August lefe Monthly Drop: Acne, Pigmentation & Ingrown Care
August Edition - Value $69.00
This month's lefe Monthly Drop features two products that may seem very different at first glance, but they share something important in common:
They help support healthier, more confident skin.
One focuses on brightening and clearing.
The other focuses on soothing and supporting skin after hair removal.
There is a lot to love here. First, who doesn't love a cleanser? But a powder cleanser? Honestly, super cool.
That's right—you activate this cleanser with water.
And PFB Vanish making an appearance with Rose Glow or Wild Peppermint is a game changer for you or your clients.
Let's dive in. 💚
✨ Brightening + Clearing Foaming Cleanser — Mr. Lulu -Value: $38.00
First, let's start with a little more about Mr. Lulu.
How It Started
Mr. Lulu was founded by two co-founders—one raised in Europe, the other in the Middle East. Growing up at the intersection of clinical insight and aesthetic practice, a deep respect for skin health formed naturally and early on.
Their shared journey evolved through years of work in innovation and product development, with exposure to diverse skincare philosophies across global cosmetic groups. As scientific rigor met holistic principles, one question became impossible to ignore: the industry's heavy reliance on preservatives—ingredients often associated with irritation and disruption of the skin's natural repair processes.
This inquiry led to a clear decision: remove water from formulation entirely.
By working exclusively with powders and oils, preservatives are eliminated, allowing active ingredients to remain stable and potent until the moment of use. Without water to dilute or destabilize them, formulas are designed to support the skin in a more biologically logical and effective way.
This philosophy sits at the core of Mr. Lulu and informs the brand's focused expertise in pigmentation management and acne-prone skin.
Mr. Lulu has always been created for skin professionals. Built through collaboration with practitioners, educators, and industry experts, the brand lives at the intersection of science, experience, and real skin—not trends or shortcuts.
There are a handful of ingredients that immediately make me interested in a product.
Azelaic acid is one of them.
As estheticians, we see so many clients who don't just struggle with acne.
They struggle with:
👉 the pigmentation left behind
👉 uneven skin tone
👉 redness
👉 dullness
👉 sensitivity
And while these concerns look different on the surface, they often overlap.
That's why I appreciate ingredients that can wear many hats.
Azelaic acid is one of those ingredients.
What It Does
The Brightening + Clearing Foaming Cleanser is a unique powder cleanser formulated with 10% azelaic acid and 3% oat extract.
It helps:
✨ Clear and cleanse the skin
✨ Brighten dullness
✨ Reduce the appearance of hyperpigmentation
✨ Improve uneven skin tone
And one of my favorite things about this cleanser is the philosophy behind it.
By excluding water from the formulation, Mr. Lulu eliminates the need for preservatives while keeping the active ingredients stable and potent until the moment of use.
It's a really thoughtful approach to skincare that prioritizes both efficacy and skin health.
It's:
✔️ Preservative free
✔️ Fragrance free
✔️ Alcohol free
✔️ Silicone free
✔️ Petroleum free
✔️ Pregnancy friendly
✔️ Cruelty free
Sometimes the skin doesn't need more aggression.
It needs consistency.
Ingredient Highlights
✨ Azelaic Acid 10%
Helps:
• Support clearer-looking skin
• Brighten discoloration
• Improve uneven skin tone
• Calm the appearance of redness
👉 Think: acne care and brightening all in one.
🌾 Oat Extract 3%
Rich in antioxidants and deeply soothing.
Helps:
• Calm sensitivity
• Support hydration
• Improve skin comfort
👉 Think: soothing support for stressed skin.
Who Is the Brightening + Clearing Foaming Cleanser Best For?
✨ Acne
✨ Hyperpigmentation
✨ Texture concerns
✨ Acne scars
✨ Oily and combination skin
✨ Clients looking for brightening without aggressive exfoliation
Use morning and night.
One bottle lasts approximately 60 washes, or about one month with twice-daily use.
They also have so many great educational resources online—I highly recommend checking them out, setting up an account, and following along on social 💚
🌹 PFB Vanish
If you've followed me for a while, you know I have a soft spot for hair removal.
Ironically, waxing was actually one of the things that scared me most when I first became an esthetician.
I would sweat every time I saw a Brazilian on my schedule.
I was stressed.
I second-guessed myself.
But over time, I grew to love it—and honestly, that happened because I found products that worked and helped my clients have success at home.
Because I learned pretty quickly that hair removal doesn't end when the wax pot turns off.
Clients don't just want hair removed.
They want:
👉 smooth skin
👉 fewer ingrown hairs
👉 less irritation
👉 less redness
👉 confidence between appointments
And honestly, that's where some of the most important work begins.
🌿 About PFB Vanish - $31.00 Value
Before we dive into Rose Glow and Wild Peppermint, I think it's worth taking a moment to appreciate the brand behind these products.
PFB Vanish is a family-owned and operated skincare company founded by a licensed esthetician with one mission: helping people feel more confident in their skin.
What I love is that they didn't try to be everything to everyone.
They focused.
They became experts in treating:
👉 Ingrown hairs
👉 Razor bumps
👉 Dark spots
👉 Hyperpigmentation
👉 Post-hair-removal irritation
In fact, PFB Vanish introduced the original Roll-On applicator back in 1999 and has continued to innovate ever since.
Today, they're recognized globally as one of the leading skincare brands for ingrown hairs and hyperpigmentation, creating products with clinically proven ingredients that are effective, gentle, and appropriate for all skin types and genders.
And honestly, I think that's part of why so many estheticians trust this brand.
Their products aren't trying to chase trends.
They're focused on solving real problems that we see every day in the treatment room.
Because whether it's a Brazilian wax, chin hairs, the bikini line, or post-shaving irritation, clients aren't just looking for hair removal.
They're looking for confidence.
And PFB Vanish has built an entire brand around helping them get there.
What It Does
Rose Glow and Wild Peppermint are esthetician-formulated, alcohol-free moisturizers designed to soothe skin after hair removal while improving the appearance of:
✨ Ingrown hairs
✨ Razor bumps
✨ Redness
✨ Irritation
✨ Uneven texture
And one of my favorite things?
They can be used on both the face and body.
Because ingrown hairs don't care where they show up.
Brows.
Upper lip.
Bikini.
Underarms.
Legs.
Chin.
Rose Glow and Wild Peppermint are there for all of it.
Ingredient Highlights
🌹 Rose Petal Extract
Helps:
• Soothe irritation
• Calm the appearance of redness
• Support skin comfort
👉 Think: calming floral support after waxing or shaving.
✨ Resorcinol
Helps improve the appearance of:
• Ingrown hairs
• Rough texture
• Uneven-looking skin
👉 Think: gentle correction.
🍍 Bromelain
An enzyme derived from pineapple that helps:
• Soothe the skin
• Support smoother texture
• Improve the appearance of post-hair-removal irritation
👉 Think: calming exfoliation support.
How I Use PFB VANISH After Hair Removal
Apply immediately after a hair removal service, and then your client can continue using it at home to support their skin and help prevent ingrowns.
Massage a dime-sized amount into the skin and leave it on.
Reapply as needed.
Great for:
✨ Brows
✨ Upper lip
✨ Bikini line
✨ Underarms
✨ Legs
✨ Face
✨ Body
💚 Why I Love This Month's Drop
I love this month's drop because it highlights two things I think are incredibly important in skincare:
Correction and comfort.
The Brightening + Clearing Foaming Cleanser helps address breakouts, pigmentation, and uneven tone.
Rose Glow and Wild Peppermint help soothe, hydrate, and support skin after hair removal.
Different concerns.
Different products.
But both are reminders that healthy skin doesn't have to come from fighting the skin.
Sometimes the best results come from supporting it. 💚
They also have so many great educational resources online—I highly recommend checking them out, setting up an account, and following along on social 💚