The Beauty Routine Marie von Behrens-Felipe Swears By As Of Late

It's no secret that social media can easily become a dark place, which is why it's important to create healthy boundaries (digital hygiene, if you will). Personally, I like to curate my various algorithms by only interacting with accounts that truly inspire me and bring positivity into my life. No "hate following" for me: If they don't make me feel good, they don't belong on my feed. Simple as that. 

Why do I bring up my scrolling habits? Well, I've been keeping up with Marie von Behrens-Felipe (aka @mvb) for over five years, and to this day, the Germany-based creator and brand founder remains one of my all-time favorite people to follow. 

I'm constantly inspired by her sophisticated yet cozy home decor, her sartorial elegance (or you may call it "quiet luxury"), and her overall approach to slow, mindful living. So when I got the chance to interview the iconic mvb for As of Late, I was practically champing at the bit to hear her latest and greatest beauty tips. 

"The one routine I have consistently stuck to over the years is my morning matcha ritual. It is a daily practice that is really important to me and one I rarely ever skip; it's a moment for me to just focus on making the matcha and nothing else.

"It's part of my self-care, and the health benefits of matcha always make me feel really uplifted—apart from the fact that I also love the actual taste. If you know me well, you know this is my favorite part of the day.

"I think when it comes to beauty, I move in a different direction than a lot of other people. For me, I realized that doing very little and not trying out too many things works best for my quite young skin.

"Something that is far more important to me than any expensive beauty product is the food I put into my body. My dad is an amazing chef, and growing up we lived on a street that turns into a farmers market twice a week.

"When I moved to NYC at 21, I wasn't prioritizing healthy food, and it started showing in my skin. I realized what a difference it makes in how I feel. I now care so much about cooking meals at home and sourcing local ingredients and products from organic farms… I think this is something that others would definitely say I splurge on." 

"The only beauty tool I use is an $8 ice roller, and I've loved it for years and years. The cold feels so good on the skin and really wakes you up in the morning.

"Regardless of season, my beauty routine might be one of the simplest ever. Since becoming pregnant, I cut out even more products and am down to a three- to four-product routine.

"I start with a gentle foam cleanser that we've been testing and developing for Sonsie and apply a good pipette of our Sonsie Super Serum on my face and neck. Then I use our mask as a deeply hydrating moisturizer—except on very warm summer days or on vacation, where it would simply be a little too heavy.

"I wouldn't enter a plane without our Multi Moisture Mask. I remember flying back and forth between New York and Germany a lot when my now-husband and I just started dating, and my skin would feel like it was breaking apart after the long trip.

"Since we formulated the mask, I smear a thick layer on before I head to the airport and get off the plane with dewy and hydrated skin. It truly works wonders. I also keep it in my bag at all times for my hands."