Superstylist to the stars Gabriel Waller
Super stylist to the stars, Gabriel Waller’s clients include Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Hailey Bieber and Khloe Kardashian
What does your morning beauty routine look like? I am currently using the Australian skin care brand Rationale, and it has been my saving grace over the past eight months. My skin is naturally quite red, so I opted for very calming and soothing products in my skin care range. With my makeup, natural beauty is key to me and I keep it very subtle for my everyday look. It also helps that it takes me less than 15 minutes to complete. I am all for a very quick and easy routine. How does your beauty routine differ from when you’re working to when you’re on vacation? Although I don't like to admit it, I haven't taken a vacation in years - I am well overdue! However, with that said, over the New Year period I did enjoy a few very relaxing days and during that period I went makeup free, and my skin loved me for it! I did a few more facial masks than I usually would during this time, and one that I particularly loved was the Jet Lag Mask by Summer Fridays. It made my skin feel unbelievably soft; you can use it a number of different ways but I personally wore it as an overnight mask and washed it off in the morning. Do you have any daytime touch-ups or additions if you’re heading to a meeting? My friends often laugh at me as I have an OBSESSION with consistently reapplying my Lip Glow Reviver Balm by Dior. I reapply it multiple times (sometimes multiple times within an hour!) as it is the most beautiful gloss. I'm currently wearing the 004 Coral,
and being extremely passionate about natural beauty, this particular gloss is perfect for a subtle glow. If you have to run from the office to an event, what beauty essentials do you use? Definitely my Lip Glow by Dior and my favourite scent, La Colle Noire, also by Dior. I am a huge fan of Dior beauty products, their scents are the best I've ever come across, and I can never walk into an event without a quick spray. Do you have any in-flight beauty routines?
My most recent long haul from Australia to London included my Jet Lag mask by Summer Fridays, and I had a number of sachets on-hand from beauty brand Vida Glow. Their most recent beauty powder is their ANTI-G-OX, which helps support the body against damaging environmental and lifestyle factors.
Which masks are you a fan of and why? The Jet Lag mask by Summer Fridays is my number one currently. It leaves my skin feeling incredibly soft, and both during and after my recent flight from Australia, it was a lifesaver in getting my skin back to its preflight hydrated and dewy state. If you had to choose three beauty products what would they be and why? I could not possibly go without my beloved Luminous Silk Foundation by Giorgio Armani. I don't like to wear too much makeup, so this particular foundation gives me just enough coverage but still remains very natural, which I love! Rationale's Pre Cleanse Oil would have to come in at a very close second. After a massive day at work, the last thing I want to do is return home and spend a long period of time wiping all my makeup off. Anything that can save me time, I will happily invest in. This particular oil wipes my entire face of foundation off with only the tiniest amount required, it is amazing. Thirdly, I have recently invested in the Dyson Airwrap and I cannot believe I didn't purchase it sooner. Right now in my current stage of business, all I need is more time. The Dyson guarantees that for me as I can blow dry and straighten my hair at once and it is completed within 15 minutes max (keeping in mind my hair is quite fair). It is a miracle worker. What does your pre-bedtime nightly ritual look like? After cleansing, I always apply my Rationale serums to let them work their magic overnight. I often wear a hair mask overnight as well, as my hair is quite highlighted and needs to keep its strength – I use Olaplex for this. Following that, it is back to work right up until I close my eyes. Are you a supplements fan and if so what do you recommend? I am a fan and a strong believer in them, but I am terrible as I can never hold myself accountable in taking them consistently every day. I will take them once, and then it will be another three weeks later that I try them again, which is terrible of me. I know that in order for them to work, consistency is key. I have heard incredible things about Australian brand, JS Health Vitamins. I want to try (and stick to it!) this year. Who has imparted great beauty knowledge to you? Rosie Huntington-Whiteley's YouTube videos are amazing, I love her approach to beauty. It is very much in line with my belief system, so watching them has taught me a lot. What was the first beauty product you bought and do you still use it? Oh wow, I'm trying to jog my memory on what it would have been. If we go all the way back to my high school days, I remember eyeliner was huge and I loved (attempting!) to apply it. I no longer wear eyeliner every day but I swear by a great mascara and feel that is all I need.