Meet Swedish equestrian and aspiring interior designer, Cornelia Campbell, as the LA transplant gives us the 411 on her beauty musts and where she finds inspiration.
ICYMI: Cornelia Campbell is the featured face behind our brand new Spotlight + Strobe Kit. After discovering this beauty at Abbott Kinney’s Huset, we invited her to the Honest Beauty HQ to spill her secrets (and model our new product).
My go-to beauty routine is…
natural makeup, crazy hair and lots of SPF. I love being tan, but I have to stay protected.
The Honest Beauty items I can’t live without…
beauty fluid with SPF, cream foundation in camel, brow filler in rich brunette, the buffing brush, makeup remover wipes and magic balm (everywhere!)
I started horseback riding…
when I was 6, growing up in Sweden. Rambo was my first horse.
My beauty secret…
the Spotlight + Strobe kit — it’s like a real-life Snapchat filter.
My beauty tip for big-haired ladies like me…
always braid your hair before you go to bed, otherwise you’ll wake up with dreadlocks.
My beauty idols…
Meryl Streep (I’d be thrilled to look like her when I’m her age), Jessica Alba, Scarlett Johansson and Cara Delevigne.
Beauty in Sweden versus beauty in LA…
Women definitely wear a lot more makeup in LA. But I also feel like my diversity is more suited for LA. In Sweden, I look so much different than everyone else, but in LA, there really isn’t one definition of beauty.
When it comes to my interior design aspirations…
I’m inspired by Chip and Joanna Gaines. They’re a husband and wife duo based in Texas and they have the greatest shabby-chic designs.
My skincare concerns…
I have really dry cuticles as a result of horseback riding. I constantly slather them with Magic Balm to keep them feeling soft and hydrated.
Makeup nightmares…
I used to over-pluck my eyebrows until they were super thin. My brows are now grown back, but I love the brow filler to keep them looking full and defined.
My style is…
lots of long flowy dresses and minimal accessories. True California style.
My favorite Instagram account is…
@iMilk by Signe Siemsen — she’s a Swedish beauty and mom. I just love her natural aesthetic.
My go-to comfort food…
peanut butter and apple slices. It doesn’t sound like a guilty pleasure, but it becomes one when I accidentally eat the whole jar of peanut butter!
My perfect day is…
riding horses.
First thing I do in the morning…
look at my phone.
Last thing before bed…
brush teeth, remove makeup with gel cleanser and braid my hair.
My secrets for keeping energy up all day every day…
COFFEE! I like a latte with almond milk, iced or hot. When I’m in school, I’ll break to do some yoga between classes to stay energized and refocus.
Favorite place to hangout in LA…
I love going to the beach. My favorite restaurant to go-to is Sugarfish.
On my playlist…
l’m one of those annoying people that likes everything — from American rock to classical to hip hop. Lately I’ve been really into Beyonce’s Lemonade. “Sorry” and “Sandcastles” are constantly on repeat.
Favorite Kardashian…
Kendall.
Celebrity crush…
Cillian Murphy (“Peeky Blinders”)
Cocktail of choice…
Lemondrop (with Absolut — it’s Swedish!)
Where to go in Sweden….
an archipelago.
Favorite city…
Sydney, Australia — they have the most beautiful beaches, great weather, wonderful people and especially hot guys!
Travel must-haves…
converter for charging your phone and makeup wipes
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