Follow Every Step of Sabrina Carpenter’s Glowy Skin VMAs Prep

The brand she “always, always” turns to for radiant, clear skin.

Leiana Foye
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Published: Sep 4, 2024 Updated: Sep 11, 2024

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Sabrina Carpenter performs on Day 2 of Outside Lands Festival 2024 at Golden Gate Park on August 10, 2024 in San Francisco, California. — Steve Jennings/FilmMagic/ Getty Images

Sabrina Carpenter's journey in the entertainment industry (from her Disney Channel days!) has recently propelled her into full-fledged pop stardom. From opening for Taylor Swift's record-breaking Eras Tour and launching her 'Cherry Baby' fragrance to releasing her sixth (and chart-topping) album, Short n' Sweet, Carpenter shows no signs of slowing down. The Taste singer is currently prepping for her own international tour and a highly-anticipated live performance at this year's VMAs, airing Wednesday, September 11, on MTV. In addition to rehearsals and sound checks, Carpenter will also be prepping for red carpet-worthy skin with her favorite (and award-winning) esthetician, Renée Rouleau.

"Renée Rouleau’s products have always, always worked for my skin," the pop star has previously mentioned (she's been a client of Rouleau's for over 10 years). Pre-VMAs, Carpenter has been working with the skin expert herself to achieve her signature radiant glow—and now we know the exact products Rouleau used to smooth, clear and hydrate Carpenter's skin ahead of the show. Keep reading to follow each step of the Carpenter's seven-step VMA's facial with Renée Rouleau.

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Step 1: Deep Cleanse

Better Than Balm ($45.50) Rouleau started with a deep cleanse using the the Better Than Balm to dissolve makeup followed by an ultrasonic skin scrubber to loosen cellular dirt and debris.

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Step 2: Peel and Polish

Triple Berry Smoothing Peel ($88.50) To reveal baby-soft, fresh skin Rouleau used the Triple Berry Smoothing Peel—it dissolves any dry and dull skin can accumulate on the surface. Rouleau finished out the skin polishing step with Bio Brasion, a next-gen microdermabrasion treatment, to further lift off any residual dead skin cells.

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Step 3: Oxygen Boost

A Phtyo Bubbles mask promotes microcirculation and cellular oxygenation while softening the skin to make way for easy extractions of blocked pores.

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Step 4: Pore Clearing

Rapid Response Detox Masque ($68.50) Since Rouleau has been working with Sabrina for over a decade, the esthetician knows Carpenter is easily prone to clogged pores and breakouts so manual extractions are essential to ensure her skin stays clear. Once her pores are thoroughly cleaned, Rouleau applied the Rapid Response Detox Masque to the skin and left on for seven minutes to provide anti-inflammatory and breakout-preventing properties. A high-frequency device, giving off ozone, is glided over the skin to help banish acne-causing bacteria.

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Step 5: De-Puff and Drain

Lymphatic drainage massage along with a muscle stimulating tool were used to enhance Carpenter's gorgeous high cheekbones and reduce skin puffiness to enhance her natural face contours.

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Step 6: Cool and Hydrate

Skin Correcting Serum ($47.50) Next, Rouleau used this hydrating and breakout-preventing serum infused deeply within the skin using a cooling ultrasound device. A calming seaweed peel-off mask was then applied to give a total occlusion to ensure active ingredients stay in the skin.

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Step 7: Antioxidant Protection

Vitamin C&E Treatment ($72.50) and Weightless Protection SPF 30 ($59.50) The final touch was the application of two of Sabrina’s everyday essentials: Vitamin C&E Treatment and Weightless Protection SPF 30 to protect her newly glowing skin for a busy day of rehearsals.

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