The ninth edition of the ELLE Beauty Awards presented the year’s fresh batch of superheroes that we’ve all come to rely on to solve our beauty woes. Our October cover girl Parineeti Chopra, looked stunning in a Manish Malhotra gown. She was joined by other beautiful faces like Esha Gupta, Aditi Rao Hydari, Waluscha De Sousa, Yami Gautam, Gul Panag, Ridhima Sud, Monica Dogra, Swara Bhaskar, Priyanka Bose and many more.
This year wasn’t just about the miracles in jars; for the very first time, we introduced eight new categories to honour experts and individuals who are changing the face of the Indian beauty industry and making it easier for us to look beautiful every day.
Here’s the complete list of winners:
Make-up and Hair Icon: Namrata Soni
Make-up and Hair Rising Star: Elton Fernandez
Top Model: Nidhi Sunil
Fitness Expert: Yasmin Karachiwala
Skin Expert: Dr Jamuna Pai
Best Salon: BBlunt
Best Spa: Ananda In The Himalayas
Foundations
Editor’s Pick: Bobbi Brown Skin Foundation Stick
Popular Choice: L’Oréal Paris Infallible Compact
Concealers
Editor’s Pick: M.A.C Studio Conceal And Correct Duo
Popular Choice: Revlon ColorStay Concealer
Blushes & Bronzers
Editor’s Pick: Chanel Joues Contraste Powder Blush
Popular Choice: ColorBar Cheekillusion Blush
Lipsticks & Glosses
Editor’s Pick: Estée Lauder Pure Color Envy Sculpting Lipstick
Popular Choice: ColorBar Deep Matte Lip Crème
Popular Choice: M.A.C Retro Matte Lipstick
Eyeshadows & Liners
Editor’s Pick: Chanel Les 4 Ombres
Popular Choice: Maybelline New York Colossal Kohl (Colour)
Popular Choice: ColorBar Just Smoky Kajal Pencil
Mascaras
Editor’s Pick: Lancôme Grandiôse Mascara
Popular Choice: Lakmé Eyeconic Mascara
Nail Colours & Care
Editor’s Pick: Sally Hansen Big Shiny Top Coat
Popular Choice: Maybelline New York Color Show Go Graffiti Nails
Anti-ageing Serums
Editor’s Pick: Lancôme Advanced Génifique Youth Activating Concentrate
Popular Choice: Olay Regenerist Serum
Anti-ageing Day & Night Creams
Editor’s Pick: L’Oréal Paris Revitalift Laser Day Cream
Popular Choice: Bottega di LungaVita Vita-Age Regenerating Face Cream
Brightening Day & Night Creams
Editor’s Pick: L’Occitane Immortelle Brightening Moisture Cream
Popular Choice: Za True White Day Cream
Serums & Face Oils
Editor’s Pick: Shiseido Ultimune Power Infusing Concentrate
Popular Choice: Artistry Ideal Radiance Illuminating Essence
Under Eye Care
Editor’s Pick: Clarins Extra-Firming Eye Complete Rejuvenating Cream
Popular Choice: Vichy Ideal White Eyes
Cleansers
Editor’s Pick: Clinique Foaming Sonic Facial Soap
Popular Choice: Dermalogica Clean Start Breakout Cleansing Foaming Wash
Exfoliators
Editor’s Pick: L’Oréal Paris White Perfect Scrub
Popular Choice: Za True White Exfoliating Clay
Moisturisers
Editor’s Pick: The Body Shop Vitamin E Aqua Boost Sorbet
Popular Choice: Forest Essentials Soundarya Radiance Cream
Sun Care (SPF)
Editor’s Pick: Avène Eau Thermale Very High Protection Emulsion SPF 50+
Popular Choice: L’Oréal Paris UV Perfect Aqua Essence SPF 50
Face Masks
Editor’s Pick: Innisfree Super Volcanic Pore Clay Mask
Popular Choice: Lakmé Skin Gloss Overnight Mask
BB, CC Creams & Tinted Moisturisers
Editor’s Pick: Estée Lauder Double Wear All-Day Glow BB Moisture Makeup SPF 30
Popular Choice: Clinique Anti-Blemish Solutions BB Cream SPF 40
Hand & Feet
Editor’s Pick: The Body Shop Shea Hand Cream
Popular Choice: Himalaya Herbals Age Defying Hand Cream
Shaping & Firming, Scrub
Editor’s Pick: The Body Shop Wild Argan Oil Rough Scrub
Popular Choice: Oriflame Milk & Honey Gold Smoothing Sugar Scrub
Body Lotions, Creams, Butters & Oils
Editor’s Pick: Kiehl’s Vetiver & Black Tea Body Lotion
Popular Choice: Nivea Oil-In-Lotion Cocoa Nourish Body Lotion
Shampoos
Editor’s Pick: Kérastase Discipline Bain Fluidealiste Shampoo
Popular Choice: TRESemmé Hair Spa Rejuvenation Shampoo
Conditioners
Editor’s Pick: Kérastase Discipline Maskeratine
Popular Choice: Dove Hair Therapy Intense Repair Conditioner
Hairstyling
Editor’s Pick: Moroccanoil Luminous Hairspray
Popular Choice: L’Oréal Professionnel Tecni.Art Crystal Gloss Shine Spray
Serums & Leave-ins
Editor’s Pick: Kérastase Elixir Ultime Oil Beautifying Oil Cream
Popular Choice: L’Oréal Paris 6 Oil Nourish Extraordinary Oil
Day Fragrances
Editor’s Pick: Hermès Jour d’Hermès Absolu
Popular Choice: Bvlgari Aqva Divina
Night Fragrances
Editor’s Pick: YSL Black Opium
Popular Choice: Dior Hypnotic Poison
Men’s Skincare
Editor’s Pick: Kiehls Men’s Oil Eliminator 24 Hour Anti-Shine Moisturizer
Popular Choice: Pond’s Men Energy Charge Brightening Gel Moisturizer
Men’s Grooming & Haircare
Editor’s Pick: Kérastase Homme Capital Force Amplifying Sculpting Gum
Popular Choice: BBlunt Gel Oh! Natural Hold Gel
Men’s Fragrances
Editor’s Pick: Givenchy Gentlemen Only Intense
Popular Choice: Bvlgari Man In Black
Associate sponsor: Jabong.com. Hospitality partner: Trident (BKC, Mumbai). Gift partner: Good Earth. Alcohol partners: Grey Goose, Chandon, Dewars, Kingfisher Ultra Max. Trophy partner: Creative Awards. Photographs: Click Art / Neeraj Lele
