Case Clinic: Your Client Wants Glass Skin

A client comes in with one main goal: brighter, smoother, glowing “glass skin.” She says she’s been extremely consistent with her skincare and has actually increased her use of active ingredients over the past few months because she thinks it will help her get results faster.

Her current homecare routine:

• exfoliating acid toner twice daily

• retinol 5 nights/week

• vitamin C every morning

• cleansing brush nightly

• occasional peel pads “when breaking out”

But lately, her skin has been feeling tight, reactive, and unpredictable. Makeup isn’t sitting the way it used to, some products suddenly sting when applied, and despite all the exfoliation, she’s noticing more congestion than before.

Let’s discuss:

✨ What signs stand out to you first?
✨ Would you pause actives completely or modify usage?
✨ How would you approach rebuilding skin function while still supporting her goals?
✨ Where do you think skin cycling fits into conversations like this?

Drop your thoughts below ⬇️