Master the Art Of Makeup With Nykaa Academy & Baltasar González Pinel

Growing up watching hundreds of makeup tutorials and vlogs made me the beauty writer I am today, and better still, a professional makeup enthusiast. So when I heard that Baltasar González Pinel, MᐧAᐧC Cosmetics' Director of Artistry for Europe and India, was introducing the first series of masterclasses with Nykaa Academy, my inner beauty-obsessed teenager was screaming. And the best part? These masterclasses are only on Nykaa Play, so pick up your brushes, because it's about to get real.

This lineup is not your typical beauty tutorial roster. Baltasar adds his own stamp of style and makeup artist to the star's twist to day-to-day makeup with lessons that have an almost backstage glam room feel to them. From sculptural blush draping to the '90s bronzed bombshell resurgence, from perfecting a smooth skin-like base to mastering the warm and wearable cinnamon makeup trend, and even experimenting with edgy graphic Gen Z-inspired looks, there's something for every type of beauty enthusiast.

It's cool, it's daring, and it's the type of content that makes you want to replicate every look at once. If you're just starting out or a seasoned pro with a 10-step routine, this is beauty school, but you know, way cooler.

Flawless? Let’s Talk Base-ics

Glowy, not greasy? Hydrated without slipping off your face by lunchtime? Baltasar's secret base game is the stuff of dewy dreams. He lets us in on the pro tip: strobe cream before and after foundation. Yup, double it up, babe, for that lit-from-within glow. It's not magic, it's makeup artistry (with a dash of hydration).

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Serving ‘90s Realness, One Wing At A Time

90s glam is all about that look, the type that's piercingly cool. Exaggerated eyeliner, smeared kohl, and unapologetic gloss come to mind. Baltasar's tip? It's not about being perfect, it's about placement. Place your hands, follow your lid and lash a fierce triangle.

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Cinnamon Spice And Everything Nice

The cinnamon makeup look is precisely warm, rich, and monochromatic and is the reigning queen of wearable glamour. It's my daily go-to, and when Balta spilt pro tips, I listened. His golden rule for fuller-looking lips? Apply a lip liner one shade deeper than your lipstick, overline strategically, and leave the centre lighter. The trick? Match, don't contrast. It's all about building soft depth, not drama, unless it's in your winged liner.

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Gen-Z Called, They Want More Gloss

If it's glossy, shiny, and borderline reflective, you know Gen Z is here for it. To achieve that glazed-doughnut glow, Balta gives the gloss gospel. His go-to product? MᐧAᐧC's Strobe Cream in Bronzelite, which is not only a moisturiser, but a multitasking glow-getter that can serve as ha ighlighter, concealer, and even foundation. Top it off with MᐧAᐧC's Squirt Plumping Gloss essentially your lip undertone's ultimate hype-girl, made to highlight your own natural hue with a juicy, light-catching shine.

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Blushin’ Hard And Loving It

If blush were a love language, we'd be fluent. To that perfect sun-kissed flush with a burst of orange and flamingo pink, Balta dissects it like an artist. Begin by applying strobe blush on the apples of your cheeks and the bridge of your nose. But here's where the magic happens: apply two blush shades. The darker one carves like a soft shade, and the lighter one reflects light to add lift and volume. His parting word? Smaller brushes = precision, and precision = perfection.

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Key Takeaways

So whether you're after that bronzed '90s drama, a cinnamon-slicked pout, or cheeks that could rival a Renaissance painting, Nykaa Academy's Masterclasses are your backstage pass to pro-level glam. With our first lesson under the proficiency of Baltasar González Pinel, these tutorials aren't beauty lessons, they're a whole mood. It's time to level up your vanity, sharpen those brushes, and let your face be the canvas. Gloss on, blush up, and glow like you mean it.

FAQs

1. Where can I watch the Nykaa Academy Masterclasses?

   You can stream all the fabulousness exclusively on Nykaa Play, your new go-to destination for pro-level beauty education, straight from the legends (yes, Baltasar included). s

2. Are these tutorials beginner-friendly?

   Whether you're blending like a backstage MUA or still figuring out which brush does what, the masterclasses break it down with tips, tricks, and pro techniques that are easy to follow and even easier to love.

3. Do I need specific products to recreate the looks?

   While Baltasar uses cult-faves from MᐧAᐧC Cosmetics, the real focus is on technique. The right application can elevate any product, though we won’t blame you if you end up with a few new MᐧAᐧC must-haves in your cart.