If you happen to ask a Byrdie editor for his or her go-to esthetician, chances are high you may hear the identify Sofie Pavitt. The facialist, generally known as NYC’s “zits whisperer,” has been a New York Metropolis secret for years, tending to the pores and skin of cool women and celebs like Lorde, Palama Elssser, and Benny Drama. Nevertheless, final spring, she determined to share her abilities with the world, launching her studio-grade skincare line, Sofie Pavitt Face.

The model presents a curated assortment of merchandise just like the revolutionary Good Ice Toner Pads and the beloved Mandelic Clearing Serum. Whereas she’s at all times centered on problematic pores and skin, most of Pavitt’s choices are pretty common. On June 4, she introduces her first true acne-treatment product: The Reset Benzoyl Peroxide Pimples Masks.

Forward is every part it is advisable to know concerning the newest member of the Sofie Pavitt Face squad and our sincere critiques.

The Inspiration

Like all of Pavitt’s merchandise, the inspiration for the Reset Masks got here from working with shoppers in her studio and her favourite components for acne-prone pores and skin. “Benzoyl peroxide has been round for many years as an efficient resolution for zits clearing,” Pavitt tells Byrdie. “Benzoyl peroxide (BPO) is a topical that treats zits and rosacea by decreasing irritation and killing or stopping micro organism development on the pores and skin.”

If you happen to’ve ever used benzoyl peroxide, you may understand it has a popularity for inflicting dryness, flaking, and even bleaching T-shirts and pillows. Fortunately, Pavitt discovered the right resolution for getting all of the acne-fighting advantages with not one of the unwanted effects. “When working with our shoppers within the facial studio, one of many methods we combine benzoyl peroxide utilization into their routines is to make use of it as a brief contact software to attenuate the chance of irritation,” she continues. “I’d at all times seek for a BPO masks available on the market and by no means discovered one—so I made my very own!”

The System

The Reset Benzoyl Peroxide Pimples Masks has a creamy clay formulation that can be utilized to spot-treat or all around the face, relying in your wants. Because the identify suggests, the star of the present is the 5% benzoyl peroxide, however there are additionally loads of different components to assist clear and calm pores and skin.
“We formulated the masks with Kaolin clay to soak up oil, 5% benzoyl peroxide, panthenol, and niacinamide for pores and skin soothing and hydrating properties,” says Pavitt.

“I like the quick contact software format that you just get from a masks: this reduces the chance of irritation and doesn’t stain your bedsheets like some spot remedies can,” the facialist explains. “When mixed with our Mandelic Clearing Serum, this turns into an acne-fighting tremendous duo for our shoppers. I like my shoppers to start out utilizing it 2-3 instances every week to start, working as much as as a lot as every day if coping with persistent breakouts.”

The Critiques

Bella Cacciatore, information editor

“I believed I had my zits beneath management, however I’ve needed to take a break from my Spironolactone, and I have been coping with some rogue pimples on my cheeks and chin. I have been utilizing (and loving) a prescription-strength benzoyl peroxide, however Sofie’s mandelic serum is certainly one of my must-haves, so I used to be curious to see how the brand new masks stacked up. I used the masks as a spot therapy, leaving it on my cheek pimple and throughout my chin for about 10 minutes two nights in a row. Whereas it did not completely wipe out my zits, it positively helped completely flatten and tone down the redness in a single day. I may inform I had some pimples brewing on my chin, and it additionally helped knock them out earlier than they might actually sprout. Hopefully, my pores and skin will get again on monitor quickly, however I am going to positively be conserving the Reset Masks on deck for any emergencies within the meantime.”

Star Donaldson, affiliate social director

“I lately went to see Sofie at her studio and was fortunate sufficient to get a pattern of this masks. She really useful it as an ‘space therapy’ somewhat than spot therapy which actually intrigued me. I largely get hormonal breakouts on my chin so I put this masks to work as quickly as I noticed bother brewing. I used the masks on a regular basis for 4 days and noticed enchancment after each use! I discovered that making use of it to my complete chin—not simply my lively breakouts—helped deliver issues to the floor and deal with them concurrently. This product has shortly change into a staple in my zits care routine—I’m tremendous impressed!”

You’ll be able to store the Reset Benzoyl Peroxide Pimples Masks for $44 on sofiepavittface.com.