I’ll never forget the first time I saw Gabriette’s face pop up on my feed.
I literally stopped scrolling.
Those thin brows, that cool-toned shadow, the effortlessly edgy vibe—I was completely mesmerized.
And I wasn’t alone, because suddenly everyone was talking about her signature look.
There’s something so refreshing about someone who commits fully to their aesthetic, you know?
Gabriette’s pencil-thin brows and jet black hair have become an aesthetic blueprint, copied by makeup lovers everywhere.
So naturally, I had to dive deep into recreating her most stunning looks.
If you’ve been itching to channel that cool-girl energy but didn’t know where to start, I’m breaking down my favorite Gabriette-inspired makeup moments that you can totally pull off.
The Signature Thin Brow Look
Okay, let’s start with the most iconic part of her whole vibe.
Gabriette’s signature thin eyebrows have pioneered the recent resurgence of ’90s grunge makeup.
And honestly?
I was terrified to try this at first.
It all started by accident for her while recreating a Drew Barrymore-inspired ’90s look, and she never looked back.
The beauty of her approach is how simple it actually is.
She literally draws a line with her brow pencil, no shading, no stress.
I tried this on myself last month and the difference was wild.
Instead of trying to make my brows look fuller like I’d been doing forever, I embraced the minimalist approach.
She only tweezes the bottom because she wants her eyebrows higher up on her face.
Then she fills in just the top with a precise pencil.
If you’re nervous, start by tweezing just a little at a time.
You can always remove more, but you can’t put it back (learned that the hard way).
Her go-to is Byredo’s All-In-One Refillable Brow Pencil, but honestly any good brow pencil works if you have the technique down.
That Dreamy White Eyeshadow Base
This is where Gabriette’s look gets really interesting.
White eyeshadow from MAC is her most used makeup product.
I know what you’re thinking—white eyeshadow sounds intimidating.
But trust me on this one.
She applies it up to her brow bone, creating this ethereal, almost otherworldly effect.
I tried this technique before a night out and my friends were obsessed.
The white shadow brightens your entire eye area without looking too editorial or costume-y.
It’s subtle but makes such a difference.
The trick is blending it really well so there are no harsh lines.
I use my finger to pat it on first, then blend the edges with a fluffy brush.
If you have deeper skin tones, try a champagne or light beige shade instead of pure white.
The goal is that lifted, wide-awake look that Gabriette does so effortlessly.
Pair it with her signature liner and you’re already halfway to nailing her aesthetic.
The Smudged Black Liner Magic
Here’s where things get deliciously grunge.
Gabriette uses Rockins Cosmetics’ Big Fat Liner, pushing it into her top lash, followed by black eyeliner along her waterline.
This double liner technique is what gives her that intensely cool vibe.
I was stuck in a brown liner phase for years, so switching to black felt dramatic.
But oh my gosh, the payoff.
The key is not making it too perfect.
Gabriette’s liner has this lived-in, slightly smudged quality that makes it feel real and approachable.
I like to apply the liner, then take a small smudging brush and gently soften the edges.
On the waterline, use a kohl pencil that’s creamy enough to glide on easily.
If your eyes are sensitive like mine, look for ophthalmologist-tested formulas.
The black liner on the waterline makes your eyes look more intense and mysterious.
And when you pair it with that white shadow?
Chef’s kiss.
The No-Mascara Moment
Wait, hear me out on this one.
Gabriette skips mascara because, in her words, it’s irritating.
When I first read that, I was shocked.
Mascara had been a non-negotiable in my routine forever.
But then I tried going without it, just relying on liner and lash curling.
The result was surprisingly chic and understated.
Your lashes look more natural, and the focus shifts to your liner and brows.
Plus, it takes forever to take off, and who even has the energy anymore?
If you absolutely need mascara (I get it), go super light.
Gabriette occasionally uses Byredo Astronomical mascara when she wants volume for special occasions.
Just one coat on the tips of your lashes can give definition without looking heavy.
This minimalist approach feels so refreshing compared to the heavy, layered lashes I used to do.
The Greyish-Nude Lip Combo
Can we talk about how perfect her lip color always is?
Gabriette’s greyish-nude lip combo is part of her signature grunge makeup.
This was actually the easiest part of her look for me to recreate.
Her current routine uses MAC Stone liner or Endless Cacao by Makeup Forever, then the MAC Squirt Plumping Gloss Stick.
The technique is brilliant in its simplicity.
She takes her liner, smudges it out, and adds a colored gloss on top.
I love using a cool-toned nude or greige liner all over my lips first.
Then I blur the edges with my fingertip for that soft, diffused effect.
Top it with a sheer gloss and you’ve got that perfect ’90s supermodel vibe.
The key is choosing cooler tones rather than warm peachy nudes.
Think taupe, mauve, and soft browns with grey undertones.
This look pairs beautifully with the rest of Gabriette’s cool-toned aesthetic.
Minimal Base, Maximum Impact
One thing I absolutely love about Gabriette’s approach?
She keeps her base super minimal.
No foundation—she sticks to just MAC Pro Longwear Concealer for her everyday look.
This was honestly liberating for me to try.
I’d been caking on foundation thinking I needed full coverage.
But Gabriette’s skin-first approach is so much more modern and fresh.
She uses Marc Jacobs concealer to cover redness around her nose, chin and forehead, blending with her fingers.
The game-changer?
She skips under-eyes completely—that’s part of her vibe, untouched.
At first, I thought this would make me look tired.
But it actually looks editorial and intentional when paired with the dramatic eyes.
Your natural skin shows through, imperfections and all.
And honestly?
It feels kinda freeing to not cover every single thing.
Just spot-conceal where you really need it and let your skin breathe.
The Temple Blush Trick
This placement technique completely changed my face.
Gabriette applies MILK Makeup blush to her temple, creating what she describes as “a little sunburn”.
I’d always put blush on the apples of my cheeks like everyone else.
But temple placement gives this sun-kissed, almost feverish look that’s so romantic.
She doesn’t really touch her cheek area, preferring to keep it naturally moist.
When I tried this, I used a peachy-pink cream blush.
I applied it to my temples, blending back toward my hairline and slightly down toward my cheekbones.
The effect is subtle but makes you look like you just came in from a breezy walk outside.
It lifts your face in a completely different way than traditional blush placement.
For this technique, cream or liquid blushes work better than powder.
They blend seamlessly into the skin for that natural, lived-in flush.
Pat it on with your fingers for the most natural finish.
Cool-Toned Everything
Here’s the secret sauce to nailing Gabriette’s aesthetic.
Everything she uses skews cool-toned.
The ‘cold makeup’ aesthetic emphasizes cool tones and icy finishes, including pastel shades and shimmer.
This means ditching warm orangey browns and bronzy golds.
Instead, think greys, taupes, cool browns, icy silvers, and mauves.
When I switched my entire makeup bag to cool tones, my whole look changed.
It creates this cohesive, editorial vibe that feels intentional.
Even my bronzer is a cooler, more taupe-y shade now.
For eyeshadow, Gabriette uses MAC Pro Longwear Paint Pot in Taylor Grey, which is this gorgeous cool-toned shade.
Look for eyeshadows described as “cool brown,” “greige,” or “ash.”
Avoid anything with warm red or orange undertones.
This cool-toned approach is especially stunning if you have cool or neutral undertones in your skin.
The Smudged Lip Liner Technique
Let me tell you about my new obsession.
Gabriette mixes shadow seal with eyeshadow and uses it to contour her lips.
Okay, this sounds wild, but it’s genius.
Shadow seal makes any eyeshadow waterproof—I had never heard of this product before.
But using it to create a custom lip color that actually lasts?
Brilliant.
She mixes it with the same cool-toned shadow she uses on her eyes.
This creates the most cohesive, pulled-together look.
I tried this with a taupe eyeshadow and it created the perfect blurred lip effect.
You can also just use a lip liner in a similar tone to your eyeshadow.
The goal is to have your lips, eyes, and overall look feel harmonious.
Everything working together in the same color family.
This is way easier than trying to match multiple different products.
Embracing Imperfection
What I love most about Gabriette’s makeup is that it’s not precious.
She admits to accidentally putting black eyeliner on her lips in the dark, saying “it’s fine, it’s a look”.
This approach to beauty is so refreshing.
We’ve been trained to think makeup has to be perfect and symmetrical.
But Gabriette’s vibe is more lived-in and real.
The liner isn’t razor-sharp.
The brows aren’t perfectly matched.
And that’s exactly what makes it feel modern and cool.
When I stopped stressing about making everything perfect, my makeup started looking better.
I’d smudge my liner on purpose.
Let my brow pencil strokes show through a bit.
Skip the harsh lines and embrace the softness.
This is makeup as self-expression, not perfection.
And honestly, that’s when you start having fun with it again.
The ’90s Grunge Revival
Gabriette is leading a revival of the iconic ’90s goth subculture with her aesthetic.
And I am so here for it.
If you lived through the ’90s like I did (or wish you had), this look feels nostalgic and fresh at the same time.
Think Kate Moss, Drew Barrymore, and all those grungy supermodels.
But updated for now with better products and techniques.
The combination of thin brows, matte-ish lips, and smudged liner is peak ’90s.
But Gabriette makes it feel current by keeping the skin fresh and minimal.
She’s not doing heavy contouring or Instagram brows.
It’s stripped-back and cool.
I love pairing this makeup with slip dresses, leather jackets, and combat boots.
The whole vibe just works together.
If you’re craving something different from the ultra-glam, full-beat look that’s been everywhere, this is your sign to try it.
