Overall rating: 4.6753244 / 5 from 924 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

The Enzyme Cleansing Gel is highly regarded for its ability to remove excess oil and impurities, leaving skin feeling clean, bouncy, and refreshed. Customers appreciate its pleasant scent, smoothness, and effectiveness in removing makeup. While opinions on its acne-fighting properties vary, the overall consensus is that it makes a noticeable difference in skin appearance and feel.

Summary topics

• Face Cleanliness (16%): A significant number of customers remarked that this face wash makes their face feel clean and bouncy.
• Gel Texture (5%): Customers expressed satisfaction with the cleansing gel, praising its pleasant scent and smoothness for skincare routine.
• Makeup Removal (4%): In general, customers found that this product effectively removes makeup and leaves their skin feeling clean and refreshed.
• Skin Feel (21%): Many customers remarked that the product feels great and leaves their skin feeling smooth and hydrated after use.

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Review highlights

• "This thoroughly cleans my 70+ yr old dry skin while leaving it feeling soft." — Marcia L.
• "It has a light scent and my face feels super clean afterwards." — Lillian S.
• "My face feels so soft, my tone is even and the smell is lovely!" — Aa

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Q&A

Is this good for combination acne prone skin? I currently alternate between your Glycolic face wash and your anti acne face wash. Would this face wash be a better choice than either of the 2 I currently use? Not sure if this matters in regard to my question but I also also use MB drying cream and anti acne serum.

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I heard from dermatologists that methylparaben and propylparaben are dangerous for your health!!!!

Thanks for your question! Mario Badescu uses very minimal, safe levels of parabens in order to combat mold and bacteria in some products. We base these levels on research by two independent scientific bodies, the Cosmetic Ingredient Review panel of experts in the US and the EU Scientific Committee on Consumer Products Safety. Both bodies have established safe use levels for parabens in cosmetics. Paraben use in our products is well below the safe levels established, and is used in minor amounts for product preservation.

Does this product work as make-up removal?

Thanks for your question. The Enzyme Cleansing Gel will remove light makeup. For a thorough removal of makeup, we recommend a double cleansing. Our Cleansing Oil followed by Gentle Foaming Cleanser is the perfect tag team for the job!

Why does the Environmental Working Group (EWG) have this product rated poorly? Are the chemicals in this product safe?

Thanks for your question! All raw materials used in Mario Badescu products are completely safe and follow all regulatory limits and guidelines. EWG ranks their score based on an individual ingredient being 100% of the formula and then the average is taken. For example, even though ingredient XYZ is under 0.1% of a formula, EWG will rank it the same as ingredients that are over 1%.

Can I use this product while also using retinol products?

Thanks for your question. The Enzyme Cleansing Gel is a gentle cleanser. We do recommend patch testing your skin's tolerance for the combination of the 2 products.