This place is a gem. Everyone is so welcoming and friendly that gives the feeling that I will be well taken care of. And yes, Nicolle did an excellent job and it was a great experience. Thank you read more

As someone who is in the beauty industry myself, I was WOWed by the: professionalism, detail oriented consult, product breakdown, explanation of procedures during treatment and overall self care moment provided by the clinic! Not to mention the kindness, vast knowledge and understanding exhibited by Bell- my aesthetician. She was AMAZING! Truly amazing. However, I'm sure everyone is great. The receptionist was wonderful and happy! The ambiance was beautiful and relaxing. 10/10 couldn't recommend more and I feel more than confident these are the elite of the elite acne experts :) Can't wait for more!!! read more

My first experience with a facial was knowledgeable and professional with clear guidance on the products required and schedule of maintenance to ensure hydrated clear skin. read more

My daughter loves this place and she swears by the products. She has come here for many, many years and always makes a stop when she is back in the Bay. The staff is super attentive and they make you feel like family. read more

Face Reality Acne Clinic - Skin Care Near Me - San Ramon, California

This team of folks are the utmost EXPERTS on all things skin. I originally saw them in San Leandro and have been a loyal customer. Their products are pricey but worth it! As someone who has struggles with acne and skin issues my whole life, the quality of my skin in terms of my self esteem is priceless so I do budget so that I can continue to see them as it is worth it:) Highly recommended Veronica also, so kind, easy to talk with and knowledgeable, she also brings a caring touch since she worked in high end spas prior to FR. Thank you FR!!! read more

I've been going to Monique for the past 9 months and I've seen more of a change in my skin in less than a year than I have in my 10+ years of trying to heal my acne on my own. When I first went into the clinic I felt so insecure, I didn't want to talk about my acne let alone look at myself in the mirror. Monique made me feel comfortable from the start and she was confident we'd get rid of my blemishes and PIE. After being consistent with my routine I saw a noticeable difference within a few weeks. I truly can say Face Reality skincare is magic in a bottle and my skin has never been glowier. My confidence is back and I couldn't have gotten here without Face Reality and Monique! read more

Face Reality Acne Clinic - Skin Care Near Me - San Ramon, California

My daughter had an initial consultation and treatment, which went well. I was less than happy about all the product pushed, but know that I could find similarly effective products for a better price in the future, and the treatment was helpful as well as the additional coaching for my daughter. The "Acne Safe" app is extremely helpful as well. Her initial results were great and she was very satisfied. However, in her follow up visit 2 weeks later, the esthetician said my daughter's skin was exceedingly dry (despite the two other moisturizers I'd already bought that she'd been religiously using) and recommended yet another moisturizer. My daughter felt the coaching that session was less than helpful (vague advice about her diet), and I felt very pressured by the receptionist to schedule future visits. I declined as we were heading into the schoolyear and would have limited, if any, availability except on Saturdays. Later I was informed that the initial process entails several visits, 2 weeks apart, to find an equilibrium, but that was not the understanding I had at the time I booked the first to consultations. Lesson learned. But most egregiously, the esthetician accidently burned my daughter's face. By that evening, my daughter's face was red and hot and swollen, as if she'd been sunburned. She could not even use the most gentle cleanser we have (Cetaphil) without discomfort. By the next morning, it was hot, puffy, and cracked, like a wind burn or eczema patch, all around the area where product was applied. It took her 4 days to recover, and she is still very unwilling to return for additional treatments. I can't say that I blame her. I believe in acne treatment, and the extraction and coaching are helpful to teens who need that extra support, when a daily cleanser and moisturizer are not enough. The product lines are fine, and you can always say no if you don't feel like you need it. But a burn on a 16 year old's face is, although accidental and unintentional, really not acceptable. The clinic manager did reach out, and it is very obvious that the team at Face Reality really care about their patients and successful treatments. Although initially defensive in response to my frustrations with the experience rather than seeking to understand my point of view, eventually we were able to communicate clearly with one another. Kudos to the team at Face Reality in Danville for being willing to listen, and take learnings from mistakes and turn them into positive change for future clients. read more

LaToya was incredible and so sweet, she listened to all my concerns and suggested treatments that would suit me best. I got the hydrating facial and purchased the antioxidant scrub. My acne isn't super intense but I've been in dire need of a facial. They recommend having a consultation if you are a new client and want to purchase any products with actives-- so be aware! I can't wait to come back soon :) read more

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I've have got customized facials from Brooke and she was amazing! All my acne has cleared up and my scars have lightened up! She was so sweet and listened to all my concerns. read more

Face Reality Acne Clinic - Skin Care Near Me - San Ramon, California

I've been coming to Monique for acne treatments, something I've struggled with for several years. Since starting treatments with her, my acne and scars have improved dramatically! I always look forward to our appointments and love seeing Monique. From the treatments to our conversations, every visit is a pleasure. She's not only incredibly knowledgeable about acne and health but also provides practical tips that have made a huge difference for me. My stepmom and sisters have also seen amazing results at Face Reality, and we rave about this place to everyone! If you've been battling acne like I have, please do not hesitate to give this place a try, Face Reality saved me and is the one thing that has truly worked for me and my family!! read more

I appreciate the follow up that the office manager did after the initial snafu. My son and I went to the consultation yesterday and met with Monique. It was really informative and very helpful! I'm excited for this journey my son is embarking on. read more

30 days later and $450 and my daughter's acne is just as bad and inflamed. They also use benzoyl peroxide which is being pulled from many formulations because of benzene exposure. My daughter had extremely dry skin yet they tried to convince her to come back every month to get extractions. She doesn't have blackheads. What is being extracted? read more

i was part of a program with monique and to say my skin improved is an understatement. my skin did an absolute 180! i struggled with my acne for more than 10 years and have tested everything from topical and oral treatments, prescription and over the counter, american and foreign, but face reality was the only skincare that worked for me. i was a bit skeptical in the beginning, but seeing how meticulous monique was with the treatment and prescribing me the products, i trusted the process. monique explained to me my skin type, explained what each product contains and what it will target, and was also honest with me about the expectations i should have. and that was the best decision i made, the results speak for themselves! i was able to get the progress i was longing for in time for my wedding, and felt more confident than ever all throughout my honeymoon (i was able to rock my bare skin confidently!). read more

La Toya is an absolute miracle worker! Thanks to her expertise and the amazing Face Reality acne treatments and products, my skin has never looked better. Five stars all the way! read more

I struggled with acne for as long as I can remember. December 2022 I noticed it getting out of control and really starting to affect my mental health. I scheduled a consultation and got started on my Face Reality journey. It's been a year of progress and I am beyond happy with my results, and the friends I've made at the clinic. My esthetician Monique has worked with me over the course of this past year and gotten my skin almost unrecognizable. Working with painful, cystic acne in the beginning Monique has always made even the extractions as enjoyable as they can be. She is very knowledgeable and has never left any of my questions unanswered. I have learned so much from her and we always have great conversation during my treatments. Every time I come into Face Reality for a treatment or to pick up products I always get a very warm welcome from Belle at the front desk. It is a very welcoming environment to be in from the first day, and it's been so comforting to have such amazing people to be on this journey with me. I look forward to coming in for my treatments and seeing the amazing staff and catching up with Belle and Monique who have been there throughout my entire skin transformation. Would 100% recommend coming here to anyone who struggles with acne. I'll tell anyone that will listen about my experience here--recommending Monique for anyone who is feeling defeated by their acne and wants someone knowledgeable, light handed, patient, and kind to go on a skin clearing journey with. (all photos have no face makeup) read more

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Extremely disappointed and turned off with my experience at the face reality clinic in Danville, they do not care about their customers they only care about squeezing as much money as they can from you. I have been a loyal customer to face reality for years. I see a face reality esthetician who gave me a routine with the right products that will work for me and have spent thousands on treatments/products. Since my esthetician doesn't sell these products anymore I came in to pick up some more products from the Danville clinic but the older clinic manager Amy Jo Lustan was trying to force me into purchasing an unnecessary $90 consultation in order for me to purchase the same products I have been using and recommended by my face reality esthetician. This is ridiculous as she would not allow me to purchase the products without also paying for an unnappointment first just to be recommended the same products again. I am a college student and drove very far hoping to have a good experience here but after this interaction I would never recommend anyone to go to face reality as it is a big SCAM. Amy showed deep lack of compassion and made my customer experience extremely unwelcoming and upsetting. I will also be letting all my friends in the skincare community know about my experience. We should support businesses that truly care for their customers and face reality has been a scam from the beginning. read more

My first facial during the pandemic and you don't know how ECSTATIC I was. They recently moved facilities and are located on the second floor of The Rose Garden Shopping Center. The space is open and inviting and I was kindly greeted by Kylie who checked me in. Brandon was my Acne Expert and was nothing but pleasant. He wore gloves throughout the facial due to covid restrictions and thoroughly explained anything I had questions about. The cooling globes was an especiallyyyy nice touch. There's nothing like a good facial to make you feel like a new woman, so if you do want to book an appointment don't hesitate to book with Brandon! (: **I had an especially bad break out last year and Face Reality's mandelic serum SAVED ME. My holy grail y'all. read more

Ive tried a couple of their products, they are ok - not that I would repurchase by any chance but they didn't irritate my skin so .. However, their sunscreen is literally a disaster - it is super drying yet feels extremely heavy on the skin, my skin becomes flakey every time I apply it on. It is so CHALKY, even gives my fair toned skin a horrible white cast and it doesn't go away like other sunscreens. 0/10 read more

Love this place!! I am so happy they moved to Danville which is 10mins from me! My girl Michelle is so amazing, she brought my skin back to life after the shut down. She is so gentle with her technique and she knows exactly what works for my sensitive skin! We keep each other laughing the entire treatment and I just love the vibe she creates! She is super professional and kind I recommend trying her out! Brandon is also really good! He plays all the iconic R&B tunes and he is a joy to be around as well!! read more

Obsessed with face reality products and this main clinic. I've been using the skincare products for YEARS. I've seen a few different estheticians here and everyone is truly amazing. Recently met with Damaris and I had such a great time. Thanks for keeping my skin in tip-top shape! read more

I met Monique F. at a school event and we hit it off right away! She is so informative about product knowledge and helping me figure out certain triggers for my skin. She also made me feel comfortable the minute I stepped into the suite which was great! I've been coming for almost two months now but I've seen amazing results with her help in such a short amount of time! I honestly can't thank her enough for all the work she has put into helping the overall health of my skin and have been letting everyone know how great she is. I appreciate all the care she puts into my treatments and I'm so happy I chose to work with her! read more

We absolutely love Face Reality. My daughter had severe acne at 13 years old and we had tried many things but none of them worked. Within 6 months, she was acne clear and now we just need to treat the scaring. Monique was phenomenal and a Godsend with her patience, advice and understanding. My daughter started smiling again and regained her confidence. read more

I've been going to see Lisa at this clinic for the last 6 months after I had the worst breakouts of my life. Fast forward to now, Lisa and face reality products have helped me get my skin finally clear and maintained. She has been amazing every time I see her, so knowledgeable and always willing to help with either making changes to my routine or just giving me advice and education on all the products I should be using. So far everything she has recommended me have worked tremendously and I couldn't be more thankful! After coming here, I've finally gained a lot of the confidence that I lost when I was breaking out and I have Lisa and face reality to thank for that! Definitely recommend to anyone having problems with their skin. read more

It is absolutely true what all the other reviewers are saying.. this place is a real miracle worker! I had clogged pores EVERYWHERE, there was a point where I had given up because nothing seemed to work. I started my journey in late May with Latoya, who is SO amazing! I started seeing improvement just after the first couple of visits. I stuck to my routine religiously and made sure to change out all my pore-clogging products. A few months later and my face is so smooth. Latoya is my cheerleader when it comes to my progress. She really is the best, thanks girl! read more

Their products work!! For a mild adult acne client, I've been satisfied and loyal for years. The combination of their products and using make up free of pore clogging ingredients, I've seen results! My first appointment with Face Reality was about 5-6 years ago. They put me on a regiment that I have since tweaked to make work for me. I use 2 products that help keep breakouts at bay. The reason for my 3 star review is the approach of most of the staff. If you come for a facial and you have major breakouts they interrogate you about your regimen, what you might be eating to trigger breakouts and how much and how often you are using the products. If you come for a facial and have a couple blemishes, they ask where are your breakouts? In other words, you don't need to be seen for acne. Ok - Obvi your products work! I'm here for a maintenance facial. It's like I'm sorry so do you want my business? I say business because this is not a medical office this is a for profit company. Be nice to people paying you for a service. If my acne in their eyes is not bad, I'm ready to go back to spa facials elsewhere! At least you relax and get pampered. But bottom line - this is an acne clinic. If you have severe acne, they'll help you out. Just make sure you stick to their regiment. I guess my time has come to move on. read more

This place has been a game changer for me and my skin. First off my aesthetician Lisa, is not just the most amazing and talented and knowledgeable employee but also a wonderful person. I have been working with her for the last 6 months and my journey to clear skin has been wonderful. She guided me through skin care routine on every visit. Did a whole bunch of acne clearing stuff on each visit that made my skin feel lighter and healthy. I have been suffering from acne for the last 15 years and have seen multiple doctors . Anyone who has acne must have done the same and knows the pain of taking antibiotics, putting multiple topical creams, and all to no avail. The treatment I was given at this clinic changes everything from day one. Their treatment plan is very transparent with no hidden costs. Their goal is to help your skin and help you feel better about your health. They don't pressure you to visit more often to make more money. Instead after a few visits they will recommend infrequent visits and give very tailored skin treatment. Their products work very well as they are custom to each patient's needs. It's totally worth investing time and money with them. My signing off comment: Your skin wil start feeling lighter , non greasy and healthy as soon as you start. And you will see visible results in 3-4 weeks. I highly recommend this place! read more

I love face reality. I have been going there for 5 years and my estetician brandon foy is awesome. The products and service is excellent. I recommend this place and the products to everyone. read more

Michelle is amazing! My face is amazing! The products..the staff...are wonderful! It's a clinic but feels like a spa!

I am obsessed with my skins glowing results from my treatment I just received with Monique! She is so sweet and pays attention to detail. She was very thorough, checking on how I was doing through out the treatment, and made my face feel so clean. I am loving my results! read more

I purchased the virtual Acne Boot Camp package at $250 which consists of an initial consultation with an aesthetician where pretty standard content is reviewed. It was not an overly customized process to be honest. Just reading through worksheets FRAC created. They sent me my regimen which amounted to $206 and was included in the $250. In addition to this, they advertise 2 follow up consultations. I had one follow up in response to my negative reaction, it was maybe 15 minutes and just me expressing my concerns and being told how to add the actives. The third consultation was set up for two weeks later and I was told that would only 15 minutes too.... I guess I'm confused on that, I assumed the 2 follow ups would be spread apart more as you make progress over a period of time.... Not in 1 month and just to add products to your routine? Idk, just feels like it could be more meaningful than that. So here's where the 1 star comes in. Unfortunately these products do not agree with my skin. For starters, i mentioned to the aesthetician that coconut derivatives need to be avoided and she said there are none in their products; however, caprylic/ capric triglycerides (aka. Fractionated coconut oil) are in some of their products which I gather is what is causing me to break out. One observation I've made in reading the businesses responses to disappointed customers is vehement defense that it's not their issue... which was my experience when speaking with their lead aesthetician and my aesthetician, over and over they kept saying "you're purging." I expressed I am not purging because for 1-2 weeks I was only using the cleanser, calming toner, clearderma moisturizer, and spf.... All of which have no actives so no - that's not purging... that's straight up clogging your pores. I let my aesthetician know of my issues and agreed to proceed with the actives to see how things would go. As a result, 1.5 weeks later, I ended up with more acne and dryness.... "but purging takes 90 days" no, Face Reality, just no. I know my skin. Now, research will show that purging usually occurs in places you normally break out in... this was not the case for me. I was breaking out in places I do not usually and the acne was very angry. I've used tazorac and more intense actives than mandelic acid 8% and have never had this kind of "purging." Example - I don't breakout on my forehead, never experienced purging on my forehead with tazorac which is the most aggressive Retinoid... yet, Face Reality made me break out there. So, now that's out of the way.... I have asked 5 times now to return my products for a refund. (1. Called their warehouse and was told someone from the clinic would call me.... No call, 2. Called again, was transferred to clinic, told to talk to my aesthetician, talked to my aesthetician and agreed to start actives, 3) called clinic again asking to return for refund, spoke to lead aesthetician, he said my aesthetician would call me the following day to sort it out, no call 4. Lead aesthetician called me to reschedule my appt not realizing he spoke to my yesterday about return, he said I can get an exception to their policy and return the products and someone will be in contact with me to move the process forward 5. Today, 8/19 emailed my aesthetician asking for refund and recalling convo with lead aesthetician... no reply) Per their e-commerce website they specifically state you can return products with at least 50% product remaining within 30 days. Their lead aesthetician told me they could make an exception for me but they usually don't accept returns for opened product. I understand their e-commerce may be different than their clinic; however, I was a virtual client and they literally share the same phone number so it's the same company as far as I'm concerned. Ok, so back to the refund "exception," he then said someone will contact me to set up my refund... yeah, this is the 3rd time I've been told I would be called back to discuss and no one has. Super disappointed because it seems to me they don't want to give me a refund and are brushing me off in hopes I'll give up. I think I'm being reasonable... I don't expect the full $250. I think it's fair to give $50 for the consultation and get $200 back for the returned product. So- Face Reality, please do the right thing. Comply with your return policy as the FTC would be sure to make you obliged and secondly, acknowledge that your products will not work for everyone. Some people have allergies or sensitive like ahem me who specifically said I can't use coconut and not that I expect your aestheticians to be chemists but they should understand/ research ingredients when someone mentions sensitivities. I've worked in the manufacturing side of supplements and beauty products, most companies have to gather data on adverse events to report to the FDA, so I think it's important to acknowledge that CAN happen and it's not always "purging." read more

Just wanted to provide an update as I've been receiving services with Face Reality for a few years now: During the COVID lockdown, my skin definitely suffered but totally bounced back once I started receiving treatments with Face Reality again. Their products were able to sustain most of the clarity in my skin and the glow has definitely been restored now that I'm receiving maintenance treatments at the clinic. Since being back, I've been seeing Michelle for treatments and she is awesome! Michelle is very warm, knowledgeable, and thorough and I've really seen an improvement in the texture and tone of my skin. She always has the answer to my questions and provides really useful recommendations. I have also seen Marcela and she was very kind and thorough, as well. Again, can't recommend Face Reality enough! read more

After 2 years, I took my son for a facial this morning. Face Reality Clinic relocated to Danville and opened their doors this week. I was lucky to book an appointment for my son. The minute we walked in, we were warmly greeted by Alex. She immediately remembered my son as he, at some point was her client. My son received an amazing treatment. His esthetician was Michelle. My son enjoyed his facial and said that Michelle was gentle on his face especially during extractions. At the end of the visit, we purchased a few products and was given acne med for free. Thank you Face Reality Acne Clinic for providing your clients with service and care. We will be back in 7 weeks for another EXCELLENT treatment. We are thrilled FRAC is back! read more

This place is a gem. Usually I don't like facials because I suffer with blackheads and extraction hurts. However I was pleasantly surprised that whatever magic Marcela worked made it painless as possible. It was a very rewarding experience for me and I loved the way my face felt afterwards. The way products that Marcela suggested has been working wonders. She was really nice, welcoming, knowledgeable, and professional. I am very pleased with my visit to clinic to say the least. My face thanks the pretty lady. It really has been a struggle since I was a teen and it was fixed all thanks to Marcela. I highly recommend her and this place. read more

I've been frequenting this place for 8 or 9 years. They will get you clear and keep you clear. Period. And not just the acne; they can clear the lingering hyper-pigmentation that happens w/ dark skin too. The only caveat, you have to follow their instructions; and not just the stuff pertaining to the ingredients in skin care, hair care and make up products. Follow their suggestions and change your diet too. When I first started going here I only sorta kinda followed their diet suggestions (cutting back/out on dairy, soy, peanuts, etc.). Then I did a round of Whole 30 (with no thoughts about my skin in mind) and continued following my skin care routine... My skin became this ethereal, clear, pore-less thing. You can see just about anyone (which will be the case unless you specifically ask) and they will know what to do. I can tell they all have been trained in a certain way and they stick to it. Some may not like this approach, but it works. One esthetician may be more aggressive with extractions than another but overall, they seem to be using the same play book. And it works. I can not stress this enough. So why only 3 stars? I've had a few interactions w/ the front desk over the years that have left much to be desired. For instance at one point I was on mandelic acid. I ran out and came back to purchase more. I used it for about 3 days and my skin was on fire. So I stopped. I came in for my facial the following week and come to find out I was sold mandelic 15% when I was using 8%. I had no idea at the time there was a difference. However, I was not offered a refund or even an exchange since the product was open. From that day forward, I have been hesitant and cautious with my purchases from them. The next instance came when I had to reschedule an appt. I called @ exactly 23 hours prior to my appt and they were seriously going to try to charge me the less than 24 hours canceled/missed appt fee. I wasn't even going to miss the appt. I just needed to come in later or the next available time. And I had NEVER missed an appointment or even been late in the past. It went to the business manager guy and he sorta hassled me before realizing I wasn't an habitual abuser. I didn't have to pay the fee but it should have never even been an issue in the first place. So yea. There are a few more instances that have transpired but you get the point. They pretty much taught me how to take care of my acne prone skin from the inside out. And I truly appreciate it, but because of the front desk type issues I've started to taper off from them. I can't say I won't ever be back but I know of a 1 or 2 Face Reality trained estheticians in other spas/offices in the Bay Area. I will probably transition over to one of them. read more

I don't know why I've never sat down and wrote a review for this place but this place honestly saved me. There was a point where my face broke out like super crazy, I'm telling you not a single spot on my face was clear. And I didn't know why it happened within three months I was going through it. So I just took the jump and came here. Within 3 months my face cleared up right away, of course I also had to kinda cut out dairy to help but over all! Clear, saved me. I still have a little light scars but we're working on it! read more

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I started with LaToya at face reality about 5 months ago. I've been trying to deal with adult acne on my own for years but LaToya has been a game changer! She knows her stuff, is gentle, and makes the appointment so relaxing and enjoyable. I'm so happy with my results and flaunting a much clearer face! read more

#MiddleAgedProblems!!! I did a very silly thing and did not research the generic substitute that my insurance plan allowed for my birth control pills. While some BCP can actually be beneficial to your complexion, other formulations (and methods) can do just the opposite! I didn't have an acne crisis, BUT I did have more stuff going on with my skin than I had in memorable history. Since I've taken care of my skin, it was baffling and disappointing to feel like I had to wear any product at all to color correct and "even out" my skin tone. For a 38-year old skincare fiend, it was beyond annoying. I went to the same MedSpa, and renewed my diligence with lactic acid (no down-time, gentle) peels and facials. And what got me thinking about FR was reading my gal pal Robin L.'s review of this place! I also noticed that Simone F. and Mary J. had also given 5 glowing stars, but of course, I kept asking myself: CAN IT REALLY BE THAT GOOD??? I read through the website, and I conferred with Robin L., who does have absolutely radiant skin - I NEVER would have guessed that she'd struggled with her complexion. I think it's extremely brave of everyone who's posted their candid experiences. While I was prepared to follow the product and 2-week facial routine, my first experience was less than an hour, start to finish. I'd been advised to allow 90 minutes for my first appointment which included a consultation and treatment session. My first aesthetician was chirpy and followed the program script excessively, to the point that it felt like I was a one-person infomercial audience. It made me kind of queasy, to be honest, and I was really grumpy during the 'consultation' phase which just felt really contrived. I've been seeing paramedical aestheticians since I was 25, and I've had a lot of regular and advanced treatments: facials, a range of peels, Pixel, photo-facials... So it seemed odd that I'd get a better result with a place that doesn't have a board-certified dermatologist and clinical nursing staff! Happily, I was WRONG! After just 2 weeks, my complexion is smoother and more even. The occasional lumps and bumps are gone, and yes: my pores have been meticulously purified. Go. Go with an open mind, and commit to following directions. Be prepared to make changes to your diet, grooming products and even laundry habits! My second visit was much better; Kathryn is very knowledgeable and I definitely felt like she was prepared to answer my questions directly, not with a flash card. She was very effective, and not as heavy-handed as the first experience, which made me tearing up for 20 minutes, straight. I can take a lot with the extractions - I'm very used to it. I don't like foo-foo facials; I prefer them to be therapeutic, not glorified face-washing. Perhaps I just had a lot of stuff embedded in my SKULL that needed to be excavated the first time around. After Kathryn's attention, I didn't look or feel like raven's had pecked my face to shreds as with the first appointment. Good news: you will get fresh pairs of eyes on your skin frequently. Bad news: you cannot be guaranteed a specific provider without paying a $25 fee, and even then, I am not sure it's 100% certain. The idea is: congested pores are like landmines, waiting for the right trigger: hormones, dietary agitators or stress to BLOW UP in your skin. Face Reality protocol = clean them out before they get inflamed, control and reduce existing inflammation and medicate your skin so you have no opportunistic junk in your pores at all. It sounds ambitious, but seeing the difference in how my skin responds to FR facials vs. others I've had, even the SAME problem spot that just never seemed to completely go away, is now almost vanished! Thanks, Robin L. for your brilliant review and the kind PM exchanges that got me through the door and on my way to flawless skin at Face Reality! read more

Face Reality Acne Clinic - $150+ in products (6) for the strict routine... - Skin Care Near Me - San Ramon, California

I would like to address a few things: 1. The professionalism of the eathetician, addressing personal issues to customers, like issues at work place, being isolated during break time, stealing her customers, bullying her etc.. that made me feel uncomfortable. It's not like we became friends and started hanging out and whatnot. Plus, i am not a therapist and i came to face reality for a treatment for my skin issues. 2. The treatment that i got made my skin worse. And i was told that it will get worse before it gets better. As a person that has worked in the beauty industry, been trained about skin for many years, i have never heard of any product in the world that will make your skin worse before it will make it better. And then i stopped using it and i started using my own AHA 25% and it helped, the pimples went away, i told her... but she blamed that and told me that it is why my skin broke out even after explaining it is why it went away. 3. I went to get my blackheads extracted professionally, i don't have acne but i figured they will be really good in extracting acne... and i really wanted the pores on my nose cleaned out.. she said they don't extract those because they are just sebacious blah blah.. no need to.. even after saying it over and over. I guess they don't care about customer's satisfaction? When i got home, i noticed one blackhead she extracted was not extracted properly and after two days, it got even bigger, i had to extract it myself and since i know how to do it, i saw that the sack was not removed. The hygiene was also questionable. I have been to many spas in my life. This clinic is different, as an acne clinic, wow, it needs to be more disinfected and estheticians need to show they are careful and clean with their process. 4. I brought my son because he has a huge pimple on his nose and tons of whiteheads that have been bugging me. So, again, no solution to it, blame it to the no lancet policy in the clinic. Hmmmm.... acne clinic with none of those... and if the treatment does not work, why does the esthetician blame the customer? If the treatments do not work and break out the customers' skin, why do the esthetician blame the customer? All i can say is, i would like to get my $600 back, i spent both days as the esthetician's therapist. I think it's just fair. Plus, my skin got worse, and the treatment did not work at all- and according to the esthetician that does not want to make me happy- it is my own fault. She does not want to listen to my concerns and she does not care. So i really do not want anything to do with this clinic anymore, i can return all the products, please give me a full refund for the services, tips and products as well. I will trully appreciate it. I wrote a review before this, but it was really bad, so i composed myself and thought of a better one. This is longer, but i think it is more pleasant. I am, however, really really upset, not sure it you can tell, but you have to know, i'm very unhappy. So i want my money back. I do not deserve to pay for this type of treatment only to feel this way. Face reality reached out to me, in all fairness, they care about their customers! They have refunded all the money i have spent and took care of my concerns and listened carefully about everything i felt during both visits for me and my son. I have no idea what happened to the unprofessional esthetician, but i'm sure what she did does not reflect to face reality's ettiquette. I thank face reality's management for having such professional management and taking care of this issue. read more

After a little over 2 years.... I am finally free. Free of having to wear thick make-up to cover clogged pores. Free of always feeling like I need to wear foundation. Free of my super expensive facials every 2 months because I need the extractions. FREE! Truth be told, my skin experienced a major transition just a few months after starting at Face Reality. And I've been able to maintain clear skin by what I am now calling the magical 3: 1) Products: I use most of their products which as I mentioned in my first review, are actually cheaper than the products I was using before. I use their cleanser (I skip the toner), their mandelic syrum, their sunscreen and their acne med at bedtime (the one with the sulfur for spot treating is like magic but I use the regular one consistently and it's cheaper here than I can buy at a drug store). ***Also, under their advisement I buy pure aloe vera to put under the acne med rather than using their hydrating emulsion. I feel like it is thicker, provides more protection and of course, it's so cheap! 2) Tune-up Appointments: Every so often I go in for a treatment where they can get out things that I can't. For me, I don't have to do this very often and I usually just book an appointment when I know I am going to need products. 3) Diet/Lifestyle changes: It's amazing but some subtle changes, like not drying my face with a towel after I've washed it, changing my pillow cases more frequently and not eating soy has cleared me up (did you know that soy is a big cause of breakouts!) I never thought I'd be one of those people that would ever go out of the house without makeup....but I do it now all the time.........because I'm FREE. You can be free too whether you live here or not (for those that can't make it out to San Leandro, take a look at their long distance program). Yelp 100 Challenge: Review #22/100 read more

Long Distance Client for over a year | Great results $$$ I started having acne in the 6th grade. It got worse in my teen years, but then it cleared up when I was in college. It was during my post college years, 5 years now, that I experienced adult acne. It wasn't severe, but I just didn't like having to deal with some cystic ones that wouldn't go away and then dealing with the marks it left. One of my closest friends struggled with acne for a long time. She actually has a review up on here :) She convinced me to go see them too, but I didn't want to drive from Santa Rosa to San Leandro frequently for my skin appointments. I saw online they did a long distance program -- HALLELUJAH! I signed up and they sent a tester kit. Then they set me on a routine with complete instructions and recommended products. They changed up my routine after a few months and now it's been consistent for a year now. All I have to do is follow their guidelines, use their products, and report 2x/month with photos 1x/month. I've had no problems with communicating with them. They respond fast and I receive my orders within 3 to 4 days. If you're on this program, you can't see any estheticians or use any other products. Tempting, but patience is key. I can confidently say that I haven't had any cystic acne in months!! I do get one or two small zits once in a while, but... there's no cure for acne, just keeping it under control. And, I didn't know that until now. Honestly, I'm super happy with my skin. It's pretty clear, even-toned, and overall healthy. My advice to those who are thinking of doing this: be prepared to fork out some money for the kit and routine. Be patient. This is worth it. Follow the instructions and list of foods to avoid while keeping to the skin routine and you'll be in the clear. read more