- Avarna Jain,
Chairperson RPSG Lifestyle Media
The celebrity make-up artist shares her non-negotiables of a solid makeup look during wedding season!

The upcoming wedding season means back-to-back events that require head-to-toe attention to detail, from your outfit to your make-up. Just like how investing in a few key statement pieces for your wardrobe can help you coast through the season with ease, your make-up bag can also be pared down to help you look flawless in those photos without much effort.
Celebrity make-up artist Namrata Soni is abig believer in keeping it simple. This is why hergo-to make-up hacksand hero products from her brand Simply Nam are all about versatility, with a clear focus on making make-up accessible for all. In a chat with Manifest, Namrata listed down five essential make-up products that can pull a double (or sometimes triple!) duty this wedding season…
“So, I would definitely carry a versatile eyeshadow palette, a beautiful cream blush, which would add dewiness to my look, multiple shades of lipsticks, the perfect nude, the perfect red, and the perfect pink and a brown and black kajal pencil!” says Namrata.
From a cream blush to lip cremes, here’s how you can achieve a glamorous look that you can easily make soft-glam if you so prefer.Take a look…
Namrata Soni recommends: Simply Nam Dawn To Dusk Eyeshadow

The MUA recommends adding an easy-to-carry eyeshadow palette with different kinds of formulas, from metallics to mattes, for easy yet stunning make-up looks. This Simply Name palette consists of a mix of matte, metallic, and metal foil finishes. From a mocha brown, to a glittery pink and dusty rose this palette is a dream come true for Indian skin tones!
Namrata Soni recommends: Simply Nam Velvet Cream Magic Blush

If you have any doubt that2024 is the year of the blush, then Namrata is here to dispel it once and for all. The formula for her Velvet Cream Magic Blush is supposed to be sweat and water-resistant and is a buildable product. So you can control the pigment of the blush as much as you want. This Simply Nam product comes in two shades, one is Sister From Another Mister, and another is Partner In Crime.
Namrata Soni recommends: Simply Nam Satin Soft Lip Crème

A hydrating liquid lipstick can multitask by doubling as a cream blush and eyeshadow in a pinch. The Satin Soft Lip Cremes that comes in five different shades is the perfect product for you. Once again, not only does this product claim to contain humectants to keep your lips moisturised, but it is also allegedly non-sticky and long-lasting!
Namrata Soni recommends: Simply Nam The Ultimate Kajal

For Indian women, kajal is one of the best friends in the beauty world.This is why the fact that Namrata Soni’s viral kajal is a no-brainer for anyone who has a packed calendar this season. This product has three different variants is such a relief. From Ink Black and Intense Brown to Metallic Bronze, so there is much to choose from.
Namrata Soni recommends: Sweet Kisses Lip Balm: Sweet Kisses

And what is a make-up look without a good balm that can give you petal-soft lips that look moisturised and healthy? These Simply Nam lip balms claim to hydrate your lips and give them that glazed look. So if you’re more of a shiny-lip person, this is the product for you!