Shalini Vadhera

Makeup Artist

Birthplace San Diego, CA

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About

Celebrity makeup artist and bestselling author widely recognized for her book, Passport to Beauty. Her articles and interviews have been featured in major publications such as Glamour, Shape, and Good Housekeeping. She has served as a consultant to major Fortune 500 brands including Revlon and Olay.

Before fame

She initially launched her career working as an entrepreneur in jewelry and fashion before making the transition to beauty.

Trivia

She established a skincare brand certified for space use called Ready Set Jet Beauty. She made history in 2006 when she became the first South Asian woman to launch a beauty brand into mainstream retail.

Family life

In July 2025, she shared a post on social media celebrating her 15-year anniversary with her husband, Tony Potts. Both of her parents are of Indian origin, while her grandparents lived in Kenya.

Associated with

She has been described as a favorite guest of medical physician and television personality Dr. Oz