Masaba Gupta Gets Real on Beauty, Motherhood, and Makeup Must-Haves
Fashion designer, actor, and entrepreneur Masaba Gupta is known for her bold creativity and effortless style. Now embracing a new role as a mother, the 35-year-old continues to evolve — not just in her fashion and beauty ventures but in how she defines beauty itself. In a candid chat for HT Lifestyle’s Makeup Mantras, Masaba shares her go-to products, skincare rules, and the makeup philosophy passed down by her mother, Neena Gupta.
“Beauty Is the Bravest Form of Self-Expression”
“Ever since becoming a mother, especially to a baby girl, my idea of beauty has shifted,” Masaba shares. “It’s now about self-acceptance — understanding that your body changes daily, and beauty isn’t about fitting in but about embracing the moment and the evolution.”
She emphasizes that beauty has no single definition, and inner confidence inevitably reflects outward.
Her Style? Minimal but Mood-Driven
Masaba prefers makeup that stays close to her natural skin tone, enhancing rather than transforming.
“It’s always minimal but depends on my mood. I like classic, clean looks that highlight my features instead of covering them up,” she explains.
Her Quick-Fix Routine
When short on time, Masaba swears by a few essentials:
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Cream blush
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Lip oil (usually berry or guava toned)
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Matte lipstick in nude, pink, or brown shades
“Just a pop of colour on the cheeks and lips can totally change how I feel,” she says, adding that it’s especially uplifting in postpartum life.
Makeup: Expression + Empowerment
For Masaba, makeup isn’t just aesthetic — it’s emotional.
“It’s transformative and a mood enhancer. When I wear makeup, I feel in charge. It’s a confidence booster and sometimes, even a coping mechanism.”
Top 5 Products She Can’t Live Without
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Cream blush
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Lip oil
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Kajal
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Serum tint or tinted moisturizer
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Bronzer
Her One Must-Do Before Makeup
“Hydration! I never skip a rich moisturizer or hydrating serum before applying makeup. It makes everything sit better on the skin.”
Signature Lipstick? Nude Brown
Her go-to shade is Touch Me Not 2.0 from her own LoveChild range — a rich, sand-brown nude that mimics her natural lip tone with just enough pop.
Preferred Formula? Matte, always.
Best Lip Colour for Indian Skin?
Masaba recommends a brown base with a touch of pink or mauve:
“It suits our uneven skin tones, hides pigmentation, and holds up well in hot, humid weather — especially when it’s a creamy matte.”
Her Lipstick-Lasting Trick
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Apply lip balm early in your routine
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Lightly dab off before lipstick application
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Set with a thin tissue and dust of loose powder
“It really locks in the colour and keeps it on for hours.”
First Lipstick Moment?
Masaba first wore lipstick during a school annual day performance:
“I was in 6th or 7th grade, playing a gypsy girl in a dramatic red lip. My mom did the makeup — winged liner and all. She loved it!”
Neena Gupta’s DIY Beauty Tip
A timeless trick from mom:
“During long shoots, I carry a muslin cloth soaked in ice water. It cools the skin, keeps pores closed, and refreshes my makeup. It’s a total game-changer on set!”
From minimalistic makeup to embracing real beauty in motherhood, Masaba Gupta shows that elegance is as much about attitude as it is about aesthetics.
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