The brand has to be founded – and run exclusively from India
Breakthroughs in terms of the product line, branding and marketing efforts, ingredient assortments, the potency of formulations, consumer-loved products, championed sustainability efforts, provided employment opportunities or financially uplifted a region by job creation in India.
The brand should be at least two years old
The brand’s presence must be nationwide and not just regional
The brand may fit in any of the following beauty categories – makeup, skin, hair, fragrance, bath & body
The brand can be at any price point
Iconic new launch of the year
A product launch demonstrating out-of-the-box thinking to create solutions bridging the unique gaps in the market
Criteria for selection:
The brand can be Indian or International
Breakthroughs can be made in terms of tech innovation, product innovation, most disruptive launch, unique applicator mechanism and other such unique metrics; the brand as a whole or a product line that was innovative can both be eligible for this category
The brand should be at least two years old
The brand may fit in any of the following beauty categories – makeup, skin, hair, fragrance, bath & body
The brand can be at any price point
New & Now
Recognising the latest & hottest products in the market, dominating carts & hearts of beauty lovers, gaining virality across platforms
Criteria for selection:
The brand can be Indian or International
The product should have had a viral wave that garnered over 10MN organic or earned reach with over 10,000 mentions
The product should have been cited in 3-4 editorial articles
The product should have been launched less than 3 years ago
The product may fit in any of the following beauty categories – makeup, skin, hair, fragrance, bath & body
The product can be at any price point
Beauty with Purpose
Brands that prioritize not only the well-being of their consumers but also the well-being of the planet and society
Criteria for selection:
The brand can be Indian or International
Breakthrough has to be made in the brand’s sustainability and sustenance efforts; green initiatives, vegan & cruelty-free, clean oceans efforts, recycling champions, environment-friendly packaging, reusable or refillable options made available instead of new purchases
The brand should be at least two years old
The brand may fit in any of the following beauty categories – makeup, skin, hair, fragrance, bath & body
The brand can be at any price point
Cult Classic
Celebrating products & brands that never go out of style
Criteria for selection:
The brand can be Indian or International
Can be won by a brand as a whole or a specific product line
The brand or product has to have stood the test of time. A lot of competitors have come and gone, and a lot of copies have made attempts, however, the brand or product stands uncontested having its followers choosing it over and over again giving it the formidable cult status
The brand or product should be a minimum of 5 years old
The brand or product may fit in any of the following beauty categories – makeup, skin, hair, fragrance, bath & body
The brand can be at any price point
Marketing Maestro
Spotlighting those brands that raise the bar with their innovative & clutter-breaking marketing campaigns
Criteria for selection:
The brand can be Indian or International
This award can be won by a product, product range or brand launch (relaunch and re-positioning are also eligible)
The campaign and its communication should be new and unrelated to previous marketing campaigns
A case study breaking down the target audience, approach, reach and outcomes will be required
The brand may fit in any of the following beauty categories – makeup, skin, hair, fragrance, bath & body
Campaign should have been held a maximum of 2 years ago