While she dabbles in both lifestyle and fashion, Norwegian content creator Nnenna Echem’s biggest claim to fame lies in her enviable beauty credentials, proudly showcased on her Instagram feed. A self-professed glow-getter, she believes that true radiance starts from within – crediting cult-classic formulas in her bathroom cabinet and a mindful approach to self-love for her striking cheekbone highlight
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Could you share your daily beauty routine with us, from morning prep to evening wind-down?
"On colder days, I start my morning routine with a facial cleanse. I’ve been using the Dr. Barbara Sturm Enzyme Cleanser for a while, and I love how it leaves my skin feeling clean yet still hydrated. Then I follow up with Elemis Pro Collagen Serum, which I’m obsessed with – it really hydrates my skin and gives it a noticeable glow. Next, I use the Sensai Barrier Mask, which is technically a mask but works beautifully as a thicker facial cream during the winter months. I finish with Vichy Capital Soleil sunscreen, one of the best I’ve tried for combination skin.
In the evening, I cleanse my skin with a product from Elemis, then apply Niactil 4% before adding a pea-sized amount of La Roche-Posay Cicaplast on top. As a finishing touch, I use the Sensai Total Repair Lip Treatment. It’s so good! I wake up with my lips feeling soft and nourished the next day."
Photo: Courtesy of Nnenna Echem
Photo: Courtesy of Nnenna Echem
How do you transition your look from daytime to evening? Are there specific products or techniques you find indispensable?
"During the day, I usually opt for a no-makeup makeup look. That typically includes a BB stick from Caia Cosmetics or a foundation stick from Dior, a concealer to brighten, and then either a bronzer or a blush, depending on my mood. My go-to blush is the Sisley Phyto-Blush Twist in the shade ‘Berry,’ and my favourite bronzer is the Lancôme C.E. Skin Transforming Bronzer in shade 07 Deep. For an evening event, I use the same base as my daytime routine but add a brown eyeliner, a bit of nose contour, and my favourite brown lip liner from MAC Cosmetics in the shade ‘Chestnut."
What products do you always have in your handbag – whether headed for a night out or for a red-eye flight?
"During winter, I always make sure to pack a hand lotion from Sprekenhus, Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream, and my Squalane Lip Balm from The Ordinary."
Nnenna Echem's favourite brown lipliner is from MAC Cosmetics in the shade ‘Chestnut. Photo: Courtesy of Nnenna Echem
What is your holy grail beauty product that you would recommend to anyone, and why?
"I’d have to say Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream. It’s multifunctional, which is amazing – you can use it however you like. I put it on chapped lips, dry eyelids, my hands, and even cuticles. You can also dab a little on your cheekbones for a subtle glow or dewy finish."
If you could give your younger self one piece of beauty advice, what would it be?
"Definitely that confidence is key. True beauty isn’t only about your physical appearance; it’s also about taking care of yourself inside and out."
