Spotlight
on real skin

Having acne, breakouts or the occasional spot is a common skin concern many of us can relate to. Our mission is to empower you with knowledge to make better decisions to help treat your skin on your journey.

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Empowering you with knowledge

Cassandra Bankson

Skincare expert, medical aesthetician with over 10 years of experience and inspiring acne warrior with millions of followers globally.

Cassandra has had her own acne journey and understands the struggle of self-confidence and importance of knowledge when it comes to making better decisions to help treat your skin. For Acne Awareness Month, together we are on a mission to help you understand your skin and the right ingredients and treatments to help you clear your breakouts.

Acne 101

What is acne?

Acne is a very common concern that impacts most people at some point in their life.
Acne forms when the hair follicle holes in the skin become blocked by excess sebum and old cells. From here they can develop into different types of spots.

Common types of acne:

Non-inflammatory

Blackheads (open comedones)

Small bumps with black or yellowish tone. Their colour comes when these bumps open causing oxidation.

Non-inflammatory

Whiteheads (closed comedones)

These bumps are similar to blackheads, but they remain closed, keeping them from oxidizing and therefore appear white in colour.

Inflammatory

Papules

These are formed when surrounding skin tissues become inflamed through damage or infection often from a ruptured comedone.

Inflammatory

Pustules

These are typically much larger in size and filled with pus. These can often be more painful as the immune system is reacting causing inflammation.

Spotlight ingredients

For acne & breakouts

Clear blemishes fast

Succinic Acid Treatment

4.2 out of 5

(4.2) 353 Reviews

am + pm

Clear blemishes fast, reduce inflammation and prevent clogged pores with our non-drying, targeted treatment

$12.99 / 15ml

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Breakout reducing cleanser

Salicylic Acid Cleanser

4.4 out of 5

(4.4) 507 Reviews

am + pm

This non-drying, lightly foaming cleanser removes makeup and dirt, while helping to reduce blackheads and breakouts.

$15.49 / 150ml

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Real skin. Real stories.

Before

After

Hi, I'm Elisha!

"My skin type is sensitive and combination. I have only recently started experiencing breakouts and before starting my skincare journey I tried to hide all my spots with makeup. After starting my journey, I couldn’t believe how quickly I saw results. The Salicylic Acid Cleanser was my favourite product as it cleared my skin but didn’t leave it feeling dry. I’ve learnt that a good skincare routine is key and to have patience to see results."

Before

After

Hi, I’m Seth!

"My skin type is oily. I’ve had acne for about 10 years and it has impacted my self- confidence a lot. This is the first time I have ever had a skincare routine and since starting my journey, I have experienced purging but I know that this means the new ingredients are working. With knowledge and a consistent routine, I finally feel in control of my skin and more confident."

Before

After

Hi, I’m Romi!

"I have sensitive and breakout prone skin. I had acne in my teens, it went away and has since come back. Since starting my skincare journey, I have seen a huge improvement in my skin texture and hyperpigmentation. I am feeling content that I have finally found ingredients that work for my sensitive skin and I haven’t had a breakout since!"

Elisha's recipe

CLEAN

Salicylic Acid Cleanser

HYDRATE

Hyaluronic Acid

TREAT

Beta Hydroxy Acid

Succinic Acid Treatment

MOISTURIZE

Multi-Biotic Moisturizer

OVERNIGHT

C-50 Blemish Night Treatment

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Seth's recipe

CLEAN

Salicylic Acid Cleanser

HYDRATE

Hyaluronic Acid

TREAT
Niacinamide

Succinic Acid Treatment

Retinol

MOISTURIZE

Multi-Biotic Moisturizer

OVERNIGHT

C-50 Blemish Night Treatment

Recipe builder

Build your recipe

Romi's recipe

CLEAN

Salicylic Acid Cleanser

HYDRATE
Hyaluronic Acid

TREAT

Niacinamide

Succinic Acid Treatment

MOISTURIZE

Multi-Biotic Moisturizer

Recipe builder

Build your recipe

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Spotlight
on real skin

Empowering you with knowledge

Acne 101

Spotlight ingredients

For acne & breakouts