Musarrat Misbah is a renowned Pakistani entrepreneur, social activist, and beauty industry pioneer. Founder of Depilex and the Depilex Smile Again Foundation, she is known for empowering women, supporting acid attack survivors, and promoting ethical beauty, entrepreneurship, and social responsibility in Pakistan.
Her presence at major fashion and charity events helped bridge style with social impact this year, reinforcing her role as a beauty with a cause pioneer in Pakistan’s fashion and nonprofit space.
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Pride of Performance (Government of Pakistan) – 2010
Winner
Recognition: Outstanding service and humanitarian work for acid/burn survivors
Role: CEO & Founder, Depilex Smileagain Foundation
Lux Style Awards – 2015
Lifetime Achievement Award – Winner
Recognition: Contribution to beauty and fashion industry through Depilex Group
Role: Entrepreneur & Beautician
Italian Government Women’s Day Award – 2017
Winner
Recognition: Courage, commitment and service to women’s causes
Role: CEO & Philanthropist (first Pakistani woman to receive this honor)
Hum Awards – 2018
Excellence in Humanity Award – Winner
Recognition: Humanitarian work for acid attack and burn victims
Role: CEO & Founder, Depilex Smileagain Foundation
Hum Women Leaders Awards – 2021
HUM Women Leaders Award – Winner
Recognition: Leadership and impact in entrepreneurship and philanthropy
Role: Entrepreneur & Humanitaria
Full Name: Musarrat Misbah (born Musarrat Uddin Khan)
Birthdate: 25 November 1959
Birthplace / Hometown: Karachi, Pakistan
Beauty & Cosmetology Training: Studied beauty therapy and cosmetology at Shaw College of Beauty Therapy in the United Kingdom and received professional training in the USA, UK, France, and Germany.
Marital Status: Married formerly to Amir; they have two children.
Family in Business: Her younger sister Nighat Misbah serves as a director within the Depilex organization.
Industry Trailblazer: As a beauty industry entrepreneur, Musarrat Misbah helped transform professional beauty services in Pakistan while empowering women through education, employment, and locally developed products.
Entrepreneur with a Cause: Her business success enabled her to diversify into philanthropy, most notably by founding the Depilex Smileagain Foundation to help survivors of acid and kerosene attacks blending entrepreneurship with social impact.
The Masarrat Misbah Makeup brand maintains an official e‑store and Website , making her products widely accessible and expanding her business’s digital footprint.
Musarrat Misbah is a well-known Pakistani beautician, entrepreneur, actress, and philanthropist.
She was born on November 25, 1959 in Karachi, Pakistan.
She founded the Depilex beauty salon in Lahore in 1980, which expanded into multiple major cities.
She established the Depilex Smileagain Foundation to assist victims of acid and burn attacks with medical, psychological, and financial support.
Yes , she appeared in Pakistani TV dramas in the 1990s and is recognized in media for her beauty expertise.
She introduced a 100% halal cosmetic line designed for Pakistani women’s skin types.
She received the Pride of Performance award from the Government of Pakistan for her philanthropic and industry contributions.
Yes , she was the first Pakistani woman to receive an award from the Italian government on Women’s Day for her courage and impact.
Her foundation focuses on rehabilitation, empowerment, and fair treatment for survivors of acid and burn attacks.
She’s considered a pioneer in Pakistan’s beauty industry and a voice for women’s empowerment through her business and philanthropic work.
“True beauty comes from confidence and creativity. My goal has always been to inspire others to express themselves boldly while staying true to their passion and values.”
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