Ep 218 – Meet Sofie Pavitt, The “IRL Face Tuner” Who’s Magically Transforming People’s Skin
March 30, 2022
This week’s guest is Sofie Pavitt, the Welsh-born, NYC-based esthetician known as the “IRL Face Tuner” on Instagram. Her jaw-dropping before-and-afters for acne, scarring and hyperpigmentation have caught the attention of Glossier Founder Emily Weiss – not to mention Allure, IntoTheGloss, The Cut and Byrdie.com, who named Sofie “Esthetician of the Year” in 2021.

A Before And After Taken From Sofie’s Instagram
Today, the rising-star facialist is unlocking all of her secrets, revealing how we can dupe similar results at home. (Pssst – Sofie has been known to completely transform clients’ complexions virtually, without ever seeing them IRL!) We get the go-to products she recommends as a baseline protocol, along with her best advice on dealing with acne prescriptions like spironolactone, and the brand new in-office treatment she’s praising to undo scarring.

Sofie Performing “In-Office Treatments”, Courtesy Of Her Instagram
And finally, we get the scoop on Sofie’s upcoming product line currently in development. You know our calendars are marked!
Mentioned In This Episode:
*Some Affiliate Links Below*
Treatments:
- Microneedling
- Microneedling with PRP
- Fraxel Laser
- Clear and Brilliant – Fractional Laser
- TCA Cross – New Treatment (TriCloroacetic Acid Chemical Reconstruction of Skin Scars)
Products:
- PanOxyl, Acne Foaming Wash, Benzoyl Peroxide 10% Maximum Strength, 5.5 oz
- LED Treatment At Home – Dr Dennis Gross DRx SpectraLite FaceWear Pro
- IS Clinical Active Serum
- IS Clinical Pro-Heal Serum Advance+
- Altreno Prescription Retinol
- Aklief Prescription Retinol
- Elta MD UV Clear Broad-Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 46 – Tinted
- Elta MD UV Clear Broad-Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 46 – Untinted
- Nivea Sun Water Gel SPF35 Pa+++
- Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Gel
- Neutrogena Naturals Purifying Facial Cleanser
- Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel-Cream Moisturizer
- Cerave PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion
- Sofie’s Acne Line – Coming Soon!
*Disclaimer: Unless otherwise stated, all products reviewed are gratis media samples submitted for editorial consideration.*
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