M.A.D. Skincare

Last month I was sent a ton of free samples from M.A.D. Skincare. I was sent so many it has taken me quite some time to get a chance to even sample a few. I've tried half of them, but I will update this post as I try the others out.

M.A.D. Skincare (M.A. Dermaceuticals) is a skincare line offering products that are geared towards specific skin concerns. They combine the best ingredients from nature and the science to get you the best possible results. The 5 categories are: Environmental, Brightening, Anti-Aging, Acne, and Delicate. None of their products contain parabens or chemical colorants. And the company is cruelty free and does not test on animals.

The only issue I had with the samples is that pumps provided are awful! They get stuck often and I have to keep the bottles upside down for any hope of getting the product out. I probably will only be able to use half of what is actually in the bottle because of the poor pumps.

Delicate Line
Delicate Daily Moisturizer
A light weight moisturizer designed to minimize irritations and provide much needed moisture for healthy looking skin. Chamomile, Licorice and Aloe Vera work together to sooth and hydrate your skin leaving it quenched but not greasy. An important blend of botanicals and extracts make your skin healthy and look its best.

$44 for 1.7oz      (sample worth $4.40)

This was the moisturizer I was most excited about and the sample is already gone. It has aloe and chamomile and licorice which all sooth and calm irritated, red skin. Plus, it has oat derived extracts and anti-inflammatory complexes that further help to reduce reduce and reduce inflammation and restore skin texture and sensitivity. This was a very lightweight lotion, it almost came out of the bottle clear. It smoothed on in seconds, was non-greasy, and dried in seconds. I loved the way it made my skin feel. It wasn't overly moisturized, but perfect for my sensitive/oily skin. I don't think it did much to my very hyper sensitive red patches, but it did help soothe my skin. Putting on my makeup didn't make my redness flare up more.


Acne Line
Breakout Control Daily Moisturizer
A light weight daily moisturizer that helps control oil production and calms irritated skin. Your skin will look and feel great as the botanicals help control oil production and the gentle moisturization keeps your skin from feeling dry and irritated.

$38 for 1.7oz      (sample worth $3.80)

Oh a moisturizer I was drawn to just by the name. It contains tea tree oil and peppermint oil which help to find and control bacteria and tame irritated skin. It also has ginger root extract that helps to heal and clarify skin and witch hazel and alpine sebum which minimize pores without irritation. It is a very lightweight moisturizer that easily spreads out into a watery moisturizer. And I mean watery as a good thing, it is non-greasy and dries in an instant. I love the peppermint smell! I've been using it over my T-zone and it works really well. Unfortunately I do have a random patch of dry skin on my nose which this moisturizer does not appease. But using this moisturizer alone (and even more so with finishing powder) has kept my makeup and skin less greasy all throughout the day. 

Anti-Aging Line
Transforming Daily Moisturizer
The signs of aging require multiple age fighting ingredients to get you to look your best. M.A. Dermaceuticals has combined the best nature and science has to offer to give you the youth building age minimizing performance for lasting results. A light weight multi-stem cell, multi-peptide infused complex is designed to make you look your best and return a more refreshed, healthy look to the appearance of your skin.

$54 for 1.7oz      (sample worth $5.40)

The moisturizer contains alp rose stem cell extract which protects against sun damage, improves skin tone, texture, and firmness. It also has grape fruit stem cell extract that is an age fighter that helps correct sun damage. And had peptides that reduce skin inflammation and stimulates fibroblast and collagen production, firming and toning skin. It also has lavender oil and other natural anti-aging ingredients which reduces wrinkles and decrease wrinkle depth. Im not really interested in trying this lotion because it has beeswax in it. No matter my choice to avoid beeswax, Id never want to put it directly on my skin as a moisturizer. I just see this clogging my skin and pores. Maybe someone else who is more concerned about wrinkles and not acne/oily skin would like this. 

Eye Transformation Serum
The eyes are an important treatment area to look your best. M.A. Dermaceuticals has combined the best nature and science has to offer to give you the best possible eye product for immediate and long term benefits. This light weight multi-stem cell, multi- peptide infused complex is designed to protect, hydrate and nourish critical areas around the eyes.

$58 for 0.5oz      (sample worth $19.34)

Like the moisturizer it contains alp rose stem cell extract which protects against sun damage, improves skin tone, texture, and firmness. It also has grape and apple fruit stem cell extract that correct sun damage and lessen the appearance of wrinkles. And had peptides that reduce skin inflammation and stimulates fibroblast and collagen production, firming and toning skin. Plus it has ingredients that help reduce dark circles and eye puffiness. This is a very thick gel serum. I just have swatched it onto my arm and could feel my arm tingling after a few minutes. So this has some potential. It does have a long list of ingredients that makes me want to favor my new favorite from Clairvoyant Beauty.  

Environmental Line
Daytime Defense Shielding Moisturizer
A light weight, nourishing, shielding day time moisturizer delivers Cell Detoxifiers, Oxygen Boosters and Peptides to protect your skin cells leaving it quenched but not greasy, nourished and fortified to start the day.$48 for 1.7oz      (sample worth $4.80)
This moisturizer has pollution defense peptides and isoflavones which help eliminate toxins and minimize damage due to physical/emotional stress. It also has cell detoxifiers which reduce breakdown of collagen. And it has oxygen boosters which help to improve skin circulation and boost overall cell health. It also has grape fruit stem cell extract that is an age fighter that helps correct sun damage. This moisturizer is very thin but leaves the skin feeling silky soft. It also smells very nice, I cant place it but maybe a soft rose. I think this will make a great summer time moisturizer. Although as a elements shielding product, Im surprised it has no SPF protection.


Wrinkle Repellent Protection Serum
The environment’s more damaging to skin than ever before. Pollution, stress and poor diet contribute to premature aging. Your skin needs a shield to protect against these environmental aggressors. Protect and nourish your skin with this rich botanical serum for a healthy look that will last.

$56 for 1oz      (sample worth $9.34)
Just like the moisturizer, it has pollution defense peptides and isoflavones which help eliminate toxins and minimize damage due to physical/emotional stress. It also has cell detoxifiers which reduce breakdown of collagen. And it has oxygen boosters which help to improve skin circulation and boost overall cell health. The serum also has lavender oil which reduces wrinkles and chamomile which is an anti-irritant/anti-inflammatory. I feel like this line should be renamed Anti-Stress, I had no idea that it also worked to relieve the skin of emotional stress. Im a ball of nerves now that school is coming to an end. I haven't tried the serum yet, but it may be the right time to try it out. It smells just like the moisturizer which I like.


Brightening Line
Illuminating Daily Moisturizer
The signs of aging require multiple age fighting ingredients to get you to look your best. M.A. Dermaceuticals has combined the best nature and science has to offer to give you even skin tone and skin that is plump, moist and hydrated minimizing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. A light weight daily moisturizer to make you look your best and return a more youthful glow to the appearance of your skin.

$42 for 1.7oz      (sample worth $4.20)

The moisturizer has emblica and blueberry fruit extracts to help revitalize dull skin and minimize the appearance of skin discoloration. And a Vitamin C complex that helps to brighten and add luminosity to dull skin. Plus, it has bearberry fruit extract that helps to lessen hyper-pigmentation by lessening the production of melanin. It also has licorice root which is a natural remedy for red, irritated, sensitive skin. Plus, other brightening ingredients. This is the thickest moisturizer they have. It doesn't spread out much, but it doesn't feel thick or heavy. Just like the other moisturizers is grease free and dries in seconds. I haven't tried this one out yet, but now that I know it has licorice root Im really excited to try it. It has a nice berry smelling fragrance which makes sense since it does contain an assortment of berry oils.

Spot On Targeted Skin Brightening Serum
Spot On Targeted Skin Brightening serum will help minimize dark spots, uneven skin tone and help give a burst of radiance to dull tired skin. For best results use this twice daily to improve skin tone.

$38 for 0.5oz      (sample worth $12.67)

This serum, like the moisturizer, has emblica and blueberry fruit extracts to help revitalize dull skin and minimize the appearance of skin discoloration. And it also has a Vitamin C complex that helps to brighten and add luminosity to dull skin. Plus, ß-White and Lumiskin lighten skin and control melanin. I've been using this product on some of my acne scars pretty consistently for a few weeks. Im not exactly sure if my scars have lighten, I should have taken a before picture. Although they are still prominent, it does seem like they are not as noticeable. I will keep using this until my sample runs out. It is a very nice, light serum that has not caused me to break out. I just dab a bit only to the affected areas so that I get the most bang for my buck. 

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M.A.D. was very generous with all the samples they gave me, with an average total value of $64! I do really love the delicate and breakout control moisturizers. Although they do have many natural ingredients and extracts, the ingredients lists seem a bit long. The products may be trying to do too much at once. I'm no expert, but it seems like the more a product attempts to fix the less it properly fixes any of them. I do like that the company has made it easy to determine what product line is geared toward their skin type.