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Capsule Collection - Part 2: Eyes

Capsule Collection - Part 2: Eyes

How to build your Capsule Collection Part 2: Eyes When you have your basics in place, it’s time to experiment and make your look more personal! For me, makeup is a way to express a certain mood or create a look for a special occasion. There’s many ways of doing this, but this time we will have some fun with our Satin Eyeliners and get creative! Shop Satin Eyeliner - Mink Greige here. Shop Satin Eyeliner - Golden Beetle here. Shop Satin Eyeliner - Diana Blue here. Shop Satin Eyeliner - Margaux Bordeaux here. Shop Satin Eyeliner - Euphoria Silver here. Shop Satin Kohl Eye Pencil here. Shop lashes here. Shop capsule collection here.  

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INTERVIEW: PATI DUBROFF

INTERVIEW: PATI DUBROFF

Meet the makeup legend and Sweed friend Pati Dubroff! Pati have painted iconic looks for almost 40 years and have celebrity clients such as Margot Robbie, Kirsten Dunst, Sofia Richie and the Olsen sisters to name a few. Pati’s makeup looks are some of the most copied ones in the industry. We had the honor to have her with us during our Turtle Expedition in Costa Careyes, Mexico. We chatted about her best beauty tips and she shared her inside guide to her favorite spots in Los Angeles. Shop Pati's favorite Sweed products here. YOUR BEAUTY MOTTO? Be confident in who you are and highlight what you think is your best quality. Don't try to erase things. IF YOU WERE A BEAUTY PRODUCT, WHAT WOULD YOU BE? I would be a chubby lip crayon that I could use on my lips and my cheek—I love multitasking. Le Lipstick - 90’s Model, it's kind of amazing, kind of everything.   WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE ACTIVITY ON THE SWEED TURTLE TRIP? Baby turtles and the sound healing were truly special. That place! WHERE’S YOUR HAPPY PLACE? I mean, look at this place! I think I’ve found my happy place here in Costa Careyes. India is also my happy place. I believe it’s so important to travel—to expand your mind and heart through new experiences. If you have the opportunity to travel, go for it. Always keep an open mind and heart, and be receptive to other cultures. It truly fills you in a way that's magical. WHAT ARE YOUR FAVORITE BEAUTY PRODUCTS AND WHY? WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE LOOK YOU EVER CREATED? I’ve been really lucky to work on some iconic photo shoots, magazine covers, and red carpets. It’s hard to choose a favorite! But I think the most memorable body of work for me was the Barbie press tour.   WHAT'S YOUR BEST BEAUTY HACK? Shop the Eyelash Curler here. WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE SPOTS IN LA? I live on the east side, so I'm an east side kind of girl. I love a restaurant called All Time, and you can go there all the time. It’s great for breakfast, lunch, and really magical for dinner. Mozza Osteria has been one of our favorite spots for years. When I go hiking in Griffith Park, there's a place called The Trails Café where I often stop for coffee. There's also a beautiful lake in the Hollywood Hills, not many people know about—Lake Hollywood. It's a reservoir, and there's a fantastic walk or bike trail around it, plus it's a great spot to see the Hollywood sign. Shop Pati's favorite Sweed products here.

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Capsule Collection - Part 1: Base

Capsule Collection - Part 1: Base

How to build your Capsule Collection Part 1: Base I’m all about less-is-more and think beauty should be simple. Here’s my absolute must haves on how to build a strong capsule makeup-wardrobe that works all year around. Refresh your makeup bag with clean and vegan staples!   Foundation It’s always good to have two foundation shades to use through the year. One for your skin when you’re as pale as you get and one for when you’re tanned. I use shades 06 and 09. Mix and blend together through the seasons. Shop Glass Skin Foundation here. Powder 2.  I use our Miracle Powder in shade 02 all year around since it has skin matching pigments. I use it daily when I want a light fresh look with nothing else underneath, or on top of my foundation to fixate when I want more coverage. Shop Miracle Powder here. Blush 3. I’m a big fan of fresh rosy cheeks. I use Cheeky for the perfect allround shade. When I’m tanned, I love experimenting with colors based on the look and season. Shop Air Blush Cream here. Lips 4. I think it’s good to have two choices for lips in order to switch depending on your mood and occasion. Here’s my two favorite ones that I use all the time. I think it’s good to have a Nude Lip Combo and a more colorful combo to play around with. Shop the Lip combo here. Eyes 5. It’s an absolute must for everyone to have a bright and a brown pencil in their capsule makeup wardrobe. You can create multiple looks with both. Everything from a classic wing and a smokey eye – to just a fresh look that makes your eyes look bigger. Shop Satin Kohl Eye Pencil here. Mascara 6. A fresh mascara to switch every 3 months. Shop Cloud Mascara here. Eyebrows 7. No matter how much or little makeup I have on I always need to fill in my brows with our Brow Pencil in Medium Brown. It creates super thin, hair-like strokes. I prefer having quite light brows since it gives a softer look. Shop Brow Pencil here. Tools 8. High quality tools, such as pencil sharpener, powder brush, blush brush, foundation brush, eyeshadow brush, angled/spolie & a lash curler are essential! Shop the tools here. A fresh makeup bag 9. Make sure to switch your makeup bag every now to make the experience more enjoyable. Shop capsule collection here.

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Spring In Rome

Spring In Rome

At Hotel De La Ville in Rome, we had the pleasure of hosting a lunch with our Italian Sweed Friends to celebrate spring. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us on this magical day. Con amore,Gabriella Elio Federica Scagnetti & Gabriella Elio The beautiful table setting The stunning Corinne Pino Chantal Ciaffardini, Raffaella Modugno & Jessica Amendola Beauty of Rome Our sweet guests Alexandra Eklund Federica Lucaferri & Gabriella Elio Gaia Mossini & Jenny Denucci Gabriella doing her magic Jasmin Zangare & Martina Trinca Of course we eat pasta in Rome! Giovanna Abate, Gabriella Elio & Sabrina G.Negri Ginevra Giaccherini & Manuella Genovese Federica Scagnetti Corinne Pino & Sweed´s Influencer Marketing Coordinator Izabella Sabrina Conti & Irene Prosperi

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INTERVIEW: KATE HUTCHINS

INTERVIEW: KATE HUTCHINS

Meet our Sweed friend, Kate Hutchins! A London-based fashion and beauty icon, Kate shares her elegant lifestyle and passion for professional horseback riding with 1.6 million women worldwide through Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. We had the honor of having Kate as a guest on our Turtle Expedition to Costa Careyes in Mexico and took a moment to catch up with her while she shared her beauty secrets. Shop Kate's favorite Sweed products here. WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE ACTIVITY ON THE SWEED TURTLE TRIP? My highlight was the Turtle Release. It was such a magical and really moving experience. Seeing how small the turtles are and seeing them going to the big wide world, was so touching. Something I'll never forget.  WHAT'S YOUR BEST BEAUTY HACK? The uglier you go to sleep, the prettier you wake up. Slather on all of those creams, do your slugging and put your hair in the heatless curler. Then you wake up ready for the day and looking fresh and glowy. WHAT ARE YOU MOST EXCITED ABOUT THIS YEAR? I have been working on a secret project that involves horses. It has been the most challenging thing I've ever done. I can't wait to share more about the project later on this year! WHAT ARE YOUR TOP 3 SWEED PRODUCTS AND WHY? 1. I love the Eyelash Growth Serum, because it made my lashes so long, thick and healthy. 2. Close contender is the Lash Lift Mascara. It gives you so much definition and length on your lashes. I have it in the dark brown color because I think it's a lot more soft on my face and I really like that.  WHAT'S YOUR BEAUTY MOTTO?    That your "beauty comes from within". If you are a happy and kind person, I think your beauty really shines out. HOW DO YOU STYLE YOUR HAIR? I use the Maria Nila - Sea Salt Spray! It's incredible. Because when you're in a hot environment like this, it gives you that extra texture and that gorgeous beachy look! IF YOU WERE A BEAUTY PRODUCT, WHAT WOULD YOU BE? I would be the Miracle Powder. Because it's easy, clean and practical. It gets the job done, and it's also one of my favorite products!  WHERE'S YOUR HAPPY PLACE? In the saddle! So the fact that we got to horseback ride on this trip was my dream come true. WHAT'S YOU FAVORITE DATE NIGHT SPOT? Dinings in Marylebone, it's very cute and cozy and not very fancy, but the food is SO good! WHAT PLACES DO YOU LOVE GOING TO ON THE WEEKENDS IN LONDON? On a Saturday, I love to meet up with my girl friends, we have a walk down the Kings Road, look at the shops and then get brunch at Colbert on Sloan Square. YOUR FAVORITE SALADS BAR AND PILATES IN LONDON? This is a takeaway, The Salad Project. It's so good. You get to choose your base and the sides, I just love it! I get it about 3 times a week. I also love a Sunday pilates session at Pilates In The Clouds, which is in Notting Hill.  Shop Kate's favorite Sweed products here.

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Where Beauty Meets Nature - Our First Brand Trip To Mexico

Where Beauty Meets Nature - Our First Brand Trip To Mexico

Sitting on a plane, heading home from the most incredible trip of my life, I can't help but feel overwhelmed with gratitude. I had the joy of bringing together 12 amazing women from around the world to Mexico so they could experience what Sweed is all about. As a clean and vegan beauty brand, it has been my dream to share my Sweed world – drawing people closer each day. Our passion for professional makeup, love for nature, and commitment to saving baby turtles brought us together. We laughed, cried, and learned from one another throughout this journey. We watched whales, released baby turtles, and went horseback riding along the beach at sunset.To me, beauty is about feeling comfortable in your own skin, embracing your features, and being unapologetically yourself. I remember exactly why I started in this industry at the age of 15 – it was to make women feel confident and happy in their own skin. Here are some highlights from the trip: TURTLE RELEASEOff to Rescue Baby Turtles! This was truly a moving and magical experience. Watching the baby turtles take their first steps toward the ocean and freedom is something we will never forget. We had the incredible opportunity to learn all about sea turtles from Caitlin, the biologist at The Careyes Foundation. Sea turtles play a vital role in ocean health by feeding on jellyfish, preventing the overpopulation of sea sponges, and grazing on seaweed to maintain healthy beds that protect marine ecosystems. Sadly, 1 in 7 sea turtles are endangered. For every mascara sold, we rescue a baby turtle through the organization Billion Baby Turtles. BOAT TRIP WITH WHALE WATCHINGWe went on a boat trip on the turquoise pacific ocean. We were fortunate enough to spot some majestic whales. Their grace and power left us speechless. As if that wasn’t magical enough, a tiny turtle popped up to say hello. PICNIC AND BEACH DAYThe boat took us to a hidden, secluded beach. Surrounded by nature’s beauty. The calmness of the ocean, warmth of the sun and the sound of gentle waves created the perfect setting for a picnic on the beach. MAKEUP CLASSA clean and vegan Sweed masterclass with a view! Gabriella shared her best tips and tricks as a professional makeup artist while taking our guests through each product, ingredient and what Sweed is about. With the ocean as our backdrop, she guided us through various techniques to achieve her signature no makeup-makeup look. HORSEBACK RIDING & MARGARITA CLASSHorseback riding along the beach during sunset, followed by a margarita and guacamole-making class. A relaxed and memorable afternoon, filled with laughter, storytelling, and warmth. SOUND HEALINGOn the last day, we headed to La Copa del Sol for a magical sound healing session guided by Niki Trosky. It was held in this stunning creation by Gian Franco Brignone represents the woman, and stands proudly on a cliff overlooking Playa Teopa. Known for its acoustic and visual beauty, it captures the sun’s rays and creating a powerful atmosphere. After a peaceful and emotional sound healing session, we left feeling completely at peace. NIGHTTIME AT CASA SWEEDOur gorgeous guests during nighttime. A week of unforgettable moments—where nature, connection, and beauty came together in the most magical way. We are above grateful for this outstanding trip together with the best group of inspiring women possible!

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The Ultimate Lash Routine

The Ultimate Lash Routine

Simple routines and habits to ensure long lush lashes this year. 1. NEVER SLEEP WITH MAKEUP ON Always remove your makeup before bed to let your lashes rest overnight. 2. BOOST YOUR LASHES Apply our Eyelash Growth Serum every night before going to bed to promote longer and fuller lashes with a beautiful lift and gloss-effect. Ingredients like peptides, keratin and pumpkin seed oil works its magic while you are asleep. 3. WATERPROOF OR WATER RESISTANT? Waterproof mascara is tough to remove and dries out your lashes, which can lead to lash damage over time. We offer water resistant mascaras - they stay thru tears, sweat and rain, yet are easy to wash off at night. 4. SLEEP MASK = NO GO Using a sleep mask can be harmful to your lashes. When the mask rubs against your eyes, it can cause friction and disrupting your natural lash growth and effect the shape negatively. 5. REPLACE YOUR CURLER PAD Replace your eyelash curler pad regularly to avoid lash damage. A worn or dirty pad can cause friction and break lashes. WHY DOES MY EYE MAKEUP NEVER STAY ON? We’ve heard this so many times. Very often, it’s not about the products—it’s more about what you have underneath. Make sure not to use any oil-based makeup remover. If you have any oil leftover on your skin, it can lift and dissolve your new makeup—especially on the eye area and on your lashes. Also, make sure that your eye cream is not too heavy so it doesn’t dissolve your makeup and mascara. Start your lash journey here!

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How To Make Your Eyes Look Bigger And More Awake

How To Make Your Eyes Look Bigger And More Awake

No sleep? No problem! Follow Gabriella’s step-by-step guide on how to open up your eyes and make them look more awake in a blink!  GET THE FULL LOOK Shop the full look here!

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2024 Wrap Up In Amsterdam

2024 Wrap Up In Amsterdam

As the final event of the year, I couldn’t have asked for a more perfect way to wrap up 2024. We gathered at the beautiful Pulitzer Hotel in Amsterdam for a wonderful lunch. It was the perfect moment to reflect on the incredible year we’ve had at Sweed and to express my gratitude to all of you who are a part of this journey. I am so thankful to everyone who joined us — your presence made this event extra special. Wishing you all a wonderful holiday season and I can’t wait to see what 2025 brings for us! Warmest wishes,Gabriella Elio Linda Tol, Jolie Lot, Nicole Ballardini & Gabriella Naïma Bremer & Angela Onuoha Gabriella talking about Sweeds journey Gabriella, Jaqueline Hoogendijk & Isabeau Ottevanger Beautiful Caylin Debbie Zwiers & our Marketing Coordinator Izabella Quinty Trustfull & Maureen Powel Wout Philippo, Candle Siërra & Giorgina Juanita Fleur Dijkstra Viviënne De Rop, Naïma Bremer & Gabriella Early christmas spirit  Hajar & Nisrina Sbia Florance Snellers & Dominique Samuel Candle Ravelle Siërra  Hazjar from The IT Agency, Anna Noëlle Kaffé & Janine Kho Annelijn Sinjorgo & Billie Rose

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Snowy Warsaw ❄️

Snowy Warsaw ❄️

In a snowy Warsaw, we had the pleasure of hosting a magical lunch event at the stunning Belvedere Restaurant. Surrounded by the beauty of winter and the warmth of amazing company, we came together to celebrate beauty, innovation, and our incredible Sweed community. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us on this special day — your presence made it truly unforgettable! Love,Gabriella Elio The magical table setting Gabriella & Kinga Jetkowska Sweed goodies Marta Waglewska from Vouge Kasia Zaremba, Gabriella & our Marketing Coordinator Izabella The stunning Belvedere Restaurant Lily Molczanow Ola Szkolda & Angelika Mucha Marta Sliwinska & Gabriella Marina Roman Aga Wilk & Gabriella

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Sweed-mas Lunch At Chateau Marmont

Sweed-mas Lunch At Chateau Marmont

We celebrated The Glass Skin Foundation launch with our makeup-artist community and Sweed friends in LA. My makeup hero Pati Dubroff was there among other makeup legends such as Jennifer Tioesco, Katey Denno, Jose Corella, Nova Kaplan. It was such a pinch me moment to celebrate this with OG-colleagues in the industry!  With love, Gabriella Elio Gabriella & Pati Dubroff. Elizabeth Seropian & Rachel Anise. Katey Denno. The beautiful venue. Jose Corella & Nova Kaplan.  Megan Lombardi. Ashley Graves & Gabriella. Liz Castellanos & Marissa Montgomery. Avry & Adison Justis. Andrea Rodriguez & Schae Breezy. Heaven Marley. Gabriella & Jenna Anton.  Thank you for joining us!

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ELLE Italia: The Most Loved Eyelash Lengthening Serum

ELLE Italia: The Most Loved Eyelash Lengthening Serum

Since it hit the market, Sweed’s eyelash serum has remained an enduring best-seller. At the beginning of the year, it went viral on TikTok, but unlike many trends and products that fade away, it has won over the hearts of many celebrities, including Valentina Ferragni, who has declared it one of her beauty secrets due to its incredible effectiveness.   The Pro Eyelash Serum is now, without a doubt, one of the most loved products in its category, if not the most loved, by a broad and diverse audience. The secret to its success lies in the fact that it really works: when used consistently once a day, it allows lashes to grow undisturbed, becoming extremely long-even more than we are typically used to compared when using other lash serums.       According to consumers and reviews, this serum is one of the most effective on the market. Its success isn’t due to any magical ingredient but rather to the ability of the brands founder; makeup artist Gabriella Elio to develop a natural and clean formula - free from harmful ingredients that still delivers results.   It does not contain prostaglandins, a hormone-based substance used in medical treatments for eye conditions, which was found to thicken lashes but caused various side effects, such as irritation and weakening of the eyelid area. Prostaglandins are even banned in several countries, including Sweden, where Sweed originates. The serum also does not include castor oil, which can be beneficial for stimulating hair and eyebrow growth but is far too heavy for eyelashes.   How does it work?   To nourish and strengthen lashes, extending their growth phase from three to four weeks up to eight weeks, the serum contains hyaluronic acid, a mix of peptides, biotin, pumpkin seed oil and vegan keratin.   These ingredients are gentle and won’t irritate or damage the eyes and surrounding areas. The serum is applied every evening to clean lash lines. One bottle lasts for about three months and can also be used on eyebrows to stimulate regrowth and add thickness.   Read the full article here.   Shop the Eyelash Growth Serum here.  

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Vienna Has My Heart

Vienna Has My Heart

We had a lovely lunch in the heart of Vienna, surrounded by wonderful people and inspiring conversations. Thank you to all the brilliant women who joined us! Vienna has my heart,Gabriella Elio Giuliana from @loveaglowyskin_ & our Influencer Marketing Assistant Izabella. Gabriella talking about the journey of Sweed. Yvonne Bernhard, Anna Posch & Sermin Kaya. Gabriella & Nora Kahn. Bianca-Olivia Konarzewski & Giuliana.  Our amazing Air Blush Cream in Lucky. Thank you to everyone for joining us!

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Athens By The Sea

Athens By The Sea

  At the beautiful, sunlit Bungalow 7 by the sea in Athens, we hosted an inspiring brunch event that celebrated the Sweed journey. The sounds of the waves and the glow of the Saronic Gulf set a magical mood. With that perfect backdrop, guests enjoyed an afternoon filled with beauty, innovation, and community. Thank you to everyone who joined us for this memorable day by the sea.  Here’s to more shared moments, beauty, and inspiration with Sweed! LOVE, Gabriella Elio Influencer Marketing Assistant Izabella, Christina Stavrou & Gabriella. Ioanna Siampani & Ria Kanakari. Our beautiful guests mingling.  Christina Kanellopoulou & Nafsika Pan. Valeria Kovalenko & Spyridoula Andrioti. Vanessa Florou, Gabriella, Gio Dreveli, Izabella & Christina Stavrou. Our stunning The Makeup Bag. Anestis Evangelopoulos & Gabriella. Trying on our bestselling Le Lipstick. Gabriella & Hanna Schumi. The gorgeous location! Ioanna & Lia Barola. Alexia Sakellariou, Spyridoula Andrioti, Katerina Filaktoy & Maritina Andrioti. Thank you to everyone for joining us!

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Greetings From Canada

Greetings From Canada

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for the breakfast masterclass in September. It was a beautiful morning together at The Detox Market in Toronto. We're still in awe at seeing so many wonderful faces there.  LOVE, Gabriella Elio A table full of goodies! Trulee Rodney & Bella Krys trying out some products. Gabriella using our amazing Satin Eyeliners on Melissa Picken.  Gabriella & Mel Hwang. Thank you to everyone who joined us!

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Hello from the Big Apple 🍎

Hello from the Big Apple 🍎

I was thrilled to be back in New York - the city of dreams. We hosted a few events at The Detox Market flagship store in SoHo. One of the best things I know is to meet up with our community. It’s so much fun to meet in person and share what Sweed is about together with you.   Gabriella and the beautiful Nil Sani. Demi Ngai & Elle Jowett. Yulia Fadeeva-Hashem. The stunning Marissa Ren. The twinning Nora Gjieli & Sophia Raedemato. Gabriella & Julia Kulik. Tatiana Gerusova & Alana Paolucci.

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This seasons it-blush🍎

This seasons it-blush🍎

A key to find harmony in your makeup is to match the shade of your cheeks with your lips. My favorite way to do that is to use the it-shade this season - our Air Blush Cream in Fancy Face. I love this cool red tone that gives you that “fresh out of a long walk-look”.  Follow my 3 step guide below!  Shop Fancy Face here.       

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ANINE BING x Sweed: Female Founder Lunch

Under the sun and blue skies at Chateau Marmont in Los Angeles, we hosted a Female Founder Lunch with Anine Bing. This day was all about female empowerment and creativity. There's something uniquely powerful about women supporting women - it's a force that can change the world.  Thank you for showing us the way Anine.  With love,   Awkwafina, Anine &  Gabriella Amanda Steele and her sister Lo Gabriella holding a welcome speech Beautiful Nichelle Hines and Jamie Chung A-list trainer Kirsty Godso with Alice Hampton and Ashleigh Dempster MUA Paige Pelfrey and Amanda Li-Paige Gorgeous Betina Goldstein Anine mingling with Rebecca Gayheart The table setting Gabriella & Teni Panosian, founder of Monday Born Beauty Catching up with Amanda McCants  

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Interview: Anine Bing

Interview: Anine Bing

  Get to know the power woman, founder and Sweed Friend Anine Bing. Since launching the fashion brand that bears her name in 2012, Anine Bing has captivated women around the world with her effortlessly chic, rock’n’roll-inspired designs that balance Scandinavian minimalism with Los Angeles edge. Shop Anine's favorite Sweed products here. WHAT'S YOUR TOP 3 SWEED PRODUCTS AND WHY? The Eyelash Growth Serum is my number one without a doubt. I am obsessed. Also I'm in love with the Cloud Mascara and the Air Blush Cream in shade Lucky. But honestly, all the products are so good, it's hard to choose only three! Shop the Eyelash Growth Serum here.  WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE BOOK? The Power Of Now by Eckhart Tolle. I read it for the first time 10 years ago and now again this summer. We all live such busy lives and forget to actually be present in what we do and in each and every moment, so this book is a beautiful reminder to stop and appreciate the life around us. WHAT'S YOUR BEAUTY MOTTO?      Less is more. I love dewy, glowy skin, a pink blush and a tiny bit mascara and I'm out the door. WHAT'S YOUR BEST BEAUTY HACK? Best beauty hack is celery juice or lemon water in the morning. It works wonders for the skin but also my body. I also make sure to get 8-9 hours of sleep. I go to bed before 10 PM most nights. WHAT ARE TWO THINGS YOU CAN'T LEAVE THE HOUSE WITHOUT? I never leave the house without my Sweed blush and of course my Anine Bing sunglasses.  Shop Anine's favorite blush here. WHAT'S YOUR HAPPY PLACE? Home. I love being home. We live in beautiful Montecito and just love our house, the beach and nature close by and the peaceful energy I'm surrounded by here. I don't take any of it for grated and am just so grateful for the life we have built. Beautiful Montecito, California.   HOW DO YOU RECHARGE AND GET ENERGY? I love doing hot yoga, hiking or sometimes I recharge by just laying on the couch watching a movie and eating my favorite candy. Life is all about balance :) I also love singing and writing music. That always fills me with joy and new energy after a stressful time. WHAT IS THIS CHAPTER IN YOUR LIFE ABOUT? Balance. I am hoping to find more balance after 12 intense years of building a company while raising two kids, so that is my goal for the year ahead. BEST BUSINESS ADVICE? Stay true to yourselves and your own vision. Roll up your sleeves and get to work as success doesn't happen overnight. And most of all stay humble. Anine Bing store in Melrose, Los Angeles. WHAT DOES A TYPICAL TUESDAY LOOK LIKE FOR YOU? I always start my day with breakfast with the family. Then I drop the kids off at school and my day gets busy with zoom meetings, answering emails, doing design research etc. I work from home most days but go into my office once a week where I meet with my different teams. I spend most of my time in the design studio and everything creative. I also do weekly meetings with my executive team who update me on how the overall business is doing, where we are opening stores next and we brainstorm what's next for Anine Bing. Other days I'm on photo shoots. We recently shot Kate Moss which was a highlight for sure. I feel very grateful I get to do what I love. In the afternoons I hang with the kids, have dinner with the family and then I catch up on a bit more work when they are asleep. Shop Anine's favorite Sweed products here.

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Sweed x Lydia Millen

Sweed x Lydia Millen

We recently celebrated our Sweed x Lydia Millen launch at Space NK in London. Lydia is a loyal Sweed friend and has used our products for years. The collaboration came to life organically when I asked if Lydia would like to create a lip collection, which transformed into The Eternal Bloom edit. Thank you to everyone who came, it was an incredible turn out with top journalists, influencers and makeup artists. I’m beyond grateful for your continuous support. Love, Gabriella, the Founder Lily Pebbles, Emma Guns & Emily English. Lydia Millen & Gabriella Elio. Alex Collins. Jo Good, Nadine Baggott & Gabriella Elio. Paula Sutton & Josephine Jusderose. At Space NK in London. Gabriella Elio & Yasmine Zweegers. Lauren Wigley, Charlotte-Belle Tobin & Vanese Maddix. Anna Lingus & Lydia Millen. Yasmin Salmon, Gemma Peace & Georgia Rose. Kate Hutchins & Laura Blair. Lydia Millen, Mira Parmar & Gabriella Elio. Katy Jane & Willis Galbraith. Gabriella Elio & Alessandra Steinherr. Famida Pathan, Jackie Tyson & Alexis Day. Shop the full collection here.

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New In: Glass Skin Foundation

New In: Glass Skin Foundation

 Loved by so many! Our Glass Skin Foundation is here to stay. The incredible before and after images are finally ready on our website!  As a Sweed standard we have decided to not retouch the skin on our models. We want to be transparent with our community and let skin look like skin; regardless pimples, wrinkles and redness. Shop the Glass Skin Foundation here.

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