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People were getting through the jelly so quickly and were left with a lot of whipped butter and no jelly to use it with. After surveying hundreds of customers, we increased the amount of jelly and slightly decreased the butter, so you get through them at the same rate. The total is still the same.

Once you start using it, you will notice that the butter goes much further than the jelly.

We're constantly improving our formula to keep it in line with the most up-to-date, evidence-based cosmetics. Because of this, we also made several other changes to the formula. We want to be as transparent as possible and you can read about all the changes here:

We found a new supplier of Centella Asiatica Extract. And because of the evidence behind their extract, we decided to swap.

We use the same amount of extract, but the new supplier version is super concentrated.

When they source and extract the plant materials, you are left with ten parts Centella Asiatica for every one part water. That's a high concentration, so your skin gets the extra benefits.

The Centella is also added with Propanediol - a wonderful humectant that draws water to your skin and boosts hydration.

We changed the input of Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 . And while keeping the jelly look and feel, created a more luxurious formula, that's easy to apply. It's a delight.

We also decreased the amount of Hydrolysed Hyaluronic Acid from 0.2% to 0.1%, and increased the amount of Glycerine to 3%. Glycerine is the gold standard humectant, able to penetrate deeper than HA, so your skin becomes more supple and bouncy. A dose of 3% Glycerine is clinically proven to help hydrate dry skin.

For Face Sake is a multi-mask that targets different areas of your face at the same time. Two unique formulas come in one jar, designed to apply together. One formula is for your T Zone and the other for your U Zone.
For Face Sake is an ideal addition if you have combination skin or blemishes.
Combination skin is when different parts of the face behave differently. Typically it means a more oily nose and forehead, known as the T Zone, and dryer cheeks and jawline, known as the U Zone.
If you feel like one part of your face is more oily than the other, you probably have combination skin. Another sign is if different parts of your face react differently to the one skincare product.

It can be challenging to find the perfect product if you've got combo skin. Your T Zone can become more oily, or your U Zone can be left feeling dry.
Take the quiz here to learn your skin type.
Different parts of your face behave differently. And For Face Sake treats them that way. It targets both the T Zone and U Zone at the same time. The creamy whipped butter absorbs excess oil, unclogs pores, and reduces the appearance of blemishes on your T Zone. While the soothing jelly nourishes, calms, hydrates, and gently exfoliates your U Zone – leaving a soft, smooth, and clear complexion.
Your T Zone has higher sebum (oil) production and larger pores. Here blackheads and visible whiteheads are more common. In the U Zone, less sebum (oil) is produced, but when it increases during hormonal changes, the opening to the pores is smaller, so inflammation, build-up of skin cells, and sebum remain under the skin. In the U Zone, pimples tend to be "blind" or inflammatory.
If you have combination skin, choosing treatments for blemishes can be difficult. Typically the U Zone responds to some blemish treatments by becoming dry and sensitive, and the T Zone responds to oils and moisturisers by becoming pimply and oily.
Blemish treatment products can be too drying. And when your skin is dry, your body's natural response is to produce more oil. This means more oil in your T Zone. But in your U Zone, where the pores are smaller, the oil can't get out onto the skin, resulting in more sebum (oil) build-up and inflammation under the skin.

For Face Sake treats the different areas of your face differently. We worked with dermatologists to choose ingredients and formulate them specifically for the T Zone and U Zone, so your skin becomes balanced and spot-free.

For Face Sake is formulated for blemish-prone skin. And it works to target different types of pimples on different parts of your face.

Your T Zone typically has more comedonal, less inflammatory pimples or pustular pimples (open pores and blockage near the surface of your skin). For Face Sake, unclogs the pores and reduces oil on your T Zone with ingredients like Salicylic Acid, Kaolin, and Niacinamide.

The U Zone has more inflammatory deep papular pimples (closed pores) and can often become drier. For Face Sake soothes and calms your U Zone with ingredients like Centella Asiatica and Colloidal Oatmeal while gently exfoliating and hydrating with Lactic Acid, Glycolic Acid, and Hydrolysed Hyaluronic Acid.
Easy peasy. Cleanse your face. Apply the U Zone mask first, followed by the T Zone mask. Leave both masks on for 10-15 minutes, then rinse off with warm water. Moisturise your face following this treatment and use it twice a week for delicious results.
For Face Sake is best applied in the PM, before an event, or on a Sunday night in. Use it straight after cleansing and before any serums or other treatments.
Yes, it is. The ingredients within our formulas have not been flagged as a concern for people pregnant or breastfeeding. However, this topic requires a more nuanced conversation than many brands allow. To claim a product is undoubtedly safe to use while pregnant or breastfeeding, you must conduct clinical trials in the context of pregnancy. These trials do not exist and are not ethical. While the ingredients and process used to make this product are deemed safe by experts, no testing has been completed on pregnant or breastfeeding people. Despite saying otherwise, this is likely the same for all skincare products you own.
Yes, the Super Soothing U Zone Jelly has a mix of five different Alpha Hydroxy Acids to gently exfoliate your skin. It's normal to feel a slight tingling sensation. It means the actives are working.
We have conducted stability testing and preservative efficacy testing with an independent lab to ensure that For Face Sake is safe for use. The product passed with the highest grade possible. It is not a legal requirement for brands to conduct these tests in Australia, but safety is a priority for us.
We are animal testing free and all the ingredients we use are vegan.

We understand that brands often use phrases like this but lack an actual definition. Creating evidence-based skincare is part of our ethos and mission – so it's a good idea to define what we mean.

We want our products to do something. That means only selecting ingredients that have third-party peer-reviewed studies with in-vivo data to support their claims. It also means using those ingredients at or slightly above the % they are proven effective and formulating with the right pH, so the actives are stable.

Some of our ingredients are from natural origins, and we know that the quality and potency of a natural ingredient can vary from supplier to supplier. So, we only partner with manufacturers and growers who have in-vivo clinical data to support their claims.

We are constantly striving to improve our evidence-based approach. We will conduct a subjective third-party clinical trial on our final product formulas when we have enough capital.

If you have suggestions on how we can improve, we would love to hear from you.
The safety of ingredients, quality of sourcing, and level of testing are a priority for us. Our goal is to create safe, evidence-based skincare that does what it says it will. Throughout the formulation of For Face Sake, we worked with two certified dermatologists, three cosmetic chemists, one independent testing lab, and a certified Melbourne based manufacturer. We conducted independent preservative efficacy testing and stability testing to ensure the shelf life and safety of the product.

While formulating this product, all medical and scientific experts we consulted expressed concerns about the "clean" beauty movement. That's because clean beauty has no actual definition and sometimes causes more damage to the skincare industry than good. It intentionally excludes and demonises proven, safe ingredients and encourages you to think that any brand, not "clean" is "dirty". We know it's more nuanced than that, and you can't say an ingredient is "dirty" without acknowledging the dose or application method. For all of these reasons, we reject the label "clean". We are evidence-based.
"Free from" claims often spread fear and misinformation about ingredients and use shady science to support claims. And a "free from" claim tells you nothing about what the product does. We're not fans of that. We choose to talk about what's in the jar rather than what we leave out, so you'll never hear us say those two F words about any ingredient.

We donate a portion of our profits to mental health charities. Learn more about it here.
Yes, we are proudly LGBTQI+ owned and operated.

We currently ship to Australia, New Zealand USA & Canada.
If you want to cancel your order, that's no problem. Please email hello@boringwithoutyou as soon as possible. If your order has already shipped, we are unable to cancel it.
We want you to love For Face Sake as much as we do. That's why we offer a 40-day feel-good guarantee on your first purchase of For Face Sake. If you decide that the multi-mask isn't for you, contact us within 40 days of your order arriving, and we will process a free and effortless return. No questions asked.

We accept all Visa & Mastercard credit and debit cards. We also accept After Pay, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Shop Pay & Paypal.
Australia – Standard Delivery Spend $59 or more, and you’ll get free standard shipping. Less than $59? Standard shipping is charged at a flat rate of $7.90 AUD.

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Express shipping is available to the US and Canada for a flat fee of $35.00 AUD.

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