Our story

The Visionary

Samir Krishan Modi, the visionary Founder and Managing Director of Colorbar Cosmetics, turned his dream into reality by establishing one of the leading names in the cosmetics industry.

Driven by a relentless pursuit of innovation while recognising a gap in the Indian cosmetics market, he ignited a revolution with the birth of Colorbar Cosmetics. More than just a brand, Colorbar embodies his unwavering commitment to excellence and a deep understanding of what makes beauty enthusiasts tick.

Samir's Magic Story

A Harvard alumnus, a state-level boxing champion, an uninhibited art and music aficionado, Samir Krishan Modi ventured beyond the world of business to infuse ‘Samirness’ into the beauty industry, creating a brand that empowers everyone to embrace their inner magic.

As an ardent believer in ‘Meraki’ – leaving a little piece of yourself in everything that you do - he curated a bespoke, engaging and immersive brand while providing empowering and inclusive products for all.

He has built a globally acknowledged beauty brand that offers magical products backed by science and elevates the experience of beauty for all those who interact with the brand.

A Legacy of Self-Expression

He launched Colorbar Cosmetics in 2004 with the goal of bringing magic in everyone’s life. Starting the journey with 16 lipsticks and 16 nail lacquers where he went from store to store to convince the retailers to keep his brand...

Colorbar transcends the traditional role of a makeup brand by empowering users to express their unique identities, as they choose from the widest colour palette of beauty offerings...

How Did the Magic Begin?

He noticed a void in the beauty industry—a lack of innovative and high-quality products. Inspired by his grandfather’s philosophy of creating the best products for the Indian consumer...

Embracing the magic of individuality, championing the right to self-expression and dedicated to crafting the world’s most innovative products, Colorbar aspires to be the best cosmetic brand in the world.

Unleash the Magic Within

Colorbar’s story began with his vision of creating not just a makeup brand, but a gateway to a world of magic and wonder. He believed that while magic cannot be seen or touched, it can be felt.

Colorbar is where ‘beauty for all’ is paramount. It offers the widest range of lip colours where luxury kisses your lips while adding an extra layer of confidence.

Colorbar has nothing but the best to help you stay ahead in the game. If the epicentre of beauty had a face, it would be that of Colorbar.

First Indian brand to offer bespoke services – ‘Make your own lipstick’, personalized engraving service and more.
Only brand in the world to launch Make Your Customised Nail Polish in store.
Proudly holding two Guinness World Records for exceptional feats.
The products conform to the highest standards, meeting European Union, UK, USA, Korea, and FDA regulations, while being benchmarked against leading luxury brands. As proud recipients of PETA certification for cruelty-free practices, we are committed to ethical beauty.

The largest nail polish mosaic (pattern)

Guinness World Records

Proudly holding two Guinness World Records,
our exceptional feats stand as a testament
to our commitment to excellence and innovation.

The most people to have their nails filed
and varnished in 1 hour

We want to give our consumers the confidence to show the world their inner beauty, style & personality. We encourage our customers to fall in love with themselves, discover their inner magic and celebrate who they really are.

Our products are produced and packaged in France, Germany, Italy, Korea & the United States of America. So we can deliver the most brilliant colors, luxurious textures and effective results. Created with love, we conform to US, EU, UK & Japan FDA standards and qualifications and are ISO certified.

We are also available online for your convenience at our own website and 3rd party websites like Nykaa, Amazon etc.

We deliver our unique Colorbar experience at our own stores as well as our partner outlets. Launched in 2004, today we are the fastest-growing beauty brand with a strong geographical footprint through 100+ exclusive stores, 1200+ multi-brand outlets and select partner chains like Shoppers Stop, Lifestyle, New U, and Pantaloons.

Internationally, Colorbar is now present in Sri Lanka, Malaysia, USA, UK, and UAE on leading e-commerce platforms.