Top 3 Indian Skincare Brands That You Must Have On Your Beauty Shelf

 The beauty industry grows aggressively with each passing year. With different international brands making their way into the Indian Beauty industry, a lot has been changing constantly. A lot of you might agree on the point that Nykaa has been quite successful in bringing various International as well as Indian Skincare brands on a single platform for the consumers to pick their preferences. Many skincare brands have entered the Indian market and captured a lot of attention in a blink. For Example, Bath and Bodyworks, The Body Shop, Aveeno, Neutrogena, The Face Shop, Tony Moly, Estee Lauder and many more. 

But in the last couple of years, it has been observed that various Indian Skincare Brands are making their way into the industry and earning their customer loyalty with quality and affordability. The age-old myth which states that “International products are way better than Indian products” has been wiped out by the exceptional products formulated by different local brands in India. 

So, in order to help you choose your favourites out of all the brands available in the market, here is my list of recommendations of the top 3 Indian skincare brands that you must have in your vanity. 

1. Forest Essentials – Founded by Mira Kulkarni in the year 2000, the brand initially started with handmade candles and soaps. In 20 years, the Forest Essentials has made its name in the industry as one of the best luxury Ayurveda brands of Indian origin. My mother first introduced me to the amazing product line of this brand and our personal favourites are: 

Forest Essentials Delicate Facial Cleanser – Kashmiri Saffron & Neem is an amazing face wash for sensitive and acne-prone skin. It is formulated with all-natural ingredients and works wonders for the skin. The 50ml package comes at Rs 325 and the 200ml package comes at Rs 1250. 

https://www.nykaa.com/forest-essentials-delicate-facial-cleanser-kashmiri-saffron-neem-config/p/304703?ptype=product&productId=304703&skuId=304702&categoryId=2682&pps=5

Forest Essentials Facial Toner Pure Rosewater is another bomb product from this banner. This quality rose water toner is a must-have for all skin types as it cools, soothes and moisturizes the skin like a pro. You can get the 50ml bottle for Rs 360, 100 ml for Rs 675 and 200ml for Rs1250. 

https://www.nykaa.com/forest-essentials-facial-tonic-mist-pure-rosewater-config/p/255101?categoryId=2682&pps=3&productId=255101&ptype=product&skuId=304696    

   

2. Juicy Chemistry – An Indian skincare brand which originated from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu is now listed as one of the leading home-grown skincare start-ups of the country. The brand got a lot of recognition due to its best-selling products like Helichrysum & Rosehip Facial oil, Lavender Oats Face scrub and many more. All the products are cruelty-free and are made with natural ingredients to keep your skin healthy and glowing! You can try out my favourites from this brand: 

Blood Orange & Rosehip Lip Balm is a revolutionary product that changed the game for Juicy Chemistry. The lip balm is a beautiful blend of essential oils that provides an instant sheen and moisture to the lips. A 5gm tub of the lip balm is priced at Rs 350 which makes it an affordable and effective pick from the brand. 

https://juicychemistry.com/collections/lip-care/products/blood-orange-rosehip-organic-lip-balm

Pricky Pear, Chia & Tamanu Eye Roll-On is another great formulation from Juicy Chemistry. It is blessed with the anti-oxidants like Tamanu seed oil and Vitamin E along with the goodness of Prickly Pear which treats the major concern around the eye area. The 7ml roll-on tube comes for Rs 650 and efficiently works of wrinkles, dark circles and puffiness around the eyes. 

https://juicychemistry.com/collections/eye-care/products/prickly-pear-chia-tamanu-eye-rollon

3. Earth Rhythm – Known for its innovative line of products, the Earth Rhythm is the new-found love of skincare industry. With the use of natural ingredients, cruelty-free approach and skin redefining ideas, the brand has definitely made a mark in the market in a very short period. My recommendations from this brand are: 

Propolis Cleansing Balm is the star product from Earth Rhythm. The cleansing balm is enriched with Propolis extracts, plant-based fatty acids and castor oil which removes all the dirt from the skin making it oh-so-glowy! This is a must-have cleanser which you can get at Rs 795 for a 100gm tub. 

https://www.earthrhythm.com/collections/cleansing-balms/products/healing-cleansing-balm-with-propolis

Phyto Gel With Centella Asiatica & Horsetail Extract is an amazing face gel which has calming, soothing and hydrating properties. It is a holy grail product for acne-prone skin and also for ones who have stubborn acne scars. If you are looking for something that would provide instant hydration and a boost of nourishment to your skin, then you get can get this face gel at Rs 749 from their website. 

https://www.earthrhythm.com/collections/face-gel-sleeping-masque/products/phyto-gel  

 

There are many more Indian skincare brands that are making their mark in the industry and deserve a place in your beauty shelf. But to begin with, these top 3 choices are my recommendations. You can also share your favourite products from these brands in the comment section below. 

 

Until Next Time,

Happy Skincare! 💓