Iris Apatow says she went through "pretty bad hormonal acne" when she was in high school. Hormonal acne means breakouts driven by hormone shifts that often start at puberty. She shared that history in Vogue's Beauty Secrets video in her Vogue Beauty Secrets episode. Her story centers on one low-cost cleanser change plus more consistent makeup removal.
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Table of Contents
- What happened to her skin in school?
- Which cleanser does she credit?
- What does her fuller routine include?
- How did makeup removal shape her household?
- When should you move beyond a cleanser?
What happened to her skin in school?
In middle school, Apatow removed makeup with hand soap. A transcript excerpt via Muck Rack says she later replaced that habit with a fuller skincare routine.
High school then brought the harder phase. Vogue reports her description of that period as pretty bad hormonal acne.
Which cleanser does she credit?
In a Glamour shopping interview, Apatow called Avène skincare her favorite and said of its foaming cleanser, "That's what cleared my acne" in this Glamour shopping interview. The line is direct and personal, not a medical claim.
The product was Avène Cleansing Foam. Glamour reporting summarized by CelebsBar describes it as a soap-free foam that removes makeup without drying, widely sold for about $17.
What does her fuller routine include?
Her later Vogue routine added toner, serum, moisturizer, and sunscreen. The Vogue video description via News of Today lists Dr. Hauschka Clarifying Toner and Dr.
Barbara Sturm Hyaluronic Serum. It also lists Dear Klairs Rich Moist Soothing Cream and Supergoop Mineral Sheerscreen SPF 30. Together they cover cleanse, tone, hydrate, treat, and protect.
How did makeup removal shape her household?
Her sister Maude Apatow separately told Page Six that heavier on-set makeup worsened breakouts while filming Euphoria. That production needed filming workarounds and routine changes.
Maude said she improved breakouts by washing off makeup fully each night and avoiding picking blemishes. Women.com, summarizing Vogue's Beauty Secrets, notes Iris influenced that no-picking habit.
When should you move beyond a cleanser?
Cleveland Clinic dermatology staff say hormonal acne stems from hormone shifts beginning at puberty and persisting into adulthood, often on the chin and jawline in Cleveland Clinic's adult acne guide. That pattern makes one cleanser result anecdotal rather than a cure.
Cleveland Clinic advises seeing a dermatologist if over-the-counter products fail. Hormone-driven acne may need hormonal therapy, prescription treatment, or alternative oral options.
- Remove makeup fully every night
- Avoid picking blemishes
- Track chin and jawline breakouts over time
- See a dermatologist if store-bought products fail
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