Mario BadescuAcne Starter/Control/Repair Skin Care Kit for All Types of Breakouts | Facial Set Ideal for Combination or Oily Face for Healthy, Clear Complexion

I don't leave reviews usually. I'm 25 years old and have always struggled with some minor acne, but after switching birth control methods, my skin freaked out and I had an episode of severe acne ALL OVER my face. I was mortified--I'm 25 years old and have tried everything to keep my skin clear. I see a dermatologist and have a skincare regimen, but nothing ever works. I made an appointment with my dermatologist, who couldn't see me for a month. So I got on Amazon and searched for a miracle. Enter this Mario Badescu kit...When my package came I was hesitant. Honestly the packaging looks cheap and the stuff smells bad (boyfriend made sure to let me know) BUT I used the cleanser, the special cucumber "lotion" (which is more like a toner honestly), and the sulfur drying cream every morning and evening for two weeks and voila--clear skin! I will admit, it did dry out my skin, but nothing unmanageable: I used their provided moisturizing lotion every other day and it worked well. I never used the drying mask because, well...I didn't need my skin to be any dryer, but I would bet it would work for people with more oily skin.This stuff lasts a while, considering how small the bottles are. Like I said, I've been using this stuff as directed every day for two weeks and I still have 3/4 of the bottles left. I will definitely continue to use this product to maintain my clear skin, and I would definitely recommend it! It isn't one of those products that makes your skin worse before it gets better--It just makes it better!

Works wonders for ly daughter, might give it a try myself

I bought my first Acne Starter Kit about 3 weeks ago. I have been using it faithfully, and wanted to buy it one more time before fully committing to spending the money on the individual products. So far, I LOVE these products. I have acne prone skin, and for the first time in years, my face is completely cleared up. The acne facial cleanser feels so fresh and clean. I leave it on my face for 1-2 minutes every time I use it. The cucumber lotion is more like a toner, and does a great job of getting into your pores for a deep clean. I wasn’t sure how I would like the moisturizer, but it is fantastic! I haven’t had a bout of dry skin yet. Finally, the drying cream is a miracle. You place a small amount on a pimple at night and wake up to a smaller and less red bump. The only product I wasn’t a huge fan of was the drying mask. The smell is really terrible, and I felt that for me personally it didn’t do very much.Overall, I would recommend this kit to anyone and everyone who wants clearer skin. It has been a dream come true for me! Worth every penny!

I love this product. I had been using the dry lotion for a year and feel it really does the trick. I ran out and got impatient with the shipping speeds (when you have a pimple, you don't want to wait 3-5 days for your secret weapon). So I found this set of three and Prime shipping was being offered. I didn't need anything other than the drying lotion but hey, for next day delivery I didn't mind taking them all.While I love love love the drying lotion, the other two are just okay. I can't really tell if they make a difference.The breakdown:Drying lotion- it comes separated in the glass container. The pink stuff is the magic and the clear liquid is alcohol. You are suppose to keep them separated so do not shake them! If you have already shaken it (like I did my first time), worry not. It will go back to separating after a day or so. You take a cotton swab and dip down all the way into the pink stuff. Then apply on pimples. I do it before bed. It has a clay consistency, especially once it dries. But it is not uncomfortable because its being used on minor spots. I use this at night time, after my husband has fallen asleep. Bright white spots all over my face can be pretty amusing for him and ugh... I like to pretend I don't need the beauty products. In the morning, I notice the pimples are visibly smaller and dried up. Basically, its still there but not gross. A couple days later, its gone. Warning: this product does what it says, it dries. So be prepared to have small dry flaky skin where you applied it. I don't mind this. I use exfoliate then use a good moisturizer afterwards. I also recommend using a primer with hydration components in it if I plan on wearing makeup.Buffering lotion- this one is suppose to be shaken before use. The bottle indicates that its meant to be used for those painful pimples. The kind that are under your skin and throb. The liquid inside almost looks like milk. Runny and thin. I drip it onto a cotton swap then apply to the painful spots. It goes on so thinly, I often feel like I didn't use enough. Especially since the others are so thick. In the morning, I do not notice a change in size or redness. What I do notice is that it is no longer painful. Which is a relief. The next night, I follow my plan for drying lotion.Drying Cream- I am still baffled by this one. It comes in a tub of what appears to be think night cream. It feels like a repair cream, meant to be used after the dryness of the drying lotion. I use a cotton swab to apply this on dry patches overnight. It goes on thickly and takes forever to dry. Sometimes, I wake up and find the stuff smeared on my sleeve. Sexy, I know. The next morning, I find that it did make the dry area marginally better. I would still prefer a good moisturizer to solve any dryness issues.Overall, I am happy I bought all three and feel like its given me a solution for my random breakouts.