Wednesday, July 10, 2013

Mario Badescu Vitamin C Serum Review

Press Sample. Affiliate Links.
According to Mario Badescu, their Vitamin C Serum has the following benefits:

Antioxidant Vitamin C protects skin from free radicals and is essential in collagen production. This Vitamin C Serum contains 7.5% Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) to reduce discoloration and brighten skin. Formulated with Hyaluronic Acid to retain skin's natural moisture and Collagen to enhance skin's firmness and elasticity. 

  • How to use: Apply 3-4 drops on clean skin every other evening. May be used under moisturizer or alone.
My experience with Vitamin C Serum: First, I have to preface this by reiterating that which you already know: I am a face serum fiend! As such, I have used a great many serums, and tend to be fairly picky about them. That said, I truly love Vitamin C based facial products and have generally found the results to be rather immediate with my skin. Therefore, when Mario Badescu send me their Vitamin C Serum to try I was elated because it is just the type of product that I love.

This lovely elixir immediately brightened my complexion giving it a remarkable glowing quality that made my skin look and feel healthy. This potent combination of ingredients simultaneously brightens and hydrates the skin- leaving dull skin radiant, glowing, nourished, supple, soft, smooth, and deeply hydrated. This serum can be used by itself,  but I prefer to layer it under a moisturizer for added hydration. 

The texture is light and sinks in very quickly, and the smell is soft and subtle with a very faint scent of lavender (its potency is diluted by the other ingredients- as it is the last ingredient on the list). It is a true pleasure to use, and I find that the scent gives me an overall feeling of well-being.

This potent blend of ingredients really work their magic at night (the suggested time to use this serum) when your body is at rest and you skin cells naturally turn over at a more rapid rate. I find that my skin has an amazing degree of clarity when I wake up the following morning- prompting me to use it with great regularity in order to receive all of these lovely benefits.

I also find that all of the anti-aging ingredients work their magic by increasing collagen production, and thus leaving fine lines softened. Additionally the Vitamin C rich formula fades hyperpigmentation from sun damage over time- I have noticed some fading, but imagine that it will be more pronounced over time.
Ingredients: Propylene Glycol, Ascorbic Acid, Cucumber (Cucumis Sativus Fruit) Extract, Ginseng (Panax Ginseng Root) Extract, Aloe Vera Gel, Collagen, Hyaluronic Acid, Lavender Oil. 
Overall assessment: This is an amazingly effective and potent nighttime anti-aging serum, and one that I will definitely keep in my rotation. What is the most surprising to me is that I can get the results that I have at this price point. I have been accustomed to spending a great deal of money on serums, but Mario Badescu's Vitamin C Serum is a serious contender at an affordable price. A+!

$45.00 for 1 oz. Available from Mario Badescu & Nordstrom. (Affiliate links).
Press Sample. All views expressed are categorically my own. Stock image from Nordstrom.
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16 comments:

  1. It sounds amazing
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    1. Hi Betzy! It really is an amazing product!! I HIGHLY recommend it!!! :-)

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  2. Hi Lola!

    I also love Mario Badescu items because they're such at a great price point! Have you also tried Kiehl's Clearly Corrective Dark Spot Solution
    serum? If so, how does the two compare?

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    1. Hi cewek!

      Mario Badescu is FANTASTIC!!! This serum is AMAZING. I am actually deliriously happy with it, and am overjoyed by the price point-- because I have become accustomed to spending so much on serums, and this one is so fantastic, and at a fraction of the price. I will definitely purchase this when I finish this bottle.

      I have not tried the Kiehl's Clearly Corrective Dark Spot Solution-- so sadly I cannot compare them. Have you tried it, and if so- is it wonderful? :-)

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  3. I've heard many good things about this brand. I want to try this serum though!

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    1. Hi Eugenia,

      It really is an great line. The serum is amazing!!!!!!! It was such a pleasant surprise for me, and there are many more bottles of it in my future! It is well worth trying! :D

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  4. I really want to try this serum..it seem to address all the things I am concerned about!!!

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    1. Hi Jaci!! This serum is amazing-- it does what it says it will do, and it does it so well! Have a lovely weekend! :D

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  5. I like Mario Badescu but haven't tried this serum yet. I will, now that you reviewed it.

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    1. Hi Kath!! This serum is awesome!! I agree, I like MB as well-- the line has such a lovely range of affordable products. This serum is well worth considering! Enjoy the rest of your weekend!:D

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  6. This serum looks very good. As well as review and pictures :)


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    1. Hi Makeup Demon! Thanks!! This is a wonderful serum-- I am so happy with the results! :)

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  7. The ingredients look great in this serum!! I love that it has hyaluronic acid too. I am definitely going to give this a try! Thanks for the great review! :)

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    1. Hi Amber! I completely agree. You are so welcome! I love love love this serum, and am thrilled that it is affordable!!!!!!!!!! :)

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  8. This one really sounds good lola! I will check if its available online and buy it instantly. xx

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    1. Hi Fiona! This is an amazing serum, and well worth trying! I'm very very happy with it! <3

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