Beyond stoked to be featured in Blush: Contemporary Makeup Artists as one of the 75 most innovative makeup artists in the world. Thank you, @phaidonpress
Iām honestly so thrilled to be included alongside some of the most celebrated artists of our time, artists Iāve looked up to for years.
This feels like a really big milestone in my journey. Sometimes youāre so busy building, creating, and showing up every day that you donāt pause to realise how far youāve come. And then moments like this arrive as the sweetest reminder.
Grateful, humbled, and so inspired to keep going š¤āØ
#blush
Everyone marvels at that final look, but thereās so much more behind the scenes. With @deepikapadukone , itās always been deeper than just makeup. Itās about trust, freedom, and creativity. Sheās fearless in her experimentation, and that sparks endless creative avenues.
People often miss the quiet decisions that shape a look, the rush, the pressure, the doubts, then the moments of clarity. Sometimes everything aligns perfectly in an instant; other times, itās a race against the clock, adjusting and refining through the chaos.
This carousel offers a glimpse into my international red carpet journey, my favorite looks and the behind-the-scenes moments that crafted them. Because true beauty isnāt just what meets the eye, itās the feeling and effort that breathe life into it.
#makeupartist #celebritymakeupartist #mua #deepikapadukone #redcarpet #cannes
Why I use the same makeup products every single day š¤
As a makeup artist, I have access to so many amazing products.
But for my own face, I always come back to the same few.
I have sensitive skin, and Iāve realised if something works, I stick to it. Constantly switching products really messes with my skin barrier, and it takes forever to recover.
With so many brands sending makeup now, Iāve also become super mindful about ingredients. If Iām using something daily, it has to be safe, clean and non toxic. Iām not willing to risk long term hormone disruption just for a ānew launch.ā
I learnt that the hard way after using traditional cosmetics from a very young age.
So now itās simple, a few trusted products, clean formulas, on repeat āØš¤
Products used:
-ISDIN sunscreen
- @merit flush balm cream blush
- @mokaebeauty arc angel brow gel and lunar lift tubing mascara
The hair ritual I keep coming back to š¤
Growing up, my mother oiled my hair every alternate day and combed it twice a day so diligently. It was just part of my routine.
After leaving home, I stopped doing it completely.
But over the last year, Iāve slowly come back to it again, at least twice a week. And honestly it feels so grounding.
Iāve been using our familyās long kept Ayurvedic oil with 22 herbs. It cools the scalp, helps with dandruff, and even promotes deep sleep.
But I truly believe it wasnāt just the oil. It was the massage, the brushing, the consistency and her care.
Now in my 40s, Iām returning to this ritual for healthier hair and a healthier scalp āØ
Do you have a hair ritual you swear by? š¤
Brown girls with wavy hairā¦ this one is for you š¤āØ
If youāve been trying to fight your natural texture, consider this your sign to stop.
Iāve been getting so many compliments on my soft, undone waves lately, and this is the one product I keep coming back to: Aveda Curl Cream. Iāve used it for over a year now, and it has become an absolute staple in my routine.
I apply it when my hair is about 50% damp and work a small amount through my lengths, scrunch upwards, and let my hair air dry. What I love most is how it enhances my natural waves without feeling heavy or sticky. It defines, adds volume, smooths frizz, and creates that effortless, lived-in texture.
And honestly, Iāve fully embraced the fact that Iām not a blowout girl. Natural waves all the way š
Every woman struggling with acne needs to hear this š¤
Acne is rarely just a surface/level problem. Most of the time, the trigger is much deeper.
Weāve been conditioned to believe that every breakout needs another cream, serum or spot treatment but honestly, thatās usually just a band-aid.
For me, real change happened when I started looking at what was happening inside my body, especially my gut. Because your gut health, inflammation, blood sugar, hormones and microbiome can all show up on your face.
This is why I love the functional medicine approach. It doesnāt just calm the breakout, it helps you understand why itās happening in the first place.
If this feels like your story, itās your sign to get curious.
We do believe in unicorns. Whereās our Maddy Perez at? š¦
Non-precious. Quick thinkers. Common sense intact. Professional without being reminded to be.
If thatās you, come find us.
mokaebeauty.com/pages/hiring š¤
Had the sweetest 1:1 session with @rachnabahadur , founder of Flout Beauty āØ
One of my favourite parts of what I do is getting to meet people from all walks of life and learning something new from each one.
Teaching makeup 1:1 is especially rewarding because itās so personal. I get to understand your face, your routine, your lifestyle and guide you step-by-step in a way that actually feels doable.
And watching someone feel more confident through beauty truly never gets old š¤
Want a routine that feels effortless and truly you?
Comment ā1:1ā and Iāll share the detailsš
Most mascaras dry downā¦ Lunar Lift builds šŖ
Most mascaras are a one and done situation. Once they set, reapplying usually means clumps, flakes, and crunchy lashes.
But Lunar Lift is different.
One coat in the morning gives you that clean, lifted everyday lash. And the best part? You can keep layering through the day. More volume, more lift, more dramaā¦ without starting from scratch.
Because make up should give you room to play.
Day to night lashes, the easy way šāØ
Oil pulling fixed something unexpected
I started oil pulling about 7 years ago for the usual reasons: better oral hygiene, healthier gums, fresher breath, and that overall clean feeling in the mouth.
But what I didnāt expect was that my persistent dry cough, something Iāve had since childhood slowly just went away.
And this is exactly what I tell people about wellness. Donāt just do things because theyāre trending.
Do them with awareness. Track how your body responds.
Wellness is less about rules and more about becoming intuitive with yourself š¤āØ
Have you ever tried oil pulling?
Memories from this little tropical paradise āļøšæ
From dancing till sunrise with my homiesā¦ to hosting my first ever retreat, this trip honestly felt so special.
A little madness, a little magic š¤āØ
Couldnāt have asked for a better start to the year.
