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Kelsey Duque, LE

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esthetician & acne expert 🧚🏼
sr. education manager, trade & partnerships @facerealityskincare
big on energy 🦋

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a week in oahu 🥥🌴🐠⛵️🐓🌞

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One of the best decisions I’ve made was become an esthetician while working as a full time registered nurse.

Besides the opportunities and doors that have opened for me… the people along the way have impacted my life tremendously.

I love my estheticians, you guys are one of the smartest people and hard working individuals I know 🤍

Love you all!

#happyestheticianday

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Stop trusting TikTok with your skin 😭

When my client first came to me, she felt like she had tried everything. Instead of chasing another trending product or adding more actives, we slowed things down and focused on what her skin actually needed.

Acne transformations like this don’t happen overnight. They take patience, consistency, the right home care, and adjustments along the way using @facerealityskincare.

If you’re tired of guessing what your skin needs, the Face Reality Acne Bootcamp takes the guesswork out of it

#facerealityskincare #2026FRAmbassador #acnetreatments #ocesthetician #huntingtonbeachca

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I think my client just explained the mission behind RIOS Aesthetics & Wellness better than I ever could. 🥹🤍

Reading this review honestly encouraged me so much than she will ever know.

For the last almost 7 years I have worked SO HARD to relay exactly everything she just mentioned 😭

PS: @facerealityskincare thank you for being a part of this major journey! It’s not just a skincare… lives are being changed!

God I’m so grateful 🤍

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Science-backed, application-focused, and built for today's acne professional. Learn more at the link in our bio.

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Not all Vitamin A serums are meant to do the same thing.

Whether you’re still correcting what acne left behind, maintaining clear skin while introducing age support, or ready to focus more on visible signs of aging, there’s a different option depending on where your skin is right now.

Swipe through to see where Retinal B3 Serum, the new Age Adaptive Clearing Serum, and Retinol Peptide Serum each fit✨

And remember, the “strongest” option isn’t automatically the best option. Your skin goals, acne status, tolerance, and current routine all should be taken into consideration.

Not sure which one belongs in your routine? Send me a message and I’ll help you figure it out 🩵

#facerealityskincare #2026FRAmbassador

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Meet Face Reality’s NEW Age Adaptive Clearing Serum! 🩵

If you’ve worked hard to get your acne under control but still want the benefits of a retinoid for texture + early signs of aging, this was made with you in mind.

Age Adaptive Clearing Serum is @facerealityskincare first retinoid serum specifically formulated for acne-prone, aging skin. It’s what they call “active maintenance” - helping maintain clear skin while supporting smoother texture + skin renewal over time.

The formula combines 2% salicylic acid with Face Reality’s new β-ret Technology™, plus mandelic + lactic acids, oil-balancing ingredients and antioxidant support.

I’ve been secretly testing this for the last couple months and have noticed such a difference in my own skin texture. I’ve been waitingggg to finally tell you guys about it 😭

Officially available at Studio 28 🫶

Not sure if it’s right for your skin? Ask me at your next appointment and we can decide together.

#FaceReality #FaceRealitySkincare #2026FRAmbassador

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Something new is dropping tomorrow 👀

If you’re dealing with acne + inflammation but also starting to think about texture, fine lines and healthy aging… this one’s for you.

I’ve been secretly testing something new for the last few months and I can finally share it tomorrow!

Check back here tomorrow, 9.16.26, for the official reveal 🩵

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Pilates, masks & matcha 🩰🍵💚

A huge shoutout to @bsculptbybianca for inviting me to be part of this event 🥹🤍

It was such a cute experience seeing all the girls take part in everything. I absolutely loved seeing everyone together doing all the girly things! It literally felt like a girls’ spa day. 🧖🏻‍♀️🎀
So thankful I got to be a part of it & meet so many sweet girls! 🫶🏼 I wish I could’ve had more time to chat with everyone, but I’m so grateful for everyone who came and showed love. 🤎

Thank you to @organic.hour.cafe for providing the cutest & best matchas for everyone! 🍵💚

And special shoutout to @savannahdaisyy_ for capturing everything so perfectly 😍🌟🫶🏻

@epicutis @epicutis_xotchitl @facerealityskincare @facerealityacneclinic

#pilatesgirls #skincarereels #pilatesandfacemasks #nakedsknn

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ICES Long Beach never disappoints! So good to see all of my industry friends ✨
#esthetician #estheticianlife #acneexpert #facereality #bayarea

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So proud of my client’s consistency and her progress 🩵

When we first started, her skin was dealing with active breakouts, congestion and a lot of inflammation. Now look at how much calmer, clearer and smoother her skin is 😭

Acne doesn’t clear overnight, and progress isn’t always perfectly linear. It takes consistency, patience and a routine that actually makes sense for your skin.

This is why I love working with acne and @facerealityskincare so much. We’re not just throwing random products at the problem and hoping something sticks. We’re looking at the bigger picture, making adjustments along the way and giving the skin time to respond.

And once we get the active acne under control? Then we can shift our focus to the marks and texture left behind ✨

If you’re tired of trying to figure out your acne on your own, this is your sign to book a consultation using the link in bio. Leave the rest to me, bestie 🫶

#2026FRAmbassador #FaceRealitySkincare #AcneExpert #AcneSpecialist #AcneTransformation

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I took a risk on a completely different career… and it ended up becoming my calling 🥹

When I pivoted and became an esthetician, I had no idea where this path would take me. I just knew I wasn’t fulfilled in the career I was in and wanted to build something that felt more meaningful to me. Starting over was scary. I was learning a completely new industry, taking a chance on myself, and figuring out how to turn something I loved into an actual career.

Finding Face Reality early on gave me direction when I was still figuring out what kind of esthetician I wanted to be.

Acne quickly went from something I was afraid of treating to something I loved working with. Having the education, products + a system to follow helped me understand what I was looking at, how to build a regimen for my clients, and how to make adjustments along the way instead of feeling like I was guessing.

And the more results I started seeing, the more confident I became in the treatment room.

Seeing how much those results could impact the way my clients felt about themselves made me realize I had found the kind of work that actually meant something to me.

If acne is something you want to feel more confident treating, I can genuinely say becoming Face Reality Certified was one of the best investments I made early in my career 🤍

If you’ve been thinking about taking the leap, you can use my link to sign up and receive $800 off your opening order + a deluxe welcome box. Comment CLEAR if you want my code sent straight to your inbox ✨

#FaceReality #FaceRealitySkincare #2026FRAmbassador

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