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Mario Badescu had a singular vision: he wanted to introduce to New York City his European-style facials (mastered back in his native Romania) based on classic, Old World techniques. To Badescu, beauty and skin care were unequivocally intertwined. He understood the uniqueness of skin, and thus came to design a line of handmade products to suit clients’ individual skin types and needs. It was in 1967, out of his Manhattan home, when the renowned salon was born. Word of mouth alone earned him a loyal following, and within a few years, Mario Badescu gained recognition as a touchstone of quality skin care. Today, his legacy is carried on by the Cabasso family, which continues to uphold our founder’s belief in using fresh botanical and natural ingredients. For nearly half a century we’ve been the name that transcends generations and spans the entire life-cycle of skin: from powerful acne solutions to potent anti-aging treatments, we customize entire regimens for every skin type and concern imaginable. Simple, gentle, effective skin care is our philosophy—and for that, we’ve earned the reputation of being an editor darling and celebrity go-to worldwide. . . . Learn more about our brand: SHOP: mariobadescu.com FACEBOOK: facebook.com/mariobadescu INSTAGRAM: @mariobadescu TWITTER: @mariobadescu TIKTOK: @mariobadescu PINTEREST: pinterest.com/mariobadescu

Tatcha is a skincare brand rooted in timeless Japanese wisdom, offering transformative yet kind-to-skin formulas that marry Japanese botanicals with clinical ingredients. Our formulation philosophy is informed by the Japanese concept hinou dokon, which means “skin-mind same root”—an acknowledgement of the powerful connection between the skin and the brain. Guided by the mission to care for people through their skin, Tatcha takes a holistic approach to skincare from concept to formulation to clinical evaluation, offering skincare rituals that benefit both skin and mind, while emphasizing the importance of mindfulness to skin health. Tatcha is grateful to support Room to Read’s mission of world change through education. Every purchase supports education equality through a partnership with the leading nonprofit for children's literacy and girls' education. As of October 2022, Tatcha has funded 7 million days of school for girls in Asia and Africa, and supported the printing and distribution of 155,000 inclusive books for underserved children in the US. In 2019, Tatcha was acquired by Unilever Prestige. A global company based in San Francisco and Tokyo, it is distributed in over 10 countries.

Now part of the L'Oréal group brands portfolio, our mission at SkinCeuticals is to improve skin health. Dedicated to this purpose, we make one simple promise—to provide advanced skincare backed by science. Born from decades of skin cancer research that led to pivotal breakthroughs in antioxidants, our high potency formulas are concentrated in pure actives and proven to penetrate optimally into skin. Made in the USA, our clinical skincare is used by dermatologists, plastic surgeons, and medi-spas for daily homecare and to complement aesthetic procedures. We formulate to correct signs of aging, protect healthy skin, and prevent future damage.