MOST AFFORDABLE MAKEUP BRANDS IN INDIA

We all know how crazy expensive makeup brands can be. I mean the most expensive foundation in the world is $230, that is approximately around 16,800Rs ,it better be made of gold, right. Well lets just admit that not everyone has 17000rs just laying around to spend on a foundation unless you are Mr. Ambani ofcourse.

So ,here I bring you all my fellow makeup enthusiasts some of the affordable yet trustworthy makeup brands present in India. 

If you want to look at the most affordable makeup products you may check out my other blog

The most affordable makeup products in india.

So, now without any further ado let's take a look at these amazing Indian brands.

1.Lakme

Lakme is an Indian cosmetic brand owned by Hisdustan Unilever.I was founded in 1952 by J R D Tata and Simone Tata. IN 2014,the company was ranked 36th among the most trusted brands in India.

The product range of lakme ranges from makeup supplies to hair colours to hair treatment to even stylying products.

Lakme even has some of its own child brands such as Collage ,Chroma, Gloss and K.blonde.

Some of the top selling products of Lakme are :

• Lakme Eyeconic Kajal

• Lakme 9 to 5 complexion care face cream

• Lakme peach milk moisturizer

• Lakme rose face powder

• Lakme absolute blur perfect makeup primer

• Lakme Eyeconic lash curling mascara

Lakme has reached great heights of success with Kareena Kapoor Khan as its brand ambassador and is ranked 1st among the cosmetic brands in India.

2.Kay beauty

Kay by Katrina is a cosmetic brand by the bollywood actress Katrina Kaif.As Katrina herself discribes her brand " Kay Beauty is a bridge between high glamour and care , so anyone ca be glamourous without any guilt."

Kay beauty has been launched with partnership with India's Largest online cosmectic retailer website Nykaa. Each product in the range is infused with 'Kare' ingriedients so that you can indulge in makeup without having to worry about your skin breaking out.

Katrina kaif has made sure to develop products that any person with any skin tonr ,age , and emotion can use.The collection launches with  a  48 piece collection with versatile eye and lip products from Kollary collection.

Some of the to selling products from Kay beauty are:

• Kay beauty quick dry liquid eyeliner

• Kay Beauty ultra black volume an lenght mascara

• Kay Beauty colour corrector stick

• Kay Beauty Matteinee matte lip crayon

• Kay Beauty nail nourish nail enamel polish

• Kay Beauty smudge proof Jet black gel kajal

3. Kama Ayurveda

Kama Ayurveda is an Indian cosmetic brand founded in Delhi in 2002 to bring authentic beauty and wellness to the world globally promoting the message of ayurveda. Kama ayurveda launched with a range of nine ayurvedic treatments ,developed in partnership with the 100 years old Arya Vaidya Pharmacy in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu.

Kama contains natural ayurvedic formulations for your peace of mind. Their products does not contain parabens, talc, phthalates ,GMOS, Triclosan and aren't tested on animals hence, are cruelty free.

  

“The philosophy behind Kama Ayurveda was to provide authentic, time-tested and effective Ayurvedic beauty solutions, sans chemicals and added fragrances".

Some of the best selling products of Kama Ayurveda are:

• Nalpamaradi Thailam skin brightening treatment

• Brigandi intensive hair treatment oil

• Pure Rose Water

• Rejuvenating and brightening ayurvedic night cream

• Kumkumadi miraculous beauty  fluid ayurvedic night serum

• Eladi hydrating ayurvedic face cream

4. VLCC Natural sciences

Vlcc is widely recognised for its welness , weight loss management and therapeutic approach to beauty treaments , founded by Mrs. Vandana Luthra in 1989, their motto is "Shaping your confidence".

Vlcc has a stong national and international presence.'It offers weight management and beauty programmes(skin ,body and haircare treatments and advanced dermotology and cosmetology solutions).

Currently the store locations in 153 cities and 13 countries in South East Asia, South Asia, the GCC region and East Africa.

 Some of the best selling products of Vlcc are:

• Sandal cleansing milk

• Skin Defense rose water toner

• Water resistant sunscreen gel cream

• Gold facial kit

• Clear tan fruit face pack

• Cocoa butter hydrating body lotion

5. ELLE 18

"Young and vibrant, ELLE 18 is the choice of today's young women, who want to define their own style statement".

The brand Elle 18 is owned by Hindustan Unilever Limited(HUL). It was launched in 1998.Elle 18 is aimed at youth as it has bright colours along with neon shades in its product.

The brand ambassador of Ell 18 is Anushka Sharma.

It has a wide range of products which include lipsticks, nail polishes, compact, eye liner, kajal,etc. 

The best selling products from ELLE 18 are:

• Elle 18 Color pops silk lipstick

• Elle 18 eye drama kajal,super black,smudgeproof and waterproof

• Elle 18 lasting glow foundation

• Elle 18 nail pops

• Elle 18 water resist BO liner 

With the godness of Cocoa butter ,Jojoba oil, Rose water and almonds, Elle 18 range of cosmetic offers consumer an array of bright colors to complement any outfit.

6.Colorbar

Colorbar is one of the leading beauty brands in India and now across the world.The philosophy of this brand is to be gender neutral and celebrate diversity of all those who come in contact with them. Colorbar is now the 3rd largest brand in India.

They have the largest color portfolio to offer the right shade, right expirience and right products to the consumers. They are also holders of two Guinness World records . Their logo is at par  to luxury brands and is bold yet feminine.

 "We encourage our consumers to fall in love with themselves, discover their inner magic and celebrate who they really are." 

Some of the best selling products from colorbar are:

• Just smoky kajal

• Starry Flip lipcolor

• Flawless finish primer

• Matte touch Lipstick

• Flawless Yogurt moituriser

• Gentle cleansing hand wash-Neroli nights

• Magic water primer

7. BIOTIQUE

Biotique started in 1992 by an Indian girl Vinita Jain.Today ,Vinita jain orchestrates a team of qualified Ayurvedic Doctors, scientists and swiss cosmeotologists who design, manufactures and pack all Biotique products.

Biotique products are made of 100% organically-pure, preservative-free ingridients and renewable resources- gathered, cultivated, blended and manufactured in the foothills of the Himalayas .No animal testing.

"Our mission is to satisfy the diverse beauty needs of customers and cultures who seek natural beauty products that are as effective as they are environmentally responsible."

The best selling products from biotique are:

• Biotique Bio Papaya Revitalizing Tan Removal Scrub

• Biotique Bio Nectar Visibly Flawless Skin Moisturizer

• Biotique Bio Dandelion Visibly Ageless Serum

• Biotique Bio fruit Whitening, and Tan Removal face pack

• Biotique bio wheat germ youthful nourishing night cream 

8. HIMALAYA

Himalya drug company is an Indian multinational pharmaceutical company established by Mohammed Manal in 1930 that is based in Benguluru ,Karnataka ,India.

Only 14 institutions in India have been granted 'Good Laboratory Practice (GLB)' certificate by government, and Himalaya is the first herbal company to join their ranks

Himalaya's core interest has always have been to ensure the healt benefits of our herbal formulas and standalone solo herbs with product-specific, double-blind, placebo-controlled human clinical trials on all of our products.

Some of the best selling products from Himalaya are:

• Himalaya gentle exfoliating apricot scrub

• Himalaya Moisturising aloevera facial wipes

• Himalaya purifying neem facial wipes

• Himalaya refreshing fruit pack

• Himalaya gentle exfoliating walnut scrub

• Himalaya nourishing body lotion

These were some of the most trust worthy and promising makeup and cosmetic brands the were daveloped in India. 

Like we all know that there is a trend started by our Indian Government that is "Make in India" that helps Indian brands and hence also helps India's GDP.

Thank you for reading,

Priya Grover