Justine’s journey towards a more balanced skin
Justine is 26 years old and a professional athlete. Her daily life is taken up with training, which means she sweats a lot and takes frequent showers.
In other words, she has an active life that takes its toll on her skin.
Justine's skin issues
"My skin often gets dry and sensitive due to multiple daily showers - yet my forehead and nose are quite oily and I suffer from pigmentation spots and small breakouts, especially leading up to and during my period."
We devised a personalized routine for her, focusing on:
- Pimples and pigmentation spots
- Combination skin (both dry and oily)
- Dehydration and excess sebum production
- Sensitive skin prone to breakouts
We followed Justine and her skincare routine over the course of 8 weeks. As a professional athlete, she trains and swims several times a day, which takes its toll on her skin, and means it requires a little extra TLC. She has combination skin, which can be dry and sensitive in some areas, and oily in others.
Justines skincare routine
Morning:
- Vitamin C Cleansing Foam
- Vitamin C Toner
- Vitamin C Eye Cream
- Serum 6,5% AHA
- 2-3 times a week.
- On the days she didn't use Serum 6.5% AHA, she used Serum Vitamin C.
- Serum Hyaluronic Acid
- Hyaluronic Acid Day Cream
- Sunscreen
Evening:
- Vitamin C Cleansing Foam
- Glycolic Acid 5,5 % Anti Blemish Exfoliating Toner
- Brightening Serum
- Niacinamide + Panthenol Serum
- Vitamin C Night Cream
Week-by-week: Justine's results
Week 1
The process begins, and this phase is all about how the skin feels. How is it responding to the new routine? Any signs of irritation or reaction? In this case, the photos show a healthy, positive response, with no issues in the early days.
Week 2
The skin starts to show signs of breakouts/pimples. This is normal and to be expected and shows that the skin is undergoing a cleansing process.
- Less dryness and softer skin.
- Patches of dryness, but beginning to balance out.
- "Pimple patches work fast - really, really effective!"
Week 3
Week 4
The skin feels cleaner now. Fewer underlying pimples and a smoother, more even feel to the touch.
- The skin is less oily.
- Hyperpigmentation on the chin starts to fade.
- Makeup looks less greasy.
Week 5
The skin now looks more even-toned and feels noticeably cleaner overall.
Week 6
The skin begins to regain its deep radiance and glow. It now feels more supple and resilient.
- Noticeably fewer pimples and uneven patches.
- Hyperpigmentation is still present, but significantly improved.
- Skin feels moisturized—far more hydrated than before.
Week 7
Skin tone is more even. Pigmentation looks more even, and the skin’s surface feels noticeably smoother.
Week 8
The skin has reached a point where it feels soft, supple, and far less prone to breakouts. It feels comfortably hydrated, and it shows in the fresh, healthy radiance.
- The skin appears less uneven and visibly smoother.
Pore size is visibly reduced.
The skin is more uniform in tone.
Bumps and blemishes are minimized.
Skin is moisturized and feels supple.
Justine's conclusion
"My skin responded really well to the products, despite having sensitive skin, it's much less oily and more moisturized. I can now wear makeup all day without touch-ups. I especially love the AHA serum and eye cream. And your pimple patches are by far the best I've tried! I still have pigment spots, but they've faded and new breakouts disappear faster."
Tips for those with the same skin type
- Combine AHA and Niacinamide.
- Remember to moisturize—even if your skin is oily—but choose a product that is not oil-based.
- Be consistent—Justine used the products every day for 8 weeks.
- Pimple patches prevent you from spreading the breakout and they speed up the healing process.
- Use SPF 30+ daily, especially when using acids.