OFFICIALLY A FAN OF MARIO BADESCU (:
My skin condition
I have [1]super duper oily skin and [2]clogged pores with blackhead and large pores. wherever there are traces of pimples/acne, there are bound to have [3]black scars ): It is extremely awful for me when my period is approaching- breakout!
Recently, i have found the solution from Mario Badescu after buying their Silver Powder and Special Healing Powder.
STILLING LOOKING TO SOLVE [3] ):
I have just ordered Drying Lotion and Healing Cream. Will give reviews again after trying. Anyone wants to share reviews, do share please (:
Silver Powder [2] SOLVED
A pretty big jar with white powder nearly full to brim inside. Can last me to at most 1 year.
Application: When you use this, be extremely careful.
I do it after I have bathed. Look closely into the mirror and notice that there are many blackheads/whitehead sticking out to say hi. Then, i know that it's time to say BYE BYE :D
How I use my Silver Powder
1)Damp a cotton ball( OR use two cotton pad and squeeze them together) and squeeze it dry until 10% dry.
2)Pour/Use a spatula : Get sufficient powder onto a small bowl(i just pour on the lid of the MB silverpowder) and crush the clumps back into even fine powder.
3)Dab the cotton on it lightly- you do not want too much powder in one area of your face and it is rather difficult to spread it if there is a clump. Apply to desired area where there is blackheads/clogged pores/large pores.
4)Wait for 10 mins.
5)Remove the powder in one of the following ways
i. If you feel lazy (i am), you wash it with gentle cleanser or mild scrub. Tone.
ii. use toner only. I will do it twice to be suure that there is no residual powder on my face.
6*) After 1-5, I use Daiso Nose Pack on my nose for 10-15 min. OMG, after i removed the strip, i didn't know that I HAVE THAT MUCH BLACKEADS ON MY NOSE.
After all these, do slap on some moisturiser. FYI, i use Egyptian Magic Cream.
Pro:
It's much effective than Mint Julep Masque.
I notice that my pores become much smaller too cos it removes the impurities.
Cons:
The powder is very fine- you won't want to inhale them because you know what side effects it has in your body.
Messy for the first few times cos of inexperience.
The powder will fly when it dries. When powder gets into eyes, quickly rinse with water!
BUY!
Special Healing Powder [1] TEMPORARILY SOLVED - prevent shiny face but i don't think it helps in regulating oil glands.
It's also a large amount to me. i think it can last me 1-2years.
easy- just brush on your face after your usual face routine or as finishing powder after makeup.
Pros:
Matte Face
EXCELLENT OIL CONTROL- yeah, i can skip blotting. I am really lazy, thanks (:
Cover/conceal redness.
Cons:
When i received it, the puff MB provided is oversized as compared to the diameter of the container. Poor puff!
I do not encourage you to use the puff cos you will get too much powder on your face. Too much=bad. "Use SPARINGLY." Don't apply too much or your skin will have dry patches. I tried using it as spot treatment- UGH! don't try. Either i put too much or it really dries the skin.
USE BRUSH.
When i removed the puff, (WAH!) mini mushroom cloud of yellow powder appeared. I just stopped breathing in case it get into my lung. Is there a name for phobia of inhaling powder? lol.
There was no plastic seal on the holes so there ended up a lot of powder. -frowns
But no worry, just transfer the powder to another container using a clean toothpick to push the powder out from the packaging. Use it from there.
Tadah! Problem Solved!
BUY!