HUGE shoutout for Face Reality Acne Clinic (no more acne!)

[3isEnough]

Sure I can list the products, and you can see them all here http://facerealityacneclinic.com/products.php and here http://facerealityacneclinic.com/acne_skin_products.php

Face Reality has several different products within the same category, such as several moisturizers, different acne meds, sunscreens, etc. They choose the ones that are right for you based on your skin type and type of acne. They recommended the following for me:
Sensitive Skin Cleansing Gel
Moisture Balance Toner
Hydrating Emulsion
Daily SPF 30 Lotion
Acne Med 5%
Mandelic Serum 8%

I think the Acne Med and Mandelic Serum are the 2 key products, while the others help balance everything out.

[jerseygirl07067]

My regimen is the same except I am using the 2.5 % Acne Med, which is benzoyl peroxide. I recently found two good subsititutes to cut down on the cost....acne.org sells a very good benzoyl peroxide 2.5% in a huge tube that lasts me 6-9 months. Also they sell a gentle cleanser which is somewhat similar to the sensitive skin cleansing gel. I didn't want to start substituting products since it was working so well, but these have worked out well. The mandelic for me is so key, and I have looked at replacements, but none compare so I will keep using that. Once I was clear for a while, they also recommended the Vitamin A serum, for antiaging and it also helps with breakouts. But I don't use it as consistently as I should. It is very powerful stuff! Like a milder version of Retin-A.

[ShanaMama]

I'm late to this thread but thank you both for the rec. I am pretty desperate for some skincare help. I've had cystic, hormonally induced acne since puberty. Years of tetracycline & every cream in the book did nothing but support my dermatologist. I actually went on Accutane for a short while & my skin was clear for several years after that. (I would never ever go on it in this stage of the game.) once I started having kids my skin got bad again & currently I am pretty much used to horrible skin. Every one of my trouble areas is covered in tiny whiteheads that are invisible to everyone but me but they aggravate the heck out of me. Then there's the cystic acne which is now showing up twice a month!! So I'm either broken out or about to break out. I have a horrible tendency to pick & pop & I scar easily. Can you tell this is a sore point for me? I would love to try their long distance clinic, the $ doesn't scare me if the products actually work. I hate going for facials or consults where all they want to do is sell you their own product. I've never felt like any skin care person had any understanding of my skin- & I've been to many different people over the years. They always just throw products at me. I will definitely be looking into this & I really hope I can join your acne free fan club!

[ShanaMama]

I just spent some time on their website. It's nice that they give you pricing & basic expectations up front. That makes it seem non- scammy for lack of a better word.
Have either of you used their products while pregnant and / or breast feeding? Do they just continue to adjust your regimen based on what your body's going through at any given time?

[jerseygirl07067]

I used them all except Vitamin A, while breastfeeding. While pregnant, I also did not use the Vitamin A, but I did use the mandelic acid. And I believe I used the benzoyl peroxide too. It made my skin amazing. Luckily, my skin clears up during my 2nd and 3rd trimesters of pregnancy.

Vitamin A and salicyclic acid are the big no nos during pregnancy. Breastfeeding...it's been a while but I remember looking it all up and it was safe. Double check though, to be sure!

[MommyofAmaya]

Just checking to see if this program is still working as well for you. I might be ready to take the plunge, as my skin seems to be actively breaking out more often as I inch towards 40.

[3isEnough]

OP here. I missed ShanaMama's previous posts, sorry! I haven't used their products while BF'ing or pregnant so I can't speak to that, sorry.

And yes, the products are still working wonderfully for me. I've been on the regimen almost 4 months now and my skin looks better than ever. I know the cost of the products was a concern to some but just FYI I think they say the products will last 3 months but I'm still using the original products I purchased for most of the steps in my process. I had to buy more mandelic acid at about the 3 month mark and now need to purchase more acne med, but I have A LOT left in all of the other products. So if cost is a concern for anyone just know that in my experience, most of the products will last well over 3 months.

I'm still very, very happy with the program and can highly recommend it. MommyofAmaya, if you try it let us know how it goes!

[MommyofAmaya]

I'm revisiting this post again with more questions since I have not taken the plunge yet and would appreciate your guidance. What do you do about cosmetics on this program? I looked through the ingredients on my favorite items (foundation, primer) and there are a couple ingredients WAY down the list that are not recommended. Did you have to change your entire makeup routine? Are there ANY cosmetic products that made the grade? THANKS!

[DualvansMommy]

This is such a timely thread! Ever since I got pregnant with DS1, I'm suffering more breakouts (not sure if it's classified as acne though) and much noticeably red skin on my face. It would come and go, but have gotten significantly worse now since the birth of DS2. 6 months ago. My breakouts are quite embarassing with red raised big pimples and such, ugh! So in desperation I went to see my dermatologist last week. Was dx having rosacea with acne, and prescribed a daily topical cream to put over my face 2x daily. It's only been few days so I can't say it's working.

I'm curious if those products work well for people with rosacea as well?

[jerseygirl07067]

I'm revisiting this post again with more questions since I have not taken the plunge yet and would appreciate your guidance. What do you do about cosmetics on this program? I looked through the ingredients on my favorite items (foundation, primer) and there are a couple ingredients WAY down the list that are not recommended. Did you have to change your entire makeup routine? Are there ANY cosmetic products that made the grade? THANKS!

If the ingredients are way down on the list they are probably okay but you could ask the skin care specialists at Face Reality for any recommendations. I don't wear foundation and I just make sure my blush doesn't have the worst ingredients high on the list.

This is such a timely thread! Ever since I got pregnant with DS1, I'm suffering more breakouts (not sure if it's classified as acne though) and much noticeably red skin on my face. It would come and go, but have gotten significantly worse now since the birth of DS2. 6 months ago. My breakouts are quite embarassing with red raised big pimples and such, ugh! So in desperation I went to see my dermatologist last week. Was dx having rosacea with acne, and prescribed a daily topical cream to put over my face 2x daily. It's only been few days so I can't say it's working.

Rosacea is a lot more complicated, just check out their website or e-mail them and ask. I know the products are different than the ones I use. They do have rosacea pics of clients on their website I do believe.

I'm curious if those products work well for people with rosacea as well?