Alix Earle Opens Up About Her Acne Journey Inspired by Kendall Jenner
Alix Earle is refreshingly honest about beauty.
At 24, Earle shared her journey with acne during a conversation with WSJ. Magazine’s digital series, “The One,” on Thursday, May 22. Inspired by Kendall Jenner, who has openly discussed her own acne battles, Earle found the courage to talk about her experience with “acne prone” skin.
“I remember that resonating with me so much when I was younger,” she remarked. “So when I started dealing with severe cystic acne, even though it was the last thing I wanted to share, I was initially so embarrassed and scared. That’s really what propelled my success.” She continued, “Now, I focus on being realistic about filters or photoshopping. I believe it makes a significant difference.”
Earle has kept her audience updated throughout her acne journey, even sharing close-up videos of her skin during breakouts.
She has also been candid about getting Botox, lip fillers— which she claims “transformed” her face— and having a breast augmentation at 21.
“If there’s something you want to do for yourself, go for it. Don’t worry about others’ opinions,” she shared on TikTok in January 2023, celebrating her surgery’s one-year anniversary. Earle mentioned she opted for 275 ccs of saline but wished she had “chosen a bit more.”
@alixearle My message of the day 🫶🏼 acne is normal & social media is fake
Why is Earle so transparent? “I don’t want to create unrealistic standards,” she explained.
In her interview with WSJ. Magazine, Earle expressed that she “wished [she] had known there were others with skin like mine.” Since sharing her skin struggles, she has received overwhelming support from fans who feel a connection with her story.
“In real life, people approach me with tears in their eyes, saying that something I said made a difference,” she smiled. “That truly makes it all worthwhile.”
