Gabbi Garcia Debuts Her Own Beauty Brand Five Beauty

At only 24 years old, Gabbi Garcia has explored a lot of things. She’s an actress, a global endorser, singer, host, vlogger, and now, an official beauty brand owner! The bold move might have been a shock to some but this is actually not Gabbi’s first entrepreneurial venture. In 2022, she launched a food business called Meat Up with Gabbi and Khalil with boyfriend, Khalil Ramos, and just recently, she partnered up with her longtime hairstylist, Mark Anthony Rosales, to be a part owner of the new Marqed Salon branch in BGC. So it’s safe to say that she already knows a thing or two about running her own business!

Together with her business partners Veronica Eala and Isabel Regino, Gabbi is finally launching Five Beauty at the end of this month after a year in development. The brand is all about creating a fuss-free, non-intimidating beauty line that’s catered for the on-the-go Filipina— a beauty philosophy the actress herself lives by.

In an exclusive with Metro.Style, Gabbi shares a first glimpse into her new beauty brand.

What’s the inspiration behind Five Beauty?

[It’s called] “Five” because it’s “get ready in 5 minutes”. It’s functional, easy makeup so it’s literally meant to get you ready in five minutes! Our brand has a hybrid color stick [right now]. It’s a multi-color stick for the eyes, cheeks, and for the lips. It has five shades and gets you ready with just a swipe. It’s also good for the skin because it’s hydrating, won’t dry your skin out, and has SPF as well. It’s 20 grams in one stick, just for ₱399!

Can you tell us more about the process of making the product?

It’s designed in London and of course, I was one of the first ones who personally tested it. I used it a lot during my travels this month and I used it every day. I worked with the team earlier this year so we’ve been doing a lot of testing, a lot of research and all, and finally, we’ve come to a product talaga na we can present to the consumers, something that was inclusive. My favorite shade is Dreamy. It’s a warm terracotta shade that I love for morenas as well. ThF

What made you want to create a beauty brand?

I’ve always dreamed of creating a beauty brand and I’m a beauty girl as well! My followers know that. I feel like it’s a tool that empowers women and that goes for myself, as well. I wanna create a brand that is not so intimidating, that is very relatable to people. When you see our product, it won’t make you say, “Shocks, what do I do with this?” or “How will I use this?”. It’s a brand that is meant to be easy. I don’t like to complicate things, you know.

Are you coming out with more products soon?

Yes, soon! That’s part of the plan but for now, we’re focusing on the hybrid color sticks. 

Follow Five Beauty on Instagram at @fivebeauty.co