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Best Bridal Makeup Artists in Mumbai, Prices, Contact Details

Best Bridal Makeup Artists in Mumbai, Prices, Contact Details

Best Bridal Makeup Artists in Mumbai, Prices, Contact Details

By Sanchita

Mumbai is the easiest place to find bridal makeup artists because there is practically no dearth of them. However, that makes the job even tougher than it looks. You want that perfect, adorable, naturally flawless looking makeup on your bridal day. And that is only possible for you if you hire the makeup artists who is experienced and knows how to create magic with brushes and colours. The whole limelight will be on the bride and thus she has to look gorgeous and impeccable throughout the occasion which can be surely tiring. But, you cannot afford to have melting or fading makeup. Therefore, choose a bridal makeup artist who would give you the perfect long lasting and stunning makeup look. Here is the list of best makeup artists in Mumbai.

1. Ojas Rajani

Ojas Rajani, ace make-up, hair stylist who provides makeup and hair services for weddings, graduations, fashion or editorial shoots, runway, community events, and all special occasions. She has been in the industry for around 18yrs now and her trademark look is the wavy big hairdo with expressive eye makeup. She doesn’t believe in much over-layering and thus the bride looks natural yet flawless. You would also receive a complimentary hair and makeup trial once you have gathered your clothing and jewellery. Her charges start from around Rs. 50,000 whereas the outstation charge is above one-lakh.

CONTACT DETAILS – Phone – +(91)-9821117259, 9322614145 E-Mail
ojasrajani@hotmail.com Address – Murad Mansion, 2nd Floor, Flat 30. S V P Road, Opera House. Mumbai – 400004.

2. Jharna Shah

Jharna Shah is one of the popular makeup artists of Mumbai who is also the owner of Jharna Shah Makeup & Hair Academy Boutique Salon Spa. Her bridal works are flawless and gorgeous. She not only will help you achieve the perfect look with her makeup skills but her academy also takes pre-bridal/marriage treatments to get you ready for the auspicious day. Her starting package is around Rs. 30,000. However, she is not available for outstation bookings.

CONTACT DETAILS – Phone Number – 76-66- 77-88- 99 E-Mail bookings@jharnashah.com

3. Zubair Shaikh

A renowned professional name in the world of bridal makeup, Zubair Shaikh, is one of the bets pick for your D-Day. With years of experience is makeup and hairstyle for bridal and fashion, he is surely a cult favourite. He has experience of working with a lot of celebrities and fashion models for various fashion shows as well. He has recently worked for the World’s Largest Mass Wedding in India that set Guinness Book of World Record with Navneet Kaur. He is great for bringing out your highlighting features i.e. cheekbones, precise pouts, etc. Thus, make sure you book him beforehand. His charges starts from Rs. 25000 which includes hair styling, draping, nail polish change and makeup.

CONTACT DETAILS – Email us: zubair_sk23@yahoo.com/Phone no: +919892612389/ Instagram Id: zubair_sk23/ FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/zubairsk23

4. Daniel Bauer

Daniel Bauer is one of the biggest names in Bollywood for makeup artists who have worked with Kareena Kapoor Khan, Deepika Padukone, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Priyanka Chopra, Alia Bhatt and so on. He’s the maestro behind Lakme Fashion Week. He is also engaged with brands like Lakme and Tresemme at the moment. If you want that perfect impeccable bridal look, this is on bridal makeup artists to go for. He has also done the full bridal hair and
makeup of Arpita Khan. However, he is expensive. The charges are around 1 lakh per function (75,000 for Mumbai) including the hair, makeup and draping. Also, you have to book him six months prior to D-day.

CONTACT DETAILS – Phone Number +91 9619704875/ e-mail – bookings@artistfactoryindia.co.in

5. Recinda Martis

Recinda Martis is another well-known name as a bridal makeup artists and her Instagram account is full of her bridal works. Each and every bride looks impeccably and stunning in their own way. Her work is simply flawless and you would love the way she keeps everything natural yet glamorous. She has even worked with various celebrities. She hardly goes for the typical reds and golden on the brides but instead uses contemporary color like coral, bronze,
copper, etc. If you want the beautiful bridal look with a different outlook, she is the one to go for your special day. Her charges start from around Rs. 25000.

CONTACT DETAILS – Phone Number – 09867249229 Instagram – Recinda Martis (@recinda_martis)

6. Cory Walia

Cory Walia has been in the industry for a long time now and his makeup is nothing but magic. He has also been a part of the Lakmé’s bridal dream team and his makeovers for the brides are dreamy. Since his experience speaks for himself, he is surely one of the most sought after makeup artist for weddings. Therefore, you must book an appointment with him well in advance! He is willing to travel for the venue and his charges starts from Rs. 35,000.

CONTACT DETAILS – Phone Number – 76-66- 77-88- 99, Address – Shangrila Building, 14th Rd, Khar West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400050, India.

He also did Bhumika’s bridal makeup. Read all about it HERE

Also Read: Best Bridal Makeup Artists in Kolkata, Price, Contact Details

7. Namrata Soni

Namrata Soni is a celebrity make-up artist who has been the Vogue Make-Up Artist of the Year – 2013 and been featured in publications like Marie Claire, Vogue, Elle, Cosmopolitan and Femina. Her bridal works are extremely soft and classy and she always prefers to use the right products in the right places to highlight a person’s best features and natural beauty. Therefore, on your bridal day, you won’t look like someone else with tonnes of layered makeup. She gives a natural look with even skin and soft highlight.

CONTACT DETAILS – Website – http://namratasoni.com/grid

8. Amrita Sanghavi

Amrita Sanghavi did her advanced makeup course and later joined MAC cosmetics as a MUA. She has worked for magazines like Vogue, Harpers Bazaar, Femina, Grazia, Hello and she is well-experienced as a bridal makeup artist. Her works are bright and extremely ethnic as a bridal makeup with little layering that looks just like your own skin. Her charges start from Rs.25,000 with Traditional style of Makeup done with brush, sponge or a duo fiber brush and Rs.35,000 for airbrush makeup

CONTACT DETAILS – Website – http://www.amritasanghavi.com/ Email – amritasanghavi@gmail.com, Phone +91-9867428742

9. Cherag Bambboat

Cherag Bambboat is one of the biggest names in the field of make-up and aesthetic artistry with an experience of around 15 years. He has worked in both Bollywood and Hollywood and his works are nothing but outstanding. He has also trained under of legendary make-up artist Mickey Contractor and his bridal works are very different and slightly edgy as well. He is willing to travel for the venue and his charges starts from Rs. 35,000 but he doesn’t travel to other cities.

CONTACT DETAILS – Phone 099670 00015, Address – Laud Mansion, 3rd Floor, Room No. 11, Next To Saifee Hospital, Queen`s Road, Charni Road 400004 Mumbai, Maharashtra

10. Shamita Gogia

Shamita Gogia is a hair and make-up artist based in Bombay with ample of experience in bridal and portfolios. Her globally spread clientele are a mix of individuals and institutions such as Cosmopolitan, Grazia, Smart Life Showtime, Indigo Airlines, UTV, Glucon -D, Reebok, Volkswagen, etc. She mainly uses products from the brand like Bobbi Brown, Make Up Forever, Lakme, MAC, Benefit, NARS, Sephora, Urban Decay and Smashbox. Her bridal works are extremely beautiful yet simple. Her charges start from Rs. 18,000 and she travels to outstation as well.

CONTACT DETAILS – Instagram (@shamitag) and https://www.facebook.com/ColourfulBeautifulYou/

Also Read: Best Bridal Makeup Artists in Delhi, Prices, Contact Details

11. Varsha Gidwani

Varsha Gidwani is a Freelancing Makeup Artist and Hairstylist based in Mumbai and has years of experience in bridal makeup and fashion events. She uses high-end cosmetic products and prepares a good base for the bride without looking too gaudy. She also offers airbrush makeup and is willing to travel outstation. Her charges start from Rs.55,000 with hair styling, draping and makeup. She is very punctual, friendly yet professional and will deliver the exact pretty bridal look you are looking for.

CONTACT DETAILS – Email – varshagj@gmail.com Phone +919820137766

12. Maya Mehta

Maya R Mehta is a certified professional freelance celebrity, fashion and bridal makeup artist and hairstylist based in Mumbai. She has an experience of at least 10 years in bridal makeup. Her forte lies in enhancing the features and the inherent beauty of the brides with the minimalistic use of base products to keep the natural beauty intact. She even offers airbrush makeup and travels to the venue. Her charges start from Rs.20,000 inclusive of the hair styling, draping and makeup.

CONTACT DETAILS – Phone – +91-9820186665, Address – New Chakala Link Rd, J.B. Nagar, Tarun Bharat, Andheri East, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400059, India

13. Reema Patil

Make-up artist Reema Patil is one of the renowned bridal and fashion MUA based in Mumbai. She is extremely well trained in bridal makeup and transforms the bride without a ton of layering of products. She is willing to travel to the venue but she doesn’t offer airbrush makeup. Her charges start from Rs. 25,000 inclusive of hair and makeup.

CONTACT DETAILS – http://www.reemapatil.com/contact/

14. Mickey Contractor

How can we not have him on the list. He is an ex MAC Cosmetics India Director and does a lot of Bollywood movies. He has worked with Kajol, Aishwarya Rai, Kareena Kapoor and the likes. Currently he was busy with Kareena’s makeup in Veere Di Wedding. He also does a lot of bridal assignments. Price around a lac.

CONTACT DETAILS: Ground Floor, Minerva Mansion, Grant Road, Mumbai – 400007

15. Sonic Sarwate

Sonic is the Global Senior Artist, MAC Cosmetics India and also does freelance bridal makeup. Again clean and minimal base, highlighted dewy skin and absolutely natural and beautiful look is his forte. His charges are around Rs.40000-50000/-

CONTACT DETAILS: Facebook page – https://www.facebook.com/sonicsarwatemakeup/ Number: 09820244843

Editor’s Note: There are many more hidden gems for sure. We are not rating them number wise, they are not in any order. All have their own style of doing makeup and you can pick a makeup artist whose bridal makeup style you relate to the most. I also like Neeraj Navare who did my engagement makeup. He is also a blogger, not very active now I guess. But he is amazing at his work, just needs more time as he does things slow and with detail.

P.S.: All pics from Google, do not belong to me, apart from my own pic with Cory Walia.

Best Bridal Foundations in India, Prices, Buy Online

Best Bridal Foundations in India, Prices, Buy Online

By Sanchita

Foundation is the most important base for bridal makeup and that is why you have to be extremely careful while choosing a bridal foundation for yourself. A bridal foundation must be medium to high coverage, no flashbacks and must not oxidize, melt or separate along with a long lasting formula. Also, the foundation should be suitable to your skin type, must no look too dewy or too matte and lastly a good shade range to choose from. Although the criterion look huge, we have narrowed down the best bridal foundations in India in both affordable/budget friendly and high end range.

AFFORDABLE/BUDGET FRIENDLY

1. Maybelline New York Fit Me Matte + Poreless Foundation – Price Rs. 550 (BUY HERE)

Maybelline New York Fit Me Matte + Poreless Foundation need no introduction. It is, by far, one of the best foundations in the drugstore category, not only in India but all over the world. Maybelline recently added few more shades and right now the range has around 14 shades to choose from. The foundation has a natural matte finish that adds a certain glow to the skin. It has no SPF and thus never flashbacks in pictures. It contains blurring micro powders that erase pores and absorb oil that gives a natural, seamless finish. It will be suitable for every skin type as well. The coverage is medium to buildable.

2. PAC HD Liquid Foundation – Price Rs. 795 (BUY HERE)

PAC HD Liquid Foundation is another liquid foundation with medium to full coverage and has the proper HD finish with an affordable price tag. The foundation range has 19shades including both cool and warm undertones. It gives you an amazing flawless look and yet looks natural. The foundation never flash-backs and can be used by all skin types. It is extremely long lasting, doesn’t oxidize and thus a perfect pick for the bridal foundation.

3. NYX Professional Makeup Stay Matte But Not Flat Liquid Foundation – Price Rs. 900 (BUY HERE)

Stay Matte But Not Flat Liquid Foundation from NYX is a personal favourite and I love how the foundation stays matte yet looks natural on the skin. It gives medium to full coverage and blends on the skin like a dream. This is a perfect bridal foundation for normal to oily skin, if you are getting married in summer. The formula is oil-free and water-based formula and it doesn’t leave behind any whitish cast on the skin. There are 11 shades to choose from.

4. Kryolan TV Paint Stick – Price Rs. 1200 (BUY HERE) Review HERE

Kryolan TV Paint Stick comes in a stick packaging and is available in 250 shades! The product is versatile and can be used as foundation, contour, color corrector, and concealer. It thick but blends into the skin really easily and gives a dewy finish to the skin. It has full coverage and best used for bridal purposes. The foundation doesn’t oxidize at all and photographs really well. The staying power is around 7-8hours and the foundation is a complete value for money.

5. L.A Girl Pro Coverage Illuminating Liquid Foundation – Price Rs. 1250 (BUY HERE)

This foundation is available in 16 shades and the shade card is extremely versatile and impressive. It has a nice texture that blends like a dream and gives smooth illumination look. It is extremely light weight in the skin and is suitable for all skin types. The formula is paraben free formula with added anti-oxidants helps hydrate and improve the skin’s appearance. It gives medium to full coverage and a great foundation for brides. It leaves no whitish cast in photos as well.

6. L’Oreal Paris Infallible 24h Foundation – Price Rs. 1400 (BUY HERE) Review HERE

L’Oreal Paris Infallible 24h Foundation is a great foundation for oily skin. It has 11 shades with adequate warm and cool tones. The texture is nice to work and it is advisable by her to blend in with a damp brush or sponge. It feels completely matte on the skin; there is no shininess or dewiness with it. It gives a nice medium to heavy coverage without blocking the pores at all. It has SPF 18 but it doesn’t give any whitish cast and also photographs well.

HIGH END

7. MAC Studio Fix Fluid Foundation – Price Rs. 2700 (BUY HERE)

The iconic foundation of all times is MAC Studio Fix Fluid. MAC can provide you the best shade card and seldom people go wrong with the shades. The foundation has light weight silky texture, blends really smoothly and has a very good coverage. It also has certain special skin-conditioning ingredients yet looks completely matte. It absorbs and disperses oil and gives an airbrushes look to the skin. The wear time long and considered the best foundation for brides. If you have dry skin, you can also try out the MAC Mineralize Moisture Foundation or MAC Face and Body

8. Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay In Place Foundation – Price Rs. 3600 (BUY HERE)

Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay In Place Foundation comes in 30 shades and has a petite packaging. It has a medium consistency liquid texture that blends generously and then sets into a matte finish. Despite having an SPF it photographs really well and hence, will work great for brides. It stays on the face for around 8-9hours without melting down or oxidizing. It gives a medium to buildable coverage and feels almost weightless. If you are willing to splurge for your wedding foundation, this is a great pick.

9. Bobbi Brown Skin Foundation Stick – Price Rs. 4100 (BUY HERE)

Apart from MAC, Bobbi Brown is another brand for amazing base products like foundation and concealers. Their finish is seamless and looks just like natural skin. A bridal foundation should be better be creamy so that it lasts long. The Bobbi Brown Skin Foundation Stick available in 24shades that blends into the skin and gives a medium to full coverage. The foundation is creamy yet weightless texture which applies effortlessly. It is formulated with an innovative blend of emollients-like olive extracts and shea butter-help to moisturize skin and light diffusing powders and oil-controlling minerals help perfect the appearance of skin while reducing shine. Thus, it has every property a bride needs on her D-Day.

10. Smashbox Studio Skin 15 Hour Wear Hydrating Foundation – Price Rs. 3300 (BUY HERE)

This foundation is available in 20 shades and gives a Medium-to- full buildable coverage with a natural matte finish. However, it has hydrating and nourishing ingredients and blends effortlessly on the skin. It helps to blur imperfections with light-diffusing spheres and it also sweat-resistant and transfer-proof. It will suit all skin types and stays on the skin for more than 10 hrs. Therefore, it is a good pick for the brides.

Editor’s Note: That’s a fabulous list Sanchita, you have covered all medium to full coverage foundations here which photograph well and are perfect for brides. I would only like to add one, Milani Conceal + Perfect 2 in 1 Foundation + Concealer, even that is super high coverage and good for brides.

Which is your favourite foundation? Definitely get 1-2 of these for your wedding/pre-wedding functions/bridal trousseau

Top 10 MAC Eye shadows for Indian Skin Tones | Indian Bridal Makeup Kit

Top 10 MAC Eye shadows for Indian Skin Tones | Indian Bridal Makeup Kit

Hi guys,

I have been planning to write this post since a long time. I wanted to jot down my favourite and best MAC eye shadows, which are an absolute must have in your kit. If you a bride-to-be or just a new makeup artist, I would definitely recommend starting with these 10 at first as they are a must have!

1. MAC Bronze eye shadow

This is my favourite eye shadow in MAC. I believe they had discontinued it in between for some time, now they have launched it again as a part of the MACxMickeyContractor collection and now it should remain permanent I guess. It is one shadow that can help you create a bronze smokey eye in a minute. You won’t need any other shadow except this and your kohl. That’s it. It works for weddings, parties, everywhere. Highly recommend this!

2. MAC Expensive pink eye shadow

Now this shade works really well on Indian skin tones. It’s a perfect peachy pink mixed with gold. It goes with every Indian ethnic outfit, especially day time functions. It gives a nice wash of colour on the lids, you can just blend it with a basic brown in the crease and you are good to go. Love this shade!

3. MAC Goldmine

Goldmine is a true warm yellow gold. If you have a lot of gold in your outfits, then this one is great to pair them with.

4. MAC Antiqued

Antiqued is a medium reddish brown with warm undertones. Again a shade you can do an entire look with on it’s own. And perfect for Indian ethnic wear.

5. MAC Embark

It is a deep matte brown. It’s a perfect outer V colour to create that smokey effect and define the eyes. It can also be used to fill in eyebrows for Indian skin tones.

6. MAC Sketch eye shadow

This is a deep burgundy plum shade, perfect for night time and receptions/wedding parties. You can create a gorgeous plum smokey eye with this one.

7. MAC Woodwinked eye shadow

Woodwinked is another light gold bronze that is a must have, and perfect for brides/bridal kit/weddings. A soft wash of colour on entire lid or as a center colour for halo effect with Fix+. This one is light compared to Bronze and you can pull it off easily, even if you are new to eye shadows.

8. MAC Satin Taupe eye shadow

It’s an everyday taupe shade with a satin finish. A perfect day time colour, you can wear it for work too if you like a wash of taupe on the eyes. A basic, everyday wear shade, that’s too not OTT.

9. MAC Amber Lights eye shadow

Again a gold copper with orange undertones. A beautiful shade to pair with Indian ethnic wear and perfect for brides/weddings.

10. MAC Ricepaper eye shadow

This is one highlight colour that you need in your kit. Whether highlighting the brow bone or inner corners of the eyes, this one will work with all eye shadow looks

I will cheat and add one more, MAC Soft Brown. You need this for blending in shadows in the crease as a transitional shade.

I hope you liked this list, if you are looking for investing in MAC eye shadows, I would definitely recommend starting with these. Also let me know if you would like a similar list for Inglot, as Inglot has many dupes of MAC 😉

P.S: Images from Temptalia.com

The Mumbai Bride Diaries: Final Bridal Pictures

The Mumbai Bride Diaries: Final Bridal Pictures

Hey guys,

I am sharing the bridal pics in this post today. Check out all the Bridal Diaries updates HERE, more about the Lakme Absolute Bridal Dream Team HERE and announcing Cory Walia as my bridal makeup artist HERE.

After the ‘bride in the making’ pics in the last post, here are the final pictures 🙂

One saree done :p I had to wear 2 sarees and one dupatta and all that jewellery amd manage walking,sitting, etc with that :/

The white saree shown in the above pic on the shoulder is the 2nd saree called the ‘Panetar’. And the dupatta, thank god the dupatta was not huge but still it was heavy.

Done with all three finally.

I loved the makeup! It was subtle and elegant, not overly done. No cakey foundation, the eyes were perfect and he used a burgundy lipstick on me which I never thought would look good on me, but he mixed 1-2 shades and the hint of pink looked nice.

Cory and his team did the hairstyle and jewellery placing also really well. Draping was the toughest coz two sarees were to be draped together where the red gharchoda is the main saree (Some Gujuratis have the panetar as the main saree and wear the gharchoda before the 4th phera) and panetar also goes together. They did it really well. Also they did the crisp gharchoda pleats with the help of a hair straightener! I had read about that tip but never got the chance to try it myself, finally it was tried on me 😀 And it really works in keeping the saree pleats together!!

Some random clicks..

Happy Cory
Showing me the pic he clicked on his cam
Happy us! Finally all done and went well
Mirror Mirror On the Wall
Before the mandap
During the pheras
Candid Moment

The pics are clicked by Sneha and Saif from Rhythmic Focus. Check out their facebook page HERE

I am really happy I got this opportunity to get my bridal makeup done by Cory Walia and his team. Thanks to Team Lakme and Cory Walia for making my special day more memorable 🙂 And thank you everyone for all the love and support throughout <3

P.S: Its also our one month anniversary in an hour 😀