Influencer Leonie Schindlmeier Shares Her Beauty Tricks
From the hottest trends, to self-care rituals: in every issue, the industry’s connoisseurs share their insider’s secrets with us. In this issue: tips and tricks by influencer Leonie Schindlmeier.
New season, new inspirations - which trends are you looking to try out at the moment?
I recently discovered lipstick as a blush. My favorite: “Pillow Talk” by Charlotte Tilbury. As a result, I have become very interested in cream-based products that are currently very trendy and will ensure a healthy and radiant look in SS2020.
Which beauty-related aspects caught your eye at the SS2020 shows?
That imperfections do not have to be hidden, but maybe highlighted and that a healthy complexion is achieved by a good skin-care routine and not by make-up alone. I also noticed that unusual touches on and around the eyes are en vogue.
On Instagram @leonie_lion you are usually seen with a very natural look. How do you achieve this, or do you use a filter?
I almost always edit my pictures on my Instagram feed with a filter, but I have absolutely no problem showing my make-up free face in my stories, for example. It is important to me that my followers do not have the feeling that I am some flawless being that they look up to. I see myself as more of the girl-next-door type.
On your blog, you mentioned “self-care” as a resolution for the new year - what role do your skincare rituals play?
A big one! My complexion is better than ever and it is very clear that I am not only trying to eat a balanced diet, drink a lot of water and spend time in the fresh air but for years have been keeping up with a skin-care routine, with products that play an essential role in contributing to the fact that I now feel very comfortable in my own skin. They have also become a part of some much-needed me-time - a ritual that I abide by in the morning as well as in the evening.
Do you adapt your ritual according to season?
In spring and especially summer, I pay particular attention to a high SPF factor within my skin-care products and switch my moisturizer from a cream to a gel texture. My personal favorite: “Clinique Moisture Surge”.
Which beauty must-haves are amongst your favorites?
My current favorite fragrance is “Chloé” by Chloé - a recently rediscovered classic! The “Night Repair Serum” and the matching eye cream from Estée Lauder are also amongst my go-to products, as is “Creme de La Mer” and “Hyaluronic Acid” by The Ordinary – a brand that I can highly recommend.
What beauty secret have you discovered recently?
I currently abide by makeup-free days several times a week. It just feels good for both me and my skin.
