10 Makeup Artists Behind Your Favourite Celebrities’ Iconic Looks: Namrata Soni, Lekha Gupta And More!
You know their art. Now know the artist!
Makeup has always been an integral part of the entertainment industry, and makeup artists have played a crucial role in transforming celebrities into the glamorous and stunning beings we see on the big screen. From creating a flawless base to highlighting the features, makeup artists have to be skilled in their craft to bring out the best in their clients. So if you love how glamourous or beautiful your favourite celebrities look, you need to know the makeup artists responsible for our their on-point face cards!
1. Daniel Bauer
Daniel Bauer is a renowned makeup artist who has worked with several Bollywood celebrities like Katrina Kaif, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, and Priyanka Chopra. He is also the man behind Ananya Panday’s Lakmé Grand Finale X Manish Malhotra look. He believes in using lightweight products that are easy to blend and give a fresh, dewy look. Bauer is also known for his bold eye makeup looks and has created some of the most stunning eye makeup looks for his clients.
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Also Read: Exclusive: Daniel C Bauer Reveals What Went Into Creating Makeup Looks For The Lakmé Grand Finale X Manish Malhotra
2. Elton Fernandez
Elton Fernandez is another well-known name in the Indian makeup industry, having worked with actors like Aditi Rao Hydari, Chitrangadha Singh, and Parineeti Chopra. He is known for his expertise in creating flawless base makeup that looks natural and luminous. Fernandez’s signature style also has been featured on the cover of several magazines.
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3. Mickey Contractor
Mickey Contractor is a well-known name in the Indian makeup industry and has been responsible for some of the most iconic Bollywood looks. He has worked with several top Bollywood actors, including Kajol, Rani Mukherji, Kareena Kapoor, and Alia Bhatt, and even with the Ambanis for some of their weddings. His signature style is all about bold, dramatic makeup looks, with a focus on the eyes that was also featured in Kareena Kapoor’s Harper Bazaar cover photo. And if you loved K3G, you should know he was also responsible for the iconic looks of Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham.
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4. Namrata Soni
Every time Sonam Kapoor turns up with her face card on point, you know it is Namrata Soni who is responsible for it! She is a makeup artist who has worked with top Bollywood actors and her clientele boasts of Sonam Kapoor, Rani Mukherji, Athiya Shetty, and more. She is all about achieving a dewy, fresh-faced look, with a focus on creating luminous skin and that is what is reflected in Athiya Shetty’s wedding day makeup look. She is also known for her expertise in creating gorgeous bridal looks and has become a fan favourite for brides. Namrata also has her own line of makeup products.
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5. Sandhya Shekar
You can hype up MUA Sandhya Shekar for the masterpiece that is Deepika Padukone’s ever-so-gorgeous look for Oscar’s presentation as well as the after-party look. Her signature style is all about creating a flawless base with a luminous, natural-looking finish. She is known for her expertise in creating dewy and trendy styles and came up with the viral look for Uorfi’s Dirty Magazine cover.
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Also Read: Decoding Deepika Padukone’s Old Hollywood Makeup Look For The Oscars
6. Savleen Manchanda
Savleen Manchanda is the makeup artist that celebs like Sara Ali Khan, Kiara Advani, and Janhvi Kapoor turn to when they want to look like the best version of themselves. Her secret? She’s a pro at creating natural-looking makeup looks that let their true beauty shine, without ever going over the top.
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7. Puneet B. Saini
She’s a makeup artist who has worked on hit Bollywood films like Gangubai Kathiawadi, Brahmāstra and Darlings with Alia Bhatt and Ae Dil Hai Mushkil with Anushka Sharma, amongst others. Her work has also been featured on several magazine covers. With a signature style of bold and impactful makeup, Puneet is known for her expertise in creating dramatic and gorgeous looks that are sure to turn heads.
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8. Lekha Gupta
Lekha Gupta is the makeup artist who created that dreamy, pink, glowy look for Kiara Advani’s wedding. And let me tell you, Kiara looked like a goddess! Lekha also did Kiara’s makeup for the movie Govinda Naam Mera and Jug Jugg Jeeyo She’s a pro at creating that flawless, luminous base that we all dream of. And her work? It’s pure magic, darling! Her effortless and understated makeup looks have graced the covers of Vogue and Cosmo.
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9. Vardan Nayak
Vardan Nayak has worked with some of Bollywood’s biggest names like Sara Ali Khan, Madhuri Dixit, and Nushrratt Bharuccha. And get this, he’s the mastermind behind Sara Ali Khan’s looks in her upcoming movie Gaslight. He’s the go-to guy for those red-carpet-worthy, glamorous looks that’ll have heads turning. And let me tell you, his work is always dramatic and impactful, just like you, hun!
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10. Arti Nayar
Arti Nayar has worked with some of the hottest names in Bollywood, including Bhumi Pednekar, and Sayani Gupta, she even created Radhika Merchant’s gorgeous look for her engagement to Anant Ambani. Her work has even been featured on the pages of Femina! And let me tell you, she’s a pro at creating that irresistible dewy skin look that we all crave!
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Whether it’s bold and dramatic makeup looks or natural and understated ones, these makeup artists have the expertise to create stunning looks that make their clients stand out.
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