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Elena Uhlig about make-up and her collaboration with JACKS beauty line

Elena Uhlig in an interview about our collaboration, beauty and the fun of make-up. In our interview she tells us what she likes about JACKS beauty line, which products she doesn't want to be without and why make-up wasn't always fun for her.

by Pelén Boramir-Nabbs – October 18, 2024

How would you describe yourself?

I would describe myself as funny, cheerful and playful. I think I am a woman who is in the prime of life, who has seen and experienced a lot, who likes to pass it on, likes to have fun and just loves to laugh.

What connects you with JACKS beauty line?

JACKS beauty line is a great makeup line that I really like because it is good for my skin and is uncomplicated. I think the team and the way they set everything up is great and I really enjoy working with them.

I am very selective and I just appreciate how JACKS does it: that they produce in Berlin, how they treat people – I just love that.

What has changed for you in terms of make-up since working with JACKS beauty line?

I much prefer wearing make-up because it's less complicated. I think the Glow Foundation is really good, it covers really well without plastering my face. My skin tolerates the products really well and they last all day. That has changed, I enjoy dressing myself up a bit.

From lipstick to brush – what were your highlights in developing both products? What were the differences?

I always dreamed of the lipstick, I always dreamed of my own lip color. For a long time and again I looked for a lipstick for filming that didn't have too much blue in it, because otherwise I look so cold. But there was nothing that was really orange, without any blue in it, and that didn't dry out quickly, but stayed smooth and long-lasting on the lips. I had a lot of fun and I'm very proud of my Orange Red by Elena.

As for the second question, about the brushes: I absolutely love the Kabuki. Unfortunately, it was discontinued and I urgently requested that we make a special edition, simply because I love the colors red and pink so much. The Kabuki has become a colorful brush.

What are your absolute favorite products from JACKS beauty line?

Of course my lipstick and the Kabuki, which was a limited edition, but also the brushes in general - that's where it all started. I think the Glow Foundation is absolutely fantastic and I also really like the Sheer lipsticks.

What does self-love and self-care mean to you?

For me, that means taking care of yourself, laughing in life and really looking at how you are doing. I'm now reaching an age where it's important to take care of yourself and do things that are good for you. Of course, you don't always succeed in doing that, but you're increasingly able to stand up for yourself and say: "Let me stay the way I am."

In which situation do you find yourself/feel most beautiful?

I can't really say for sure, there are times when I feel beautiful and others when I don't. It's like this: when I put on make-up and am ready and then my children say to me: "Mommy, you look so beautiful," I'm so happy.

Makeup should be fun and that shows.

I'm glad that you can see that! Yes, I think I enjoy it, and I also enjoy making mistakes, trying things out and actually feeling like I'm in puberty again. Simply saying: "Yes, you can go out like that sometimes."

Has it always been like this for you?

No, it definitely wasn't always like that for me. There were years when I didn't wear make-up and didn't feel comfortable. On set, I had my make-up done and that was enough for me. But now I realize that I really enjoy trying things out.

How important is the feedback from your female followers on Instagram when it comes to your beauty and makeup routines?

Feedback is very important to me because I only want to present products and work with brands that make really great things. That's why it's so important to me that my followers see that too, and I can really see how happy they are that they found JACKS. I really enjoy putting on makeup together and walking the path together - especially when I see who's there during an Instagram Live. I also often get feedback that I show it from a completely normal side. I'm not a professional and I make the same mistakes that everyone else makes. I just really enjoy it.

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