Mario Badescu Skin Care Picks Under $35
A beauty editor and her mother, inspired by Martha Stewart's complexion, share nine affordable Mario Badescu products they use, including a collagen mask
A 26-year-old beauty editor and her 61-year-old mother both use Mario Badescu skin care, a brand favored by 84-year-old Martha Stewart. The editor has compiled a list of nine products, all priced under $35 on Amazon, that are used by all three women.
The source, an article from InStyle, details the editor's personal and family experience with the brand. The products are credited with improving skin smoothness, plumpness, and glow.
Editor and Mother-Approved Favorites
The editor's mother uses the Mario Badescu Super Collagen Mask, which the editor says made her mother's complexion look smoother, plumper, and more glowy. The $20 mask is formulated with collagen to address fine lines and wrinkles. Martha Stewart also reportedly swears by this product.
Another product the mother uses is the brand's Vitamin C Cream. She claims it has brightened dark spots and deeply hydrated her skin. The editor admits to stealing it during visits home and plans to buy her own jar for $30.
Martha Stewart's Stamped Picks
Martha Stewart's facialist, Carmela Barabas, told InStyle that the Super Rich Olive Body Lotion is a long-time favorite of Stewart's. The facialist said it leaves skin feeling silky and smooth. The editor, after hearing this endorsement, began using the $11 lotion to soothe dry patches.
Stewart and the editor also both use the Facial Spray With Aloe, Herbs, and Rose Water. The editor uses the $14 spray as a midday pick-me-up and for hydration on long flights, noting it delivers a dewy glow and a pleasant scent.
The Editor's Personal Must-Haves
The editor's personal favorite is the Hydrating Glow Toner. She finds it effective yet gentle on her sensitive skin and applies it after cleansing for radiant, hydrated results. She says she notices a difference on days she skips the $18 toner.
She also recommends the Seaweed Night Cream for its rich texture and the Moisturizing Lip Balm, which costs just $8.
Product Price List
The following table lists the nine Mario Badescu products mentioned in the source article along with their described purpose and price.
| Product | Key Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Super Rich Olive Body Lotion | Martha Stewart's favorite for silky skin | $11 |
| Super Collagen Mask | Plumps skin and addresses fine lines | $20 |
| Hydrating Glow Toner | Gentle toner for radiant hydration | $18 |
| Herbal Hydrating Serum | Skin-plumping serum | $30 |
| Facial Spray With Aloe, Herbs, and Rose Water | Refreshing mist for dewy glow | $14 |
| Hyaluronic Dew Cream | Ultra-hydrating dew cream | $26 |
| Vitamin C Cream | Brightens dark spots | $30 |
| Seaweed Night Cream | Skin-smoothing night cream | $22 |
| Moisturizing Lip Balm | Basic lip balm | $8 |
The InStyle article notes all these tried-and-true picks are available for less than $35 at Amazon for a limited time.
