My teen is obsessed with Sephora. I've learned to love it, too, for a reason that has nothing to do with makeup.
A mother reflects on how accompanying her teenage daughter on shopping trips to Sephora has become a meaningful way to bond despite their different interests. She emphasizes that the value of the experience lies in the quality time spent together rather than the products themselves.
Why it matters
This personal essay highlights the importance of parents engaging with their children's interests to maintain emotional connection during the teenage years.
The author (right) said that leaning into her daughter's love for Sephora visits has helped them remain close. Courtesy of Courtney Johnson. Makeup and beauty routines have never been very important to me. My daughter is obsessed with self-care and knows a lot more about products than I do. I'm always happy to indulge her interests in this area; it gives us a nice way to connect. "Can we go to Sephora ?" my daughter asks, with her rather flawless teen reflection in the mirror standing on a blush-stained rug. Excited that she asked me into her room, I think, "Sephora again?" With no room for more makeup around her cluttered sink, I question the need for any more beauty products. At the same time, my daughter is asking to spend time with me.
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