Mandy Capristo likes to show herself without make-up. It wasn't always as she reveals. The singer had problems with her skin for years.
Perfect make-up was yesterday: Mandy Capristo (30) values naturalness and likes to show herself in public without make-up. The singer, who only released her new single "13 Steps" on Friday (September 25th), has struggled with acne for years, as she said in an interview with the news agency spot on news. For a long time, makeup was her way of making herself feel more comfortable. In an interview, she reveals why that has changed and why women power and the support of the LGBTQ community are so important to her.
You attach great importance to naturalness and like to show yourself without make-up. Why is this so important to you?
Mandy Capristo: It wasn't always like this. Since I started very early, I thought makeup was like brushing my teeth, that's just part of it. You do it and then you feel more beautiful. But at some point it didn't trigger this emotion for me, I felt disguised. So I left it in my personal life and felt a complete change in my wellbeing. I also had to learn that you shouldn't hide behind it, but only use it to bring out the special features that everyone has on their face.
What's the secret to your glowing skin? Do you have a specific care routine?
Capristo: Oh thank you! That was not always so. I've struggled with acne for years. That, too, was a reason why I felt more comfortable behind make-up. I have a line that I put together with my dermatologist, but this is individually made for each person. Otherwise I would of course share them.
You recorded your happiness rituals for your fans on Instagram. What's your key to happiness?
Capristo: The simple life. I am always very happy about the smallest things. Gratitude is my key.
Woman power is extremely important to you. Have you ever had the feeling that you have to assert yourself as a woman in the music business?
Capristo: I think I had more trouble since I was so young and grown up in it. But certainly and yes, there are clearly differences between men and women in our industry. As a woman, things are interpreted differently for you than with a man. One wishes that you have your own opinion, but please not too much of it. (laughs)
They are also committed to the LGBTQ community. Why do you think lack of tolerance is still such a big problem?
Capristo: I think it's very complex. We have finally arrived at a time when you can feel like everything. But now it is no longer the neighbor who speaks badly of you, now it is a completely new online world that evaluates you. Everyone has an opinion about what is good and important. But sometimes people forget that behind a photo there are uncertainties, there are feelings. That doesn't make it any easier.