Nykaa has announced the winners of the Nykaa Best in Beauty Awards. After registering over one lakh customer votes in nearly two months, the winners have finally come to light. Let’s see who topped the charts as the awards are dedicated to consumer choices.
The Best in Beauty Awards are one-of-a-kind digital beauty awards. The aim is to recognise the best of beauty that leads in quality and innovation. The Awards recognise 42 categories in the haircare, skincare, makeup, fragrance, and also bath and body range.
In addition to consumers’ votes, a jury panel of experts also evaluated the entries. The panel included Jahnvi Kapoor, Namrata Soni, Dr. Rashmi Shetty, Yianni Tsapatori, Naina Bhan. Additionally, Nandini Bhalla, Malvika Sitlani, Vaishnav Praveen, and Anchit Nayar were also a part.
Commenting on the awards, Anchit Nayar, Executive Director & CEO, Nykaa Beauty said, “As we announce the winners of the Nykaa Best in Beauty Awards, we celebrate not only the excellence of these outstanding products but also the trust and loyalty they inspire in consumers. Nykaa has always been at the centre of shifting consumer trends. We have seen cult favourites and timeless products quickly becoming beauty staples. And, at the same time, seen emerging brands creating products that go viral. We look forward to continuing our collaboration with our brand partners who are leading the way in innovation to meet the evolving consumer needs. Congratulations to all winners and for their well-deserved recognition.”
Here are all the award-winning products you must check out:
Makeup
| Sub-Category | Product |
| Blush | Pixi on the Glow Cream Blush-Fleur |
| Compact + Powder | Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Finish Refillable – Medium |
| Compact + Powder | Lakme Absolute White Intense Wet & Dry Compact |
| Concealer | Maybelline New York Instant Age Rewind Concealer-Medium |
| Eye Brow Enhancers | E.l.f. Cosmetics Instant Lift Brow Pencil-Deep Brown |
| Eyeliner + Kajal | Lakme Eyeconic Kajal |
| Eyeshadow | Huda Beauty Naughty Nude Eyeshadow Palette |
| Foundation | Maybelline New York Fit Me Matte + Poreless Liquid Foundation-128 Warm Nude |
| Highlighter | MAC Strobe Cream-Pinklite |
| Lip Oil/Tint | Kay Beauty Hydrating Lip Oil Gloss |
| Lipstick | MAC Matte Nude Lipstick-Mehr |
| Liquid Lipstick | Maybelline New York Superstay Vinyl Ink Liquid Lipstick-Lippy |
| Mascara | Maybelline New York Lash Sensational Sky High Waterproof Mascara-Very Black |
| Nail Polish | Nykaa Unicorn Potion Nail Enamel Polish |
| Primer | Nykaa Cosmetics Prep Me Up! Face Primer |
| Setting Spray | MAC Prep + Prime Fix+ |
Skincare
| Anti-Ageing Product | Innisfree Retinol Cica Repair Ampoule With Hyaluronic Acid |
| Anti-Ageing Product | Dermalogica Super Rich Repair Face Moisturiser |
| Eye Cream | L’Oreal Paris Revitalift Hyaluronic Acid Eye Serum |
| Face Wash & Cleanser | Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser |
| Lip Balm & Mask | LANEIGE Lip Sleeping Mask Berry EX |
| Makeup Remover | Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water |
| Mask & Peel | The Ordinary AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution |
| Moisturizer | Clinique Moisture Surge |
| Night Cream | Dot & Key Retinol + Ceramide Night Repair Cream |
| Serum | Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Serum |
| Serum | COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence |
| Sunscreen | Dr. Sheth’s Ceramide & Vitamin C Sunscreen |
| Toner | Plum 3% Niacinamide Alcohol-Free Toner With Rice Water |
Haircare
| Conditioner | L’Oreal Paris Hyaluron Moisture 72H Moisture Sealing Conditioner |
| Hair Appliance | Dyson Airwrap Long Multi-Styler Prussian |
| Hair Colour | L’Oreal Paris Magic Retouch Instant Root Concealer |
| Hair Mask | L’Oreal Professionnel Absolut Repair Hair Mask |
| Hair Oil | Kama Ayurveda Bringadi Thailam Intensive Hair Oil |
| Hair Serum | L’Oreal Paris Extraordinary Oil Hair Serum |
| Hair Serum | Minimalist Hair Growth Actives 18% Serum |
| Hair Styling Product | BBLUNT Hot Shot Heat Protection Hair Mist |
| Shampoo | Love Beauty & Planet Argan Oil and Lavender Shampoo |
Fragrance
| Women’s Fragrance | Yves Saint Laurent Libre Eau De Parfum |
| Men’s Fragrance | Gucci Guilty Parfum For Him |
| Body Mist | Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Crush Cheirosa 62 Perfume Mist |
Bath and Body
| Shower Gel | Bath & Body Works Gingham Shower Gel |
| Hair Removal Product | Gillette Venus Swirl Hair Removal Razor for Women |
| Body Lotion | Vaseline Gluta-Hya Dewy Radiance, Serum-In-Lotion |
| Body Lotion | NIVEA 50x Vitamin C Body Lotion with SPF 15 |
Ayurveda
| Hair | Nyveda Hair Growth Treatment Oil (Revive My Roots) |
Favourite Men’s Brand
| Serum | The Man Company 40% Vitamin C Face Serum |
Here’s what some winning brands have to say:
Team Estee Lauder India
The Estee Lauder Team suggests that the Advanced Night Repair Serum is the #1multi-recovery serum for nighttime skin renewal. It is revered by skincare enthusiasts worldwide for its transformative formulation. They’ve expressed their delight with the recognition by Nykaa and Indian consumers. It honours the brand legacy of innovation and excellence in skin care.
Vivek Sahni, Founder and Chairman at Kama Ayurveda
The brand expresses excitement to have received this incredible recognition from Nykaa. Winning the Best in Beauty Award in the hair oil category for Kama Ayurveda’s Bringadi Thailam is truly a moment of joy for them. Consumers love the Bringadi Thailam because it effectively addresses prevalent hair concerns. It tackles hair fall, dandruff, and thinning backed by clinical trials making it a trusted choice for all hair types.
The Oil has been part of the 9 products with which our brand started in 2002. It continues to remain a best seller due to its powerful Ayurvedic formulation and clinical efficacy. The brand believes its partnership with Nykaa has significantly elevated the brand’s visibility and accessibility. It has further allowed them to reach a broader audience of beauty enthusiasts across India. Kama looks at a brighter future with Nykaa. As they together continue to innovate and deliver high-quality, Ayurvedic beauty solutions.