Mario Badescu: How celebs maintain clear skin

MANILA, Philippines - Celebrities like Kate Moss, Natalie Portman, Eva Longoria, Oprah Winfrey, Iman, Cher, Charlize Theron, Sharon Stone, Martha Stewart, Rachel Bilson, Katie Couric, Sheryl Crow, and male actors Ben Stiller, Dylan McDermott, Owen Wilson, Antonio Banderas and singer P. Diddy have long flocked to Mario Badescu for products and salon treatments that maintain their flawless, pimple-free skin.

Badescu’s Acne Solutions line, which zaps blemishes and whiteheads almost overnight, is their arsenal of choice against acne:

Mario Badescu Drying Lotion is a fast-acting acne spot treatment with salicylic acid, calamine and quick-drying ingredients to shrink ugly whiteheads overnight. This drying lotion also heals and prevents the spread of acne, particularly on the back and chest.

The Acne Facial Cleanser is an exfoliant that deep-cleanses with acne-fighting salicylic acid. It contains aloe vera and chamomile, two natural ingredients that calm and soothe inflamed skin.

The Buffering Lotion is specially designed to treat large, deep and cystic acne. It can also be applied to large erupted areas for overall treatment. It contains nourishing B vitamins and amino acids for healthy, glowing skin, anti-inflammatories to soothe damage and herbal extracts to promote healing.

The Special Cucumber Lotion is a disinfecting, refreshing and deep-cleansing astringent that effectively dries up existing blemishes while preventing new eruptions with sulfur and a soothing cucumber formula.

The Anti-Acne Serum is the latest product in this skincare line that prevents acne eruptions even before they begin with its salicylic acid–based gel formulation. By spreading a thin layer over the acne-prone area every evening, skin is kept smooth and clear without irritation.