Acne Safe Skincare Routine

An esthetician-curated routine designed to support acne-prone skin, reduce congestion, and maintain a healthy skin barrier without over-drying the skin.

Best For

• Acne-prone skin
• Congested pores
• Oily or combination skin
• Sensitive acne-prone skin
• Teen and adult acne
• Post-breakout discoloration

Skin Types

• Oily
• Combination
• Normal
• Sensitive

What’s Included

Step 1 — Cleanse

Face Reality Ultra Gentle Cleanser 

A gentle, sulfate-free cleanser that removes impurities without stripping the skin barrier.

Why We Love It

• Acne-safe and non-drying
• Helps maintain skin hydration
• Great for sensitive and inflamed skin
• Ideal for daily use AM & PM

Step 2 — Treat

Face Reality Mandelic Serum

A corrective serum designed to support clearer-looking skin while improving texture and congestion.

Why We Love It

• Helps reduce clogged pores
• Supports smoother skin texture
• Gentle exfoliation for acne-prone skin
• Great for post-acne discoloration support

Step 3 — Hydrate

Face Reality Clearderma Moisturizer

A lightweight moisturizer that hydrates while helping calm stressed, breakout-prone skin.

Why We Love It

Lightweight, non-greasy hydration
Helps support the skin barrier
Calming and soothing for inflamed skin
Layers well with treatment products

Step 4 — Protect

Face Reality Daily SPF 30 Plus

Daily broad-spectrum sun protection designed for acne-prone and sensitive skin.

Why We Love It

• Lightweight daily SPF protection
• Helps prevent post-breakout discoloration
• Acne-safe formula
• Comfortable under makeup

Why This Routine Works

This acne-safe skincare routine was curated by our estheticians to help support clearer, healthier-looking skin while protecting the skin barrier. The combination of gentle cleansing, targeted exfoliation, lightweight hydration, and daily SPF creates a balanced routine ideal for acne-prone skin types.

Unlike harsh acne regimens that can leave skin dry and irritated, this routine focuses on supporting long-term skin health while helping reduce congestion and visible breakouts.

How to Use

Morning Routine

Cleanse with Ultra Gentle Cleanser
Apply Clearderma Moisturizer
Finish with Daily SPF 30 Plus

Evening Routine

Cleanse with Ultra Gentle Cleanser
Apply Mandelic Serum
Follow with Clearderma Moisturizer

What to Expect

Skin may feel smoother and more balanced within the first few weeks
Consistency is key for best results
Daily SPF use helps support overall skin health and discoloration prevention
Mild purging may occur when introducing exfoliating products

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this routine acne safe?

Yes — every product in this routine is selected with acne-prone skin in mind.

Can sensitive skin use this routine?

This routine is designed to be gentle while still supporting clearer-looking skin.

Can I use this every day?

Yes, though sensitive skin types may prefer introducing the Mandelic Serum gradually.

Is this good for hormonal acne?

This routine can be beneficial for many acne-prone skin types, including hormonal acne.

Will this dry out my skin?

This routine focuses on maintaining hydration and supporting the skin barrier while targeting congestion.

Esthetician Recommended

Our skincare routines are curated by licensed estheticians using professional skincare experience and real client treatment knowledge to help simplify your skincare routine and support healthy-looking skin.

Perioral Dermatitis Calming Bundle

Microbiome-supportive hydration + azelaic acid support for sensitive, redness-prone skin

A simple two-step routine designed to support sensitive, reactive skin experiencing dryness, redness, bumps, and irritation commonly associated with perioral dermatitis. This bundle combines microbiome-friendly hydration with gentle azelaic acid resurfacing to help calm and restore the skin barrier without over-stripping.

Bundle Includes

1. SIV Biome Balancing Serum 15ML

A lightweight microbiome-friendly serum formulated to hydrate, calm, and support a healthier skin barrier for sensitive and reactive skin types.

2. ANFISA ÂN-DEW 10% Azelaic Acid Serum 30ML

A multitasking azelaic acid treatment designed to visibly reduce redness, uneven texture, congestion, and post-breakout discoloration while remaining gentle on delicate skin.

Suggested For

• Perioral dermatitis-prone skin
• Sensitive or reactive skin
• Redness and irritation
• Dry, compromised skin barrier
• Small bumps and uneven texture
• Acne-prone sensitive skin

Why We Love This Routine

✔ Supports the skin barrier
✔ Helps calm visible redness
✔ Lightweight and non-greasy
✔ Gentle enough for sensitive skin types
✔ Helps improve texture and congestion
✔ Pairs hydration with targeted treatment

How To Use

Morning

1. Cleanse with a gentle cleanser
2. Apply SIV Biome Balancing Serum
3. Follow with moisturizer
4. Finish with SPF

Evening

1. Cleanse skin gently
2. Apply ÂN-DEW 10% Azelaic Acid Serum
3. Follow with SIV Biome Balancing Serum if additional hydration is needed
4. Finish with moisturizer

Pro Tip

When dealing with perioral dermatitis, less is often more. Avoid over-exfoliating, harsh actives, and stripping cleansers while focusing on barrier support and consistent hydration.

Important Note

Perioral dermatitis can have multiple triggers including irritation, overuse of actives, topical steroids, and barrier disruption. Always patch test new products and consult a dermatologist for persistent or severe concerns.

Rosacea Calm + Barrier Support Bundle

A calming, barrier-supportive routine designed for redness-prone, reactive, and sensitive skin.

Product Description

The Rosacea Calm + Barrier Support Bundle is a curated routine for skin that feels easily irritated, flushed, dry, or reactive. This bundle focuses on gentle cleansing, visible redness support, hydration, barrier repair, and daily mineral sun protection.

Featuring calming, hydrating, and barrier-focused formulas, this routine helps support a healthier-looking complexion without overwhelming sensitive skin.

Includes

Face Reality Barrier Ultra Gentle Cleanser
A soft, non-stripping cleanser for sensitive, compromised, or redness-prone skin.

Skinbetter Mystro Active Balance Serum
Helps improve the look of redness, uneven tone, and stressed-looking skin.

Anfisa ÂN-DEW 10% Azelaic Acid Serum
Supports a calmer-looking complexion and helps improve the appearance of redness and uneven skin tone.

Restorative HA Serum
Adds lightweight hydration to support a plump, comfortable skin barrier.

Face Reality Power Mineral SPF 50
A mineral sunscreen that helps protect sensitive skin from daily UV exposure.

Who It’s For

Best for skin that is:

• Redness-prone
• Reactive or sensitive
• Dry, tight, or barrier-compromised
• Prone to flushing
• Looking for a gentle daily routine

How to Use

Morning:

1. Cleanse with Barrier Ultra Gentle Cleanser
2. Apply Restorative HA Serum
3. Apply Skinbetter Mystro Active Balance Serum
4. Finish with Face Reality Power Mineral SPF 50

Evening:

1. Cleanse with Barrier Ultra Gentle Cleanser
2. Apply Restorative HA Serum
3. Apply ÂN-DEW Azelaic Acid Serum
4. Follow with moisturizer if needed

Bundle Benefits

• Calms the look of redness
• Supports the skin barrier
• Adds lightweight hydration
• Helps improve uneven tone
• Provides daily mineral SPF protection
• Gentle enough for sensitive routines

Description

A powerhouse trio designed to help support brighter, more even-looking skin while protecting against future discoloration. This melasma-focused routine combines advanced brightening technology, daily mineral SPF protection, and gentle overnight exfoliation to help improve the appearance of stubborn pigmentation and uneven tone.

Perfect for:

• Melasma-prone skin
• Sun-induced discoloration
• Uneven skin tone
• Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation
• Maintaining professional treatment results

What's Included

Hydrinity VIVID Brightening Serum

An advanced brightening serum formulated to visibly improve uneven skin tone and support a more radiant complexion while helping calm and hydrate the skin barrier.

Best For:

• Brown patches
• Uneven pigmentation
• Sensitive skin types
• Daily brightening support

Skinbetter Science Tone Smart SPF 75 Sunscreen Lotion

A tone-adapting mineral sunscreen that provides broad-spectrum SPF 75 protection while helping defend against visible light and UV exposure — both major triggers for melasma flare-ups.

Why It Matters for Melasma:
Daily sunscreen is one of the most important steps in preventing pigmentation from worsening or returning.

Skinbetter Science AlphaRet Exfoliating Peel Pads

These exfoliating treatment pads combine AlphaRet technology with gentle resurfacing ingredients to improve skin texture and promote a brighter, smoother-looking complexion over time.

Benefits:

• Helps improve dullness
• Encourages skin renewal
• Smooths texture
• Supports more even-looking skin tone

How to Use

Morning

1. Cleanse skin
2. Apply VIVID Brightening Serum
3. Finish with Tone Smart SPF 75

Evening

1. Cleanse skin
2. Use AlphaRet Peel Pad 2–3 nights weekly to start
3. Apply VIVID Brightening Serum
4. Follow with your favorite moisturizer

Why Clients Love This Bundle

• Targets multiple causes of discoloration
• Focuses on both correction + prevention
• Gentle enough for many sensitive skin types
• Excellent maintenance routine after professional treatments