#Bazaar25in2025: People to watch out for in 2025—Beauty

India’s beauty landscape is undergoing a transformation, moving beyond traditional standards of beauty and embracing a more inclusive, experimental approach. As skincare routines, makeup techniques, and hair styling evolve, a new generation of beauty professionals—makeup artists, hairstylists, and dermatologists—are at the forefront of this change.

They’re not only promoting the importance of healthy, glowing skin but also encouraging bold, creative expression through makeup and hair. Think Dr Mukta Sachdev's efforts to educate, hair artists Umang and Sonam Solanki's craft, the safe space created by Deep Pathare for beauty lovers and many others. With their deep expertise, they guide their audience on everything from skincare science to avant-garde trends, challenging norms and empowering individuals to redefine beauty on their own terms.

Then there are beauty founders who work to bring the best technology and science to your skincare and makeup. Whether it is Pahadi Local's Jessica Jayne or Ras Luxury Oil's Shubhika Jain, these brand owners are crafting products that enhance the beauty and address the concerns of Indian skin. 

Another unsung arm of the beauty industry are a group of professionals, striving to make celebrities look stellar on and off the screen. From Tanvi Chemburkar and Avni Rambhia, to Aanchal Morwani, they add the glam to these stars for everything from editorial shoots and movies, to their appearances on the red carpet. 

To ensure this list reflects the most influential names shaping India’s beauty future, we turned to an expert jury panel—renowned dermatologist Dr. Madhuri Agarwal, beauty entrepreneur Komal Basith, and celebrity makeup artist Bianca Louzado. With their deep industry insights, they’ve helped curate a list of changemakers who are setting new standards for beauty in India.

Whether it’s breaking barriers with unconventional looks or advocating for sustainable beauty practices, these professionals are shaping India’s beauty future, and we can’t wait to see what’s next!

#1 Mrunal Panchal, Content Creator

5.5 million and counting, Mrunal Panchal's rise in the beauty influencing space has been steady and cosmic. She's talked about beauty and makeup with the biggest of names, and has the ability to create art on her face, to say nothing of the perfection she is able to create even with her everyday makeup. She has consistently innovated and upgraded her art and expertise, making her someone we look forward to seeing on our social media screens all the time.

#2 Yashwant Singh, Content Creator

Yashwant Singh has never shied away from bringing his followers the bare honest truth of skincare, and has gained a very loyal following for it. A constant proponent of building a healthy skin barrier, the influencer's inspiration comes from his own struggle with cystic acne. He breaks down skincare, which, let's face it, can feel daunting sometimes, into simple pieces of content complete with helpful hacks and tricks. Helpful with a side of a calming aesthetic, he is definitely on our to-watch list of influencers this year.

#3 Deep Pathare, Content Creator

This 20-something cat lover and beauty maven is unhinged and undeterred. They believe in slaying stereotypes with style and glitter eyes. With over 24.6K followers - a number they have achieved since they started creating content in 2020 - they have made their account an inviting space for beauty lovers. Their memorable look - the interpretation of the upside pink triangle or the ‘Rosa Winkel’ - has evolved to be a symbol of queer rights and unity.

#4 Jessica Jayne, Founder, Pahadi Local

Jessica Jayne, the founder of Pahadi Local, is bringing the beauty of India’s Himalayas straight to our skincare routines. Inspired by age-old wellness traditions and packed with locally sourced ingredients, Pahadi Local has become a favourite for those seeking clean, sustainable skincare. Her products—including the apricot kernel oil, mountain berry, and flowers of the foothills ranges—while being effective and luxurious, connect us to nature. By supporting local communities and staying true to her eco-conscious roots, she’s building a brand that’s not just about looking good, but feeling good too.

#5 Shubhika Jain, Founder, Ras Luxury Oils

Ras Luxury Oils has grown and how. From a nascent start up with her mother who loved tinkering with plants, herbs, and other natural ingredients in the garden to a self-funded wellness brand, Shubhika Jain now boasts of SKUs across many skincare categories, large fundings, a Forbes 30-under-30 listing, and, most importantly, a band of customers who swear by them. With the brand overtaking stalwarts in the Ayurveda, farm-to-face segment, and growing at lightning pace, Jain's plans for the brands are ones to look out for.

#6 Sheil Jain, founder, Gush Beauty

Fun, fuss-free, skincare-forward, and made for the Gen-Z, thought 20-something Sheil Jain and brought us Gush Beauty. With four SKUs since its launch in 2020, the brand has aced makeup that is friendly and joyful, we're thinking of their very popular Play Tints that have easily come to dominate the segment in the Indian market where foreign players were a go-to. As a Gen-Z herself, Sheil knows the customers she is creating her products for and with her vision to build a community-led brand, the path to sustained climb is well forged.

#7 Aanchal A Morwani, Hairstylist

A leading name in the celebrity hairstyling business, Aanchal A Morwani has worked with the best and biggest of names in Bollywood, being especially loved by the new kids on the block. What we as ardent followers love about her are the haircut and hairstyling videos can sure be a hair for dummies series, giving us all the information we need for that makeover we are all hoping for. With her growing portfolio with films, celebrities, media, brands, and real life clients, we can only imagine what's in store.

#8 Savleen Kaur Manchanda, Makeup artist 

Another celebrity favourite, Savleen Manchanda's feed is a moodboard for everyone, whatever your aesthetic. A true blue artist for all Bollywood girlies, and one who aces her game. What we are waiting for in the coming year is more of her on screen, and everything and anything that could make us replicate and think of us a little more like some of her favourite girls, be it Janhvi Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor Khan, or Deepika Padukone.

#9 Tanvi Chemburkar, Makeup artist

A go-to makeup artist for Bollywood’s biggest stars, including Janhvi Kapoor, Kriti Sanon, and Ananya Panday, Chemburkar is known for her impeccable technique. Whether she is creating effortlessly chic looks or crafting dramatic red carpet glam, her work always feels fresh and modern.

#10 Riddhima Sharma, Makeup artist

During her 10+ years of experience in the beauty industry, Riddhima Sharma has worked on high-profile campaigns for brands like Manish Malhotra and Shiseido, and made up celebrities for covers of leading lifestyle magazines, including Harper's Bazaar India. She specialises in bridal makeup, and has crafted looks for numerous celebrity weddings, including those of popular Bollywood stars. Going by her Instagram, she is the go-to make-up artist for the Bollywood GenZ babies—from Suhana Khan to Shanaya Kapoor.

#11 Dr Mukta Sachdev, Dermatologist

This Bengaluru-based specialist has quickly become a go-to name in the world of dermatology, with a loyal following of celebrities and skincare enthusiasts. She tackles everything from acne to anti-aging and has a no-nonsense approach to skincare. Whether it's through her Instagram tips or one-on-one treatments, she breaks down complex skin concerns with simplicity and care. With an ever-growing roster of clients Dr Sachdev is definitely one to watch in the skincare world.

#12 Ashrey Puri, makeup artist, entrepreneur

From stardust eyeshadow to gilded lashes and from editorial shoots to personal expression, Puri does it all. And does it with charm, panache, and an edge that's hard to match. A scroll through his Instagram page will tell you what we are talking about. The beauty influencer has recently ventured into designing with his label Qaaya Palat that caters to contemporary fashion and modern silhouettes. His makeup and his designs are both a reflection of the unapologetic, raring-to-go person that he is.  

#13 Daksh Nidhi, Hairstylist, Educator

For Daksh Nidhi hair is an art form; it’s to experiment, design and style with. Over the years, he has built a reputation for his innovative approach to hair design and his work with some of Bollywood's biggest stars. He has created iconic looks for red carpet events, editorial shoots, and movies, and we are excited to see what's more in store for the year!

#14 Eshwar Log, hair and makeup artist 

Kareena Kapoor Khan, Masaba Gupta, Sonakshi Sinha, Sobhita Dhulipala, there isn't a Bollywood queen who Eshwar Log has not worked with and there isn't a bride-to-be who hasn't dreamt of being made up by Log. Yes, we are exaggerating for effect but the make-up artist is truly a 'magician' when it comes to Indian skin. With his expertise he has made everything, from his signature neon pops and goth glam, to nude, minimalist make-up look brilliant.

#15 Astha Suri, founder, Naso Profumi

An Interior Architect & a Fashion Stylist by course with a legacy in crafting traditional attars, Astha Suri combined the two in NASO Profumi—a brand that stands out for its sustainable vision in perfume production using traditional techniques and modern sensibilities to creating fragrances with a Norm-Core approach. Sourcing local indigenous ingredient’s and reviving the craft and design of hand-crafted perfumery has been the forefront of NASO. She has even found a way around the intense feel of essential oils in ambience and home spaces, through Surround Scenting which practises elevating the state of being. With a blend of the cultures, practices and people, NASO plays with creating nostalgic fragrances with a hint of newness.  A perfect classic with a twist.

#16 Sukriti Khaitan, co-founder, Asa Beauty

Not so long ago, in 2020, as clean beauty and sustainable skincare began to gain real traction, Sukriti Khaitan noticed a gap in the Indian market for skincare that was both effective and free of harmful chemicals. Enter Asa Beauty, a brand that redefined clean beauty in India with its natural ingredients and commitment to sustainability—think refillable and reusable lipsticks and make-up products. A successful luxury marketer who has lived in New York and worked as a health coach, Khaitan, along with her mother-in-law, created the Asa skincare line, with products that reflect her belief in transparency and conscious living.

#17 Rowi Singh, Content Creator

Minimalism what? One glance at Australian-born Indian beauty influencer Rowi Singh’s Instagram and her love for maximalism is immediately clear—chrome lids, galaxy-inspired eye makeup, castle core eyes— are just a few of the iconic looks she’s known for. At the heart of these creations are her Punjabi-Indian roots; think bindis, bejewelled eyes, heavy jewellery and more. With a following of 450K (and counting), Singh uses her platform to encourage her audience to embrace individuality and body positivity. Her makeup tutorials, filled with vibrant colours and daring techniques, offer inspiration and a fresh perspective on beauty, making her one of the most exciting voices in the beauty space today.

#18 Anshuka Parwani, Wellness Expert

She is Alia Bhatt, Deepika Paduknone, and Kareena Kapoor’s yoga instructor—though that’s just one of her many claims to fame. It’s her everyday tutorial reels about yoga, wellness rituals, and a holistic approach to fitness that set her apart. Once a national gold medalist in swimming and a commercial pilot, Parwani uses her signature style of integrating traditional yoga with elements of functional movement and mindfulness, to create well-rounded practices that are accessible to everyone. 

#19 Umang, hair and makeup artist

Edgy, experimentative, and eccentric—come close to defining Umang’s work with hair and makeup. The upcoming artist has shaped some of the most talked about looks on magazine covers—Indian and international—for instance the Harper’s Bazaar Kazakhstan Diamond Issue. He effortlessly marries avant-garde looks with elegance, whether he is crafting a sultry, smokey eye or sculpting a show-stopping hairdo.

#20 Shraddha Mishra, hair and makeup artist

What’s common between Sobhita Dhulipala’s wedding look and Zeenat Aman’s iconic look in the HUL campaign? Well, for one, they both look stunning and two, they were all crafted by Shraddha Mishra. She has also made up some of Bollywood’s most memorable red carpet moments for A-listers like Priyanka Chopra, Jacqueline Fernandez, and Ananya Panday. While Mishra has mastered the art of capturing the essence of each star, she empowers her followers (over 93K) with tips and hacks to achieve professional looks with minimal effort in their homes.

#21 Meher Jadwani, founder, The Dearist

Drawing from her own wellness journey, Meher Jadwani launched The Dearist to offer luxury skincare. She offers everything from products created with high-strength botanical ingredients to tools like kansa. Over the years, she’s built a loyal community of skincare enthusiasts who are drawn to the combination of effective, natural ingredients and the brand's focus on nurturing both body and mind. 

#22 Sonam Solanki, wig specialist

Trained at the Eastbourne Wig Academy and Sarah Weatherburn & Co. in London, Solanki has become one of India’s top wig makers. She is exploring hair as medium of storytelling and her work for films like Gold, Mammagam, and Guilty are a testament to this. She has worked with stars like Bhumi Pednekar, Anushka Sharma, and Akshay Kumar and collaborated with brands such as Mango and Kenzo. With every piece of work, she pushes the boundaries of hair design.

#23 Avni Rambhia, Hair and makeup artist

Samantha Prabhu’s trusted make-up artist—for editorial shoots to feature promotions—and the go-to name for edgy, experimentative looks, Avni Rambhia has carved a place for herself among the many industry favourites. Holographic eyeshadow, shroom liner, and anything fun has her signature on it. 

#24 Kiran Denzongpa, Hair and makeup artist

Kiran Denzongpa’s portfolio boasts collaborations with top skincare brands like Clinique, Kama Ayurveda, Pink Foundry, and more recently L'Oréal, Vaseline and the likes, alongside fashion heavyweights like Myntra, H&M, Anita Dongre, and Gaurav Gupta. She has also worked with Bollywood’s finest, from Katrina Kaif and Athiya Shetty, to Radhika Apte and for leading lifestyle titles including Harper’s Bazaar India. Trained from The Delamar Academy of Makeup & Hair in London, she is an expert in special effects and body painting and has created some memorable ramp looks.

#25 Manasa Garemella, founder, Kindlife

Setting out to make better living easy, Manasa Garemella founded Kindlife, a marketplace that curates clean, sustainable, and effective brands. Rooted in transparency and mindful living, the brand offers everything from skincare to nutrition, making it easier for consumers to make ethical choices. Garamella is unfiltered, honest, and has only empowering and kind words to say to her followers.