8, 2026
I love the Mario Badescu
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love the Mario Badescu Glycolic Skin Renewal Complex. It helps to keep my aging skin looking fresh! I've used this for years and am very happy with the results. I'm only disappointed that this product is getting very hard to find.