Healthy, balanced skin shouldn’t feel like a mystery. Oakland- based, and built around what your skin actually needs.

Two specialties, equally at home here.

Many skincare programs naturally lean one way; more built for aging skin, or more built for acne; which makes sense, since each one really does deserve its own deep focus. At McLaughlin Studios, I wanted room for both.

Age Smart and Acne Clarifying are treated as two full, equally weighted specialties. Not a main track and a side option. Whichever one brought you here, you get the same depth of protocol, the same attention, and the same expertise.

Each facial is part education, part strategy, and fully personalized to your skin.

Services are organized into two focused tracks:

Age Smart
For clients working toward a firmer, brighter, more even complexion, I focus on restoring healthy glow, minimizing fine lines, and addressing sun damage and pigmentation over time. My approach draws on techniques in cell turnover, pigmentation correction, and barrier support — tailored to your skin's unique needs and timeline. Together, we build toward lasting skin health, not just a quick result.

Acne Clarifying
For clients working toward clear, balanced skin for the long term, I treat cystic, hormonal, and comedonal acne with a protocol built around your skin's specific triggers and timeline. Acne is complex and individual, and your plan should be too. Over my decade specializing in acne, I've helped hundreds of clients clear and maintain their skin for good.