Facial Studio Magdalena

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Exosome emergency 🆘 My favorite kind …

ProCell Microchanneling, aka collagen induction, is one of those treatments that’s hard to appreciate until you realize what it’s replacing.

Not more makeup.
Not stronger filters.
Not strategic lighting.

Just healthier, firmer, smoother-looking skin that seems to catch the light differently.

By creating tiny microchannels in the skin, ProCell encourages your skin to do what it did effortlessly years ago: renew, repair, and produce fresh collagen. Over time, skin appears more refined, more even, and more resilient, with improvements in fine lines, texture, acne scarring, and overall luminosity.

Think of it as investing in the foundation instead of redecorating the house.

Results improve over a series, but many clients notice that coveted “you look amazing lately” effect after just one treatment.

Your urge to pick isn’t a lack of willpower—it’s human nature. We see a blemish and want it gone ASAP. Unfortunately, picking often leads to more inflammation, longer healing times, and increased risk of post-acne marks and scarring.

Face Reality InvisiClear Hydrocolloid Patches help protect the blemish, discourage picking, and support the skin’s natural healing process.

Patch it. Don’t pick it. 💙

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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 ✨