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Mario Badescu's glycolic cleanser — a daily-use foaming cleanser with low-level glycolic acid for gentle ongoing exfoliation. Less stripping than the brand's older alcohol-forward cleansers, more effective than a basic gel cleanser. Use AM 3–5x weekly to support tone-evening over time. Particularly good for normal-to-oily skin chasing brightness without committing to a leave-on acid serum. Drugstore pricing makes it easy to incorporate into a routine.
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Glycolic Foaming Cleanser by Mario Badescu is formulated for normal, combination, oily, dullness skin. Mario Badescu's glycolic cleanser — a daily-use foaming cleanser with low-level glycolic acid for gentle ongoing exfoliation. Less stripping than the brand's older alcohol-forward cleansers, more effective than a basic gel cleanser. Use AM 3–5x weekly to support tone-evening over time. Particularly good for normal-to-oily skin chasing brightness without committing to a leave-on acid serum. Drugstore pricing makes it easy to incorporate into a routine.
The key active ingredients in Glycolic Foaming Cleanser are Glycolic Acid, Panthenol. It's known for: glycolic acid in a daily-use cleanser format and less stripping than the brand's older formulations.
Yes, Glycolic Foaming Cleanser targets dullness, pores, hyperpigmentation. glycolic acid in a daily-use cleanser format
Glycolic Foaming Cleanser retails for around $18, which places it in the budget range for cleansers. Check the "Where to Buy" section above for current retailer prices.
The main drawbacks to be aware of: fragranced; won't replace a leave-on acid for serious exfoliation; may be too active for very dry/sensitive skin daily.
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