i've been a huge fan of mario badescu products for the last couple of years: my tried and true products include their facial spray with aloe, herbs and rosewater (i carry one in my purse and leave the other at home), seaweed cleansing soap and night cream.  after a couple of stressful weeks and after having just had a facial earlier in the month, i yearned for some at-home products that could improve my skin's overall appearance...enter nordstrom's anniversary sale beauty exclusives.  they've packaged three of mario's most popular products - the glycolic foaming cleanser, the whitening mask, and the vitamin c serum - in an awesome $45 bundle (retail value - $65).  

the glycolic foaming cleanser formulated with herbal extracts soothes and breaks down build-up on the skin's surface.  the whitening mask helps even skin tone by minimizing discoloration and scars while the vitamin c serum is like hope in a jar: antioxidant vitamin c protects the skin from free radicals and helps boost collagen production. the three products work together to enhance your skin's natural radiance.  these products have won a permanent place on my nightstand...alongside one of my favorite books, domino: the book of decorating which is giving me so much inspiration to fix up my new place...which i haven't found yet, but i always like to think ahead ;).