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Vanessa Breuer: A Modern Muse for Aging Gracefully.
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At LIV Botanics, we love to highlight the women in our community whose values deeply reflect ours, by sharing their stories and conversations.
In a world that glorifies youth, Vanessa Breuer is rewriting the narrative.
Today, we speak with Vanessa Breuer about her thoughts on age and beauty.
- Vanessa Breuer, model and mum of 3.
A model, mother of three, and advocate for authentic beauty, Vanessa embodies the ethos of LIV Botanics, an unwavering celebration of natural ageing, conscious choices, and living in harmony with nature.
Raised in Germany but now rooted in the calm Ibiza countryside, Vanessa balances her international career with barefoot simplicity. She cultivated this life with intention, raising her daughters among the valleys of the island while remaining a powerful voice in a rapidly evolving beauty industry.
"When I think about ageing, I think about the stories we carry."
For Vanessa, this shift begins with fundamentally rethinking how we interact with different generations. 'It’s important to spend time with people of all ages again,' she says. 'There was a time when children were surrounded by larger families, grandparents, and family friends, but that’s disappearing. Without that exposure, we risk losing sight of what ageing really is: gaining experience, confidence, and authenticity.'
Vanessa is also transparent about the beauty industry’s role in shaping perceptions of ageing. 'Let’s not forget it’s a billion-dollar business. Their profits depend on creating doubt and feeding our insecurities. Of course, we’re influenced by it. But I do think the industry is starting to change. I see more older women in campaigns than I did 20 years ago. At least, I hope that’s a sign of progress.'
Her perspective is optimistic. 'Aging is a gift, really. It’s about embracing the changes in our bodies and minds as we grow older. That’s what makes us human.'
When asked what a truly age-inclusive society might look like, Vanessa hesitates, not because she lacks an answer but because the concept itself is still evolving. 'I think our society is becoming more inclusive, but youth is still hyped more than age.
For me, older people have always been more interesting, they have more stories to tell.' She believes that storytelling is where true beauty lies.
'Beauty isn’t about perfection. If you look at a ‘perfect’ AI person, it is not beautiful in my eyes; there’s no energy there. Beauty is energy. It is timeless.'
Motherhood has played a pivotal role in shaping Vanessa’s views on beauty and ageing. With three young daughters looking to her for guidance, authenticity has become non-negotiable. 'I want my girls to grow up seeing me as I am,' she says. 'This is how I look, natural and real. I don’t want to put something in my body or face that doesn’t represent me. That’s not the message I want to teach them.'
Vanessa’s philosophy aligns seamlessly with LIV Botanics’ ethos: to protect beauty at the source. With high-performance, plant-based skincare that supports women through hormonal changes and evolving skin needs, LIV Botanics champions a holistic approach to self-care, one that prioritises health, balance, and authenticity over chasing perfection.
As Vanessa says so perfectly: 'Beauty is a feeling, a connection. It’s about living your truth and carrying your stories with pride.' Her voice is a powerful reminder that ageing isn’t something to fear or fight, it’s something to embrace. After all, the most beautiful things in nature are those that have truly lived.
Photography : Linda Wit
Hair & face : Barbara Urra
Copy : Rachael Grieve
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