A Day in the Life at Aer Cosmetics

Some days at Aer feel like a blur of meetings, packing tape, and creative bursts. I wanted to share what one of my days actually looks like behind the scenes, because while we talk a lot about formulas and sustainability, there’s a lot of everyday work that goes into keeping it all moving.

I start the morning by waking up, stretching, and having breakfast. I spend some quiet time catching up on emails and following up with people I didn’t get to yesterday. Once I feel caught up, the pace picks up quickly.

By 11:30 I’m meeting with our consultant about new manufacturers we’re considering. Right after that, at 12:30, I meet with our current formulator to discuss future formulas. These conversations are exciting because they’re where ideas start turning into real possibilities.

From 1 to 2 I shift into product design and R&D, sketching and planning new containers. It’s one of my favorite parts of the process, because I get to dream about how we can make sustainable packaging functional and beautiful.

At 2 I head to the fabrication lab. Here, I work on patents and new molds for the manufacturing machine we’ve been developing. By 2:30 I’m sending packages to our current manufacturer to test both inventory and the molds. It’s not glamorous, but it’s a necessary step to make sure everything works as it should.

Around 3 I place orders for packing materials for upcoming shipments. It’s a small task but essential for keeping our operations flowing smoothly.

By 4 it’s time to create a TikTok. This is a lighter part of the day where I get to connect directly with our community and share little windows into what we’re building.

At 5 I finally stop for dinner, which always feels like a reset. Later in the evening I head to flyers practice from 7:30 to 9:30. Having an outlet outside of work helps me recharge and bring fresh energy back to Aer.

When I get home I check emails one more time, grab a snack, and send out my text to prep for the next day. Then it’s time to rest and get ready to do it all over again.

It’s a lot to balance, but I love that no two days are exactly alike. Every meeting, every package, every TikTok, it’s all part of building Aer into the kind of beauty brand I believe in!