Mario Badescu • Cellufirm Drops • Skincare - Face

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lovelyKk on 4/14/2013 10:44:00 PM more reviews by lovelyKk

Age: 19-24   Skin: Acne-prone, Medium   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Blue    

I really am not a fan of MB moisturizers and serums. The ingredients are not the best. But they are affordable and do an adequate job. When I used this I did not feel any moisturizing benefits, and did not see any difference in my skin after two bottles. I really do try to give things enough time for me to see any difference, but this did not seem to do anything.

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*TOP REVIEWER* Miaoudeminou on 2/24/2013 1:22:00 AM more reviews by Miaoudeminou

Age: 25-29   Skin: Acne-prone, Fair-Medium, Cool   Hair: Black, Wavy, Medium   Eyes: Hazel    

I haven't seen a difference with this. I use it under the Moisture Magnet moisturizer. Neither really seem to do much to moisturize my skin. I will probably discontinue use of the Moisture Magnet and find a different day moisturizer along with a good night time one. Honestly the masks I use (Flower & Tonic and Temporary Lifting) tend to be the ones that make my skin look amazing. Everything else just sort of supports those two. I

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*TOP REVIEWER* malabu on 6/25/2012 7:34:00 AM more reviews by malabu

Age: 25-29   Skin: Sensitive, Fair   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Blue    

I really like this product! I use it under my night cream. My semi-sensitive skin and eyes tolerate this product which smoothens my skin, makes it look brighter and it moisturizes too. When the product was finished, I felt the difference when waking up in the mornings, my skin felt less soft. Whether the softness is a superficial layer that can be washed off, I dont know. As for fine lines, I don't know if I have seen a difference, maybe a slight improvement in skin texture, fine lines is not a problem for me yet though. The texture of the product is watery, the smell is ok. Price is fair and on Beautypedia it has received good reviews. I think it's paraben-free which is a huge plus.

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GiaMagro on 3/26/2012 7:59:00 PM more reviews by GiaMagro

Age: 30-35   Skin: Sensitive, Medium, Warm   Hair: Brunette, Curly, Medium   Eyes: Hazel    

I love this product!! I was completely shocked how fast this worked. I started getting laugh lines on each side of my mouth. I only used 2 - 3 drops on my face and the lines are 96% gone. I hope with more use they will be gone or keep them from getting worse. In additional to improvement of laugh lines, it also improved the texture of my skin. I had an area on my forehead that was getting bumpy and red. It's now smooth and redness is 98% gone. I don't have to use so much foundation anymore.

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themeanreds on 8/28/2011 1:52:00 AM more reviews by themeanreds

Age: 30-35   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Neutral   Hair: Blond, Straight, Medium   Eyes: Blue    

This product works well; it surprised me.

I'm 35 and I use anti-aging products to even my skin tone and prevent fine lines. I didn't think it was doing anything and I was curious about another product so I stopped using it on my face and decided to use it up on my neck and chest. I use sunscreen but my neck and chest have been a little bit blotchy/pink from sun exposure for years. After using it for 6 months now my neck and chest are smooth and even-toned!

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*TOP REVIEWER* chusuyuki on 8/27/2011 4:05:00 AM more reviews by chusuyuki

Age: 25-29   Skin: Very Oily   Hair: Red   Eyes: Black    

I'm in my late 20s and am searching for a good firming lotion for my very oily skin and I chanced upon this when I was browsing MB's website.

The baby is green in an almost transparent packaging which you can see how much you're left with. The texture is slimy, kinda like watery yet creamy. Application is a dream as it spreads evenly and smoothly and being absorbed by my skin in seconds.

After a week or so of using, I find that it does smooth some of the lines near my eyes (yes, I also use this as a eye cream as some MUAers suggested). Skin wise, because I pair this with the healing cream, I find that the combo does make my skin smooth after every use.

I would definately buy this again from MB's website =D

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saramary on 4/21/2011 8:52:00 AM more reviews by saramary

Age: 19-24   Skin: Acne-prone, Medium   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Blue    

I really really like this product. I have oily, acne prone skin and my skin usually looks really shiny just a few hours after cleansing and moisturizing. This product however keeps my skin non-shiny the whole day.I use it alone without applying moisturizer on top of it and it's perfect during summer when you need something lighter. My skin feels smooth and looks radiant after using it.

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joycelml on 9/3/2010 9:45:00 PM more reviews by joycelml

Age: 36-43   Skin: Acne-prone, Fair-Medium, Warm   Hair: Black, Straight   Eyes: Brown    

I like this product which moisturises my skin very well after one week of use and the skin looks smoother. Its watery texture is absorbed by the skin very quickly. It smells good too.

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*TOP REVIEWER* ianastar on 8/31/2010 9:06:00 AM more reviews by ianastar

Age: 36-43   Skin: Oily   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Blue    

I'm not sure if these are actually doing anything for my skin, but I do love the texture and the smell of the product.

I much prefer my anti aging serums from Shiseido where you really see the benefits of them right away.

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malinen on 7/25/2009 4:00:00 PM more reviews by malinen

Age: 19-24   Skin: Dry, Fair, Warm   Hair: Brown, Curly, Medium   Eyes: Green    

The reason I bought this was because I wanted something nice and moisturizing for both my overall face and my eye area, since I normally have dry and sometimes flaky skin. For my eyes this works great by absorbing in seconds yet keeping the area moist during both the day and the night. My main use was in the eve, but it worked just as well in the morning under my makeup without making any creasing out of the normal. For the rest of my face it worked great as an extra moisturizer, but using it two days in a row made me break out in tiny pimples wherever used. For that reason I only used it whenever I needed that little extra. I’ve been using this once or twice a day for the last seven months and have just finished it, so it’s quite affordable despite its higher price.

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*TOP REVIEWER* muppitonastring on 12/18/2008 9:36:00 AM more reviews by muppitonastring

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Olive   Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Fine   Eyes: Brown    

I bought this based on the reviews here, I like multi-purpose skin products because I find it boring applying separate eye creams etc . This is why I got this, it can be used on the whole face including eyes and it apparently will help with lines because of the ‘retinyl palmitate’. I thankfully don’t have any deep lines yet but I’m petrified of them as my relatives have aged badly so I’m likely to go the same way. I also blemish easily as I have olive/tan skin (NC35) and I thought this would be good for helping heal red marks from spots. I think this product delivers with both things, as much as I believe a product can do (I don’t have unrealistic expectations of any topical product because there is only so much they can do). I apply more than the recommended 5 drops to my face (excluding my oily nose) at night and I feel that I wake up with plumper, more dewy looking skin. It does help with blemishes, it seems to nourish and thereby help them fade quicker than they would otherwise. The fine lines around my eyes haven’t disappeared but this makes my eye skin look less fragile and dry.


Using too much of this does give me some small pimples, but not the serious kind. I think this is a good product and I’m quite cautious giving praise to skincare products because I have very difficult skin (sensitive, combination, mild acne). It cost me around GBP £15 (29ml), which is reasonable because I’ve had it for a couple of months and there’s ½ left. This is marked as being suitable for combination, dry and sensitive skin types. It is a green, lotion consistency product. The ingredients list is short and sweet and there are no parabens (nor is it tested on animals). By the way, I find that once this is applied to my face it has a slightly strange smell, I can’t describe it (maybe herbal and food-y?) and it is not that strong but I thought I’d give the odour sensitive people a warning.


Ingredients: Collagen, Seamollient, Retinyl Palmitate, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolysed Elastin, Tocopherol, Hydrolysed Glycosaminoglycans, Dermonectin, Bladderwrack Extract, Imidazolidinyl Urea, Filagrinol, RNA, Herbal Extract.

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*TOP REVIEWER* HollyMarie on 11/5/2008 2:30:00 PM more reviews by HollyMarie

Age: 30-35   Skin: Combination, Fair   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Green    

I like MB stuff-I bought this based on reviews and Im not sure about this-I stopped using it and now I restarted (25.00!) It has lots of goodies in it, and it sinks in but its just ok-it just seems like another step. I only use a drop or 2-get a sample first. Dont feel like its doing much!

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*TOP REVIEWER* dilllll90 on 12/6/2007 10:38:00 AM more reviews by dilllll90

Age: 25-29   Skin: Sensitive, Fair   Hair: Black   Eyes: Brown    

ok, this review is not for myself, I am a big fan of MB. I pretty much tried their 20+ products and am still on some regimen. i bought this for my mother since she has sensitive/dry skin just like mine. but difference is I'm sensitive some some ingredients while she's sensitive to some others. She broke out on this one. She's almost 50 and this product, I mean the ingredient list had nothing out of ordinary but still, her face is itchy and blotchy every time she put it on. I am thinking maybe the microbial is feeding on the vitamin rich ingredients? anyway, she gave it to my aunt and there is the end of the story.

Funny thing is my mom does not break out on clinique or clarins while I always had horrible reactions to clinique...I guess not everything is for everyone.

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sagacat on 7/22/2007 9:11:00 AM more reviews by sagacat

Age: Unknown   Skin: Combination, Fair   Hair: Black   Eyes: Brown    

It is the one that made me find interests in the brand~~~ it is comparatively inexpensive than other big names but do have many fine ingredients like collagen, Vitamines, or some acids whatever....and the point is this item works on me....my skin feels revived with it ...and i am happy that it can be applied around the eye area...I ususally blend it with moisturizer or night lotion...the only thing needs to be improved is the packaging.....

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makeup9111 on 6/14/2007 3:48:00 AM more reviews by makeup9111

Age: 19-24   Skin: Dry   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Brown    

I love this product! Its easy to get out of the bottle- the dropper top is ingenious- it absorbs great and has natural ingredients that really work for my skin! I will definitely buy again.

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littlecabbit on 4/22/2007 11:08:00 AM more reviews by littlecabbit

Age: 25-29   Skin: Dry   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Green    

I am jealous of the results all the other reviewers had! I bought this at nordstroms and I think the product may have been old and outdated, I don't know how many people other than me are buying MB products in S. Orange County. Anyways, the cellufirm drops gave me a painful red rash around my eye area after two weeks of use which was very scary. Prior to the rash, I saw no results. I'm glad you can always return used products to nordstroms! If I repurchase this in the future it will be from the MB website where the products hopefully haven't been sitting on a shelf for months, but due to that experience, I don't think I'm will to risk my delicate skin.

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*TOP REVIEWER* walljoy on 1/22/2007 10:05:00 PM more reviews by walljoy

Age: Unknown   Skin: Oily   Hair: Other   Eyes: Green    

A lovely product...no breakouts, no irritation. I received a sample size of this from Nordstom's, which is actually a decent size with a fair amount of product in the bottle...certainly enough to form a valid review opinion on. This is a light green lotion (like his Enzyme Cleansing Gel) that is dispensed in 'drop' formation from the bottle. I apply this around my eye area and have experienced minimized lines and creases and a nice softness. Definitely quality enough for a repurchase but I probably won't. When I experience that financial windfall, then I will. Nice stuff.

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hartmanm18 on 3/30/2006 3:02:00 AM more reviews by hartmanm18

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination   Hair: Black   Eyes: Brown    

I bought this based on the reviews and have been using this for about three weeks now. I have been using it in the morning and Burt's Bees Repair Serum @ night. Since I don't know if it's one or both, I'm leaving raves for both! I'm 27 and noticed a few lines starting near my eyes (YIKES!) I've tried a few of the MB eye creams and haven't had much success. I decided to try a sample of this (which after 3 weeks still has about half!) and plan to buy a full size when it's gone. The lines are gone and compared to the prices of some of the department store treatments (that DON'T WORK!) this is a very good buy.

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*TOP REVIEWER* SaraLee2 on 3/27/2006 10:01:00 AM more reviews by SaraLee2

Age: 44-55   Skin: Combination, Medium, Neutral   Hair: Blond, Straight, Fine   Eyes: Brown    

After reading all of the great reviews on MB's products in general, I had to try them. Got this and the Buttermilk moisturizer. While I'm one of the few people that can't seem to use the moisturizer (totally greased out my oily skin), I LOVE this stuff. Ingredient list is simple with nothing but good stuff. Comes in a little plastic squeeze bottle with a screw top thats easy to squeeze. It has a dropper end on it (like the end of an eye drop bottle) so you can control the amount dispensed easily. Consistency is smooth, light and somewhat thin with a green tint. Spreads easily and absorbs instantly, leaving behind nothing but soft, smooth skin. Moisturizes well, but doesn't grease me out at all. Now that it's winter I use it under my HG moisturizer, but in the summer I'm betting this is all I'll be using under my s/s. Comes in a 1 oz bottle for $25, but a little goes a long way so it should last me at last 4-6 months. I've been using it for 2 months now and still have about 3/4 bottle remaining.

Ingredients: Collagen, Seamollient, Retinyl Palmitate, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Elastin, Tocopherol, Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans, Dermonectin, Bladderwrack Extract, Imidazolidinyl Urea, Flagrinol, RNA, Herbal Extract.

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SEL123 on 12/15/2005 3:55:00 PM more reviews by SEL123

Age: 36-43   Skin: Dry   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Brown    

THIS IS MORE THAN I'D LIKE TO SPEND ON MY FACE BUT I WILL BUY AGAIN, MORE CLARITY TO MY SKIN AND IT'S MUCH SOFTER.

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