Amazon.in’s Beauty Awards revealed the top brands & products of 2016

India’s largest online beauty store on Amazon.in today announced the winners of the country’s biggest online Beauty Awards 2016. From over 15 lakh products and 19,000 brands, Amazon.in’s first-ever Beauty Awards 2016 brings forward the country’s most loved beauty products and brands of 2016. The awards, based on consumer ratings and demand (units sold) on Amazon.in, are comprehensive and include 66 categories across Skin & Body Care, Hair Care, Make-up, Men’s Grooming and Fragrance.

Lakmé emerged as the no. 1 brand based on consumer preference on Amazon.in with winning products across 13 categories including Fairness, Sindoor, Eye liner, Foundation, Compact, Highlighter, CC Cream, Mascara, Nail Polish, Lipstick - Matte finish, Lipstick - Satin finish, Lip Gloss and Coloured Kohl. The no. 2 spot was taken up by Maybelline with products gaining consumer trust in 6 categories including Lip Balm, Compact, Lipstick, Eye Shadow, Eyebrow and Kajal. The Personal Care Appliances category saw Philips as the dominating brand winning across categories like Epilator, Hair Dryer, Straightener, Electric Shaver and Beard Trimmer (product details given below).

Amazon.in’s Beauty Awards 2016 also highlighted homegrown brands that emerged as strong players in 2016. Indulekha is a regional South Indian brand that garnered the best product award in Hair Oil category for Indulekha Bringha Hair Oil. Patanjali Ayurved also made a strong headway to win the Best Skin Gel award for its product Patanjali Aloe Vera Gel.

Amazon.in has a wide range of Luxury Beauty products, which were also well represented in the awards. Forest Essentials, Madurai Jasmine,Mogra Hair Cleanser and Davidoff Cool Water Eau de Toilette Spray for Women were some of the winners.

Some of the lesser-known brands like Kiss Beauty and ADS surfaced as leaders in Make-up for Best Concealer (New Kiss Beauty Contour Concealer Highlighter Palette) and Best Make-up Palette (ADS Color Series Makeup Kit 8 Eyeshadow 1 Power Cake 8 Lip Color 2 Blusher) respectively. Organic beauty brands and products gained huge momentum this year with brands like Lotus Herbals, Himalaya Herbals, and Forest Essentials taking up top slots in some Body Care and Facial Skin Care categories 

The awards also covered Men’s Grooming, which is one of the fast emerging categories in India. Some of the winners in Men’s Grooming were BEARDO Beard and Hair Growth Oil, Philips Aquatouch AT620/14 Electric Shaver, Philips QT4011/15 Pro Skin Advance Trimmer and Garnier Acno Fight Face Wash for Men. The recently launched Cinthol Men’s Deo Stick has already become one of the best-selling men’s grooming products on Amazon.in.

Commenting on the launch of Amazon.in first-ever Beauty Awards 2016, Meghna Apparao, Category Leader – Beauty, Amazon.in, “The growing demand for beauty products among discerning Indian consumers encouraged us to come up with Amazon Beauty Awards that showcase and offer the bestselling beauty and grooming products. In our effort to make beauty shopping easy for our customers, we are excited to offer top beauty and grooming brands from India’s largest beauty store – Amazon Beauty Store”, said Meghna Apparao, Category Leader - Beauty, Amazon.in.

Amazon.in Beauty Awards 2016 – Full list of winners:

Category

Sub-category

Product Name

Brand

Body care

Anti-scar treatment

Bio-Oil

Bio-Oil

Body care

Shower gel/Body wash

Dove Gentle Exfoliating Body Wash

Dove

Body care

Sunscreen

Lotus Herbals Safe Sun 3-In-1 Matte Look Daily Sunblock SPF-40

Lotus Herbals

Body care

Soaps

Dove Cream Beauty Bathing Bar

Dove

Body care

Body Lotion

Nivea Nourishing Lotion Body Milk Richly Caring for Very Dry Skin

Nivea

Body care

Gel

Patanjali Aloe Vera Gel

PATANJALI

Body care

Epilator

Philips Satinelle Epilator HP6421/00, Legs & Body

Philips

Body care

Foot care

Scholl Diamond Crystals Velvet Smooth Express Pedi

Scholl

Body care

Face epilator

Braun 810 Face Epilator

Braun

Facial Skin care

Lip Balm

Maybelline Baby Lips Color Changing Lip Balm, Peach Bloom

Maybelline

Facial Skin care

Face wash

Clean & Clear Pimple Clearing Face Wash

Clean & Clear

Facial Skin care

Night cream

Himalaya Herbals Revitalizing Night Cream

Himalaya

Facial Skin care

Eye cream

Himalaya Herbals Under Eye Cream

Himalaya

Facial Skin care

Toner

Himalaya Herbals Refreshing and Clarifying Toner

Himalaya

Facial Skin care

Fairness

Lakmé Perfect Radiance Fairness Day Crème

Lakmé

Facial Skin care

Creams & Moisturizers

Lotus Herbals Whiteglow Skin Whitening And Brightening Gel Cream SPF-25

Lotus Herbals

Facial Skin care

Serum

Neutrogena Fine Fairness Brightening Serum

Neutrogena

Facial Skin care

Anti-ageing

Olay Total Effects 7-In-1 Anti Aging Night Skin Cream

Olay

Facial Skin care

Creams & Moisturizers

POND'S Moisturising Cold Cream

POND'S

Facial Skin care

Facial Kit

VLCC Gold Facial Kit

VLCC

Facial Skin care

Ubtan

Forest Essentials Multani Mitti Facial Ubtan

Forest Essentials

Fragrance

Deo stick

Cinthol Men's Deo Stick, Intense

Cinthol

Fragrance

Body Spray

Layer'r Wottagirl Body Spray, Secret Crush

Layer'r

Fragrance

Deodorant

Nivea Fresh Active Original 48 Hours Deodorant

Nivea

Fragrance

Roll on

Nivea Whitening Smooth Skin Roll On

Nivea

Fragrance

Luxury women's perfume

Davidoff Cool Water Eau De Toilette Spray for Women

Davidoff

Fragrance

Luxury men's perfume

Davidoff Cool Water for Men

Davidoff

Hair Care & Styling

Shampoo

TRESemmé Keratin Smooth Shampoo

TRESemmé

Hair Care & Styling

Conditioner

TRESemmé Keratin Smooth Conditioner

TRESemmé

Hair Care & Styling

Best product for curly hair

BBLUNT High Definition Curl Defining Leave in Cream

BBLUNT

Hair Care & Styling

Hair fall treatment

Hair For Sure Hair Management Treatment

Hair For Sure

Hair Care & Styling

Hair Oil

Indulekha Bringha Hair Oil

Indulekha

Hair Care & Styling

Hair Color

L’Oréal Paris Casting Crème Gloss, Darkest Brown 300

L’Oréal Paris

Hair Care & Styling

Best product for straight hair

L’Oréal Professionnel X-tenso Care Straight Shampoo

L’Oréal Paris

Hair Care & Styling

Hair serum

Streax Pro Hair Serum VITA GLOSS

Streax

Hair Care & Styling

Hair dryer

Philips HP8100/06 Hair Dryer

Philips

Hair Care & Styling

Straightener

Philips HP8309/00 Hair Straightener

Philips

Hair Care & Styling

Hair Spray

TRESemmé Thermal Creations Heat Tamer Protective Spray

TRESemmé

Hair Care & Styling

Luxury hair care

Forest Essentials Madurai Jasmine and Mogra Hair Cleanser

Forest Essentials

Make-up - Face

Sindoor

Lakmé Jewel Sindoor

Lakmé

Make-up - Face

Concealer

New Kiss Beauty Contour Concealer Highlighter Palette (5 Color)

Kiss Beauty

Make-up - Face

Eye liner

Lakmé Insta Eye Liner, Black

Lakmé

Make-up - Face

Foundation

Lakmé Absolute Skin Natural Mousse, Ivory Fair 01

Lakmé

Make-up - Face

Compact

Lakmé Rose Face Powder, Soft Pink

Lakmé

Make-up - Face

Highlighter

Lakmé Face Sheer Highlighter, Sun Kissed

Lakmé

Make-up - Face

Makeup Palette

ADS Color Series Makeup Kit

ADS

Make-up - Face

Compact

Maybelline New York White Super Fresh Compact Pearl

Maybelline

Make-up - Face

Primer

L’Oréal Paris Base Magique Primer

L’Oréal Paris

Make-up - Face

CC cream

Lakmé Complexion Care Face Cream, Beige

Lakmé

Make-up - Face

BB cream

Pond's White Beauty SPF 30 Fairness BB Cream

POND'S

Make-up - Face

Makeup Brush Set

Cosmetic Makeup Brush Set - 24 Piece with Black Leather Case

Puna Store

Make-up - lip & eye

Mascara

Lakmé Eyeconic Lash Curling Mascara Black

Lakmé

Make-up - lip & eye

Nail Polish

Lakmé True Wear Nail Color SS 1

Lakmé

Make-up - lip & eye

Lipstick

Maybelline Super Stay 14Hr Lipstick Eternal Rose

Maybelline

Make-up - lip & eye

Lipstick - Matte finish

Maybelline Color Show Lip Matte

Lakmé

Make-up - lip & eye

Eye shadow

Maybelline New York Nudes, the Nudes Palette

Maybelline

Make-up - lip & eye

Lipstick - Satin finish

Lakmé Enrish Satins Lip Colour

Lakmé

Make-up - lip & eye

Eyebrow

Maybelline Fashion Brow Duo Shaper, Brown

Maybelline

Make-up - lip & eye

Lip Gloss

Lakmé FS Lip Gloss, Strawberry 15

Lakmé

Make-up - lip & eye

Kajal

Maybelline Colossal Kajal, Black

Maybelline

Make-up - lip & eye

Coloured Kohl

Lakmé Eyeconic Kajal, Royal Blue

Lakmé

Men's grooming

Beard Oil

BEARDO Beard and Hair Growth Oil

BEARDO

Men's grooming

Hair Wax

Gatsby Styling Wax Mat and Hard

Gatsby Leather

Men's grooming

Premium shaver

Braun Series 3 3040 Rechargeable Wet & Dry Electric Foil Shaver

Braun

Men's grooming

Electric shaver

Philips Aquatouch AT620/14 Electric Shaver

Philips

Men's grooming

Beard trimmer

Philips QT4011/15 Pro Skin Advance Trimmer

Philips

Men's grooming

Face wash

Garnier Acno Fight Face Wash for Men

Garnier

 

Amazon.in’s Beauty Store is designed to meet the varying grooming and beauty needs of all customers by providing a broad selection of home-grown and international brands. The beauty store features selection from leading brands including Lakmé, L’Oréal Paris, Dove, Nivea, Olay, VLCC, Biotique and many more. The Luxury Beauty Store on Amazon.in includes top brands like L’Occitane, Forest Essentials, Calvin Klein, Kama Ayurveda, Davidoff and so on. The store also includes products specifically catering to men’s grooming needs like shaving creams, hair creams & gels, deodorants and perfumes.

All Consumers on www.amazon.in and the Amazon mobile shopping app have easy and convenient access to 95 million products across hundreds of categories. They benefit from a safe and secure ordering experience, convenient electronic payments, Cash on Delivery, Amazon’s 24x7 customer service support, and a globally recognized and comprehensive 100% purchase protection provided by Amazon’s A-to-Z Guarantee. They can also enjoy Amazon.in’s guaranteed next-day, two day delivery, Sunday and Morning delivery on products fulfilled by Amazon.

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