My Journey into Skincare: A Newbie’s Honest Take

Hi! I’m Maddy, the Skin Suite Experience Tester also (and more importantly) known as Lauren’s best friend. For those who don’t know, Lauren and I have been best friends since we were two years old, which means she has basically been waiting her entire life for the chance to stick needles in my face. And honestly? She’s the only person I’d ever trust to do it.

But before we get into all that, let’s back up a little.

I’m not just here as Lauren’s lifelong guinea pig; I also helped design the Skin Suite clinic. You might see me around from time to time, probably looking like I’m trying to be helpful… even though I’m not always sure what I’m doing. The truth is, while I might have had a hand in the aesthetics of the space, when it comes to actual skincare, I’m a total newbie.

And that’s exactly why I’m writing this blog.

Learning the Skin Suite Way

If you’ve ever walked into a skincare clinic or scrolled through pages of products online and thought, What even is all of this? Trust me, you’re not alone. That’s basically my daily experience. Lauren and Rosie are always trying to explain different treatments and products to me, and while they are all absolute wizards at what they do, half the time, I just smile and nod like I totally understand. (Spoiler: I don’t.)

So, I figured if I feel this lost, there have to be plenty of other people out there who also want to take better care of their skin but don’t know where to start.

That’s where this blog comes in.

I’ll be trying all the different things Skin Suite has to offer and giving you my 100% honest reviews. What I love, what I don’t love as much, what to expect post-treatment, and what’s actually worth the hype. If I can help at least one person feel less overwhelmed by the sheer number of skincare options out there, I’ll consider this a win.

The Ultimate Trust Test

Now, back to the needles.

As someone who has spent her life avoiding things like facials, peels, and anything that involves sharp objects near my face, the idea of letting Lauren (of all people) go anywhere near me with injectables is both hilarious and terrifying. But if I’m going to do this, I’m doing it right, with the best people in the game.

So, here’s the plan:

I’ll be testing out all sorts of treatments, from facials and peels to lasers and injectables. I will be reporting back on what they’re really like. Does it hurt? Is it worth it? How long does it take to recover? Will I still recognize myself afterward? All the questions you might have, I’ll be answering.

Follow Along!

If you’re as curious (or clueless) as I am about the world of skincare, then come along for the ride! I promise to keep things fun, honest, and totally unfiltered.

Stay tuned for my first treatment recap because, let’s be real, it’s probably going to be a wild experience.