Every beauty junkie loves trying products as soon as it hits the market. But with limited access to international brands and little to no Indian brands, it was a bummer. Until a few years ago, there weren’t many Indian beauty brands in the market. Fortunately, things are beginning to change, and a steady stream of Indian entrepreneurs have joined the market with products that are both effective and reflect their heritage. The Indian beauty sector is expanding rapidly. There are so many Indian names that are also making waves internationally. We rounded up the best off the list for you. Here are some amazing desi beauty brands you should know about

1. Forest Essentials

 

 
 
 
 
 
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This is a fantastic organic brand that creates its products using traditional Ayurvedic formulas. According to the three personality types—Vata, Pitta, and Kapha—, the products are divided. They products are formulated with ingredients that are beneficial for your skin.

2. Asa

 

 
 
 
 
 
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Asa promotes premium, clean cosmetics, and sustainability. The brand has embraced sustainability by using very little plastic, minimising waste, and providing non-plastic packaging. It is also completely vegan and cruelty-free. Also, all of their products can be refilled, so if you’ve already bought a boxed product, just order a refill next time.

3. Kiro

 

 
 
 
 
 
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Kiro is a well-known brand that sells a wide variety of clean, vegan cosmetics and skincare products. The brand is cruelty-free and transparent in terms of its main ingredients, which include several moisturising oils, antioxidants, and other elements that are great for the skin.

4. FAE Beauty

 

 
 
 
 
 
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Makeup products from Free and Equal Beauty (FAE Beauty) are designed to work in a tropical climate and are suitable for all Indian skin tones. Their products are entirely vegan, cruelty-free, and paraben-free. They are known for their unique selection of matte lipsticks that can be built up and are pigmented enough to hide lip discolouration.

5. Daughter Earth

 

 
 
 
 
 
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This brand combines biochemistry and Ayurveda to create its products. They are plant-based, vegan and cruelty-free. We definitely recommend their cream blush. It is highly pigmented and blends like a dream.

6. Disguise Cosmetics

 

 
 
 
 
 
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Disguise cosmetics is well known for its amazing lipsticks that are top-notch quality and extremely hydrating. The brand is pocket friendly and cruelty-free.

7. Mantra Herbal

 

 
 
 
 
 
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Mantra herbal is an Ayurveda-based label. It focuses on using natural ingredients to address your skin concerns. The brand is free of chemicals and is skin friendly.