Peoria Acne Specialists
Clear skin isn't luck. It's a plan.
Struggling with stubborn acne no matter what you've tried? Prescriptions, essential oils, over-the-counter products, even Accutane, and the breakouts keep coming back. You're not alone, and clear skin is possible.
★★★★★ 4.9 from 362 Google reviews
95%
Client success rate
Success Rate95%
Established2013
Expertise20+ yrs
Treatments Performed10,000+
Our Approach
Most acne treatments fail because they treat the symptom, not your skin.
Have you ever had an "acne facial" that left you disappointed, with no real results? You're not alone. Most acne treatments fail because they don't address your unique skin.
At Vanilla Sugar Face & Body, we do things differently. We don't guess, we test. Our proven acne program is designed to uncover the root cause of your breakouts, customize a treatment plan for your skin, and guide you every step of the way.
No quick fixes, just real results. With expert-led treatments and personalized home care, we help you get clear and stay clear.
"Because great skin isn't one-size-fits-all. It's designed."
Elizabeth Steffen, Founder & Lead Esthetician
The typical acne facial
- One-size-fits-all treatment
- No skin analysis or acne typing
- No home care plan between visits
- Products that may contain pore-clogging ingredients
- Results that fade within weeks
The Vanilla Sugar acne program
- Consultation and skin analysis before any treatment
- Treatment plan built around your acne type and skin
- Personalized home care checked for pore-clogging ingredients
- Regular in-clinic treatments with progress tracking
- Guidance every step until you're clear, then a plan to stay clear
Acne Services
Find your clear skin path.
Every treatment below is selected for you after a consultation, never off a menu.
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The Program
How Our Acne Program Works
Consultation, skin analysis, custom treatment plan, and home care that's checked for pore-clogging ingredients. This is where every clear-skin journey begins.
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In-Clinic
Acne Treatments
Targeted in-clinic treatments that calm active breakouts and speed up your progress between visits.
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Body
Chest & Back Treatments
Body acne needs its own approach. Treatments designed for thicker skin and stubborn breakouts on the chest and back.
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Resurfacing
Chemical Peels
Professional peels that clear congestion, reduce inflammation, and refine texture as part of your program.
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After Clearing
Acne Scar Treatments
Once your skin is clear, we address the marks left behind: texture, pitting, and lingering discoloration.
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Proof
8 Week Case Study
Follow a real client through eight weeks of the program and see how the skin changes week by week.
See the results →The Process
From first consultation to clear.
01
Consultation
We look at your skin, your history, and everything you've tried. This is where we find the root cause instead of guessing.
02
Your Plan
A treatment schedule and home care routine built for your acne type, with every product checked for pore-clogging ingredients.
03
Treatments
Regular in-clinic visits to clear congestion, calm inflammation, and keep your progress moving in the right direction.
04
Clear, Then Stay Clear
Once your skin is clear, we adjust your plan so it stays that way, and address any scarring left behind.
Real Results
Clear skin, documented.
Our acne program has a 95% success rate in helping clients get clear, healthy skin. We track every client's progress so you can see the change, not just hope for it.
- Personalized to your acne type and skin
- Expert-led treatments with home care guidance
- Progress reviewed at every visit
- Scar treatment once your skin is clear
Learn
Understand your skin before you treat it.
Guide
Pore-Clogging Ingredients
The ingredient list we check every product against, and why "non-comedogenic" on a label isn't enough.
Read → GuideBenzoyl Peroxide in Acne
How we use it, why it works, and how to avoid the dryness and irritation most people get wrong.
Read → ListenAcne Podcast Episodes
Elizabeth on the causes of acne, common myths, and what actually clears skin for good.
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90 sec
Avg. quiz time
Not sure where to start?
Let us match you with the right acne treatment in 90 seconds.
Answer a few quiet questions about your skin, your story, and what brings you in. We'll match you with the esthetician and treatment built for exactly that. No pressure. No upsells.
Questions
Before your first visit.
What happens at the first acne consultation?
We review your skin, your history, and everything you've tried so far. From there we identify your acne type and build a treatment plan and home care routine around it. Please complete the Acne Consultation Form before you arrive.
I've already tried prescriptions and Accutane. Can this still work?
Yes. Many of our clients come to us after prescriptions, essential oils, over-the-counter products, or Accutane didn't hold. Our program looks at the root cause and your daily routine, not just the breakouts on the surface.
How long does it take to get clear?
It depends on your acne type and how consistent you are with home care. Our 8 week case study shows what a typical timeline looks like, and we review your progress at every visit.
Do I have to change my skincare products?
Usually, yes. Many everyday products contain pore-clogging ingredients that keep acne going. We check everything you use against our list and give you a home care routine that supports your treatments.
Do you treat body acne?
Yes. We offer dedicated chest and back acne treatments built for thicker skin and stubborn body breakouts.
What about the scars left behind?
Once your skin is clear, we address texture, pitting, and discoloration with our acne scar treatments. Clearing first, then scars, gives the best long-term result.
Ready when you are
Book your acne consultation.
We schedule by appointment only. Please read our cancellation policies before booking.
7930 N University St. Peoria, IL 61615 clearradiance@gmail.com
Hours
- Monday to Thursday9am to 8pm
- Friday9am to 6pm
- Saturday9am to 3pm
- SundayClosed
Before your first visit, please download the Acne Consultation Form.
