How to Use the Face Reality Acne-Safe Regimen for Dry or Sensitive Skin

If your skin is dry, sensitive, and acne-prone, it’s easy to feel stuck. Harsh products can make sensitivity worse—and ultra-rich creams often clog pores. That’s why this curated regimen from Face Reality is such a game changer. It hydrates and nourishes while staying acne-safe and barrier-friendly.


This kit is all about calming and rebuilding the barrier. Once your skin adjusts, your esthetician may recommend adding exfoliants or active treatments like Mandelic Serum.

Here’s how to use your kit for the best results:

Step 1: Cleanse with Barrier Balance Cleanser

Use: Morning & Night

  • Wet your face with lukewarm water.
  • Apply a nickel-sized amount of cleanser to your hands.
  • Gently massage into your skin using light, circular motions for about 30 seconds. 
  • Rinse thoroughly and pat dry with a soft towel.

This antioxidant-rich formula (featuring mushroom, green tea, and licorice root) helps neutralize free radicals while calming the skin—making it the perfect gentle start and end to your day.

Step 2: Tone with Moisture Balance Toner

Use: Morning & Night after cleansing 

  • Dispense onto a cotton round or clean hands. 
  • Gently swipe or pat over the face and neck, avoiding the eye area.

This toner delivers fragrance-free hydration and helps your skin hold onto moisture—essential for supporting a compromised or dry barrier. 

Step 3: Hydrate with Hydrabalance

Use: Morning & Night 

  • Apply 1–2 pumps to clean, toned skin. 
  • Let it absorb before applying your moisturizer. 

Hydrabalance is a lightweight, water-based hydrating gel packed with hyaluronic acid and lilac stem cells. It layers easily and provides deep hydration without clogging pores—ideal under heavier creams or sunscreen. This should be used prior to moisturizer to avoid issues with absorption.

Step 4: Moisturize with Cran-Peptide Cream

Use: Morning & Night

  • Smooth a small amount over face and neck as your final step (or before SPF in the morning). 

This rich, nourishing cream is full of peptides and antioxidants to support skin repair, reduce redness, and lock in hydration—without feeling greasy or heavy.

Final Tips 

  • Consistency is key: Stick with this full routine every morning and night for at least 4–6 weeks before introducing new products. •
  • Use SPF daily: While not included in this kit, wearing sunscreen every day is essential to protect your progress and prevent further damage.

 Want to shop the kit or get help customizing your regimen?  Visit https://skincarebyplum.com/products/acne-safe-regimen-for-dry-or-sensitive-skin