Step into her Pilates studio, Sanctuary Wellness, and you’ll instantly feel it—an energy that lifts you up, pushes you forward, and leaves you stronger than when you arrived. (Trust us, one session and you’ll be hooked!) Beyond movement, Alli is deeply committed to holistic wellness—mind, body, and soul. Her glow isn’t just from within; she also swears by Mega Serum to enhance her natural radiance. Read on to dive into her world, her philosophy, and how she brings balance and beauty to everything she touches.

Q: Can you tell us a little bit about yourself?
Alli: I'm the owner of a Philly suburbs-based wellness studio where I teach Pilates and meditation. Wellness is truly my cornerstone, and skincare and maintaining a healthy lifestyle full of balance is what my life revolves around! I love helping other women feel inspired and aligned with their own version of their most healthy and balanced self as well.

Q: Which is your favorite Danucera product and why?
Alli: My favorite Danucera product is definitely the Cerabalm. I love its multipurpose abilities: I have been using it for my microcurrent conductive gel, a mask for post-shower hydration, a lip treatment, a makeup remover and an overall incredible moisturizer!

Q: How would you describe your skincare journey?
Alli: My skincare journey has always been just that: a journey! I am fortunate to have pretty "normal" skin and I've never had many breakouts, but I do struggle with melasma, so I love to stay out of the sun, take good care of my skin, use lots of brightening agents and get regular facials. I love the Danucera Mega Serum for its multi-functional heavy-hitting all-in-one serum that has vitamin-c and is a good brightener! This is something I'm always on the hunt for with my melasma and it fits the bill for what I need. I also love the Master Mask for how hydrating and vitamin-rich it is (post plane ride this is amaaazing), it feels so good going onto your skin and you can almost feel it strengthening your barrier (something I'm also focused on!).

Q: What is one thing about you that would surprise people?
Alli: Something about me that will surprise people is probably that I grew up as a tomboy and truly thought I would be the next Allen Iverson. Until I was about thirteen I had cuts on my knees, I wore long boyish shorts and I never brushed my hair. Oh, how things have changed! I still love sports and being outside though!

Q: What does your daily wellness routine look like?
Alli: My daily wellness routine changes every day, but the things that are non-negotiables for me are a morning matcha with Malk cashew milk, meditation (at least 20 minutes!), red light therapy and/or sauna, getting in a run or a long walk with my dog on a nature trail, and of course lots of Pilates at my studio, Sanctuary. I also consider my skincare routine a non-negotiable and every evening it slightly changes, but the gist is: mornings loaded with Vitamin-C (love Mega Serum), Isdin SPF and a good moisturizer. Evenings include brightening serums, an exfoliant like p50, a heavier cream to lock in moisture (like Cream Supreme) and a retinol. 

Q: Complete the following sentence: "I feel naked if I leave the house without a...."
Alli: I feel naked if I leave the house without my Burt's Bees shimmer chapstick, for sure. Weird, but I am completely addicted.

Q: What is the best piece of skincare advice you have ever received and from who?
Alli: The best skincare advice I ever received is to keep things pretty simple; I think in the wellness and beauty industry we all want to jump on the latest trends and invest in whatever will bring the fastest results but I truly believe the heart of beauty is in loving what you already have, and highlighting that. Also, you can't use skincare to overcome a poor diet or lack of good sleep (though we wish we could!). At the root of our beauty is truly how we feel, how we think and what we consume. Treat yourself like a priority and someone you love, and it will show on the outside! xx