The Older I Get, the More I Believe These Things
Comparing yourself at 25 vs 35 is a really funny thing.
Notes from the Middle
Observations on beauty, motherhood, ambition, and becoming.
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10 items (& some moments) I loved this July
A few products, a few moments, and a few things that quietly made life better this month.
They Never Told Me Children Would Change My Marriage Like This.
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Confessions from an Injector
The conversations I have with patients every day, and the misconceptions I wish would finally disappear.
I think we're measuring the wrong things.
Maybe a meaningful life isn't the one with the most boxes checked.
The Beauty Advice I Don't Give Anymore
What nearly a decade in aesthetics (and a few years of motherhood) has taught me about looking and feeling your best.
If I Lost My Makeup Bag Tomorrow, I'd Repurchase These 8 Things First
Patients often sit down in my chair and say some version of, “Your skin looks amazing.” And every time, I feel slightly guilty accepting the compliment because the truth is… it’s not always my skin they’re looking at.
What I've Noticed About Moms Who Seem Less Stressed
The moms who are the calmest aren't better at motherhood, they think about it differently.
The Simplest Skincare Routine I Give Every Patient
If you did only this, your skin would still look really good.
Five mistakes I've made as a working mom
It’s that time of year where I’m convinced, every working mom has an existential crisis.
2025 Gift Guides PART 2
Because there's so much to give.
2025 Gift Guides PART 1
Curated favorites for every kind of person - because finding the perfect gift shouldn't be hard.
Redness-Prone Skin (Yes, Even If You’re Blushing for No Reason)
If your cheeks seem to flush at the slightest change in temperature, or you’re constantly fighting that “permanent pink” look, you’re not alone.
10 things I loved in August
August always feels like a blur, equal parts golden sunsets, back-to-routine energy, and those little daily joys that carry you through the in-between moments.
Do at-home devices work?
If you’ve ever scrolled through Instagram late at night, you’ve probably seen an influencer glowing in a futuristic LED mask (aka myself included), someone lifting their cheekbones with a micro-current device (yep, it me), or a brave soul rolling tiny needles across their face.
Pregnancy + Skincare: What you should know, and what I learned along the way
Good news, you do not need to overhaul your routine.
The Power of Vitamin C: Why Your Morning Skin Routine Needs It
In skincare, few ingredients are as well-researched, or as widely recommended, as Vitamin C (ascorbic acid). More than just a brightening agent, Vitamin C plays a critical role in protecting skin health, supporting collagen synthesis, and preventing long-term damage from environmental stressors (UV rays, pollution, and even stress).
What Four Nights Apart Taught Me
Last weekend, my husband took our 2.5-year-old to LA for a long weekend.
10 things I loved in July
I recently rediscovered this serum and forgot how much luxury could fit in a bottle.