Mario Badescu Acne Starter Gift Set brings together four of the brand's most-loved blemish-control essentials in trial-size formats — a four-step introduction to a complete acne-care routine. The set is designed to help cleanse, tone, hydrate and target active breakouts in one curated programme, making it an ideal starting point for those new to the brand's cult-favourite acne range.
About Mario Badescu
Mario Badescu is a New York-based skincare brand founded in 1967 by Romanian-born skin specialist Mario Badescu. The brand built its reputation around treatment-focused, no-nonsense skincare — and its cult Drying Lotion remains one of the most-recognised spot treatments in beauty. The Acne Starter Kit collects the brand's blemish-care hero products in convenient travel-friendly sizes.
What's in the set
- Acne Facial Cleanser (59ml): a bestselling cleanser formulated to address existing breakouts while gently cleansing oily and congested skin.
- Special Cucumber Lotion (59ml): a refreshing astringent-style toner that helps reduce the appearance of imperfections while balancing the complexion.
- Oil-Free Moisturizer (29ml): a lightweight daily hydrator designed for oily and blemish-prone skin types.
- Drying Mask (14g): a targeted mask that helps reduce surface oil and calm visibly aggravated areas.
Key benefits
- Provides a four-step routine specifically designed for oily, congestion-prone and breakout-prone skin.
- Cleanses, balances, hydrates and treats — every essential step in a single curated kit.
- Travel-friendly sizes are perfect for trips, gym bags or trialling the line.
- Built around the brand's signature ingredients — botanical extracts and gentle blemish-targeting actives.
Who it's for
This starter kit is aimed at anyone with oily, combination, congested or blemish-prone skin who wants to try Mario Badescu's acne-care routine in a smaller, more accessible format. It's particularly useful for those new to the brand, for teenagers and young adults whose skin is in a phase of frequent breakouts, and for adults dealing with hormonal or stress-related congestion.
How to use
- Morning & evening: Cleanse with the Acne Facial Cleanser.
- Follow with the Special Cucumber Lotion on a cotton pad over the face, avoiding the eye area.
- Smooth on the Oil-Free Moisturizer for daily hydration.
- 2–3 times per week: Apply the Drying Mask to affected areas, leaving on for 10–15 minutes before rinsing.
- Always finish your morning routine with a broad-spectrum sunscreen.
Specifications
- Set contents: Acne Facial Cleanser 59ml + Special Cucumber Lotion 59ml + Oil-Free Moisturizer 29ml + Drying Mask 14g
- Skin type: Oily, combination, blemish-prone
- Brand: Mario Badescu
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