Makeup Tips and Pro Techniques for Radiant Skin
I am Saaba. Whether you are prepping for your own big day or just want to master a fresh, radiant look, these are the techniques I use every day to keep skin looking like skin, but better.
A quick tutorial for a soft day glam look. This video shows you how to achieve a fresh, radiant finish that's perfect for daytime events or even just a day when you want to feel a little extra special.
Pro tip: After your makeup is done and set, add a soft highlighter on your high points for that luminous finish. Here, I'm using the Dior Backstage highlighter palette to add a beautiful glow to the cheekbones.
Blush Goals! Lifted blush versus young blush, which one is your favorite? This quick video shows two different blush application techniques to either lift the face or create a more youthful, flushed look.
Unlock the secrets to acing your eye base! This tutorial shows you how to prep your eyes before makeup using concealer and powder. This is a non-negotiable step for smooth, long-lasting eyeshadow.
Find yourself struggling with under-eye creasing? This simple hack is a game-changer, I promise! Using a clean Q-tip and the right powdering technique can give you a flawless under-eye finish.
No more under-eye creasing! Sharing my go-to quick hack to keep it smooth and flawless. This video shows the final steps to setting the under-eye area for a dreamy, soft glam finish.
Here’s an easy-peasy smokey eye tutorial for all you girlies for the festive season! I show you how to use a brown pencil and a few eyeshadows to create the quickest, easiest smokey eye for your next Diwali party.
Part two of my journey from Chartered Accountant to makeup artist. There is no better feeling than making someone feel beautiful on the most special day of their life, which is why I'm so excited to share my knowledge in my masterclasses.
Trading ledgers for lipsticks, my journey to pursuing my passion! Here's how it all started. From a boring audit job to doing my first paid makeup gig, this is the story of how I followed my dream.
Come get ready with me for Rakhi! A quick GRWM video showing you the products and steps I use for a simple, festive look, including my favourite concealer, liquid blush, and lip combo.
About Makeup Tips & Tutorials
The secret to preventing under-eye creasing is not just the product you use, but how you set it. Instead of just swiping powder, I use a clean Q-tip to gently lift any concealer that settled into fine lines before going in with a powder puff. That extra thirty seconds of prep ensures your under-eyes stay smooth, not cakey, throughout the longest events.
Mastering the Soft Glam Look
Makeup should make you look like you, just with a touch of magic. Over the years, I have moved from a corporate audit job to the makeup chair, and I have learned that the best looks are built on solid technique rather than heavy layers.
My Go-to Techniques
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The Eye Base Foundation: I always start by prepping the lids with a light concealer and setting it with a loose translucent powder. This is non-negotiable if you want eyeshadow that stays vibrant and smooth all day. It creates a clean canvas that makes blending effortless.
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Blush Placement: Where you place your blush changes your entire face shape. I demonstrate two distinct methods: a lifted blush application to sculpt the cheekbones for a snatched look, and a more centered, youthful placement for a fresh, flushed vibe.
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The Festive Smokey Eye: Forget complicated tools. You can create a stunning, festive smokey eye using just a brown pencil liner and a fluffy brush. The key is in the blending. Use a chocolate brown shadow to set the liner, and keep buffing until the edges are seamless.
Why I Share These Tips
I believe makeup is a skill anyone can learn. Whether you are doing your own makeup for a Rakhi celebration or preparing for a cocktail night, these small hacks—like using the right highlighter palette on your T-zone or perfecting your lip combo—make a world of difference. If you are struggling with your routine, try these steps first before adding more product. You will be surprised at how much a little technique shift changes your final finish.
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