the Artist Collection by Marlene Lufen // German craftsmanship // JACKS Creativity with Purpose
the Artist Collection by Marlene Lufen
The Artist Collection by Marlene Lufen
Marlene Lufen loves good craftsmanship. Whether at home, at work, or with her Make-up. She has now designed her own Brushes for JACKS: hand-painted in her favorite shade, chocolate brown.
Marlene Lufen has been a JACKS fan for around ten years—since back when you could only find our Brushes in a small shop in Berlin. When we asked her whether she would like to create her own vegan Brush collection, it was a little dream come true for her.
She has hosted SAT.1 Frühstücksfernsehen since 1997—almost three decades live before sunrise—and talks to people who have had a particularly profound impact on her life on her own podcast, “M wie Marlene.” She has now translated this appreciation for the real into her own Brush collection.
A behind-the-scenes look
HOW WE MAKE OUR BRUSHES
Before it all began, Marlene prepared herself: a visit to an art supply store, her own pens, and an entire afternoon to experiment. On her actual design day at the Berlin studio, she mixed, wiped, rolled, and even splattered paint with old toothbrushes alongside our creatives—until it was clear what her collection should look like.
Since then, our studio team has painted the entire collection based on these initial designs, with every step done by hand. The Brushes were made at our family-run partner workshop in southern Germany and are now ready to make their way to you.
Her daughter was there that day, by the way—Marlene says creativity runs in her family, across several generations.
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“I love it when the things I work with are beautiful and of good quality. That’s how I feel about everything. I discovered your Brushes many years ago and found my favorites.”
- MARLENE LUFEN
Your make-up brush as a collector’s item
Each Brush in this collection comes in specially designed packaging—together with a certificate of authenticity, like those usually found only with works of art. It confirms that your Brush is one of a kind, handcrafted, and part of a strictly limited edition.
Charity with Purpose
Every Artist Collection combines creativity with responsibility at JACKS beauty line. That’s why the canvases on which the first Brushes from this collection were rolled are being given a second life.
Marlene has transformed four canvases. These one-of-a-kind pieces will be auctioned in frames, with 100% of the proceeds going to an organization chosen by the artist herself. Marlene’s choice: LebensWert e.V., an association at the University Hospital Cologne that supports children of mothers with cancer through art, music, and talk therapy.
WHERE WE DONATE // CREATIVITY WITH PURPOSE // DOING GOOD AS PART OF OUR DNA
WHERE WE DONATE
Every item gives something back
With every purchase from the Artist Collection and every Atelier artwork sold, a donation goes to a good cause. This way, each individual piece becomes part of something bigger.
Social commitment has been part of JACKS beauty line for years: from joint Brushes workshops with the Berlin-based KLIK association for homeless young people, to working with social workshops in shipping, and our annual Pink Charity campaign. This October, we are donating €1 per order as well as 50% of the proceeds from the Pink Charity set.
With the Artist Collections, we are taking it one step further – craftsmanship, aesthetics and responsibility, together with you.
Brushes Workshop
Feel like getting hands-on yourself? In our transparent brush manufactory in Berlin, you’ll design your own individual brush together with our creatives—and see live how much work goes into each one.
FAQ
Because every Brush is painted by hand. This type of production takes time, experience, and care—which is why only limited quantities are produced.
No. Each edition is one of a kind and will not be restocked.
Yes. They are full-fledged, long-lasting make-up tools—and true collector’s items at the same time.
More elaborate designs including a repair service and a 5-year Happiness Guarantee. In a limited edition, with special packaging and a certificate of authenticity. We also donate €1 from every Brush sold to a social project supporting women.
It confirms the authenticity, limited edition, and uniqueness of your brush.
In the event of significant hair loss, your Brush will be repaired free of charge by our manufactory, provided it has been demonstrably cared for correctly. Simply contact our Customer Service!
The hair is made from high-quality synthetic, vegan fibers. The handle is made from FSC-certified wood and painted with acrylic paint.
Our passion project, the origin of JACKS beauty line. JACKS Atelier encompasses our Artist Collections of Brushes and the Art & Charity project—we sell the canvases created during the brush design process in our atelier, beautifully framed. We donate 100% of the proceeds to a charitable project supporting children and women.
Each limited Artist Collection edition will support a new charitable project that is very close to our hearts. Marlene’s choice: LebensWert e.V., an organization at the University Hospital Cologne that supports children of mothers with cancer through art, music, and talk therapy. Read more about our previous commitment here – but we’re also delighted to receive more great ideas! Feel free to send us your suggestions – whether it’s environmental protection, animal welfare, human rights, equality, or something completely different. Thank you so much for doing good together with us!