A recap of the previous standout winners from the Cosmopolitan Blogger & Creator Awards – Beauty Edition

The Cosmo Bloggers Awards have always been more than a trophy moment; they’re a snapshot of the internet’s mood. Especially in the beauty category, there’s an array of nominations, from the creators who taught us how to glow smarter, to the artists and experts who reshaped what beauty representation looks like in India. CBA has consistently spotlighted culture-forward voices. It’s where individuality is celebrated unapologetically.

Beauty trends today aren’t limited to your algorithm feed, but are also about conversations. Gender-fluid makeup, body positivity, skin-first routines, and authenticity over perfection have all gone from niche to mainstream, thanks to creators who dared to show up as themselves. The beauty category at CBA has mirrored this evolution closely, honouring those who didn’t just keep up with trends, but actively rewrote them.

As we gear up for a brand-new season of the Cosmo Bloggers Awards, we’re hitting rewind on some of the most impactful winners from the Beauty category over the years.

Ankush Bhaguna
Beauty Influencer of the Year, 2022

Ankush Bahuguna—unapologetically himself—is a content creator, beauty influencer, and actor. Known for his sharp comedic sketches and mood-boosting beauty tutorials, he’s been breaking gender rules in the glam space long before it was cool, proving that makeup has no labels.

Tanvi Geetha Ravishankar
Body-love Influencer of the Year, 2023

Tanvi Geetha Ravishankar, also known as TheChubbyTwirler, is that girl in the plus-size fashion space: bold, joyful, and completely unapologetic. A beacon of body positivity and a true trailblazer, she wears many hats with ease: digital creator, voiceover artist, dancer, and CEO of #StyleAboveSize, her powerful platform championing self-love and radical body acceptance.

Isha Sutaria
Emerging Beauty Influencer, 2023

Isha Sutaria is proof that sometimes the best glow-ups are the most intuitive ones. A Mumbai native who returned home after six years in Boston, she made the leap into full-time content creation during the pandemic, trading spreadsheets for serums and finance for face oils. She serves up skincare wisdom, polished OOTDs, and glimpses into a life that feels aspirational yet refreshingly real.

Savleen Kaur Manchanda
Celeb Makeup Artist of the Year, 2025

In the beauty universe, Savleen Manchanda doesn’t just create looks—she sets the mood. One of India’s most in-demand make-up artists, she’s the magic behind some truly iconic moments, from Kareena Kapoor Khan’s glamour to Natasha Poonawalla’s show-stopping Met Gala debut. What makes her artistry hit different? Balance. She’s all about that sweet spot where minimal meets major impact. For Savleen, beauty is less about masking or morphing and more about turning the volume up on what’s already there.

Coco Ballicci
LGBTQIA+ Makeup Artist of the Year, 2025

Anukul Dhara, also known as Coco Ballucci or Rajkumari Coco, is power, rebellion, and self-expression all rolled into one. Born and raised in Kolkata and now based in Chandigarh, this fearless makeup artist has carved a name for herself. A proud rule-breaker, she challenges gender stereotypes one brushstroke at a time, using makeup as art.

Priyanka Reddy
Dermat of the Year, 2025

Dr Priyanka Reddy is widely regarded as one of the country’s most trusted dermatologists. She’s built a reputation for blending serious clinical expertise with cutting-edge aesthetic treatments that actually deliver. Think advanced skin and hair solutions, minus the intimidation factor. What truly sets her apart is her approach: warm, precise, and deeply personalised.

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