For someone who spends her days creating red-carpet looks, bridal beauty moments and celebrity glam, it would be easy to assume that celebrity makeup artist and hair stylist Namrata Soni, who is also one of Tira's Expert Panellists, follows an equally elaborate beauty routine in her personal life. In reality, her approach to everyday makeup is refreshingly understated. Years of working with different skin types, textures and formulations have taught her that great makeup isn't about using more—it's about choosing better.
That philosophy extends to the products she invests in, too. While Soni has access to countless beauty launches and cult favourites, only a select few make it into her personal rotation. As she puts it, "Products really have to earn their place because I'm constantly trying and testing new launches. If something stays in my vanity long-term, it means the formula is exceptional."
For Soni, luxury beauty goes far beyond branding or beautiful packaging. What matters most is performance—products that blend seamlessly, feel comfortable on the skin and deliver results every single time. Her everyday makeup philosophy is equally intentional. Rather than covering the skin, she focuses on enhancing natural features with thoughtfully chosen formulas that offer versatility, longevity and a refined finish. "I truly believe makeup should elevate your natural beauty, not hide it," she says.
Ahead, Soni shares the luxury beauty staples that have earned a permanent place in her everyday vanity and the reasons she keeps reaching for them.
For someone who prefers fresh, wearable makeup in her day-to-day life, it's easy to see why this NARS favourite has earned a place in Soni's vanity. Sitting somewhere between skincare and foundation, it offers enough coverage to even out the complexion without masking the skin underneath. The texture feels lightweight and comfortable, making it particularly appealing on days when a full face of foundation feels unnecessary. The added SPF is a practical bonus, while the radiant finish leaves skin looking healthy, fresh and naturally polished.
More than just a concealer, this cult classic delivers subtle radiance exactly where you want it. It brightens dark circles, blurs dull spots and adds a touch of light to high points—without any shimmer overload. Think lit-from-within, not lit-up.
Few products have remained as relevant for as long as YSL's Touche Éclat. Its enduring appeal lies in its ability to instantly brighten and revive the complexion without looking obvious on the skin. Rather than acting as a traditional concealer, it brings light to areas that can appear tired or dull, whether that's under the eyes, around the nose or along the high points of the face. It's the sort of product that works particularly well within a minimal makeup routine, adding freshness and dimension without requiring much else.
While Soni's everyday beauty aesthetic leans understated, every vanity benefits from a lipstick that can transform a look within seconds. Givenchy's Le Rouge Velvet Matte in Red Couture delivers exactly that. The rich red shade feels timeless rather than trend-driven, while the velvety matte finish adds sophistication without feeling overly dramatic. Just as impressive is the formula itself, which balances strong colour payoff with comfort. Whether worn with barely-there makeup or something more polished, it brings an instant sense of confidence to the overall look.
Rose Berry is Huda's own pick from the brand's first powder blush range—and it's not hard to see why it's the shade getting the most attention. Four shades built around rosewood, mauve and dusty rose tones, plus a blushlighter for a soft-focus finish with a hint of luminosity. Wear them on their own or mix them together for something a little more dimensional. It is designed to layer over the brand's Strawberry Cream liquid blush, but works just as well without it.
“So many people I know love the Blush Filter in Rose Berry, and the second I swatched it I completely understood why. It’s giving flushed, just-came-back-from-a-walk energy without any effort at all. I’ve been eyeing this since it launched and the sale is finally the push I needed to actually buy it.”
Blush has become one of the defining steps in modern makeup and this formula demonstrates exactly why. Rose Berry adds warmth, colour and dimension in a way that feels effortless and believable on the skin. The texture blends seamlessly, creating a soft flush that can be built up for more impact or diffused for a subtler effect. On lighter makeup days, it helps bring life back to the complexion, while on fuller-glam days, it ties the entire look together with a healthy-looking wash of colour.
Some beauty products achieve icon status because they perform consistently year after year and the Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick is one of them. Designed to add light and dimension to the face, it delivers a refined luminosity that looks polished rather than glittery. The blend of tones makes it incredibly versatile, allowing it to be swept across the cheekbones, used on the eyes or lightly dusted over the complexion for added warmth. It's a subtle way to enhance the skin and bring a touch of radiance to any makeup look.
This one has been a makeup artist staple for long enough that it barely needs an introduction. Fix+ extends the wear of your makeup, gets rid of any powdery finish and adds just enough dewiness to make everything look more like skin. The best part? It works at every stage—spritz it before foundation to prep, mid-routine to melt products together or at the end to lock everything in place. M.A.C is up to 25% off right now and orders above ₹2000 come with a complimentary sachet. A good excuse to grab a backup while you're at it.
Backstage, on set and in professional makeup kits around the world, M.A.C Fix+ has earned its reputation as a beauty staple. More than just a setting spray, it's often used to bring the entire makeup look together. A few spritzes help soften the appearance of powders, melt different layers of makeup into the skin and create a more natural finish overall. It's equally useful before makeup, during application and throughout the day when the complexion needs a quick refresh. The result is makeup that looks less constructed and more effortlessly lived in.

