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The Acne Root Cause Test

Uncover the root of your acne

12 biomarkers, tested from home. Find out what your skin's been trying to tell you.

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Uncover the root of your acne

Built on research from

Harvard Medical School Stanford University Mayo Clinic Johns Hopkins UCSF
The Acne Root Cause Test box Woman holding the test kit What's inside the kit The biomarkers we test How the test works

The Acne Root Cause Test

★★★★★ 4.8/5 · 5,117+ Happy Testers

A 12-marker at-home blood test that uncovers the hormone, blood sugar, stress, and nutrient imbalances behind your breakouts - and a personalized plan to bring your skin back to balance.

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✓ 90-day money-back guarantee · less than 1% ever use it

What's in your kit
A painless arm-collection device, prepaid return shipping, and step-by-step instructions. Collection takes about 2 minutes - no visits, no vein draws.
How billing works
$149 today for your first kit ($199 as a one-time test). Your membership renews at $49/month - covering your Blueprint updates, weekly specialist calls, Clara, and a free 12-marker retest every 90 days. Pause or cancel anytime from your account.
What we test
12 markers across four systems: hormones (Total T, Free T, SHBG, Albumin, DHEA-S), blood sugar (HbA1c), stress & inflammation (Cortisol, hsCRP), and nutrients (Vitamin D, B12, Ferritin, Creatinine).
Shipping & results
Ships in 1–2 business days. Results and your Blueprint typically arrive within 7 days of the lab receiving your sample.

Real members. Real progress.

90.5% of users saw visible improvement within 5–8 weeks of starting their Blueprint.

Jessica G.

“I used to dread my period because I knew the jawline breakouts were coming. Now I actually feel in control.”

Jessica G.✓ Verified member
Jessica K.

“My test showed severe inflammation markers and a B12 deficiency. Nothing else had ever told me that.”

Jessica K.✓ Verified member
Jessica K.

“My test showed severe inflammation markers and a B12 deficiency. Nothing else had ever told me that.”

Jessica K.✓ Verified member

Individual results vary. Photos are member-submitted progress photos, shared with permission.

How it works

Step 1

Order your kit

Ships in 1–2 business days. Collect at home in ~2 minutes with a painless arm device.

Step 2

Get your results

All 12 markers analyzed in a CLIA-certified lab. Results + Blueprint in ~7 days.

Step 3

Get clear

Follow your plan with your care team - 90.5% of users saw visible improvement within 5–8 weeks.

The BreakoutLabs difference

Board-certified dermatologist reviewed

CLIA-certified lab analysis

Painless 2-minute collection

HSA/FSA eligible

90-day money-back guarantee

What we measure

12 biomarkers across four systems - analyzed in CLIA-certified labs, interpreted specifically for acne.

Hormones

81% of cystic cases show a hormonal imbalance
Free Testosterone Needs attention
Total Testosterone Optimal
SHBG Needs attention
DHEA-S Optimal
Albumin Optimal

Blood Sugar

elevated levels amplify oil-production hormones
HbA1c Needs attention

Stress & Inflammation

behind red, painful, stress-linked breakouts
Cortisol Needs attention
hsCRP Optimal

Nutrients & Systems

what your skin needs to heal
Vitamin D Needs attention
Vitamin B12 Optimal
Ferritin Optimal
Creatinine Optimal

Example report shown for illustration. Your results reflect your own lab values.

A care journey built around you

Not a handoff. Not a one-time test. An ongoing plan designed to respond as your skin does.

We learn you

12 biomarkers map what's actually driving your skin - not just what's on an intake form.

We build your plan

Your Blueprint turns your labs into nutrition, lifestyle, skincare, and supplement steps.

We stay with you

Weekly calls, Clara anytime, and a care team that knows your story.

We adapt as you grow

Every 90-day retest updates your plan as your body changes.

Your Clear Skin Action Plan

Four pillars that translate your markers into clear next steps.

Nutrition

From your blood sugar & nutrient markers

  • What to eat more of - and what's feeding breakouts

Lifestyle

From your cortisol & inflammation markers

  • Stress and sleep changes matched to your levels

Skincare

From your hormone profile

  • Ingredients to use - and ones to avoid

Supplements

From your full 12-marker panel

  • Only what your labs say you need
90.5% saw visible improvement within 5–8 weeks
12 biomarkers in every kit
90 days between free retests

Everything you need to get clear

Clear Skin Blueprint

Clear Skin Blueprint

Guidance from your own lab values - down to what's on your plate.

Instant reply

Ask Clara

Your dermatologist AI - trained on your results, anytime.

Why is my skin worse this week? ClaraYour cortisol ran high on your last panel - stress weeks can show up on your skin. Here's what helps…
A fresh retest every 90 days

A fresh retest every 90 days

Free - see whether your numbers, and your skin, are moving.

Replies within 24h

Ask your care team

Weekly specialist calls and real humans behind your plan.

Flexible

Pause or cancel anytime

From your account, in two clicks. No fees, no fine print.

Eligible

Pay with HSA/FSA

Use pre-tax dollars for your testing and plan.

Get Your Root Cause Test

Why not just see a derm?

BreakoutLabs
Typical route
Upfront cost
$149
$150–$400+
12-marker skin panel
✓ Included
✗ Rare
Skin-specific interpretation
✓ Blueprint
✗ Generic
Time to answers
~7 days
Weeks+
Progress retesting
✓ Every 90 days
✗ Rare
Support between visits
✓ Calls + Clara
✗ None

Reviewed by board-certified physicians

Dr. Akash A. Patel
“A useful tool to help determine whether hormonal imbalances may be contributing to a patient's acne.”
Dr. Akash A. Patel
Board-certified dermatologist
Dr. Mi Hye Elisa Song, MD, FAAD
“This test is designed to identify internal factors that may be contributing to acne - the ones topical routines can't see.”
Dr. Mi Hye Elisa Song, MD, FAAD
Board-certified dermatologist
Dr. Manhong Ma, MD
“A custom approach built on your own lab values is better than guessing via trial-and-error.”
Dr. Manhong Ma, MD
Board-certified dermatologist

Everything in your first month

12-marker blood testClear Skin BlueprintAsk ClaraWeekly specialist callsFree 90-day retests
$149$199Save $50 today

then $49/month · pause or cancel anytime · HSA/FSA eligible

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✓ 90-day money-back guarantee · less than 1% ever use it

Frequently asked questions

How does billing work?
$149 today for your first kit ($199 as a one-time test). Your membership renews at $49/month. That covers your Blueprint and updates, weekly specialist calls, unlimited Clara, and a free 12-marker retest every 90 days.
Can I cancel or pause?
Yes - anytime, from your account, in about two clicks. No cancellation fees, no phone calls.
Is this FDA approved?
Diagnostic test kits aren't FDA-approved products - that category applies to drugs. Every sample is analyzed in CLIA-certified laboratories, the same certification standard used for physician-ordered bloodwork.
Do I need a prescription?
No. You can measure the internal factors associated with your breakouts without a referral or an appointment.
Does the collection hurt? Are there needles?
Collection uses a painless arm device - not a syringe, not a vein draw. Most people finish in about 2 minutes.
Why not just get bloodwork at my doctor's?
A typical acne visit rarely includes a 12-marker panel, and standard lab reports use generic ranges with no skin-specific interpretation. We run the full panel from home, interpret it for acne, and retest every 90 days.
How fast do I get results?
Kits ship within 1–2 business days. Results and your Blueprint typically arrive within 7 days of the lab receiving your sample.
What if my panel comes back completely normal?
If your panel comes back entirely clean, our 90-day money-back guarantee applies - a full refund. Fewer than 1% of customers ever use it.
Can I use HSA/FSA funds?
Yes - testing and the plan are HSA/FSA eligible, so you can pay with pre-tax dollars.
90Days

Money-back guarantee

No guessing. No risk. No fine print. If your panel comes back entirely clean, you get a full refund - fewer than 1% of customers ever use it.

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