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Vitamin C Serum

MARIO BADESCU

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Details & care

What it is: A potent ascorbic acid formula that helps improve skin's radiance and hydration levels.

Who it's for: Ideal for those with combination, dry or oily skin types.

What it does: It's formulated with antioxidant vitamin C, which helps even and brighten skin. Collagen and hyaluronic acid help leave skin soft and smooth.

How to use: Apply 3–4 drops on clean skin every other evening. May be used under moisturizer or alone.

  • 1 oz.
  • Paraben-free; sulfate-free; phthalate-free
  • Cruelty-free
  • Item #253610
  • Core Product ID 333334LM3E

Ingredients

Propylene Glycol, Aqua (Water, Eau), Ascorbic Acid, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Collagen, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Hexylene Glycol.
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.

Reviews

(472)4724.7 out of 5
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Most helpful positive review

Mar 29, 2015

Great Vit C Serum

As my title indicates, this is a great Vit C serum. I am on an OBAGI skin care regimen and I use their Vit C serum that costs twice as much, if not more, than this. The OBAGI Vit C serum comes in 10%, 15% and 20%. I use the OBAGI 15% and when I saw this MB 7.5% Vit C serum I decided to try it. I personally don't see a difference with how it affects my skin and so now will be using the Mario Badescu Vit C because of the cost and the results. As for just using Vit C serums in general, I love how it softens, moisturizes and smooths out my skin. I highly recommend any Vit C serums but this Mario Badescu one is affordable and works just as well as the more expensive and higher % counterpart in my opinion.
gix2
35found this helpful

Most helpful critical review

Apr 24, 2020Incentivized review

Not Hypoallergenic

First, I have no idea what percentage of Vitamin C is in the serum, as it does not state. Next, it has quite a few other ingredients. I had an allergic reaction to this serum and it caused a rash to appear on my skin. It may be the lavendat oil in the product. I will stick to Clinique or Soko Cosrx that have higher a potency ascorbic acid and less additional ingredients.
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Mar 29, 2015

Great Vit C Serum

As my title indicates, this is a great Vit C serum. I am on an OBAGI skin care regimen and I use their Vit C serum that costs twice as much, if not more, than this. The OBAGI Vit C serum comes in 10%, 15% and 20%. I use the OBAGI 15% and when I saw this MB 7.5% Vit C serum I decided to try it. I personally don't see a difference with how it affects my skin and so now will be using the Mario Badescu Vit C because of the cost and the results. As for just using Vit C serums in general, I love how it softens, moisturizes and smooths out my skin. I highly recommend any Vit C serums but this Mario Badescu one is affordable and works just as well as the more expensive and higher % counterpart in my opinion.
gix2
35found this helpful
June 11, 2010

Food for your face

This is truly an amazing product. I am from the Caribbean and you know the sun there. IT BURNS!! I have these brown patches on my cheeks, and tried other expensive stuff. I am very skeptical when it comes to facial products and their promises, BUT this WORKS. It leaves your skin feeling refined, soft and smooth. I am over 40 and was seeing so signs on my face, using this for a couple of weeks every other night is amazingly great. My uneven skin tone is diminished and I can go with out foundation. Where were you all these years. I just ordered my second bottle.
beautymom
24found this helpful
Feb 13, 2010

Good stuff

I got this as a generous sized sample and it is either bleaching or refining my pores. I haven't found anything that does since Estee Lauder made the Milk cleansing grains. It does what it claims it will and that's rare. I use it every night however. Good price-bought some.
kikkoman
15found this helpful
Mar 9, 2017

Immediate results!

I never say this, but I literally noticed a difference in my skin after the first use of this serum! It has a nice citrus scent to it and it immediately leaves em skin feeling soft and smooth. I struggle with a lot of redness and acne scarring, and this serum immediately helped even and brighten my skin tone. I also have pretty dry skin, so I always follow this up with some moisturizer. It's a great product and you can't beat the price!
mhm0525
12found this helpful
Apr 29, 2015

Amazeballs

I use this product on my body (not my face) after showering and follow up with La Mer body cream. The Vitamin C Serum has a light scent and is rubs into the skin well. It has been really effective in diminishing scars (even old ones) on my arms & legs. I'm on my second bottle and will definitely be ordering more.
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abbyandkitkat
11found this helpful
May 20, 2017

Only 7.5% Vitamin C!

This serum goes on easily and is very mild to my skin. The concentration of Vitamin C is only 7.5% (not on the bottle. I've always used 20% concentration and should have done more research
KathyinScottsdale
9found this helpful