Mario BadescuSpecial Cleansing Lotion C - For Combination/Oily Skin Types 236ml/8oz

So far I like it it's fresh and gentle on sensitive skin. I like the fragrance it's very fresh.

Works great! I have oily skin and hormonal acne. I use this after I wash my face and it smells great. Settlement at the bottom is active ingredients, give it a good shake before using and it works like a charm. Cleared up my breakouts

I’m glad I can still get this on Amazon (I used to buy it at Ulta, and they stopped carrying it). SUPER strong, I used it regularly with Mario Badescu’s Glycolic Acid exfoliator and buffering lotion to clear up my skin and use it now when I have PMS break outs. Definitely pair it with a solid moisturizer (I like Mario Badescu’s vitamin C moisturizer and a vit C serum from Mad Hippie). I like the hyaluronic acid cleansing lotion better for everyday skin care now, but only because this stuff completely cleared up my stubborn acne and blackheads. I’ve tried everything from acne prescriptions (they just made my skin peel without doing anything for the deep cystic acne) to basically every acne treatment on the market (seriously, SO many). After using this and the glycolic exfoliator regularly, my skin looks SO GOOD, for the first time since I was like 12 lol. Even the blackheads I’d accepted as pretty much permanent are gone. It helped with all the scarring and red marks I’ve gotten over the years, too. My skin’s clear and looks like I never had years of constant breakouts.It’s really strong. Like I can’t emphasize that enough. It’s not for sensitive skin (go with one of the other cleansing lotions, the cucumber cleansing lotion is similar but not as ridiculously strong) and it does sting a bit, but it didn’t cause redness or irritation or anything for me. My skin’s (physically) fragile, and it didn’t cause the thinning/tearing/bleeding I’m used to from powerful problem skin products. It also wasn’t drying, which was surprising since it’s so strong. It’s definitely not something you can skip moisturizing after though, and it needs to be paired with a really solid moisturizer. It made it so I COULD use a good moisturizer without my skin freaking out, though.Overall, I love this stuff. Cleared up my skin when nothing else would without overdrying. It doesn’t work alone, but as part of a solid routine it’s magic.

Product has residue in it don't feel comfortable using it

I purchased this along with the Mario Badescu Acne Facial Cleanser. After I wash my face with the cleanser, I follow it up with this. The consistency is like water, and I would compare it to a toner or an astringent. However, this feels like it does that same job, but it is much less harsh feeling on my skin. I really like the fresh and clean smell it has to it.I easily apply this by squirting a bit of this on a cotton ball and running it over my entire face. I have combo skin type; dry in some places, but greasy in the T zone. This greatly improves my greasy areas while comfortably cleansing my dry areas. My skin feels fresh and not tight after using this. I have been using it for about a week now and I am happy with the results so far. I only use it once, at night, but because my skin doesn't seem to be drying out, I think I will also start using it in the morning when I wash my face. I'm excited to keep using this for hopefully continued god results.I recommend this to anyone that wants to use a toner or an astringent but looking for a less harsh version. I hope my review was helpful to any readers!