Ep. 266: Makeup artist Gabrielle Alvarez talks labels, manifesting, dupes, trends, and why AI is destroying creativity

I took a month off and now I'm back with an amazing guest! Gabrielle Alvarez is one of the most inspiring makeup artists I know. Her work is instantly recognisable for her sheer love of colour and a passion for working with all skin tones. Gabi was my guest back in May 2021, so, as you can imagine, we had a lot to catch up on. In this episode Gabi and I discuss labels and trends – we touch on the whole Youthforia black pigment in a bottle controversy and she’s also the first person to record my new segment: The Final Five. The Final Five is where I hand over the show to my guest as their opportunity to talk about anything they want, anything that’s important to them or something that’s on their mind. Gabi’s chosen subject was AI in the beauty industry. Also, full disclosure, someone, meaning me, forgot to press record on both of my recording devices, so while Gabi sounds crystal clear you will notice I’m not as clear. So I do apologise for that. Be sure to go follow Gabi on Instagram @thegabriellealvarez and head to my insta to see some video clips of our conversation @beautymepodcast or over on TikTok @charissekenion. In the meantime, make sure to follow the show wherever you get your podcasts so you never miss another episode! Links: Half Magic Glitter Puck: https://go.shopmy.us/p-7342173 Kosas DreamBeam Comfy Smooth SPF40: https://go.shopmy.us/p-7342177 Javon Ford Cheek Stain: https://javonfordbeauty.com Medicube AGE-R Ussera Deep Shot: https://medicube.us/products/age-r-ussera-deep-shot?srsltid=AfmBOopBn89yIxiKb8C89EJdtaamia6HTMLT5fCxv_pChwN0xG7D9TUY Bio Dance Bio Collagen Real Deep Mask: https://www.stylevana.com/en_US/biodance-bio-collagen-real-deep-mask-1pc.html Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun Rice + Probiotics SPF50: https://go.shopmy.us/p-7342179 Milk Makeup Odyssey Hydrating Lip Gloss: https://go.shopmy.us/p-7342180 elf Power Grip Dewy Setting Spray: https://go.shopmy.us/p-7342181 Auric Glow Lust Radiant Luminizer: https://go.shopmy.us/p-7342194 Makeup by Mario Surrealskin Awakening Concealer: https://go.shopmy.us/p-7342182 About Face The Performer Skin-Focused Foundation: https://go.shopmy.us/p-7342198 Find me on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@charisse_kenion/ BeautyMe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beautymepodcast/ BeautyMe newsletter: https://beautymenotes.substack.com Find me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@charissekenion BeautyMe on ShopMy: https://shopmy.us/beautyme