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I’ve been dealing with acne since high school and have lost count of the amount of products and money I’ve shelled out on skin care products that claim to treat breakouts. Through all my trials and research, I’ve learned that acne is not a one-size-fits-all type of situation. For some, drugstore products just won’t work because they are not formulated for more aggressive acne skin needs, and you’ll need to turn to an expert for professional treatment — that’s where Face Reality Skincare can help.
Face Reality Skincare is an esthetician-founded company that utilizes the knowledge of skin care professionals to help you get a long-lasting solution for treating acne. The brand offers professional-grade products with guidance from licensed professionals (think licensed estheticians, medical professionals, or any highly-trained professionals with a valid license), also referred to as “Your Certified Acne Expert,” by the brand. They are also trained in Face Reality’s unique protocols, one being the Clear Skin Method™ to understand and treat all types of acne.
A Certified Acne Expert will work 1:1 with you to design a personal program that includes acne-safe lifestyle guidance, the right combination of professional treatments, and clinically-effective home care products that are adapted over time to get you clear skin for good. Part of the program also includes scheduled check-ins, exfoliation, and extractions, which will all help to make your skin look and feel even better and help the treatment process go by faster.
“It’s important to make the best decision for yourself when it comes to treating acne, and you won’t be able to make the best decision if you don’t have enough information,” said Irvaz Husic, M.S., R&D Technical Director at Face Reality Acne Clinic, during an interview with Teen Vogue at the International Esthetics, Cosmetics, and Spa Conference (IECSC) in West Plam Beach, FL. “Face Reality is a place where you can hear from Acne Experts on what exactly you need to do to treat your skin and what approach you should take.”
The brand has developed treatment programs for all types of acne, including the most severe cases. But I most appreciate the guidance and support you get from the experts throughout the entire process. Usually, I just scroll through social media to find the best products for acne and then give them a whirl at home. Personally, I can tell you that it truly makes a difference when you have someone there to guide you through the acne treatment process. From the application to specific product techniques and even your diet, there are so many things you can learn by working together with a skin care expert, and that is what makes this experience so different from all the other brands.
And since your skin changes over time (it will adjust based on the products you use), the Acne Experts also come in handy when it comes to updating your daily skin care regimen - which means you’ll always be using the correct formulas and ingredients, no matter where your skin is throughout the journey.
“What’s causing changes in the skin can be things like medication, birth control, stress, hormone imbalances, processed foods, too much sugar, or too much dairy. Those things create or lead to inflammation, which then shows up on the skin,” explained Chloe Williams, a registered holistic nutritionist based in Toronto, CA, during an interview with Teen Vogue at the International Esthetics, Cosmetics, and Spa Conference (IECSC).
The process of getting started is also a breeze. All you have to do is use the Acne Expert locator (on the brand's site here) to search for the closest certified Face Reality Acne Expert near you. Can’t make it into the office? No worries, there’s also an option to choose virtual appointments, here. Once you’ve found someone, you’ll then make your first appointment to meet your Acne Expert and go through a skin analysis to determine a good treatment and at-home product routine for your skin type. During the first 90 days, your acne expert will be checking in regularly to adjust your treatment and provide advice (kind of like a super helpful bestie!).
This beats the conventional way of going to a dermatologist because Face Reality is consistent — you’ll be hearing from your esthetician regularly to make sure your routine is going well.
I also got the opportunity to attend a Face Reality Skincare event and chat with Makalie Davis, a master esthetician based in Stanwood, Washington, who has been using the brand for quite some time and is more than shocked at their clients' results so far. “Face Reality really stands out from all the other professional skin care brands. The way they support their estheticians is huge, through great training platforms and ongoing education courses, which is something I really appreciate,” said Davis during an interview with Teen Vogue at the International Esthetics, Cosmetics, and Spa Conference (IECSC).
And that’s not all! What’s even more exciting is that Face Reality Skincare is approaching acne care from a whole new angle with the launch of two new supplements: Clear Skin Restore and Clear Skin Balance. As you may know by now, acne is not just an external issue, it often starts from the inside and can stem from a wide range of issues ranging from certain food choices, lack of sleep, and other conditions. That’s why Williams recommends taking supplements since they can work to target the problem directly.
“When it comes to acne, there’s a lot of chronic inflammation. This inflammation usually results from an imbalance in your gut microbiome. In your gut, there’s good bacteria and bad bacteria. The imbalance occurs when the good stuff gets depleted, and the bad stuff gets the upper hand. So, we want to restore the balance. Our goal is to support gut health through nutrition and lifestyle, and supplements help us get there faster,” Williams explained.
Both supplements were created from nutrient-rich blends to help support your overall health. The Clear Skin Balance contains Omega-3 fish oil that helps to clear and calm skin while balancing oil and supporting a healthy skin barrier.* In addition, it is formulated with Vitamin D and a proprietary Antioxidant Skin Defense Blend comprised of Vitamins A and E an a Skin Brightening Complex.
“With the Clear Skin Balance, you’ll get that nice brightening complex in it that’s going to be excellent for anyone and especially our higher Fitzpatrick clients because people of color are more prone to the post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation,” explained Alex Hernandez, a licensed esthetician and lead educator at Face Reality, during an interview with Teen Vogue at the International Esthetics, Cosmetics, and Spa Conference (IECSC).
Clear Skin Balance was designed together with Clear Skin Restore for best results. Clear Skin Restore contains a proprietary Probiotic Gut-Skin Axis Blend designed to support acne-prone skin and digestive health.* It is also formulated with Zinc, a powerhouse ingredient for acne-prone skin that helps with oil control and clearing skin as well as Vitamin C and Niacinamide.* These science-backed blends can’t be found anywhere else.
So, if you’re tired of testing out products that just don't work (been there, done that), give Face Reality Skincare a try! And don’t let us just tell you how it’s worth it, check out these real-life customer testimonials who swear by the brand for their healthy and radiant-looking skin.
Face Reality Skincare pricing ranges between $22 and $56 and is available now at facerealityskincare.com. If you're ready to dip into the world of acne-safe professional skin care at home take their 1-minute Skin Quiz to discover your ideal skincare regimen and choose an Acne Expert near you.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
