“With makeup, there isn’t anything that you shouldn’t try,” – Rea Rana

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The right kind of makeup can make your entire look; get it wrong and well, it’s a complete disaster. And, makeup artists need to nail all the elements, every single time, to achieve a perfect look. Rea Rana is an emerging makeup artist who is already very popular on social media. “I’ve always been into makeup but never thought of taking it professionally. It’s been two years since I made my beauty blog but back then I didn’t even know what a blog meant. But, I learned slowly and gradually and a lot from my other fellow influencers as well, who’ve been in this way before me. It was a super spontaneous decision and the doors of opportunities just kept opening for me after that,” tells Rea.

Trained by Numra Waqas, Zara Imtiaz and Pivot Point Pakistan, the young makeup artist has a following of more than a 100k on her Instagram page. This week You! talks to Rea Rana about her work and her insight on the latest makeup trends and beauty tips...

You! How did you decide to start your own makeup studio?

Rea Rana: One day I was just playing with makeup with my relative on vacation, and she just randomly asked me to make an Instagram page (@reaxmakeup), so here I am! As far as my Makeup Studio is concerned, it was my one and only goal to achieve after having successful Makeup MasterClasses all over Pakistan.

You! Describe your make up style in three words?

RR: Soft, Subtle, Dewy.

You! What’s latest in makeup this season?

RR: The makeup trend these days is all about glass skin!

You! What makeup trends are totally over?

RR: Overly filled in eyebrows are over. Now it’s more about a natural look.

You! What are your three favourite makeup products?

RR: Mascara, cheek & lip stain and concealer.

You! Do you think social media is a good tool to popularise your work?

RR: Yes, in this era, it’s very important to be active on all kinds of social media handles. It definitely gives your business a good boost.

You! What are your top three favourite brands in makeup?

RR: I like many brands but my favourite amongst all are Maybelline, Huda Beauty and Mac.

You! What kinds of hairstyles are in this season?

RR: Braids paired with curls and baby breath flowers. My favourite!

You! Since it’s shaadi season now, what kind of look is popular among brides-to-be?

RR: From what I’m seeing, most brides nowadays prefer nothing very flashy. Soft, subtle, and glowy is in trend now.

You! Are women in Pakistan becoming more experimental when it comes to makeup?

RR: They definitely are, because of the rise of the beauty community in Pakistan, women are more and more aware of the latest trends.

You! What are some of the most common mistakes women tend to make?

RR: When buying makeup, women don’t usually buy the right foundation shade as they don’t know the right undertone. Some of the common mistakes while doing makeup is using a shade too light for their skin tone and filling their eyebrows with a black shade. It should be brown always.

You! What are some of the colours a woman of regular Eastern skin tone should never try?

RR: Honestly when it comes to makeup there isn’t ANYTHING that you shouldn’t try. Rock a blue lipstick with yellow eyeliner if you’d like!

You! For winter, what colours do you suggest for women to wear when it comes to makeup?

RR: Winters are all about matte eyes and bold lip shades. I love people who rock plums and browns in winter!

You! What three makeup items should no woman leave home without?

RR: Compact powder, blush and lipstick.

You! Are there any trends that you absolutely love?

RR: Yes! I love myself a flushed cheek look.

You! What are the biggest challenges for makeup artists?

RR: Explaining a client that makeup looks much different in real. (Haha)

You! What is the most important aspect of your job?

RR: The most important part of my job is public interaction, and I love doing that!

You! A makeup tip you would like to share with our readers?

RR: Yes, I keep telling people about the most essential beauty product which is needed for your base to settle properly and not crack is a PRIMER. It’s needed, ladies!

You! How do you wish to make a change in the beauty scene in Karachi/Lahore?

RR: I wouldn’t change anything considering the fact that people are pretty much aware of the latest trends and are doing a good job following them too.

You! What are you currently working on?

RR: Since it’s wedding season, I’m super occupied with my Makeup Studio.

You! What are your future endeavours?

RR: I want to go to a makeup college abroad.