The makeup market is gradually flourishing in India and from the past
couple of years it has grown tremendously. Makeup helps a women not
only to look good by enhancing their feature but by raising her
confidence and giving her a feel good factor. So, here I have compiled a
list of best cosmetics or/makeup brands in India. Some of the brands
are affordable while some of them are high end brands. A best makeup
brand is not only the one that is expensive but for some it can be a
brand that is affordable by majority of female users out there in India.
So let’s begins.

1. MAC cosmetics
Very popular and extremely loved since its launch in India, M.A.C
cosmetics is one of the finest makeup brand available in India. The
brand hails from Toronto, Canada and is now easily available in the
country. They offer a large collection of professional makeup products
in their stores as well as on online platforms like Nykaa. Their make up
products include lipsticks, foundation, concealer, highlighters,
bronzers, base creams, primers, mascara, eyeliner, and much more.
Their products start at INR 990 and are worth every penny.

2. Bobbi Brown
Bobbi Brown is finally available in India, and we’re filled with awe! This
prestigious global beauty brand was founded in 1991 by the makeup
artist-turned-entrepreneur, Bobbi Brown. The company was taken over
by Estee Lauder in 1995 due to its massive success.
This luxury brand offers the best quality when it comes to makeup. An
interesting fact about it is that its Long-Wear Gel Eyeliner sells more
units globally than any other Bobbi Brown product, with two sold every
minute!
3. L’oreal Paris
One of the most prestigious and old makeup brands in India, L’oreal
offers an amazing range of makeup products for modern day women.
With Deepika Padukone as the fifth spokesperson and the global brand
ambassador for the brand, one can be sure of the great quality and
unique formulations. L’oreal does not limit itself to makeup products
including foundations, compacts, concealers, lipsticks, blushes,
mascaras, eye pencils and more but have also expanded their products
horizons with haircare and skincare products. Also, is one of the
budget cosmetic brands in India.

4. Maybelline
Maybelline is a great makeup brand that is made for everyone. The
brand offers make up products that are new, fresh, affordable and
effective. They fit the budget of every Indian woman and are tailormade to suit Indian skin well. Maybelline is a more than a 100-year-old
company that has been satiating the demand for makeup across the
nation now. Some of their best sellers include their mascaras, lipsticks,
foundations and eye shadows. They recently launched Fit Me range is
very pocket-friendly and comprises of some of the best formulas the
brand has launched in India so far. Their products start from a mere
INR 199 which is next to nothing considering the competition in the
beauty market.

5. L.A.Girl
L.A.Girl is an Americal makeup brand that believes in adding modernity
and uniqueness to everyday makeup and delivering the formulas within
an absolutely affordable range. They bring artistry to life with their
premium quality makeup and colour schemes in makeup. Apart from
being economical and fitting everyone’s budget, the products by
L.A.Girl are used by every wise and known makeup artist in India for its
quality and effects. Their brilliant collection of makeup products
include everything from the basic lip balm to highlighters and
everything in between a woman may need. You can buy their products
on Nykka in India.

6. Faces Canada
New to the country but well-known by now, Faces Canada is taking the
market by storm with its exceptional beauty tools and makeup
products. Despite the international stamping, the make-up products by
the brand are very affordable and high in quality. Two of their best
sellers include the lip crayons and eye shadows which are very
pigmented and picked by the brand lovers repeatedly. Other than this,
they also offer foundations, creamy concealers, bronzers, contour
sticks, eyeshadow palettes, highlighters, brow fillers, nail enamels and
more. Their products start at INR 229 and go up to INR 1700 for a
single product.

7. Colorbar
Launched in 2005, Colorbar is a trending and premium makeup brands
with presence across India, Germany, Italy, France, and middle east.
The makeup brand has a number of reasonably priced products that
have unique and skin-friendly formulas. The brand is known for its
perfect match primer, mascara, lip colours and tints, foundations and
eye makeup products. Starting at just INR 125, the exceptional and
long-lasting formulas give the competitive brands a run for their
money.

8. Lakme
Lakme is one of the most popular Indian makeup brands. Founded in
1952 and still running strong the brand has seen the beauty industry
transition in a lot of ways. With an incredible and wide range of
products including lipsticks, foundations, concealers, eyeshadows,
eyeliners, highlighters, mascara, assembled kits and more, it has all
that a modern-day woman can need to fix and enhance her beauty.
Though the prices if their products aren’t very high, the quality of
their products is standard and great. With Kareena Kapoor as the face
of the brand, Lakme has been doing even well as compared to the past.
Some of their best sellers include the matte mousse lip and cheek
colour and matte melt liquid lip colour.

9. Nykaa Cosmetics
From an e-marketplace to launching their own range of skincare and
makeup, Nykaa has succeeded like a master without visible fails. The ecommerce company recently launched their extremely affordable and
unique makeup line with all things amazing and fine. Their range of
makeup includes lip colours, eye shadow palettes, primer, foundation,
concealers, highlighters, nail paints and much more. Their range of
exclusive products start at INR 199 and recently they have also come
up with mini cosmetic packaging which is even lighter on the pocket and
very- travel-friendly. Nykaa Cosmetics understand consumer
purchasing behaviour and is doing its best to monetize the same by
offering high-quality and affordable products to the market.

10. Wet n Wild
Wet n Wild is a trusted beauty brand that offers the best-priced
products of international and fine quality that are not just great to use
but also cruelty-free. No matter the choice, pocket or age of the
woman, Wet n Wild has a makeup solution for everyone. Their great
range of products includes everything for eyes, lips, face, and face.
You might be spoilt for choice considering their wide range and
absolutely economical prices.