Brand story
KJAER WEIS
WHO
Kirsten Kjaer Weis
WHAT
Makeup artist created, high-performance cosmetics packed with plant-based, organic ingredients and housed in sleek, refillable packaging.
WHEN
2010
WHERE
New York, New York
WHY
As an in-demand editorial makeup artist, Kirsten observed people sacrificing the health of their skin by using irritating, synthetic products—but the natural alternatives she sought out didn’t work. It took seven years to formulate this certified organic, sustainably-minded range that meets her strict standards.
Q&A
Hometown?
Copenhagen, Denmark
Childhood hero?
Pippi Longstocking
Time of day you feel most like yourself?
Answer
Jet lag cure?
Don’t give into napping...
Favorite season?
Spring or early summer
Happy place?
Our house in Easton, Connecticut
Most treasured object?
Two specials rings on my fingers
Bucket list item?
Visiting Japan
Guilty pleasure?
Facials and massages
Feel-good ritual?
Morning meditation
Greatest challenge?
Actually enjoying exercise five days a week
Greatest joy?
Being with my favorite people, being creative, and being in nature
Unexpected inspiration?
Gardening
Words to live by?
Follow your bliss