Face Reality
LA ViE MD is a certified Face Reality provider — the same physician-supervised skin classification method used by acne specialists nationwide. We combine Face Reality’s professional protocols and provider-only products with our estheticians’ hands-on care to get your skin clear and keep it that way.
Understanding Face Reality
A Skin-Type-Specific System, Not a One-Size-Fits-All Skincare Line
Face Reality was built by estheticians and dermatologists specifically to treat acne — not as a general skincare brand. It centers on the Skin Classification System, which identifies which of the 5 recognized acne types you have before recommending any product or treatment. As a certified provider, our team is trained directly by Face Reality to apply this system correctly, in-office and in your take-home routine.
Why Choose a Certified Provider
Why Face Reality Through LA ViE MD
Face Reality products and protocols are only available through certified providers — you can’t get the full system at a retail store. Working with a certified provider means:
Accurate Skin Classification
We identify your specific acne type(s) before recommending anything, instead of guessing from a shelf of products.
Provider-Only Products
Face Reality's professional-strength formulas are only sold through certified providers, not open retail.
In-Office + At-Home Protocol
Your treatment and take-home routine work together as one system, not two unrelated plans.
No Harsh Chemical Peels
The method avoids aggressive extractions and over-drying ingredients that can worsen inflammation.
Backed by Estheticians & Dermatologists
Face Reality was developed by clinical estheticians and is used by dermatology-affiliated practices nationwide.
Ongoing Provider Support
As your skin changes, your certified provider adjusts your protocol — it isn't a static, one-time purchase.
Conditions we help with
Who Is Face Reality For?
Face Reality’s classification system is built to address:
- Cystic and nodular acne
- Hormonal and adult-onset acne
- Teenage acne
- Blackheads and clogged pores
- Acne scarring and post-inflammatory marks
- Acne that hasn’t responded to over-the-counter products
Getting Started
What to Anticipate as a New Face Reality Client
Skin Classification Consultation
Your esthetician examines your skin and classifies your acne type(s) using the Face Reality system.
Your First In-Office Treatment
A session built around your classification — gentle extractions, calming modalities, and a mask matched to your skin type.
Custom Product Regimen
You leave with a Face Reality take-home routine built specifically for your skin type, not a generic starter kit.
Ongoing Provider Check-Ins
We track your progress every 2–4 weeks and adjust your protocol — Face Reality is a relationship, not a one-time purchase.
Who Is This For
Is Face Reality Right for You?
- Have tried multiple over-the-counter products without lasting results
- Want a program built around your specific skin, not a trend
- Are dealing with cystic, hormonal, or treatment-resistant acne
- Want professional guidance on which products to actually use
- Are looking for an ongoing relationship with a provider, not a single purchase
Who is a candidate?
- Teens and adults with any of the 5 recognized acne types
- Clients already using prescription acne medication (with provider coordination)
- Those who’ve tried a single Acne Facial and want an ongoing plan
- Anyone also considering the Face Reality Acne Bootcamp for a more intensive program
- Clients with sensitive or melanin-rich skin needing a gentler, classification-based approach
Why Patients Trust LA ViE MD
We are a certified Face Reality provider, trained directly by the Face Reality organization.
Every client starts with a real skin classification — not a generic recommendation.
We carry Face Reality’s provider-only product line, not open-retail substitutes.
Our providers coordinate with your dermatologist or physician when prescription treatment is involved.
We offer both a single Acne Facial and the more intensive Face Reality Acne Bootcamp, depending on your needs.
With offices across Danville, Los Gatos, Livermore, and Dublin, ongoing care is easy to schedule near you.
What to Expect
5
recognized acne types identified by the Face Reality system
2–4 weeks
typical interval between follow-up visits
8–12 weeks
typical timeline to see visible improvement
Certified
provider status — training and products available only through Face Reality-certified offices
0
harsh chemical peels or aggressive extractions used
Frequently Asked Questions
What exactly is Face Reality?
Face Reality is a professional acne-treatment method and product line built around classifying your specific type of acne before treating it — not a general skincare brand you’ll find at a retail store.
What does it mean that LA ViE MD is a certified provider?
It means our estheticians are trained directly by Face Reality on its classification system and treatment protocols, and we carry its provider-only product line.
Is this the same as the Acne Facial?
The Acne Facial is a single Face Reality-based session. Becoming an ongoing Face Reality client means an ongoing, classification-driven plan built around your skin over time.
Should I start with a facial or the Acne Bootcamp?
Most clients start with a single treatment and consultation; if your acne is more persistent or severe, your provider may recommend the multi-week Acne Bootcamp instead.
Can I just buy Face Reality products without treatment?
Face Reality products are sold as part of a provider-guided protocol, since the right products depend on your specific classification.
Does it hurt?
No. Most clients describe the in-office treatment as comfortable, not painful.
How much does it cost?
Pricing depends on your specific protocol. Schedule a consultation for an exact quote.
Find Face Reality Near You
Face Reality is available at all four LA ViE MD locations:
