Clearer, Calmer Skin Starts Here
Welcome to our Acne Collection — a curated selection of acne-safe skincare designed to clear breakouts, calm inflammation, and restore a healthy skin barrier.
These products were formulated by 20-year acne specialist and licensed esthetician, Elizabeth Steffen, after treating thousands of acne clients — from hormonal breakouts to chronic congestion.
Every formula is intentionally crafted with barrier-supportive ingredients to help your skin heal without unnecessary irritation.
- ✨ Unclogs pores + smooths texture
- 🔥 Reduces redness + inflammation
- 🛡️ Strengthens the skin barrier
- 🫧 Supports microbiome balance
- 🌿 Promotes long-term clarity
Whether you're building a full acne routine or choosing a few essentials, these are the same formulas recommended daily in our treatment room.
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What Makes Our Acne Products Different
Most acne lines rely on harsh actives that strip your barrier and trigger more inflammation. Our approach is different. Every product in the Elizabeth Steffen Acne Collection is developed by 20-year acne specialist and licensed esthetician, Elizabeth Steffen, and used daily inside Vanilla Sugar Face & Body. We blend clinical activity with barrier protection so you see powerful results without the irritation spiral.
Our Philosophy: Clear Skin Comes From Healing, Not Harshness
- 🧽Clear congestion & buildup—without over-stripping.
- 🩹Calm inflammation & protect the moisture barrier.
- 🫧Support a healthy microbiome for resilient skin.
- 🔁Balance exfoliation + hydration for long-term clarity.
Who These Products Are For
- ✨Hormonal acne, papules/pustules, cystic flares
- 🧲Blackheads, whiteheads, stubborn congestion
- 😮💨Stress, travel, or mask-related breakouts
- 🌗Post-inflammatory redness and dark marks
- 👩🦰Teens, adults, & “I’ve tried everything” skin
Ingredients We Love
- 🌿Salicylic Acid — decongests pores & refines texture
- 🍊Mandelic + Lactic — gentle exfoliation, glow, spot-fading support
- 🧴Niacinamide + B5 — soothe, replenish, barrier balance
- 🧬Peptides — calm look of irritation & support repair
- 🍵Green Tea & Probiotics — antioxidant & microbiome support
- 💧Low/Medium MW Hyaluronic — deep hydration without heaviness
The Truth: There’s No One-Size-Fits-All Acne Routine
Acne is personal. Two people with similar breakouts may need different strategies. Our products are designed to work seamlessly together—or layer into your current routine—to support dry acne, oily acne, hormonal flare-ups, and barrier-damaged skin. We stabilize first (calm, hydrate, support), then introduce exfoliation strategically.
- 🧘♀️Consistency > aggression
- 🛡️Repair > stripping
- 📈Progress > perfection
Our Signature 3-Step Approach
- Calm + Support — reduce inflammation, strengthen the barrier, and set the foundation for success.
- Clear — strategic exfoliation and targeted actives to unclog pores and refine texture.
- Maintain + Protect — hydrate, support microbiome balance, and preserve clarity over time.
Real Treatment-Room Results
- ✅Fewer active breakouts & calmer cystic flares
- ✅Smoother texture & minimized pore appearance
- ✅Faster fading appearance of post-acne marks
- ✅Stronger moisture barrier & more resilient skin
Whether you’re starting fresh or you’ve already “tried everything,” we’re here to help you build a routine that fits your skin, lifestyle, and goals. Clear skin is possible—without destroying your barrier.
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From 20-year acne specialist & licensed esthetician, Elizabeth Steffen and our treatment room at Vanilla Sugar Face & Body.