Emerging trends and timesaving techniques for a lovelier you

By Caleigh Ostrom

Artist Trained
New York and New Jersey-based makeup artist Gabrielle Gentile has been crafting her skill and technique since the age of eight. Learning the fundamentals from her mother who worked for Christian Dior in Herald Square for 16 years as its rotator and coordinator Gentile pursued education in makeup artistry at the Christine Valmy International School in Manhattan, where she obtained her Esthetician License after taking courses covering facial treatments, body procedures, hair removal, and makeup. She later attended the Make Up Designory in the city’s Financial District, becoming certified in multimedia makeup techniques in addition to studio hair styling and special effects makeup.

In 2012, Gentile started her own business: Makeup by Gabrielle G. Servicing events from weddings to proms to photo shoots, she also offers makeup lessons for those who want to learn the basics or further develop skills. makeupbygabrielleg.com

Skin deep

Creams and serums for a radiant complexion

La Mer The Concentrate Grande, 3.4 fl. Oz.
Complementing the skin’s natural healing process with the restorative power of the sea, this concentrate soothes visible irritation and redness caused by cosmetic procedures. Infused with a dose of house-developed “Miracle Broth”. $790, cremedelamer.com

La Prairie Cellular Cream Platinum Rare, 1.7 oz.
One of the most precious and rare elements on earth, platinum is now playing a role in skin science. La Prairie’s latest cream is a skin transforming formula that improves hydration, protection, and receptivity to nutrients. It recharges the skin’s electrical balance to ensure ageless performance, protects the skin’s DNA, and replenishes moisture continuously. Small crystals guard the skin’s youthful appearance, reducing lines and aging. $1,200, laprairie.com

Sisley Paris Sisleya L’Integral Anti Age Eye & Lip Contour Cream & Limited Edition Massage Tool
Sisley-Paris has created a solution to fight against three types of aging: genetic, environmental, and behavioral. The brand’s contour cream is made from Persian Acacia and Lindera extracts, combined with yeast and soy protein complex, to reduce wrinkles and fi ne lines for a more youthful appearance and firm the upper eye lids to redefine and widen the eyes. Atlas Cedar and pomegranate extracts lighten dark circles, while passion fruit extract works to reduce puffiness. $210, sisley-paris.com

TIME TO GLOW

Freshen up your look with a new spring palette.

TOM FORD Soleil Eye and Cheek Palette
Famed for sexy, timeless elegance, Ford here offers an array of luxurious looks, featuring four eye shadows, a highlighter, and a blush in two color waves; sultry, bronzed warmth and sweet, incandescent cool. $155, tomford.com

Christian Louboutin Metalinudes Loubilaque Lip Lacquer
Renowned for his reflective finish on footwear and leather goods, Louboutin offers a metallic laminated lacquer designed to complement all skin tones. The glimmering chrome nude shades have the right balance of color and reflection to naturally enhance the lips and command attention. $85, neimanmarcus.com

Le Metier de Beaute Peau Vierge Correcteur
Formulated with retinol to smooth and plump wrinkles deep below the skin’s surface, this long-lasting concealer provides maximum coverage with minimal effort, and also helps to stimulate collagen cell rejuvenation and bring elasticity back to skin. $95, lemetierdebeaute.com