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Grazia Indie Beauty Superstars 2026 co-powered by Rangeela and Yello Glassware celebrated the best of homegrown beauty brands and prominent personalities in the beauty industry on 17th September at Soraia Bombay. Across skincare, make-up, haircare, body care, fragrance, beauty tools and accessories, the awards recognised products that made an impression through innovation, performance and originality. The line-up also celebrated the independent, homegrown and new-generation brands bringing fresh energy to India's beauty shelves.

The awards were judged by a discerning jury comprising Lisa Mishra, Dr. Madhuri Agarwal, Sonik Sarwate, Ayesha Sanghi and Mehernaaz Dhondy. Bringing together expertise across music, dermatology, makeup, beauty, fashion and editorial, the jury evaluated the entries across categories, recognising products that stood out for their innovation, performance, originality and relevance to today's beauty consumer.

Beyond products and brands, the evening also celebrated the people who have helped shape beauty in India, from artists and creators to actors and global beauty voices. Namrata Soni was honoured as the Make-up Artist of the Year, Hiral Bhatia as the Hairstylist of the Year, and Mickey Contractor as a Beauty Luminary while Aashna Hegde was recognised as the Beauty Creator of the Year. Among the evening’s celebrity honours, Aditi Rao Hydari was recognised as the Beauty Muse and Dia Mirza as the Timeless Beauty & Sustainability Advocate. Together, the honours recognised distinct voices and personalities who continue to bring their own aesthetic, perspective and influence to the beauty conversation.

Brands across categories were honoured, including Hyphen, Kay Beauty, Simply Nam, PAC Nykaa, Aminu,Typsy Beauty ,The Pink Foundry, and Shankara , Pali Beauty underlining the growing importance of storytelling, branding, and consumer engagement in the beauty industry.

Commenting on the awards, Mehernaaz Dhondy, Editor-in-Chief, Grazia India, remarked, “Grazia has always believed in looking at beauty beyond the surface as a reflection of culture, individuality and the way we choose to express ourselves. Grazia Indie Beauty Superstars celebrates the brands, creators and voices that are challenging conventions and bringing a fresh perspective to the beauty landscape. This year, we wanted to recognise those who are not simply following the conversation, but actively shaping what beauty looks and feels like today. From independent brands and emerging talent to established names with a distinct point of view, the awards are a celebration of the creativity, authenticity and individuality driving beauty forward.”

At its core, the Grazia Indie Beauty Superstars 2026 celebrated a beauty landscape that feels less prescriptive and far more personal, where individuality is the new luxury, experimentation is encouraged, and the next big thing can come from anywhere.