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Non-inflamed acne is sneaky—it’s not red or swollen, but it sticks around and builds up. At my NYC clinic, I turn to the Face Reality Mandelic Serum as a gentle yet effective exfoliant to help treat these stubborn breakouts without irritating the skin.

If your acne feels hot, swollen, or painful to the touch, you’re dealing with inflammation. At my NYC clinic, one of my favorite first-line solutions for inflamed acne is the Face Reality Mandelic Serum—a calming, exfoliating treatment that helps clear active breakouts without stripping or irritating your skin.

Struggling with bumpy skin, clogged pores, or rough patches that won’t go away? As a licensed esthetician in NYC, one of my go-to recommendations is the Face Reality Mandelic Serum—a multitasking treatment that helps refine skin texture while calming breakouts.

Uneven skin texture? Bumps, flakes, or rough patches that makeup just won’t sit right on? At my NYC clinic, I turn to the Face Reality Mandelic Face and Body Wash when clients want to gently resurface their skin without irritation.

If you're left with dark marks long after breakouts are gone, you're not alone. Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) is incredibly common—and frustrating. In my NYC clinic, I help clients fade PIH safely with a combination of in-office treatments and pigment-targeted home care, including the Face Reality Glycolic-Lactic Toner.

Non-inflamed acne doesn’t always get the spotlight—but it’s one of the most frustrating types to deal with. As a NYC esthetician, I work with clients every week who are tired of rough texture, stubborn congestion, and clogged pores that just won’t budge. That’s why I often recommend the Face Reality Glycolic-Lactic Toner—a gentle, exfoliating formula that helps smooth, decongest, and brighten skin without causing irritation.

Red, reactive skin can feel frustrating—especially when you're also prone to breakouts. At my NYC clinic, I help clients reduce visible redness without triggering more irritation. One of my go-to treatments for calming flushed, reactive skin? The Face Reality HydraCalm Mask.

Dry, flaky skin can feel tight, look dull, and make everything you apply on top feel uncomfortable. At my NYC clinic, I help clients find calming hydration that doesn’t clog pores—especially those dealing with both dryness and breakouts. One of my favorite solutions? The Face Reality HydraCalm Mask.

Inflamed acne doesn’t just hurt physically—it can take a toll emotionally too. At my NYC clinic, I work with clients who are desperate to soothe the red, swollen breakouts that never seem to calm down. The key? A balanced approach that focuses on healing, not harshness. One of the recovery masks I reach for often is the Face Reality HydraCalm Mask.