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mikacat · Coach

Mario Badescu Skin Care

halleybird · Hermes

I love the MB stuff I got! I am just trying to rationalize $22 for 2 oz. of moisturizer

Prissy · Dooney & Bourke

I loved my samples so much I purchased the entire product line of what was recommended for me. I have really seen a difference in my skin. It is well worth the price. The prices pretty much compare to Clinique.

mikacat · Coach

Prissy-

I love it too. I went to the store yesterday and got the 16 oz. Seaweed Cleanser and the ALmond/Honey face scrub and it was only $32 together. I was pleasantly surprised b/c I hadn't looked at the prices and was expecting it to be much more expensive. Maybe some of the other products are pricier but this is cheaper/comparable to many things I have tried over the years...Perricone, Clinique, MD Formulations, Dermalogica, Proactiv, plus they were so nice there and they have you in the computer from your free samples and they had a free gift for Christmas which rocked!

It included......4 - 2 oz. bottles of Glycolic Foaming Cleanser, Apricot Super Rich Body Lotion, Seaweed Bubble Bath and Shower Gel, All Purpose Egg Shampoo, a green body loafah, a mirror and a little zippy bag with handle. I was so excited and then they gave my husband 7 samples to try for his skin type. I am sold on that place plus the products smell so good!!

And they had little snacks and food to eat---I guess I am just a sucker for free gifts, reasonable prices, food and great customer service. It happens so rarely these days and I just loved it.

Prissy · Dooney & Bourke

mikacat I got the little gift bag too since I ordered right before Christmas. There products are so good plus I love free stuff!!

sophie · Kenneth Cole

Is there a Mario Badescu Store? Or are there products just placed in different retail/department stores like Nordstromes?

Joina · Kenneth Cole

I have used Mario Badescu for a few years now and also love the products. I think the prices are very reasonable if you compare to department store products (i.e., lancome, clarins). If you like in NYC, check out their facials, I get one every 6 weeks (they have a buy 5 get 6 package deal).

The spa/store is on 52nd street between 1st and 2nd, but they also sell products online at www.mariobadescu.com. Try their pimple dryer, it's their bestseller and it works beautiful!

-- Edited by Joina at 03:50, 2005-01-24

Sunshinegirl · Kate Spade

Okay,

I want to try their products. How do i get these free samples that everyone is talking about? Clue me in.

Thanks

Joina · Kenneth Cole

If you live in NYC, you can just go by the spa and ask them for samples. They have samples of pretty much all their products.

If you don't live in the vicinity of NYC, maybe you can call them up and ask them to send you some. They are very accomodating, so I am sure they might just ship it to ya.

bebegirl020 · BCBG

Chicago girls-- they are having a promotion in february! You get a free 30 minute facial, advice on products, a free gift with purchase, and free samples! I dont know if they are all filled up yet but call asap! If you just go to their main page and scroll down, in fine print it says 'check for store locations and special events." and if u click it, you will see when you can go. heres the link

http://www.mariobadescu.com/events.asp

i cant wait to go! im doing the one at nordstrom downtown chicago on the 12th.

asf · Kate Spade

quote:
Originally posted by: Sunshinegirl
"Okay, I want to try their products. How do i get these free samples that everyone is talking about? Clue me in. Thanks"

sunshinegirl - just go to their website, go to the consultation section, fill it out, and they send you samples based on what you've told them about your skin!

i loved the samples and then when i ran out i started using another expensive brand i got at a local salon (something with a p...pevonia? i think)...anyway, my skin just didn't look as good as it did when i was using the mario badescu stuff. so i ordered $80 worth of stuff (cleanser, toner, and the strawberry face scrub which i swear i could eat it smells so good)...oh, and i got the drying lotion (the pimple dryer joina mentioned) but i haven't had to use it yet (yay! no zits!) i've just been using my clearasil lotion with it but i may order one of theirs...i'm not sure yet.

anyway - i love their stuff, their cs is great, and i think i'd pay a lot more if it means my skin is going to look great. i mean, fuck it, it's your face, right? and besides, i'm worth it! and so are you, halleybird!