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Featured Makeup Portfolio: Fantasy, Editorial, and High-Fashion Looks

byRinkal KarotraTravels to shoot locations across MumbaiStarts from₹3,500 Per LookView full gallery

From the high-energy runway of Lakme Fashion Week to intricate fantasy transformations, here are some of my most exciting looks that show what is possible when we play with makeup.

This two-faced look is a perfect example of illusion makeup, where I blend beauty with fantasy. One side features a soft, glamorous style, while the other is a stark, graphic clown character, showcasing my ability to create complex and contrasting concepts on a single canvas.

This is my artistic tribute to Lord Shiva, created using professional body paint and dramatic lighting. The look focuses on capturing a divine essence, complete with the iconic third eye and crescent moon, perfect for mythological photoshoots or themed events.

Here is a look behind the scenes at Lakme Fashion Week 2024. This video captures the energy and professionalism required to work in a high-pressure runway environment, getting models ready for the show.

A modern editorial look featuring a sharp graphic eyeliner and a wet-hair style. This demonstrates my skill in creating clean, high-fashion makeup that stands out in photos, ideal for portfolio building or brand campaigns.

Creating this mermaid fantasy look involved using airbrushing to create a scale effect on the skin, complemented by pearls and shells. This type of detailed character work is something I love doing for creative shoots and fantasy-themed projects.

This image from a fashion shoot showcases a clean, elegant makeup style designed to complement the designer's clothing. It highlights my ability to create commercially appealing looks for catalogues and brand lookbooks.

A full character transformation into Radha and Krishna for a Janmashtami themed shoot. This involved detailed makeup and body painting on two models to bring the divine couple to life, showcasing my versatility in character creation.

This video shows the process of applying intricate, temporary Navratri tattoos. It's a popular service I offer to add a unique, traditional touch to your festive Garba look.

About Featured

When I work on these bold looks, my focus is on precision and long-lasting durability. Whether it is an intense, multi-hour runway shoot or an elaborate mythological character transformation, I use specific skin-prep and sealing techniques to ensure the art stays crisp and comfortable under harsh studio lights.

National Gold Medalist makeup artist in Mumbai. — Approved by the tribe
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Rinkal Karotra

Travels to shoot locations across MumbaiStarts from ₹3,500 Per Look

Hi, I am Rinkal! I see makeup as a form of art and worship, which is why I love everything from subtle glam to wild, transformative fantasy looks. My goal is to help you feel like your most confident self—whether you want a sleek editorial finish or a mythological-inspired character transformation.

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An edgy look created for a portfolio session, featuring a dramatic smokey eye and contoured skin. The high top-knot hairstyle adds to the sharp, high-fashion aesthetic, perfect for making a bold statement.12
A close-up of the high-glam makeup, showing the sharp winged eyeliner and perfectly blended skin. This style is ideal for fashion spreads where the makeup needs to be both flawless and expressive.
This full-look shot captures the complete edgy persona, combining the intense makeup with an all-black leather outfit. The hair is styled in a sleek top-knot to keep the focus on the model's expression and the powerful makeup.

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A close-up of a modern-traditional look I created for a photoshoot. I focused on a flawless matte base, a defined berry lip, and clean eye makeup to complement the intricate gold jewelry and elegant outfit.
This is a perfect example of my professional headshot makeup. I created a soft, natural glam look with a subtle smoked liner and a neutral lip to give my client a confident and polished appearance for her interview.

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Showing my versatile side with this raw and edgy editorial look. I created a subtle glam effect with a wet-look hairstyle, focusing on dewy, glass-like skin and a piercing smokey eye. This style is perfect for high-fashion shoots that need a bit of attitude.
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Signature Celebrity and Editorial Makeup Looks

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A soft glam look with dreamy, flowing waves. The makeup features rosy lids, peachy nude lips, and fluttery lashes, all coming together to create a look of pure royalty.

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