With over 13 years of experience, award-winning make-up and hair artist Namrata Soni shares her biggest beauty secrets with us. Known for working with some of Bollywood’s finest, like friends Sonam Kapoor and Deepika Padukone, this beauty guru knows how to enhance the best of each person’s individual features using the right products. When asked what drives her passion, it’s simple — “enigmatic people who want to try new things”.
Here are the top products Namrata recommends Zardozi readers keep in their beauty kits:
1
Blush
Use on the apples of the cheeks and to contour the face.
Tom Ford Cheek Colour in Wicked, $60
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2
Create a beautiful glow by applying all over the face or on key areas like the cheek bones, brow bone, bridge of the nose and the under eye area.
Charlotte Tilbury Filmstar Bronze & Glow, $68
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3
Use two coats to open up your eyes for a doll like look.
Bobbi Brown No Smudge Mascara, $26
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4
A little curl goes a long way for an easy out the door look.
Shu Umera Eyelash Curler, $20
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5
Use as a stain or layer on for full colour to instantly brighten up your look.
Nars Velvet Matte Lip Pencil – Dragon Girl, $26
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6
Simple and easy to use foundation perfect for a dewy look with optimal coverage.
Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 20, $44
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7
This is one of the best liners ever invented because it stays put even in the rain.
L’Oréal Infallible Gel Lacquer Liner, $10
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8
Create an illusion of softness around the eyes for a flattering hint of colour.
Tom Ford Cream Colour for the Eyes, $42
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9
Instantly go from day to night with this pencil for a clean line or smoky eye.
Yves Saint Laurent ‘Dessin du Regard Waterproof’ Eye Pencil, $30
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