Facial Studio Magdalena

The best part about getting older is finally being able to afford your preferences.

Your SPF personality says a LOT about you ☀️✨
Whether you’re a glowy “Caviar Vibes” girl, a matte finish minimalist, or a sensitive skin queen… there’s a perfect SPF for your skin type.

Featuring some of our Face Reality favorites:
✨ Daily SPF 30
✨ Mineral Matte SPF 28
✨ Brilliant Defense SPF 50
✨ Power Mineral SPF 50

Because great skincare means nothing if you skip SPF 💅

Tiny bumps that won’t go away? It might not be traditional acne 👀
Fungal folliculitis LOVES heat, sweat, heavy products, and clogged follicles… so your skincare routine matters A LOT.

Here’s a simple routine we love for fungal folliculitis-prone skin at Facial Studio Magdalena ✨

🫧 Face Reality Mandelic Wash
Mandelic acid is naturally antibacterial + antifungal and helps gently exfoliate buildup inside the pores without stripping the skin. Perfect for those tiny uniform bumps and congestion.

💧 Face Reality Mandelic Serum or AHA Serum
Both contain mandelic + lactic acids to help keep pores clear, reduce buildup, smooth texture, and support healthier skin turnover without feeling too harsh.

🩵 Face Reality HydraBalance
A lightweight, water-based hydrator that gives hydration without heavy oils or occlusive ingredients. With fungal folliculitis, we usually want to avoid thick, pore-trapping products that can make congestion worse.

✨ Sulfur Spot Treatment
Sulfur helps reduce excess oil, calm inflammation, and creates an environment that fungal folliculitis doesn’t thrive in. Such an underrated ingredient honestly.

☀️ Mineral SPF Options (all zinc-based!)
• Face Reality Mineral Matte SPF 28 → amazing if you prefer a more matte finish
• Face Reality Mineral Power SPF 50 → lightweight protection with a natural finish
• Tinted Mineral Moisturizer SPF 40 → gives a little glow + sheer coverage for those no-makeup makeup days

Not every breakout is acne, and treating fungal folliculitis the wrong way can sometimes make it worse 😭 If you’re struggling with stubborn tiny bumps, texture, or congestion, our acne specialists at Facial Studio Magdalena can help guide you toward the right routine 🤍

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Not every breakout is acne 👀
We’ve been seeing a LOT more fungal folliculitis lately with the heat, humidity, sweating, and heavier products this time of year. The tricky part is that it can look very similar to acne — but it needs a completely different approach.
Some of our favorite ingredients for supporting skin prone to fungal folliculitis are mandelic acid, zinc, and microbiome-balancing ingredients ✨
Products we commonly recommend at Facial Studio Magdalena:
• Face Reality Mandelic Serums
• AHA Serums
(Both contain mandelic acid, which is amazing for helping support skin prone to fungal folliculitis.)
For SPF, we love zinc-based formulas because zinc is soothing, anti-inflammatory, and helpful for skin experiencing fungal flare-ups:
• Face Reality SPF 28
• Face Reality Power Mineral SPF 50
• Tinted Mineral SPF 40
And for helping support and rebalance the skin barrier + microbiome:
• SIV Biome Balancing Serum
If your “acne” keeps coming and going, gets worse with sweating or humidity, or never fully responds to traditional acne products, it may actually be fungal folliculitis.
Book a facial consultation with us and we’ll help you figure out exactly what your skin needs 🤍

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Acne isn’t “one-size-fits-all,” and treating every breakout the same is one of the biggest reasons people stay stuck in the cycle of flare-ups, irritation, and frustration.

At Facial Studio Magdalena, we use the Face Reality Clear Skin Method to identify exactly what type of acne you’re dealing with — inflamed, non-inflamed, or combination acne — because each one requires a completely different approach.

That’s why seeing an acne specialist matters. Using the wrong products can keep acne lingering for months (or years), while the right customized routine can completely change your skin.

All of our estheticians are Certified Acne Experts and are trained to build personalized acne-clearing routines based on your skin type, acne type, sensitivity level, and lifestyle. ✨

If you’re tired of guessing, we’re here to help. Book an acne treatment consultation with us and let’s get your skin on the right path.

Antibiotics can help reduce acne bacteria… but bacteria is not the root cause of acne.
Acne starts inside the pore — when dead skin cells, oil, and buildup get trapped and create the perfect environment for breakouts. That’s why truly clearing acne is about keeping the pores clear and functioning properly, not just “killing bacteria.”
This is also why your home care routine matters SO much. The right ingredients, used consistently, can help exfoliate inside the pore, reduce congestion, and prevent new breakouts from forming.
At Facial Studio Magdalena, we create customized acne regimens based on your skin type, acne type, sensitivity level, and lifestyle — because acne is never one-size-fits-all.
If you’re ready to stop guessing and start actually clearing your skin, book an acne treatment appointment with us ✨

Acne isn’t random—it’s a process.

In acne-prone skin, dead skin cells don’t shed properly. Instead, they build up inside the pore, mix with oil, and create a plug. That plug blocks oxygen and becomes the perfect environment for acne-causing bacteria.

✨ My go-to combo:
• Mandelic Serum – gently exfoliates inside the pore to clear out that buildup
• Acne Cream (benzoyl peroxide) – brings oxygen into the pore to kill acne bacteria

This is exactly how we treat acne using the Face Reality Skincare Clear Skin Method—customized routines + professional guidance every step of the way. Clear skin is a process, but when you treat acne at the source, results follow.

Nighttime is when your skin actually does the work… so give it the right tools ✨

Retinol is best used at night because it’s sensitive to sunlight and can break down during the day (aka you’re wasting it). Plus, it speeds up cell turnover while you sleep—helping with acne, fine lines, texture, and overall glow. Think of it as your overnight skin reset.

My go-to retinols right now:
• RetaXome by Hydrinity
• Retinol Rejuvenation Serum by GlyMed
• Retinol Peptide by Face Reality
• Retinal B3 by Face Reality

Start slow, stay consistent, and don’t skip SPF in the morning—non-negotiable.

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SPF but make it a filter 🤍✨

The Colorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Flex SPF 50 is giving skin, coverage, and protection all in one.

• mineral SPF 50 (yes, even for sensitive skin)• blends like a dream—no white cast, even on deeper tones• hydrating + packed with antioxidants• adjusts to your tone so it actually looks like you, just better

It’s basically your “I woke up like this” skin… but protected.

We carry all shades at the studio + the color balms for that extra glow 💋

It usually isn’t about doing more… it’s about finally doing the right things, consistently.

Once that clicks, everything else falls into place.

That’s where the shift happens ✨