Today we’d like to introduce you to Suzanne Audley.
Alright, so thank you so much for sharing your story and insight with our readers. To kick things off, can you tell us a bit about how you got started?
I started my professional career about twenty years ago, but my passion for skincare began long before that. When I was in middle school, I would come home and head straight to my mother’s kitchen, experimenting with anything I could find to create my own skincare and haircare products. It was a lot of trial and error, but it taught me the foundations of formulation and how different ingredients interact with the skin and hair.
My curiosity was shaped by both of my parents — my mother worked in the engineering department, and my math tutor was an electrical engineer, so I developed a very analytical way of thinking. My introduced me to the meditation and the spiritual side of life when I was just seven. That early balance between science and spirituality shaped not only how I approach skincare but also how I connect with people.
So when it came time to choose a career, it felt like the answer had been there all along. I had been preparing for it my entire life — blending creativity, curiosity, and compassion. And I truly love people, which makes this work even more meaningful for me.
I started Sunday Skincare NYC in 2019 and was so warmly received. When I say I love every single one of my clients I mean it!
What a gift it is to be able to have this beautiful community and make it my life’s work.
I’m looking forward to continuing this journey in North Carolina when I marry the most incredible man I have ever known ( Ray Remington) in the coming year.
We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
I would say the biggest challenge for me was during COVID. Practically overnight, everything shut down — including the business I had worked so hard to build. I remember feeling frozen, thinking, What am I going to do now? I was in New York City at the time, and it was heartbreaking to watch everything fall apart — empty streets, empty shelves, neighborhoods that once felt so vibrant suddenly felt hollow.
What struck me most were the lines wrapping around the corners at local churches — people waiting for food. I knew I had to do something. Financially, I was fortunate; I wasn’t completely devastated, and I had the support of my family. But I knew many others didn’t have that safety net.
So, I started offering FaceTime “donation facials.” Every session was donation-based, and 100% of the proceeds went directly to local food pantries — not just in New York, but also in Chicago, Boston, and any community my clients wanted to support.
When I finally went back to my studio near Bryant Park, things were still tough. The city was different, and I only had about five clients — just enough to cover rent. But that period taught me a lot about resilience, creativity, and the importance of community. It reminded me that my work isn’t just about skincare — it’s about care, period.
As you know, we’re big fans of you and your work. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about what you do?
Lifting , sculpting , reducing inflammation. It’s a full body concept meaning skincare is not one or 5 products you put on your skin but rather how we manage stress, sleep, water intake etc I really specialize in connection. Skincare is a journey we’re always on, and it’s deeply personal. No two people are the same, and no two skins are the same. My focus is on understanding the individual — their lifestyle, stress levels, skin behavior, and even emotional well-being. I’m a bespoke treatment specialist, which means every skincare experience I create is completely customized. Each session is tailored to what that person’s skin — and spirit — needs in that moment
Is there something surprising that you feel even people who know you might not know about?
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I’ve been a painter and a poet since I was about fourteen years old. Wildly enough poetry brought my future husband to me. We both write poetry and we connected with that so deeply.
Over the years, I’ve sold my paintings and had several gallery showings, so creativity has always been a huge part of my life. I think that same sense of artistry translates directly into my work with skincare. When I create a treatment, I approach it the way I would a painting — with intuition, balance, and an eye for detail. It’s about blending elements, understanding texture, light, and energy.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://Sundayskincarenyc.com
- Instagram: Sunday Skincare NYC
