Makeup Tip: Refresh

  Best way to refresh! If your skin is looking dull and your foundation isn’t feeling fresh and smooth, Spray Gabriel Organics Sea Mineral Hydra Mist over your existing makeup. Hold it at least 8 inches from your face and lightly pump 2 or 3 times in a circular motion so the entire face is evenly misted. Give it a little time to settle…

Get The Look

Summer is here – has your makeup made the transformation yet? Here are a couple of makeup trends that were noticed on ramps around the world this Spring/Summer 2014. Stay fashion forward by incorporating these hot summer makeup tips in your look! All looks were created by our makeup artist team at our Gabriel Boutique. SUMMER FLIRT Gabriel Blush in Vibrant Pink ZuZu Luxe…

Gabriel’s Travel Essentials

My next trip to Europe take me to Rome, Florence and London.    One of my purposes of this trip is to see what new beauty innovations our European counter parts are doing and the other is to see the fabulous art!  I will be making daily posts of what I learn so make sure you check in often!  Traveling abroad is completely different…

2014 Spring Makeup Looks

When you think of spring you usually envision rosy cheeks and pink lips. This season, brace yourself as the trend is sexier and bolder than years past.  Look forward to an edgier look that is easier to pull off than you think. Gabriel shows you how! Orange Lips The hot lip color on the runways was orange! This shade is flattering on just about…

Eye Shadow for your eye shape.

 Just as important as finding shades that are flattering for your lids is to understand your natural eye shape.  This will help you when applying your shadow and liner to fit your face.  Here are Gabriel’s tricks for each specific eye shape to make the most of that wink! ALMOND EYES/UPTURNED EYES (think Angelina Jolie) Most eye shadow techniques will work on this eye…

Gabriel Holiday Newsletter

This is the most glamorous season of the year, I love dressing for the holiday parties and toasting the year with friends. My favorite tradition is handwriting each Christmas card I send out. When I write a name on the envelope I am reminded of a special moment shared. This year’s card is extra special as my sister Carmen drew the design, she took…

Happy Holidays from Gabriel Cosmetics!

Seasons greetings from Gabriel Cosmetics. We’re introducing the new 2013 Holiday Collections; Lip RX Kit, Celestial Eye Palettes (Andromeda, Orion, and Pegasus), Manicure Kit, Midnight Violet & Mermaid (coming soon) Mascaras. xo, Gabriel

Emmy Makeup Trends 2013

There were many great beauty moments at this year’s Emmys. Sporting the hottest trends of the season our favorite television stars took to the red carpet. We saw quite a few rising trends like the bob as well as chic ponytails and timeless looks like bright lip shades. We’re going to show you how to get the top three looks while reliving the red…

Celiac Disease and Gluten in Cosmetics

If you have a gluten intolerance or celiac disease you probably are used to looking for gluten in your food, but what about your makeup?  Food labels almost always list whether or not it contains gluten, a type of protein found in wheat, barley and other grains. Packaging for your beauty products may not provide this important information.  Most mainstream cosmetic companies don’t provide…

Nail Trend: Metallic Accents

Get The Look 1. Once your nails are groomed and before polishing, wipe nails with lint-free cotton pads and nail polish remover to prep nails for base coat. 2.  Apply Base Coat. 3.  Apply 2 to 3 coats of Poseidon. 4.  Use a fine tip paint brush to paint a triangle in Treasure Chest on one or all nails. If you do not have…