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TikToker Alix Earle reveals acne as she gives her skin a ‘break’ in empowering makeup-free post

TikToker Alix Earle reveals acne as she gives her skin a ‘break’ in empowering makeup-free post

Alix Earle gained her fame with her GRWM videos on TikTok.

But now the internet star, 24, is getting candid about the condition of her skin.

The content creator – who was previously embroiled in a legal battle with GymShark – shared a series of makeup-free pH๏τos while out on the town and visiting the dermatologist on her Instagram with a lengthy caption.

‘Wore no face makeup out this wknd in nyc & the info I have gathered is that no one cares & we are our own worst enemy ‼️ (dramatic info to follow) ⬇️,’ her caption began.

She revealed that she has ‘struggled’ with her skin ‘since middle school. 

‘Makeup has always been a safe space for me in terms of feeling secure and confident when leaving the house.’

Alix Earle gained her fame with her GRWM videos on TikTok. But now the internet star, 24, is getting candid about the condition of her skin

Alix Earle gained her fame with her GRWM videos on TikTok. But now the internet star, 24, is getting candid about the condition of her skin

The content creator shared a series of makeup-free pH๏τos while out on the town and while visiting the dermatologist on her Instagram with a lengthy caption. Seen here in 2025

The content creator shared a series of makeup-free pH๏τos while out on the town and while visiting the dermatologist on her Instagram with a lengthy caption. Seen here in 2025

Alix went on to reveal she wanted to keep her skin makeup-free in order to clear up the breakout she is currently dealing with. 

She continued: ‘I see @drmianskin in NYC & we did full extractions to clean out my pores.

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‘The problem is normally I go right into my routine which is putting on makeup to cover the redness (especially when I’m going out to dinners or to events). 

‘But wanted to give my skin a break this wknd so for the first time ever I opted not to wear any makeup on my skin. 

She said the move was ‘dramatic’ and she was ‘petrified’ and afraid the only thing people would look at was her skin. 

‘After 3 days of being out fresh faced showing my real skin … I realized no one cared or noticed,’ Alix wrote. 

‘Because at the end of the day putting on makeup over blistering acne just to wash it off and irritate it isn’t for me.’

‘It’s for others who I’m scared may judge me. Coming home last night felt rlly liberating & I encourage anyone who needs to give their skin a break at school, work, etc to try it. 

‘Real skin is beautiful ♥️ will keep u guys posted on what I’m using on my skin to clear it,’ she concluded.

'Wore no face makeup out this wknd in nyc & the info I have gathered is that no one cares & we are our own worst enemy ‼️ (dramatic info to follow) ⬇️,' her caption began

‘Wore no face makeup out this wknd in nyc & the info I have gathered is that no one cares & we are our own worst enemy ‼️ (dramatic info to follow) ⬇️,’ her caption began

She revealed that she has 'struggled' with her skin 'since middle school. 'Makeup has always been a safe space for me in terms of feeling secure and confident when leaving the house'

She revealed that she has ‘struggled’ with her skin ‘since middle school. ‘Makeup has always been a safe space for me in terms of feeling secure and confident when leaving the house’

Alix went on to reveal she wanted to keep her skin makeup-free in order to clear up the breakout she is currently dealing with

Alix went on to reveal she wanted to keep her skin makeup-free in order to clear up the breakout she is currently dealing with

She continued: 'I see @drmianskin in NYC & we did full extractions to clean out my pores. The problem is normally I go right into my routine which is putting on makeup to cover the redness'

She continued: ‘I see @drmianskin in NYC & we did full extractions to clean out my pores. The problem is normally I go right into my routine which is putting on makeup to cover the redness’

'But wanted to give my skin a break this wknd so for the first time ever I opted not to wear any makeup on my skin'

‘But wanted to give my skin a break this wknd so for the first time ever I opted not to wear any makeup on my skin’

Alix shared a video from the day of pH๏τos on TikTok. In it, she captured her visit to her dermatologist Dr. Kiran Mian.

Her appointment included time with an esthetician and a full face of extractions. 

The appointment finished with oxygen, a mask and LED therapy. In the next video, Mian explains the best path to recovery.

‘She is not allowed to wear any makeup, just for two days,’ the dermatologist explained. ‘Not that makeup is bad, but just to give her skin a break.’

Commenters lauded her choice to go makeup-free and reᴀssured her that she looked great.

The new snaps and video come after Earle had a meltdown due to TikTok shutting down in the U.S.

The app that propelled her to fame is now at risk of being banned in the United States, following a ruling from the Supreme Court in January.

‘I can’t sleep, I’m so freaked out about this,’ a watery-eyed Earle told the camera. ‘I’m just so sad, just thinking like all of the memories just going away.

She said the move was 'dramatic' and she was 'petrified' and afraid the only thing people would look at was her skin. Seen here in 2025

She said the move was ‘dramatic’ and she was ‘petrified’ and afraid the only thing people would look at was her skin. Seen here in 2025

'After 3 days of being out fresh faced show my real skin … I realized no one cared or noticed,' Alix wrote

‘After 3 days of being out fresh faced show my real skin … I realized no one cared or noticed,’ Alix wrote

‘I love you guys so much and I just feel like I need to just check in with you guys right now.’

The Gen-Z queen bee also shared her sorrow over losing an app where she had cultivated such a devoted fan base.

‘I’m freaking out because I’m like where am I gonna scroll, it’s so much fun talking to everyone on here,’ she said.

‘As much as I love posting stuff, I love consuming it as well.’

She lamented: ‘Guys this is not okay, someone’s going to have to check me into a mental hospital. What the heck is going on? Can we all just like hang out?’

‘This is going to be the worst day ever,’ she added.

Earle, who now boasts 10.8 million followers across Instagram and TikTok, is said to earn between $40,000 and $70,000 for brand partnerships.

Forbes reports that the influential star made $8 million from her social media presence in 2024.

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