Make Up By Gabriela

Passionate, Skilled, Friendly and Affordable.

★★★★★   5.0 · Client reviews    CHICAGO, IL

About Gabriela

GABRIELA ESCOBAR

Owner · Professional makeup artist

Hailing from Chicago, Gabriela brings over 15 years of experience in the makeup industry. She has been a professional makeup artist since 2004 and began her career by collaborating with several local designers during Latino Fashion Week. Gabriela’s talent has also been featured in the online magazine Project Captured. She worked as a makeup artist for MAC Cosmetics, a prestigious brand known for its cutting-edge products and styles.

Through her experiences at MAC, along with portrait sessions, bridal work and fashion shoots, Gabriela has refined her skills. She provides a diverse array of services tailored to your creative projects and special events. Her true passion lies in bridal makeup, as she believes it’s one of the most significant days in a woman’s life. Gabriela is dedicated to ensuring that every woman feels beautiful and cherished.

Hispanic or Latinx-owned · Woman-owned business

Professional makeup artist since 2004 · Speaks English and Spanish

Prices & packages

Bridesmaids

$80

Starting price

Full face of makeup and lashes

Bridal Makeup

$200

Starting price

Bridal makeup, high-end makeup, and a touch-up kit

Starting prices may not include all fees. Reach out for a personalized quote for your wedding or event.

Details

Beauty services

Bridal makeup · Airbrushed makeup · Beauty group bookings · Special-event makeup

Awards & affiliations

3-time Best of Weddings award winner: 2021, 2020, and 2017.

Availability

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Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0

Client testimonials originally published on The Knot.

Mónica O.

★★★★★   9/26/2026

Gaby did an excellent job with my makeup! It stayed on all night and people kept complimenting how it looked so good throughout the night! Thank you, Gaby, for making the night special for my daughters and me.

Lizzette T.

★★★★★   9/26/2026

Gabby is amazing! Got compliments all night! Makeup lasted all day and night. 1000% recommend her for your next event.

Ricky S.

★★★★★   8/17/2026

I really liked it, and the makeup lasted the whole wedding!

Kristen L.

★★★★★   6/09/2026

Gabriela did my bridal makeup for my wedding day and the experience truly could not have been better! Her communication was kind and professional from start to finish. For our trial appointment and the makeup on the day off, she was so calming and helpful and perfect at listening to what I wanted and then adding her own professional input. Thank you, Gabriela for being such a lovely part of my special day! I got so many compliments and felt great!

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GABRIELA ESCOBAR

Owner · Make Up By Gabriela

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Your inquiry has been received! I’ll personally review your details and be in touch soon to discuss your wedding day, availability, and the look you envision. My goal is to help you feel beautiful, confident, and at ease—with thoughtful preparation, reliable communication, and personalized care every step of the way. I look forward to getting to know you! Gabriela | Makeup by Gabriela

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