Welcome to Things I Finish, a franchise where Coveteur editors probe their favorite tastemakers about the things they buy, watch, listen to, and consume on repeat. Next up: Coveteur’s Associate Editor spotlights celebrity makeup artist, Kirin Bhatty.
When celebrities want effortlessly-radiant skin and to look like the best version of themselves, they call makeup artist Kirin Bhatty. Her clientele reads like a who's-who of on-screen talent, from The White Lotus breakout star Beatrice Grannò to icons like Sandra Oh and Jenny Slate, but Bhatty's approach is anything but formulaic. Her artistry is rooted in storytelling, often pulling inspiration from her early days in magazines and the glossy pages brimming with beauty editorials that first sparked her curiosity. With parents who immigrated from Pakistan, Bhatty has been vocal on the importance of making women of color not just feel seen in the beauty industry, but comfortable and taken care of, too.
What sets Bhatty apart isn’t just her ability to create lit-from-within skin (though she’s mastered that, too), but her honor and homage of each individual's unique beauty. It's one of the many reasons why I’m curious to know more about her must-haves, from what's in her kit to all her beauty secrets.
Ahead, get to know Kirin Bhatty through the things she’s finished—because the little things say everything.
The Mask You Finish:
Joanna Vargas
Joanna Vargas Exfoliating Mask
“I'm obsessed with the Joanna Vargas exfoliating mask. It’s a holy grail product for me and always works. It is a facial in a bottle, and what I reach for if I need to feel bright and glowy.”
The Moisturizer You Finish:
Sisley Paris Black Rose Skin Infusion Cream
“[This is] the dreamiest cream that hydrates your skin without feeling heavy. It’s perfect on its own, and under makeup it is so beautiful. My skin is plump and luminous with it slathered on, and feels so good. I’m constantly replacing this in my kit.”
The Body Wash You Finish:
Diptyque Paris
Diptyque Philosykos Scented Cleansing Hand and Body Gel
“I go through bottles of the Diptyque body wash. It’s so beautiful and luxe and smells amazing.”
The Mascara You Finish:
Victoria Beckham
Victoria Beckham Vast Lash Mascara
“I love a good tubing mascara, and this one performs. I have gone through several tubes of this!”
The Lip Product You Finish:
Violette Bisou Balm
“I use this down to the nub and panic when they are sold out. It's my favorite everyday lip.”
The Foundation You Finish:
Armani Beauty
Armani Luminous Silk Foundation
“Armani’s Luminous Silk foundation is absolutely gorgeous on the skin, foolproof and skin-like. I’m never without this.”
The Hair Oil You Finish:
Sisley
Sisley Precious Hair Care Oil
“It never feels heavy, but provides hydration and shine. It also smells amazing. This is used to the very last drop.”
The Shampoo and Conditioner You Finish:
Iles Formula
Iles Formula Haute Performance Sulfate Free Shampoo
“This, plus the Iles Conditioner, ensures perfect air-dried hair every time.”
The Hair Growth Product You Finish:
The Fragrance You Finish:
Liis Rose Struck
“This is the perfect fragrance for the warmer months—it’s very fresh, but impactful.”
The Book You Finish:
Amazon
Lillian Boxfish Takes a Walk by Kathleen Rooney
“It’s a book about an 80-something-year-old New Yorker as she walks through the city and down memory lane on New Year’s Eve. As a new-ish New Yorker, I love anything set in NYC, especially a book like this that takes me up and down the neighborhoods that are becoming home to me.”
The Show You Finish:
Dying for Sex
“I just finished Dying for Sex and it really moved me. Michelle Williams and Jenny Slate are absolutely brilliant. Do not miss it—it's such a gorgeous watch, but prepare to cry!”
The Podcast You Finish:
Apple Podcasts
Scamfluencers
“I’m not a true crime podcast person, but I love anything involving scammers or grifters. I really enjoy Scamfluencers!”
The Meal You Finish:
Via Carota
Via Carota
“I will always clean my plate at Via Carota. It’s so fresh and beautiful there. Any pasta, the big green salad, and the chicken are my go-to!”
The Drink You Finish:
Limca
Limca
“A Thumbs Up or a Limca is my favorite indulgence. I love soda (I know it’s terrible) but I keep it as a special and nostalgic treat for me.”
The Dessert You Finish:
Mah Ze Dahr Bakery Devil in Ganache Chocolate Cake
“The devil in ganache chocolate cake from Mah Za Dahr bakery is a slice of heaven.”
