Nykaa adds Selena Gomez's Rare Beauty to premium portfolio across online and 30 stores

Nykaa brings celebrity-founded Rare Beauty into its prestige beauty lineup, distributing across its online platforms and 30 physical stores as it rides rising Indian demand for premium beauty. The move deepens a portfolio that already spans Chanel, SK-II and Charlotte Tilbury.

— FiledWed, 1 Jul, 2026, 08:47 IST·First seen Wed, 1 Jul, 2026, 08:47 IST·Source CNBC-TV18 · Companies

What happened

Nykaa partners with Selena Gomez's Rare Beauty, adding the celebrity brand to its premium portfolio across online platforms and 30 stores as it capitalises on

Key facts

  • 30 stores
  • revenue ₹2,648 crore
  • 28.4% YoY growth
  • net profit ₹79 crore

Why this matters

Securing Rare Beauty distribution strengthens Nykaa's position as India's default prestige-beauty gateway, raising the strategic value of future exclusive-brand partnerships.

What to watch

  • Rare Beauty sell-through and repeat-purchase rates in first two quarters
  • Nykaa prestige segment gross margin trajectory in next earnings
  • Competitive response from Tira, Sephora India, and Reliance beauty push
  • Any exclusivity clauses vs multi-retailer availability of the brand
  • Store expansion announcements beyond current 30-store footprint
  • Expand Rare Beauty distribution beyond 30 stores if early sell-through beats targets
  • Bundle influencer/creator campaigns leveraging Selena Gomez fanbase for launch spikes
  • Add more celebrity-founded prestige brands to build a differentiated exclusive roster
  • Push loyalty and app-based exclusives to lock traffic before competitors match