Commercial & Editorial Makeup
Available across Mumbai
I do commercial and editorial makeup that matches your brief, adapts to any style, and keeps things smooth on set.
Pricing Guide
High-Volume Catalogue & E-Commerce
Shift & Volume
- Duration: 8 to 9 hours on-set (typically 9 AM to 6 PM) to accommodate high-volume photography.
- Output: Built for speed, handling 30-40 outfit changes per day without compromising the look.
- Consistency: Creation of one "Master Look" to ensure visual uniformity across the entire catalogue.
Hair & Makeup Protocol
- Style: Camera-corrective techniques to minimize flash-glare and maintain a fresh, non-cakey skin texture.
- Hair Variations: Includes 3 to 4 quick style changes (e.g., straight to waves to pony) to diversify the lookbook.
- Kit: Usage of commercial long-wear brands (MAC, Kryolan, Urban Decay) tailored to withstand studio heat.
Studio Support
- Monitor Checks: Active standby at the photographer's screen to instantly fix flyaways or shine.
- Body Prep: Basic evening of skin tone for arms, legs, and neck.
- Assistance: Basic help with garment settling or dupatta pinning to keep the shoot moving.
Brand Campaign & TVC Artistry
Creative Strategy
- Collaboration: Pre-shoot consultation and mood board alignment to match the makeup with the brand narrative.
- Luxury Prep: "Skin-First" preparation using top-tier skincare (Charlotte Tilbury, Laneige) for a glow-from-within base.
High-Definition Execution
- Tech Specs: HD and 4K ready application that looks like real skin on billboards and digital ads.
- Complexity: Execution of specific creative briefs, including graphic liners, glass skin, or period looks.
- Full Body Detail: Precise foundation matching and highlighting for collarbones, hands, and legs.
Premium Logistics
- Kit: Exclusive use of luxury international brands (NARS, Fenty Beauty, Anastasia Beverly Hills).
- Duration: Extended 10-12 hour support, including major look changes (e.g., Day to Night).
- Extras: Premium mink/faux-mink lashes and application of face accessories if required.
Men's Commercial Grooming Package
Corrective Grooming
- No-Makeup Look: Concealing dark circles and blemishes while maintaining natural skin texture.
- Facial Hair: Sharp grooming, filling, and setting of beards and mustaches.
- Matte Finish: T-zone oil control specifically for rugged, masculine lighting setups.
Hair Styling
- Products: Use of professional clays and salt sprays (e.g., Schwarzkopf Osis+) for texture and hold.
- Versatility: Styles ranging from "messy out-of-bed" to "slick corporate" based on the brief.
Package Scope
- Capacity: Rate covers up to 2 male models within the same shift.
- Coverage: Includes grooming for face, neck, and hands for product shots.
About Commercial & Editorial Makeup
Creating Looks That Tell Your Story
I specialise in commercial and editorial makeup. My priority is nailing the vibe and story you want for your campaign, shoot or magazine feature. I listen, ask questions, and make sure the makeup fits the brief - whether it’s making a product stand out or capturing a moody, high-fashion moment.
What I Do on Set
- I’m flexible with styles. From clean commercial makeup for catalogues to bold, high-fashion makeup looks for designer shoots, I adapt to what the project needs.
- Men’s grooming? I’ve got it covered. I make sure male models look camera-ready without looking overdone.
- I work well with big teams. If there’s a crew of stylists, photographers, or a whole production house, I blend right in and keep things smooth.
- For bigger shoots, I can lead and manage other makeup artists, so everything stays consistent.
Past Work
- I’ve done no-makeup makeup style for Schwarzkopf (featured in Vogue India), graphic liner for Lovechild by Masaba, and modern glam for Fastrack.
- I’ve worked on editorial beauty trends for fashion magazines and designer shoots.
- E-commerce clients like Pepe Jeans and Shopverb trust me for looks that highlight the model but don’t distract from the products.
How I Work
I’m based in Mumbai and travel for on-location shoots. My process is straightforward: professional, collaborative, and always aiming for looks that match your creative direction.
Meet your Expert
Drishti Nigotia
5 connects in last 3 months
My Story
Hey, I’m Drishti – makeup artist, Mumbai born and bred. My days bounce from film sets to fashion shoots, sometimes a crazy bridal morning too. I love teaming up with photographers and stylists, making something cool together. Vogue India featured our work once – that was wild! I’m all about fresh skin, soft glam, and that no-makeup makeup look. Every face, every shoot, feels like a new story.
My Work
Makeup Services for All Occasions - I do makeup for films, fashion, celebs, editorials, brides, and events.
Modern, Clean Looks - My thing is soft glam makeup and no-makeup makeup looks, plus men’s grooming for shoots.
Editorial & Campaign Experience - Worked with big brands, fast-paced sets, and got featured in Vogue India.
Bridal Makeup - I help brides get fresh skin bridal makeup for their big day, mixing my fashion skills in.
