Rubina Iqbal

Professional Makeup Artist · New Jersey & New York City

Makeupby Rubina

South Asian bridal, special-event and editorial makeup for every skin tone. Nearly twenty years in beauty, from campaign sets and magazine pages to the morning of your nikah.

Bride in a silver dupatta and matha patti with soft smoky eyes and a berry lip
South Asian bridal · silver dupatta, matha patti, berry lip
Glamour UKPrint editorial Natasha DenonaCampaign pro artist GlamsquadPro makeup artist

Portfolio

The work

Brides, guests and editorial shoots. Tap any photo to see it larger.

Credits & Press

Where the work has appeared

  1. Now

    Pro makeup artist

    Glamsquad

    Working artist for the on-demand beauty service, booking bridal, event and everyday glam clients across New York and New Jersey.

  2. 2018

    Natasha Denona pro artist

    Natasha Denona foundation campaign

    Two-day campaign shoot at Sandbox Studios, Brooklyn. Imagery used at Sephora, Beautylish, Selfridges and Natasha Denona online and in store.

  3. 2015

    Credited makeup artist

    Glamour UK × Anjé New York

    Fashion feature in the June 2015 issue of Glamour UK. Photo: John F. Cooper. Model: Aysha Mirza. MUA: Rubina Iqbal.

Glamour UK June 2015 cover and Anjé feature crediting Rubina Iqbal as makeup artist Model Aysha Mirza in a black fedora and leather skirt for Anjé New York
Tear sheet, Glamour UK, June 2015. Credit line reads “MUA: Rubina Iqbal.”

Services

Services & rates

Every booking starts with skin. Rates are per person.

Portrait of makeup artist Rubina Iqbal

About

Hi, I’m Rubina.

I’ve spent nearly twenty years in beauty as a makeup artist and skincare specialist. I founded and ran a women’s spa, worked as a pro artist on brand campaign sets, and saw my work credited in Glamour UK. Today I work with Glamsquad and take private bridal and event clients.

My heritage is Iranian, Hyderabadi and Afghan, and South Asian bridal is the work closest to my heart. I know how a matha patti should sit, how to keep a look fresh from the baraat to the last photo, and how to make deep, warm and fair skin all glow.

Nikah · Mehndi · Sangeet · Walima · Reception

Book

Tell me about your day

Bridal dates fill early, especially in wedding season. Send me a note with:

  1. Your event date and start time
  2. The event, such as nikah, mehndi or reception
  3. How many people need makeup
  4. The venue or getting-ready location
  5. A photo of your outfit or inspiration, if you have one

Email

hello@makeupbyrubina.com

Instagram

@rubinamakeup

Serving New Jersey, New York City and the tri-state area. Travel beyond is available on request.