When Martha thinks something is a "good thing," we sit up and pay attention. (Getty Images)
Martha Stewart must've done something right in a former life, because the gods seem to have made her age-proof. The former model and forever mogul takes pride in showing off her glowing skin, from the pages of Sports Illustrated to her own Instagram feed. One reason she looks incredible at 83? Decades of facials at Mario Badescu's skin-care salon. In fact, her facialist shared the star's go-tos, and one major step in her routine is the Mario Badescu Super Collagen Mask, which you can try for only $14 (down from $20) during the last day of Amazon's Big Spring Sale.
Many celeb-beloved treatments and products can cost hundreds if not thousands of dollars — meanwhile, this mask will only set you back $14, a 30% discount. Sweet savings on some major skin care? That's what we'd call a "good thing."
Martha Stewart's facialist, Carmela Barabas, shared why she trusts the collagen mask on the icon's near-perfect skin with Vogue UK: "[It] restores skin texture and skin elasticity." Indeed, the mask is specially made for both mature and sensitive skin, created to tighten, nourish and purify an aging epidermis with the benefits of collagen and kaolin clay. These skin-loving ingredients help draw out oil and impurities from tired pores, revealing smoother, more youthful-looking skin. Soothing oatmeal and nutrient-rich red algae extract are also in the mix to help dull, dry complexions.
Using the mask is easy: Just apply a thin layer of the product to clean skin, avoiding the eye area. Wait 20 minutes for it to work its magic, then rinse. That's it! You're on your way to cleaner pores and tighter, firmer skin.
It's not just Martha Stewart who likes the Mario Badescu Super Collagen Mask — with over 1,900 five-star ratings at Amazon, it's a certified fan favorite.
"This tightened my skin and got rid of the bags under my eyes," marveled one bright-eyed shopper. "It takes a week to start seeing results, but it really does work and is 100% worth the money."
"I'm 61, the skin on my face was very dry, even chapped-looking ... I read that this was the product to try, and when I did, wow!" enthused another reviewer. "Great results, after over a month of using it three times a week, my skin is soft, even dewy ... it's unbelievable. I'm ordering more so I don't run out!"
This fan even used the mask in their ongoing weight-loss journey: "I bought this because as I'm losing weight, I have loose skin on my face. This tightened my skin and got rid of the bags under my eyes," they shared. "It takes a week to start seeing results, but it does work and is 100% worth the money."
One user noted that their "only negative is if you use it too often your skin does feel drier," but added, "I use it two times a week and love it. ... I see a noticeable improvement."
Opinions on the scent are divided. "Product has a distinct fishy/unpleasant smell. Makes sense because of its ingredients. But, as someone with a super-sensitive nose and a lifelong dislike of all things fishy, I can tolerate it," wrote one scent sleuth. "Seems to be producing results, so I am willing to accept the 20 minutes of occasional bad whiffs."
And here's another affordable fave of Martha's:
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The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.
