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– $ 20.00
This is Mario Badescu’s Best Selling Daily Cleanser. The Ezyme Cleansing Gel is a non-foaming, gel cleanser that helps to thoroughly remove the day’s make-up (if you wear it), as well as dirt and oil without drying your skin out. Made with Papaya Extracts are exfoliating Alpha Hydroxy Acids that helps prevent dulling build-up that can cause blackheads and pimples.  The Mario Badescu Enzyme Cleansing Gel is a must have.  I love how clean my skin feels after everytime I use it.  I’m not just saying that either….you’ll see a couple products down I actually don’t like a couple of their skin care products.  .

How I was told to use the Enzyme Cleansing Gel:

Use twice daily to gently cleanse skin.

(On a side note) I like the way this feels.  This is a pretty cool product that does leave you feeling clean and refreshed.  When you aren’t using your twice weekly or three times a week cleaner, I highly recommend using the Enzyme Cleansing Gel at night before bed on your face and before you go out or just after you get up in the morning.

How I was told to use this:

use astringent twice daily after cleansing to prevent breakouts.

(On a side note)  This product does what it says.  I am not crazy about it but I do love it and I do enjoy using it.  If you have problem skin, you may want to include this in your arsenol of products that you use to fight blemishes….this mixed with the Buffering Lotion is a great way to help treat pimples and blemishes as well as prevent futures blemishes and pimples from forming.

How I was told to use this:

keep refrigerated – apply under eye area to hydrate and calm puffiness.
(On a side note) I always bring this with me when I travel,,,and call ahead to the hotel to make sure I have a fridge in my room so I can keep it cool.  This product is amazing and kind of funny.  I remember opening it for the first time and thinking it was like the slime stuff we used to play with when we were kids.  However, this slime helps to keep my eyes looking fabulous for meetings with Clients and dates with people or going out at conferences…this is another must have.  I don’t know if it is the gel that works or just the cool slime, but somehow my eyes never get puffy or baggy if I have this with me.

How I was told to use this:

use daily to moisturize face.

(On a side note) This is one that I can do without…really any moisturizer will do.  I actually prefer their olive based skin lotion to this, however this product is one I do actually continue to use in the summer if I am going to be out in the sun, but if not, then I usually pass on it.  I know I shouldn’t but hey, it is fairly pricey.  This product also combines with an after shave hydrating balm which I mention later on in this post.

How I was told to use it:

use two to three times weekly for 15 minutes to deep clean skin – follow the Mario Badescu Cucumber Tonic Mask with a toner.
(On a side note) This is my very favorite product from all of Mario Badescu.  I cannot live without it.  It cleans out all my blackheads, makes my skin feel tighter, it’s refreshing and it is one of the most relaxing products I have ever used in my life.   The Mario Badesce Cucumber Tonic Mask is a must have and must try and must use.   This is one product I recommend to everyone everywhere.

use two to three times a week (always use when I get in on Sunday morning for me if I go out and have been sweating and drinking the Saturday night before I get into bed) at night to deep clean and exfoliate the skin.

(On a side note) I actually do like this.  If I have been sweating or around smoke, this makes my skin feel good, clean and fresh before bed and I love laying down with my skin and face feeling fresh.  I actually do recommend buying this product if you like a clean feeling face if you sweat a lot or have an active social life on the weekends, or even if you just need a product like the Glycolic Foaming Cleanser.

How I was told to use this:

Shake well then apply one to two drops on deep blemishes using my fingertips to heal blemishes.

(On a side note) I know a ton of people that call this the miracle acne cure.  Some think it works instantly, however I disagree.  It definitely clears up pimples and in my opinion, much faster than Oxy Pads or Pro Active, however it usually takes two or three applications to get rid of my tough zits.  I do also use this on ingrown hairs.  It isn’t designed for that, but it seems to help dry them out so that I can pop them or get the hair out so it doesn’t swell up any more or hurt.

How I was told to use this:
Apply a thin layer under the shaving cream to prevent razor burn.

(On a side note) I personally don’t like pre shave conditioners and do not usually have time for the extra prep work to use them.  I know it is only a minute, but I never actually use this unless it is a special occasion and I plan on giving myself enough time to actually go ahead and apply this with a few other things.  This is a good product, but I don’t normally use it very often.

How I was told to use this:

apply a thick layer on top of the pre shave conditioner before shaving.
(On a side note) This is just like any other shaving cream, sure I love it and it isn’t a horribly oily or greasy mess, but then again, I don’t like spending a ton of money on shaving cream, if you like labels and want a nice shaving cream and don’t mind spending a few extra bucks, then go for it.  The Mario Badescu Shaving is pretty nice but I could do without.

How I was told to use this:

apply a few drops underneath the Oil Free Moisturizer SPF 17 (listed above) to help nourish your skin after shaving.

(On a side note)  I do actually kind of like this, I don’t always use the Moisturizer as I said above, but I do like this product and like the way it feels.  This is one I do recommend if you want to try something new.