The skin care and grooming industry in India is growing each and every day. With both men and women getting more concerned about their appearance and looks, the cosmetic industry is getting bigger and better. There are several Indian cosmetic brands that have been on the market for ages catering the need of customers. They have a huge customer base and also a varied range of products.

India’s cosmetic market is growing at a CAGR of 17.06% over a period of five years.

But choosing the right brand and product is like a Hercules job. We list for you some Indian cosmetic brands that have been trustworthy over years and are now a huge name everywhere. Let’s have a look!

1. Lakme

Who doesn’t know about Lakme? This is one of the oldest one owned by Unilever and was earlier owned by Tata on the request of Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru. With likes of skincare products to makeup products Lakme has a wide customer base and also is loved by several makeup artists. They have multi range products keeping in mind the customer base from normal priced ones to high range professional products.

A flawless matte finish for all skin tones! Try the new Lakmé 9to5 Primer+Matte Powder Foundation in 6 different shades. #Lakmé #9to5 #matte pic.twitter.com/qZhXNbymN7

— Lakmé India (@ILoveLakme) August 6, 2017

2. Coloressence

It is a part of Nature Essence that is rooted in India long back. Their low price appeal to products have made them a huge hit among women for their daily use. Their product range varies from eye-makeup to skin to lips.

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— Coloressence (@TheColoressence) August 12, 2017

3. VLCC

It is an Indian multinational company having its headquarters in Gurgaon. It provides several skin care products and also weight management products to its customers.

With 4 unique looks, we assure you a completely colourful palate at the #VLCCSimplyAwesome finale! Catch us LIVE on Facebook at 4.30 PM! pic.twitter.com/4Z6eyryE1b

— VLCC India (@VLCCindia) August 12, 2017

4. Biotique

It is generally known for its natural and ayurvedic products. The herbal range covers skin care, hair care, body care, baby care products at affordable prices.

This #Friday, give your skin the goodness of honey, turmeric and other #Ayurvedic extracts. Know more: https://t.co/MuXdfskDtC pic.twitter.com/nHkdIT0CaR

— Biotique (@Biotique_World) August 11, 2017

5. Shahnaz Husain

Started by Shahnaz Husain, this is now one of the leading cosmetic Indian brands. Often the customers name the products as healing products. Their products range from skin care to hair care. Makeup products are also included recently.

Professional Power Hair Oil is a blend of several oils with powerful therapeutic properties.#ShahnazHusain #HairCare #PowerHairOil pic.twitter.com/Kv1Rfqb1W1

— Shahnazh Husain Nepa (@ShahnazHusain12) August 7, 2017

6. Himalaya Herbals

It is an Indian Herbal cosmetic product range. The beauty range has skin and hair care products and also kajal in the makeup range. The low priced products have a huge customer appeal.

Apply the Himalaya Tan Removal Orange Peel-Off Mask to reveal your beautiful skin! <3 this if you love this Mask pic.twitter.com/YxqEz4P2sQ

— Himalaya India (@HimalayaIndia) August 8, 2017

7. Elle 18

A popular brand among the younger and teen generations of India, has its products ranged at a low price. The wide range of lip colors and nail colors are very colorful and funky to attract the teenagers. Their range like color pops, color bombs have the funkiest colors ever.

Work wonders with deep blue hues and lighter shade patterns #nailart #elle18

A post shared by @elle18_india on Aug 7, 2017 at 4:21am PDT

8. Viviana Colors

Yet another Indian leading brand with a wide range of skin care, hair care, and makeup products.

This set of five nail colours from Viviana unlocks the beauty of your nails. Formulated with rich pigments, these nail colours are long-lasting and feature a longer shelf life. #viviana #nailpaint

A post shared by VIVIANA (@vivianacolors) on Aug 1, 2017 at 8:59pm PDT

9. Forrest Essentials

It is a popular Indian Ayurvedic cosmetic brand providing lots of health and skin care products. Unlike other brands all products are made using age old Ayurvedic formulations and contain pure essential oils, cold pressed vegetable oils and plant extracts.

Voluminous, Straight and Shiny Hair in the Monsoon? There is an answer for that and it’s our 100% Natural #SoftSilkeningHairSerum. Infused with  traditional Ayurvedic herbs this powerful formulation treats ,nourishes and tames your mane.
 #TheLuxuryOfPurity #CleanBeauty #ForestEssentials #HairGoals #HealthyHair . ^Ratanjot and wheat protein, strengthen the hair follicle. . ^Shikakai fruit , popularly referred to as "fruit for the hair", gently cleans the hair, without stripping it of its natural oils, and strengthens the hair roots . ^Bhringraj, known as the ‘Food for Hair’, nourishes and promotes hair growth.

A post shared by Forest Essentials (@forestessentials) on Aug 5, 2017 at 12:27am PDT

10. Jovees

Another Herbal cosmetic brand. Their lip balm, face packs, and kajal are hugely popular among masses.

Get party ready with Jovees products and stand out from the crowd. Shop here : https://jovees.com/ #fridayfunday #insta #instagood #funfriday #herbalproducts #beautyproduct #joveesherbal

A post shared by Jovees Herbal (@joveesherbal) on Aug 11, 2017 at 12:28am PDT