With carefully-created formulations keeping Indian weather, skin, and hair types in mind, these home-grown brands will give you a makeover reminiscent of your grandmother’s age-old beauty recipes.
By KRITI SARASWAT-SATPATHY
FACE CLEAN-UP BY AMRUTAM
A DIY remedy to give your skin a detox, this clean-up lotion helps remove tans, prevents acne, and tightens pores while deep cleansing your face. Trust its ingredients of almond, aloe vera, saffron, and turmeric to do wonders for your skin!
₹1,309; amrutam.co.in
PUNEETA – ROUGE PINK ULTRA MATTE LIQUID LIPSTICK BY SIMPLY NAM
Flaunt those luscious lips with a coat of this lipstick, specifically designed keeping Indian skin tone in mind. It’s matte, but doesn’t dry your lips as it comes with nourishing ingredients like jojoba and argan oils, giving you a velvety-smooth finish that’s great for the daytime.
₹1,299; simplynam.com
24K GOLD RADIANCE BEAUTY BOOSTING FACE ELIXIR BY RAS
Looking to add a layer of regal revitalisation to your skin? Then get your hands on this award-winning product formulated with real gold for instant radiance. It also contains several vitamins and botanicals like rose hip, calendula, and more in a lightweight, non-greasy serum for easy application. Get, set, glow!
₹2,243; rasluxuryoils.com
21-FREE NAIL PAINT BY JUST HERBS
Stay colourful by painting your nails using this vegan, cruelty-free formulation. Devoid of 21 potentially harmful chemicals, these polishes promise a glossy finish without chipping and yellowing. Nourished with jojoba and sweet almond oils, they are available in 36 trendy shades.
₹175; justherbs.in
CALENDULA & HONEY WITH ORGANIC GHEE LIP BALM BY SOULTREE
Get perfectly pouty lips using this soothing lip balm enriched with the goodness of organic, Ayurvedic ingredients. Healing, hydrating, and packed with essential oils, it’s free from fragrance, tint, parabens, silicone, and petroleum, giving your lips the love they deserve.
₹695; soultree.in
PURPLE BLUSH WITH JAVA PLUM + VITAMIN E BY DAUGHTER EARTH
Here’s make-up that’s brimming with the benefits of skin-friendly, vegan ingredients! Add a warm glow to your cheeks with this bakuchiol- (type of plant-based retinol), vitamin E-, and wild seaberry-infused blush. Its distinct hue is just right for that sculpted look!
₹895; daughter.earth
SOAP BARS BY FIKA
On the hunt for refreshing bathing bars? We’ve found the right picks for you. Crafted with the goodness of natural ingredients, these luxurious, adorably designed soaps also smell divine. Take your pick from the Man Bar with charcoal and turmeric, or Oudh & Sandalwood for a more feminine fragrance. A sure-shot way to elevate a daily ritual to an indulgent level!
₹280 and ₹295, respectively; fikasoaps.com
SHUBHR VITAMIN C DAILY RADIANCE CREAM BY BLUE NECTAR
Dear dapper dudes, give your skin the TLC it deserves with this vitamin C-enriched cream that targets dark spots and boosts radiance. The goodness of green apple and aloe vera helps battle pigmentation, giving your skin a renewed look. Hello, fresh face!
₹895; bluenectar.co.in
NIKHRAE KESH BABY SHAMPOO BY BABY FOREST
Give your little one a tears-free hair wash to make bath time fun and safe. Loaded with eight herbs, this protein-rich liquid keeps their delicate baby hair and scalp clean using extracts of hibiscus leaves, brahmi (water hyssop), green gram, sage, and more. With this, they’ll be set for a baby’s day out!
₹795; babyforest.in
NATURAL SHAVING BAR BY BROWN LIVING
For men who prefer to look sharp without any facial hair, this soap bar, handcrafted using natural ingredients, is a great option. Made with cold-pressed oils and native butters, it foams without the addition of sulphates, offering you a smooth shaving experience.
₹400 for pack of three; brownliving.in
PLANT REMEDY CALENDULA HEALING SALVE BY YBP
One product, multiple functions. For those who love a no-fuss, minimalist approach, this salve is your saviour. A remedy for different skin conditions and types, it helps build a skin barrier as well as heals irritations with soothing, nourishing ingredients.
₹1,350; ybpskin.com
SURYA NAMASKAR SPF 50 PA+++ INVISIBLE SUNSCREEN SERUM BY LOVECHILD MASABA
Allow your skin to enjoy that sunshine without worrying about harmful UV rays! Packed with watermelon extract, witch hazel, and red marine algae, a generous dollop of this serum formula will also keep your complexion hydrated sans that unwelcome white cast.
₹675; lovechild.in
MEN’S 8 HERBS HAIR REVITAL NUTRIMASK BY NAT HABIT
Don’t let your fast-paced lifestyle mess up your tresses. This kitchen-made, freshly-packed hair mask promises to resolve the woes of premature greying, dandruff, and hairfall. Packed with amla, tulsi (holy basil), neem, and other herbs, it’s perfect for regular usage.
₹280 for pack of two; nathabit.in
MOISTURE RESTORE BATH & SHOWER OIL BY ASAYA
Replace your bath gel or soap with this oil-to-foam body wash loaded with the goodness of the oils of sunflower seed, jojoba, and sweet almond. Now you can step out of the shower with supple skin that smells great, with a generous dose of moisture to boot!
₹1,399; worldofasaya.com
FIRMING UNDER EYE GEL BY FOXTALE
Worried about the delicate skin under your eyes? Give this made-in-India concoction a try! Combining the beneficial properties of vitamin B5, red algae, and a variety of peptides, this eye gel is designed to reduce puffiness, fine lines, and dark circles around the eyes. Truly the epitome of ‘eye candy’!
₹575; foxtale.in
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