Dr. Madalyn Nguyen

Dr. Madalyn Nguyen your favorite dermatologist :)

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skincare advice I drilled into my little sister to the point where she constantly gets complimented by even the Asian au...
01/27/2026

skincare advice I drilled into my little sister to the point where she constantly gets complimented by even the Asian aunties on how good her skin looks now! (y’all know the aunties are brutal so this is high praise)

simple routines, daily SPF, and a healthy skin barrier will always outperform aggressive skincare and fancy at home devices. the goal isn’t perfect skin - it’s resilient skin that makes you feel confident

scroll to the end for a jump scare 😳

skincare advice I drilled into my little sister to the point where she constantly gets complimented by even the Asian au...
01/27/2026

skincare advice I drilled into my little sister to the point where she constantly gets complimented by even the Asian aunties on how good her skin looks now! (y’all know the aunties are brutal so this is high praise)

simple routines, daily SPF, and a healthy skin barrier will always outperform aggressive skincare and fancy at home devices. the goal isn’t perfect skin - it’s resilient skin that makes you feel confident 🫶🏻✨

scroll to the end for a jump scare 😳

01/26/2026

retinol is for everyone (unless you’re pregnant 🥲) but I see people give up on it way too often because they’re not using it correctly! if this is you, or if you’re wanting to start, I gotchu sis!! this is your sign 😌 follow the below tips for optimal results

- pea-sized amount for the WHOLE face - more is not more here

- apply on dry skin!! applying it on wet skin is asking for irritation, which will either make you quit early, or put your skin in a worse position than before you started 😳

- moisturize more than you think (I prefer moisturizer after, but moisturizer sandwiches is clutch for the extra sensitive girlies: moisturizer —> retinol —> moisturizer)

- don’t be afraid to add in extra layers of hydration: hydrating mists, hydrating serums, hydrating masks, etc. I have a list for my favorite barrier repair products on my ShopMy 🤍

- start low and go slow: start 1-2 times per week and work your way up to nightly over several weeks. rushing only irritates your barrier - it doesn’t speed results

- consistency wins over intensity every 👏🏼 single 👏🏼 time 👏🏼

- a higher strength is not always better! a retinoid you use comfortably for months works better than one you can only use once a week or quit in days

comment ‘RETINOL’ for a list of my favorite over the counter retinoids, and follow for more skincare tips from your favorite dermatologist 💕

01/22/2026

send to your long distance friend you can’t wait to see again 💕

01/22/2026

send to your older friend 😩

01/22/2026

having a best friend like you is worth every mile 💕

I feel like I’ve spent my whole life chasing after or running away from something - my goals, my people, purpose, meanin...
01/21/2026

I feel like I’ve spent my whole life chasing after or running away from something - my goals, my people, purpose, meaning; my failures, disappointments, happiness, people committed to misunderstanding me. It’s truly been an exhilarating race that was sometimes debilitating and often exhausting, and with each passing year I find myself seeking out slowness.

While I still have goals and now newfound boundaries, this is the first year I’ve found true contentment in the here and now, in the places I presently find myself. There is so much to look forward to, but there is even more beauty in the peace of being grateful for the present.

Thankful for another beautiful year of life, and for this newfound privilege of having freedom for intentionality. Hoping 32 brings a steadfast tranquility, rooted in gratitude so profound that it keeps me grounded through every ebb and flow - and I’m wishing you the same ♥️

01/20/2026

another year under my belt, finally surrounded by people who make joy feel safe 🥹

work can be hard - especially in healthcare where we face patients’ most vulnerable moments and sometimes impossible expectations. but working with a team where each person does their best to support one another makes the load feel a little lighter 🤍

01/06/2026

and this set lasted a whole month without any peeling!! Vietnam is such a slay

2025 was an epic year - my first big girl job, settling into a home I can see a future in, planning 3 weddings (unfortun...
01/04/2026

2025 was an epic year - my first big girl job, settling into a home I can see a future in, planning 3 weddings (unfortunately to the same man 🤣), and allowing my family to reap the rewards of the generational sacrifices that gave me the privilege to provide.
But I found myself prioritizing what other people want and expect from me while wedding planning, and - this being my first year out - spending a lot more time focused on my career in order to make up for the delayed financial gains that so many of us in medicine are familiar with. And while theres nothing wrong with that, it’s not exactly my ideal life

So in 2026, I’m going to work on worrying less about other people and focusing more on my own internal happiness and fulfillment. The journey, even one as stressful as wedding planning, is meant to be enjoyed, and reframing to the lens of gratitude is how you realize it (“We are so lucky to have Christmas decorations to take down” rather than thinking of it as a chore, and “We are so privileged to have so many people who love us and want to celebrate us” rather than stressing about throwing good enough parties to please everyone else).

And while my career is an integral part of me, I’d like to find a bit more balance again. To be more intentional with the opportunities I say yes to rather than feeling like I have to say yes to everything that felt aligned. Because human connection is what brings fulfillment, and I don’t want to realize when it’s too late that life has passed me by and the most notable thing about me was my work ethic

Happy new year friend - I’m so glad you’re still here 💛
What’re your 2026 resolutions? Let’s be accountability partners!!

12/30/2025

from being crammed below deck on a fishing boat with hundreds of people to a brand new warm and comfy bed 💗 taking care of them is all I ever wanted to do with my life

12/17/2025

it tastes so authentic too.. dare I say, even better than what I had in Ha Noi 😭 thank you for this taste of home

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