It was a celebration of the best of beauty and wellness at the 16th edition of the ELLE Beauty Awards 2023 that took place on the 12th of October. Along with a number of beauty brands and Bollywood stars, experts in the fields of makeup, hair, skin and wellness were honoured with these prestigious accolades, acknowledging their contributions in their areas of work.
Continue reading to discover the People Award winners of the ELLE Beauty Awards 2023-
ELLE Fitness Expert of 2023- Karan Sawhney
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Former star of Indian Super League, Karan Sawhney, a professional football player and football commentator, is now ELLE’s Fitness Expert of the year. Having co-founded The Tribe, he believes in the holistic development of the mind, body and soul.
ELLE Skin Expert of 2023- Dr Apratim Goel
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One of the most prolific dermatologists practising in India today, Dr Apratim Goel is a Cosmetic Dermatology and Lasers expert who runs a chain of clinics in Mumbai. With 17 years of experience, she is rightfully ELLE’s Skin Expert of 2023.
ELLE Rising Beauty Blogger Of 2023- Shalini Kutti
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Shalini Kutti, also known as urshaynesss on social media platforms, has quickly become everyone’s favourite beauty blogger with her unfiltered beauty reels and candid vlogs. With a following of over 100K and rising across Instagram and YouTube, ELLE’s Rising Beauty Blogger of 2023 is scaling new heights.
ELLE Beauty Innovation of 2023- Suman Jalaf
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A beauty pioneer, Suman Jalaf, has carved a niche for herself in this cluttered industry. Hailing from London, the winner of ELLE’s Beauty Innovation of 2023 awards has become the go-to name for eyebrow styling for Bollywood clients like Kriti Sanon and Deepika Padukone to international celebrities like Kate Moss.
ELLE Mental Wellness Expert of 2023- Dr Sonali Gupta
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With over 17 years of experience, Dr Sonali Gupta is one of the top clinical psychologists practising in Mumbai today. ELLE’s Mental Wellness Expert of 2023 firmly believes that patients are able to find answers to their problems themselves, and her job as a therapist is to provide them with a safe space and provide guidance.
ELLE Wellness Expert of 2023- Dr Tanaya Narendra
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Dr Tanaya Narendra, also referred to as Dr Cuterus on social media, uses the power of social media to effectively address misinformation regarding sexual health. Busting myths, addressing social stigma and normalising conversations around sex, ELLE’s Wellness Expert of 2023 guides an entire generation as they navigate their lives.
ELLE Hair Expert of 2023- Sanky Evrus
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As a hairstyling expert, Sanky Exrus holds the power to transform your hair for the better. Through his illustrious career, he has cemented his position as one of the favourite hairstylists in B-Town and is now ELLE’s Hair Expert of 2023.
ELLE Makeup Artist of 2023-Mehak Oberoi
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Having worked for over 20 years on various Bollywood projects with stars such as Alia Bhatt, Kiara Advani and more, Mehak Oberoi has already been the recipient of various prestigious awards including the Dada Saheb Phalke Award for best makeup artist. She is ELLE’s Makeup Artist of the year.
ELLE Sexual Wellness Expert of 2023- Pallavi Barnwal
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Coach Pallavi Barnwal has made it her life’s work to eradicate the shame and taboos associated with conversations about sex and sexual well-being. Drawing from her own experiences, ELLE’s Sexual Wellness Expert of 2023 has created a space for open, judgement-free conversations about sex.
Wardrobe Care Partner: Pressto India (@presstoindia)
Hydration Partner: Vedica Spring (@vedicaspring)
Gifting Partner: Louis Stitch (@louisstitch)
Pouring Partner: Smoke Lab (@smokelabofficial)
Gifting Partner: Chicnutrix (@chicnutrix)
