Gabrielle Ulubay
Gabrielle Ulubay is a Beauty Writer at Marie Claire. She has also written about sexual wellness, politics, culture, and fashion at Marie Claire and at publications including The New York Times, HuffPost Personal, Bustle, Alma, Muskrat Magazine, O'Bheal, and elsewhere. Her personal essay in The New York Times' Modern Love column kickstarted her professional writing career in 2018, and that piece has since been printed in the 2019 revised edition of the Modern Love book. Having studied history, international relations, and film, she has made films on politics and gender equity in addition to writing about cinema for Film Ireland, University College Cork, and on her personal blog, gabrielleulubay.medium.com. Before working with Marie Claire, Gabrielle worked in local government, higher education, and sales, and has resided in four countries and counting. She has worked extensively in the e-commerce and sales spaces since 2020, and spent two years at Drizly, where she developed an expertise in finding the best, highest quality goods and experiences money can buy.
Deeply political, she believes that skincare, haircare, and sexual wellness are central tenets to one's overall health and fights for them to be taken seriously, especially for people of color. She also loves studying makeup as a means of artistic expression, drawing on her experience as an artist in her analysis of beauty trends. She's based in New York City, where she can be found watching movies or running her art business when she isn't writing. Find her on Twitter at @GabrielleUlubay or on Instagram at @gabrielle.ulubay, or follow her art at @suburban.graffiti.art
Latest articles by Gabrielle Ulubay
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The Best Viktor & Rolf Perfumes, According to Editors
We tested every perfume from the popular brand. These are our favorites.
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Goddess Braids Are All Over TikTok Right Now—Here's What to Know
Your stylist-approved guide.
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This Is Jennifer Lopez, Now
The singer went all natural to celebrate her 55th birthday.
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Gigi Hadid Takes the Side Bang Trend to New Heights
Meet the towering swoop bangs about to grace your beauty vision board.
By Gabrielle Ulubay Published
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Kaia Gerber Is Bringing Back Curtain Bangs
The haircut is as effortless as her recent street style.
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So Many Beauty Editor-Approved Luxury Products Are On Sale for Prime Day
There's no better time to stock up on the essentials.
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Issa Rae Says She "Manifested" Her Haircare Brand's Sephora Launch
It all goes back to a text from 2018.
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Dutch Ovens, Blenders, and Coffee Machines—36 Prime Day Kitchen Deals Too Good to Miss
Including cult-favorite brands like Le Creuset, All-Clad, Kitchenaid, Keurig, and more.
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Forget Blueberry Nails—Hailey Bieber's Mani Has an Entire Farmers Market
Fresh produce, anyone?
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Sabrina Carpenter and Hailey Bieber Swear By the Same Glowy Bronzer
It's their key to looking sun-kissed.
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Queen Latifah Isn’t Afraid to Be Controversial
This election year, the actress isn’t holding back.
By Gabrielle Ulubay Published
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Books by Black Women that Should Really Be on Your Bookshelf
Get ready to find your next favorite author.
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Sex Experts and Therapists Stand by These Vibrators
The vibes are immaculate.
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Katie Holmes's Caramel Syrup Highlights Can Be Styled Any Way
Straight hair? Curly hair? Why not both?
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The Sunscreens International Beauty Editors Won't Leave Home Without
We asked our 'Marie Claire' counterparts across the globe for their go-tos.
By Gabrielle Ulubay Published
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Finally, Sunscreens Made for Dark Skin Tones
Dermatologists and 'Marie Claire' editors share their favorite formulas that last—and never leave a white cast.
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These Hair Toners Will Get You an Extra Month Between Color Appointments
Remove brassiness and restore shine at home.
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Rihanna's Natural Curls Are the Ultimate Ad for Fenty Hair
Ahead of her latest beauty launch, the megastar wore her hair exactly how it is.
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Yes, You Should Apply Retinol to Your Whole Body
A dermatologist gives us the run-down.
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Your Itchy Scalp Is Asking for a Clarifying Shampoo
Say goodbye to product buildup.
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Nordstrom's Half-Yearly Sale Is Taking Hundreds Off Beauty Favorites
Save on all of your favorite brands, from Dyson to Yves Saint Laurent.
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These 12 Matte Lipsticks Last All Day Long
I put each pigment to the test.
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11 DIY Body Scrubs for the Ultimate Summer Glow
Grab your mixing bowl.
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This Baseball Cap Is Secretly Transforming My Hair Growth Regimen
HigherDOSE's latest red light treatment is concealed in an everyday hat.
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Ulta's Memorial Day Weekend Sale Is Taking Up to 50 Percent Off Favorites
Makeup and skincare for less than $5? Count me in.
By Gabrielle Ulubay Published
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19 Sea Salt Sprays for Air-Dried Vacation Hair
Get beachy waves with these fake-it-til-you-make-it products.
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Jennifer Aniston Signed Herself Up for a 40-Day Silent Retreat
Here's why she backed out.
By Gabrielle Ulubay Published