They are my inspiration when it comes to expanding my makeup collection, replacing an empty skincare tube in the bathroom, or finding a new fragrance: professionals from the beauty and wellness industry who have extensive insider knowledge and know exactly which products are really worth it.

One of them is the successful beauty and fashion content creator, makeup artist, hairstylist and stylist Gabriel Talanioglu (you must follow him on Instagram follow and on his Website you can learn more about his work), who tells you in a new edition of the "Beauty Essentials"* section which beauty products he always has with him and why he swears by them.

*click here for the essentials from the agency founder Fabienne Pauli and Makeup artist Sophia Singh .

Skin care

"I'm often asked about my secret to success, and the answer is always the same: skincare. Because—and all my colleagues will confirm this—the clearer and more beautiful the skin, the easier it is for a makeup artist to create a natural look with a great glow.

For the perfect base, I have been using three natural skincare products from the Swiss brand be pure for many years, both at work and in my private life:

Be Pure Soothing Nectar

" This intensely moisturizing serum has a light texture, which I personally appreciate. The soothing active ingredients in the formula make it suitable for sensitive skin and even reduce mild redness."

Be Pure Facial Oil Royal Night Serum Prickly Pear

"Prickly pear seed oil has long been celebrated as a trending active ingredient on social media due to its numerous anti-aging effects. TheRoyal Night Serum also contains other natural active ingredients, which, when combined, create a truly powerful cocktail for dry, mature, irritated, and sensitive skin.

Despite the many high-quality plant oils, the texture is very light, so the product is quickly absorbed.

Extra tip: To make the complexion glow, I like to combine application with a short massage.

Be Pure Brightening Eye Serum Rose-Prickly Pear

"A good concealer—more on that later—can easily conjure up five hours of sleep, provided the eye area has been cared for beforehand with a good product. Thanks to its easy application and sophisticated formula, this serum from Be Pure has immediately become one of my favorite skincare favorites, and I'm happy to recommend it."

Shiseido Expert Sun Protector

"For me, skin care also means sun protection, because UV rays are the reason why we often look older than we are. Conversely, natural skin aging can be delayed at least a little by using sunscreen daily.

I always use the Face & Body Lotion with SPF 50+ from Shiseido's Expert Sun Protector line. In addition to a light texture and a lovely scent, this cream boasts a special formula that reacts to sweat, water, and the sun's heat to enhance its protective effect.