My Pro Kit: The Products I Trust
After 13 years in the industry, I have stopped chasing every new trend. Here are the tried-and-tested products that actually survive Mumbai humidity and long wedding days in my kit.
A recent haul from Sephora and Nykaa to restock my kit. This video shows some of my must have products, including palettes from Makeup by Mario and Tarte, and my go to makeup fixer spray.
Can you spot your favorite? A glimpse into a larger makeup haul for my professional kit, featuring essentials like Too Faced concealer, MAC powders, and Smashbox primer.
Sharing some of my favorite nude lipsticks that are perfect for Indian skin tones. This video features swatches of beautiful shades from brands like Charlotte Tilbury and Forever52.
A good loose powder is key to a flawless, long lasting base. Here I am rating some of the best loose powders available in the market, including popular options from Huda Beauty and One Size.
About My Pro Kit: Favourite Products
Whether you are a fellow artist or a bride-to-be building your personal collection, please stop thinking you need to buy only the most expensive items. My professional kit is a mix of reliable luxury staples and performance-driven budget finds, because I have learned that your technique and skin prep will always matter more than the brand name on the bottle.
My Kit Philosophy
I treat my makeup kit like a toolbox, not a collection. Every item you see here has earned its spot by surviving long hours, emotional wedding days, and Mumbai's unforgiving heat. If it doesn't perform under pressure, it doesn't make the cut.
Where to Invest
I get asked all the time: 'Tuba, do I really need to buy expensive foundation?' My answer is always the same. Invest your budget in the base products—concealers, powders, and primers—because these form the foundation of the look. Brands like Tarte for concealer or Huda Beauty and One Size for setting powders are staples in my kit because they are consistent. You can save money on items like lip liners or certain brushes without compromising the final result.
Vanity Audits
One of the biggest parts of my personal grooming workshops is the 'Vanity Audit.' We sit down and go through your existing makeup bag together. I help you figure out what is actually working for your skin type, what is just taking up space, and what specific products you might be missing to achieve that seamless, long-lasting finish. If you are feeling overwhelmed by product choices, bring your kit to a class and let's clean it up together.
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