Inside My Professional Makeup Kit
I do not believe in heavy layers that mask your face. My kit features luxury essentials like Chanel, Dior, and Huda Beauty, selected for one reason: they make your makeup feel weightless, look skin-like, and stay fresh for hours.
These are the luxury products that are unfortunately worth every penny. As a bridal artist who has tried it all, I only carry the best for my clients.
The Chanel Les Beiges Healthy Glow Foundation is a holy grail for a reason. It provides a natural, luminous finish and long-lasting hydration for that perfect skin-like glow.
For buildable coverage with a radiant soft-matte finish, I love the Valentino Very Valentino foundation. It also offers SPF 25 sun protection.
The Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Concealer is a must-have. This weightless, full-coverage, and waterproof liquid concealer helps create a flawless and bright under-eye.
To get that natural, sun-kissed look, I use the Chanel Les Beiges Healthy Glow Bronzing Cream. This lightweight cream-gel bronzer blends into the skin seamlessly.
My favorite setting powder is the Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Finish. It is known for blurring imperfections and reducing shine, giving a soft-matte finish without looking cakey.
A flat lay of some of my most-used makeup products from 2025. These are the tried-and-true heroes that help me create my signature glowing looks.
For this Haldi glow, the prep starts here. I use the Protouch Skin Lift device for a sculpted look, Tarte Shape Tape to brighten, and Dior Backstage foundation for a lit-from-within dew.
The eyes tell the tale. For this look, I used a mix of Huda Beauty's Nude and Matte Obsessions palettes and finished with Lancome Lash Idole mascara for voluminous lashes.
To add the perfect flush, I used Sheglam liquid blush and the Dior Backstage Glow Face Palette on the high points. I set it all with Laura Mercier powder in the T-zone.
About Inside My Pro Kit
The right foundation makes all the difference in a humid climate like Mumbai. I often use the Chanel Les Beiges Healthy Glow Foundation because it provides lasting hydration and a luminous finish, ensuring your skin looks radiant rather than flat or powdery in photos.
Building a kit is a continuous process of testing. I do not just grab the most expensive products; I choose items that hold up under studio lights, humidity, and the long hours of a wedding celebration.
Why Product Quality Matters
For a soft glam look, the texture of the product is everything. I prefer Valentino and Dior foundations for their buildable coverage that remains breathable. When I prep your skin with a vibrating tool and a sheet mask, I am setting the stage for these luxury formulas to sit perfectly, avoiding any patchiness.
The Essentials in My Vanity
- Base & Complexion: I keep a mix of Chanel Les Beiges and NARS light-reflecting products to give you that lit-from-within glow. For concealing, the Hourglass Vanish Airbrush concealer helps me brighten your under-eyes without creasing.
- Eyes & Details: Huda Beauty palettes are my go-to for their pigment and blendability. I rely on Lancome Lash Idole to lift and separate your lashes, which frames your eyes without feeling heavy.
- Setting the Look: No makeup is complete without the right setting. The Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Finish powder is my secret weapon for blurring imperfections in the T-zone while keeping the skin looking natural.
My approach is simple: use products that complement your natural beauty. Whether we are doing a dewy Haldi look or a high-glam reception style, these items are tested to ensure you feel confident from the first event to the final goodbye.
Richa Thakkar
I'm Richa, and my kit is the foundation of your confidence. I have spent years refining this collection of luxury products so that you never have to worry about your makeup fading or feeling heavy while you celebrate.
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