Mario Badescu-Free Samples

I was just searching through the Mario Badescu website looking for products that I liked when I decided I might as well take the Skin Care Analysis so I could narrow down my search. The analysis can be found here http://www.mariobadescu.com/questionnaire.aspx If you take the quiz and answer according to your skin type, then they will send you an e-mail a few days later asking you if you would like for them to send you free samples. Obviously, I chose to receive the free samples ;]. Shipping took about a week, and you could imagine how excited I was to have Mario Badescu samples to try.

So inside the package there is a product guide with a list of all their products, product descriptions, and prices.

Along with that there is also a product application guide which has a list of the samples they sent you and a description of how to use them.

I received (from left to right, top row to bottom row) the Special Cucumber Lotion, Botanical Facial Gel, Oil Free Moisturizer, Orange Tonic Mask, and Strawberry Face Scrub. According to the product application guide, I was also supposed to receive a drying lotion, but I think they can't send it because it's in a glass container.

Oil free moisturizer

Special Cucumber Lotion

Botanical Facial Gel

Orange Tonic Mask

Strawberry Face Scrub
About my skin: I have oily skin, especially around my T-zone, that is extremely annoying. I can't really wear makeup during the summer without having it melt and smear everywhere. Because I have oily skin, my pores are rather large and noticeable and also get clogged easily. I also have mild acne on my forehead, but it's mostly because of my bangs. I've been using AcneFree for about two years now, and I must say, it's considerably improved my acne problem. So I've been searching for products that will help keep my face matte during the day and also help my skin to secrete less oil (I get so shiny! :[ ). If anyone would like to suggest any products, that'd be greatly appreciated! I'll post a review of all the samples after I try them during the next few days. Stay pretty!