India, June 29 -- Rainy days may wash away your blues, but don't let those raindrops wash away your glam! As the clouds roll in and humidity rises, your regular makeup routine needs a monsoon makeover. From smudge-proof kajals to dewy-not-greasy skin hacks, it's time to rainproof your beauty game.

"Before applying makeup, always begin with a clean face to ensure there's no residual makeup", says celebrity makeup artist Namrata Soni.

Namrata Soni has around 25 years of experience and celebrities like Sonam Kapoor Ahuja, Rani Mukherjee, Isha Ambani, former Miss World, Manushi Chillar, and Twinkle Khanna have served as blank canvases for her makeup.

Namrata, who is also the co-founder of the Simply Nam makeup range, tells HT Lifestyle her...