This story was updated in January 2019.
Indian beauty products are now taking the market by storm, and we also know of many girls who swear by these popular brands! Some of them boast of using natural ingredients in their products, while others promise to make your beauty experience a rich one. From bathing products to skincare, you’ll always be spoilt for choice. What’s amazing is that all these 10 beauty brands mentioned on this list are so different from each other, but yet have the same goal – and that’s to solve all your skin woes.
Beauty Brands to Watch Out For
The next time you go out shopping, make sure to keep an eye out for these top 10 beauty brands in India:
Lotus Herbals
This brand does not only specialise in skincare products, but in hair care and makeup as well. Instead of using chemical-based, synthetic, and animal tested cosmetics, they prefer to take the natural route by making use of herbal ingredients. Each product is packed with extracts from different herbs and has healing properties which are beneficial for skin, body, and hair.
POPxo Recommends: Lotus Herbals Xpress Glow 10 in 1 Daily Beauty Cream – Royal Pearl (Rs 345)
Biotique
Biotique as a brand, has the passion for quality and sustainability. This Indian beauty company sells herbal and ayurvedic products at an affordable price. Apart from products made for women, they also sell them for men and babies! This brand does not support animal testing and does not contain any chemicals, artificial preservatives or synthetic fragrances. Plus, did you know that their packaging is eco-friendly and recyclable too? You should totally check them out!
POPxo Recommends: Biotique Bio Sandalwood Ultra Soothing Face Lotion SPF 50+ Sunscreen (Rs 200)
Shahnaz Husain
One of the legacy cosmetics brands in India, Shahnaz Husain is famous for making effective beauty products that are meant to solve the problems faced by the Indian skin. Their products range from skin-care to hair care, and are perfect for every skin type. There’s a reason why this brand has survived the tests of time, that is, amazing products at great prices!
POPxo Recommends: Shahnaz Husain Moisturiser Cream (Rs 1,790)
Organic Harvest
As the name suggests, the brand is known for its organic skin, hair, and body care products. This all-organic brands has an extensive product range that feature distinctive aromas along with their beauty benefits. Their philosophy is to offers their consumers products that are safe, organic, and give long-term benefits.
POPxo Recommends: Organic Harvest Sunscreen – Monsoon – SPF 30 PA+ (Rs 495)
Khadi Natural
Every beauty product you see from Khadi Natural is manufactured under the guidance of talented and qualified ayurvedic doctors. Made from herbal active ingredients and plant extracts, the brand’s mission is to provide their customers with the highest degree of pure, standardized and quality oriented products.
POPxo Recommends: Khadi Natural Rose & Orange Herbal Face Pack (Rs 125)
Lakme
One of the most popular beauty brands in India is Lakme! From college going girls to celebrities, Lakme products are appreciated by all. Their range includes nail products, cosmetics and skincare products as well! The best part is that most Lakme products are affordable and are of top quality.
POPxo Recommends: Lakme Absolute Skin Gloss Gel Creme (Rs 499)
Patanjali
Baba Ramdev has worked his magic again by launching some fine skincare products. They’re affordable and trustworthy. You can either buy them online or find these herbomineral products stacked on the shelves at supermarkets. All products are environment-friendly and are designed to cater to every skin issue out there!
POPxo Recommends: Patanjali Moisturizer Cream (Rs 75)
Kama Ayurveda
Beautiful, clean packaging is what we love about Kama Ayurveda’s products. Made from ayurvedic ingredients, these products are gentle and provide a cooling sensation when applied onto skin. Containing no artificial colours, petrochemicals, parabens or fragrances, none of these products are tested on animals either. They’re safe to use and are internationally certified.
POPxo Recommends: Kama Ayurveda Jwalini Retexturising Skin Treatment Oil (Rs 1250)
Himalaya Herbals
Never tried this brand before? Why don’t you start from today? Every product from Himalaya Herbals is natural and safe. In fact, most products contain rare herbs that are collected from the foothills of the Himalayas! How exciting does that sound, right?
POPxo Recommends: Himalaya Herbals Nourishing Skin Cream (Rs 210)
FabIndia
Although mostly famous for their range of comfortable garments, furniture, and craft products, FabIndia has also delved into developing its skin-care and hair-care range, and we’re all for it! Made from natural ingredients with minimum preservatives, their products leave your skin glowing and relaxed.
POPxo Recommends: Fabindia Lemongrass Facial Spray (Rs 390)
Time to toss these into your beauty kit, ladies!