Make-up artist Melanie Marie Geiger

UND GRETEL Melanie, when did you discover your passion for makeup?

Melanie: My older sister worked as a student at Bavaria Film Studios and took me behind the scenes countless times. This sparked a huge fascination for this world, and I wanted to work there. As a teenager in the theater, I fell in love with our makeup artist's job, and that's how I found my dream job...

UND GRETEL How would you describe your style?

Melanie: Feminine, natural, genuine, with a slight tendency toward drama—that's how I would describe my own personality. ;)

AND GRETEL What does "beauty" mean to you?

Melanie: For me, authenticity and individuality are absolutely reflected in a person's beauty. Anyone who has found "their" style and wears it with healthy self-confidence is, in my eyes, beautiful.

UND GRETEL Let's be more specific: Which makeup piece could you and your clients never do without?

Melanie Concealer is an absolute must-have. Once minor imperfections like dark circles and redness are covered, you often don't need much else. An even skin tone is essential.

UND GRETEL In general: Which makeup tool do you think is overrated and which is underrated?

Melanie: One makeup tool that I consider totally overrated is permanent makeup. Often, it exaggerates the personality far too much. Eyelash curlers, on the other hand, receive almost too little attention. Curled eyelashes, for me, are like a picture frame for the eyes, perfecting the look.

UND GRETEL Which is your favorite UND GRETEL character and why?

Melanie: I can't decide which is my favorite product: WINT Mascara in the dark brown shade CHESTNUT 01 for the perfect natural lash look, or FROH, the Brow Bow Gel in NATURAL 01 or CLEAR 03 (as in my tutorial), which tidied up my eyebrows and set them at the same time. I can't do without these two, unfortunately ;)

UND GRETEL Melanie, and when was your first UND GRETEL moment?

Melanie: I never really had a first-time moment with UND GRETEL. I was continually inspired by it through various channels. When I decided to switch my makeup kit to vegan, sustainable, and natural cosmetics, UND GRETEL was the only option for me. The products combine everything the modern zeitgeist demands.

UND GRETEL Will you tell us your 5 easy make-up hacks that everyone should know?

Melanie

No. 1
Try dabbing the TAGAROT lipstick onto your lips with your fingers for an extra natural color result.

No. 2
The ZINNEMIN Eye Modelling Kit is perfect for naturally accentuated eyebrows and highlights around the eyes.

No. 3
For a soft, particularly natural look: Use the dark brown WINT mascara in the shade CHESTNUT 01 instead of the black shade. My styling tip for particularly curled lashes: Always use an eyelash curler as the first step.

No. 4
Highlights and contour create a natural glamorous look.

No. 5
Try applying lipstick with your fingers as a blush – this way you'll have a naturally shiny freshness on your cheeks in the same shade.