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Star Donaldson / Byrdie

Acne is something that Ive been battling for what feels like forever.

While Pavitt offers consults and specialized facials, I was particularly drawn to her Acne Program.

woman with acne before and after photo

Star Donaldson / Byrdie

Face Reality was co-founded in 2005, by Laura Cooksey, who had struggled with acne into her mid-thirties.

15 years later, Laura opened an acne-only clinic and started a community of Certified Acne Experts.

From there she sold her Face Reality products to estheticians to help their clients achieve clear skin.

Face Reality Ultra Gentle Cleanser

Most Popular Products: Ulta Gentle Cleanser, 8% L-Mandelic Acid, Clearaderma Moisturizer.

And honestly, what made it easiest for me to stay consistent was my streamlined Face Reality routine.

5% L-Mandelic Serum

A super important part of treating acne is exfoliation.

Face Reality 5% L-Mandelic Serum.

Causing, you guessed itacne.

Because of its gentle exfoliation properties, Ive been using this morning and night to treat my acne.

Benzoyl peroxide is widely known for being an acid that combats acne.

Face Reality 2.5% Acne Med.

Ive found that by using this product nightly my acne heals faster and my breakouts are much less frequent.

Hydrabalance is a water-based hydrating gel that containssodium hyaluronatewhich improves dryness, reduces wrinkles, and replenishes the skin.

Ive also found it to be incredibly calming and cooling on my breakouts that can sometimes feel inflamed.

Face Reality Hydrabalance.

Clearderma Moisturizer

Moisturization is crucial to keep your skin barrier hydrated and intact.

But so many moisturizers are formulated with comedogenic ingredients that will ultimately make your acne worse.

Face Reality Clearderma Moisturizer

Face Reality Daily SPF 30 Lotion.