Entrepreneur, beauty expert, and wellness enthusiast Shahnaz Cola-Wrensch is on a mission to make the world glow – from the inside out.
When you meet Shahnaz Cola-Wrensch, one thing is instantly clear – her glow isn’t just skin deep. Born and raised in the UK, the entrepreneur, beauty influencer, and make-up artist behind Lumi Glo has built her brand (and her life) around one powerful belief: when you take care of yourself, inside and out, the world shines a little brighter too.
As the founder of Lumi Glo, a vegan, cruelty-free skincare range powered by CBD leaf extract, Shahnaz has become synonymous with healthy, radiant skin. Her years as a sought-after make-up artist for magazines like Elle, Marie Claire, Glamour, and Cosmopolitan taught her that a natural glow starts long before foundation. “Good skin changes how you show up in the world,” she says. “It’s confidence, it’s self-love, it’s everything.”
THE GLOW-UP JOURNEY
Shahnaz’s own skincare story began as a personal struggle. “As a teen, I had breakouts, eczema, and pigmentation, and no idea how to handle any of it,” she shares. But it was her career as a make-up artist that turned that frustration into fascination. “I saw how radiant skin could make people feel. I loved helping someone look in the mirror and light up, that confidence is addictive!”
That passion, combined with her desire for clean, effective products that worked for sensitive skin, sparked the creation of Lumi Glo. The brand’s ethos is as much about inner well-being as outer beauty. “Taking care of your skin is one of the biggest gifts you can give yourself,” says Shahnaz. “It’s not vanity, it’s self-respect.”
GLOWING FROM THE INSIDE OUT
After years of working in the fast-paced beauty industry, Shahnaz realised that glowing skin means very little if you’re running on empty. “I reached a point where I was burnt out,” she admits. “On the outside everything looked amazing, but mentally and emotionally, I was drained.”
That realisation became a turning point, and the beginning of her next chapter. Shahnaz launched her podcast, Glo From The Inside Out, a heartfelt space dedicated to self-development, health, and mental wellness.
Each episode sees her in conversation with inspiring women from all walks of life, from nutritionists and healers to business founders and creatives, exploring how we can all nurture balance, joy, and resilience. “I wanted to create a space where women could feel seen, supported, and inspired,” she says. “We talk about everything, burnout, boundaries, anxiety, purpose, the real stuff. Because wellness isn’t a trend, it’s a lifestyle.”
With her trademark warmth, honesty, and quick wit, Shahnaz brings a refreshing realness to the wellness space. She’s the friend who’ll tell you to journal and meditate, but also remind you to take a nap and not feel guilty about it.
A BEAUTY THAT CONNECTS US ALL
For Shahnaz, beauty is about community and connection, not comparison. Whether through her products, her podcast, or her glowing social media presence, she’s all about creating inclusive spaces where people feel empowered to show up as their truest selves.
“I want everyone – no matter their age, gender, or background – to feel good in their own skin,” she says. “We’re all works in progress, and that’s beautiful.”
From the luminous skincare she formulates to the meaningful conversations she curates, Shahnaz Cola-Wrensch is proving that true beauty begins where self-care meets self-acceptance, and that the brightest glow of all is the one that starts from within.