This week's guest is Los Angeles-based makeup artist Gabrielle Alvarez. Makeup was initially a creative outlet for Gabrielle; an escape from what she calls the 'everyday drudgery' of studying for her BA in Communications. Two months after she graduated she packed up her car and headed to LA, sharing a room with someone she found on Craig’s List. It’s that determination and conviction that drives Gabrielle in her work; she’s someone who makes space for herself and doesn’t entertain labels put upon her by others.

In this episode I wanted to find out how she found her own makeup style – what she calls ‘soft grunge’ – why she moved to LA from Charleston, South Carolina and where she finds inspiration. We talk about skincare a lot and she shares some of her hometown ‘bridezilla’ experiences. Oh and she’s a HUGE SPF fan; she’s currently using three.

You can follow Gabi on Instagram @thegabriellealvarez and check her out on beauty streaming site newness.com. You’ll find me on newness soon too, but for now check me out @beautymepodcast and thanks for listening!

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Phytosurgence Verdant Forcefield Moisturiser: https://www.phytosurgence.com/product-page/verdant-forcefield-restorative-moisturizer

Supergoop Play Everyday Lotion SPF50: https://www.cultbeauty.co.uk/supergoop-play-everyday-lotion-spf-50-with-sunflower-extract.html

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Cocokind Daily SPF: https://www.cocokind.com/products/physical-sunscreen

Glisten Wet Liners: https://www.glistencosmetics.com/collections/wet-liners