Do you remember when the only good makeup products in Nigeria were MAC and Mary Kay? Some fellows were so unlucky that they would be swindled off an exorbitant amount of money for fake products.
Thankfully, those days are far behind us. We do not need to rely on foreign makeup products anymore because right here in Nigeria, we have excellent Nigerian-owned makeup brands we can opt for instead.
Many of us still prefer foreign brands, especially most new makeup lines owned by our favorite influencers. However, we have the option of choosing and supporting our home-owned brands.
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One might even insist that it is our civic duty. Besides, considering our exchange rate, settling for brands made here in Nigeria would be wiser, and we have many of them. Do you not know them yet? No issues; here is a list of some perfect and notable Nigerian-owned makeup lines below;
Nigerian Makeup brands you should know.
- Lady Vee beauty: This line is owned by Vera Nwando and markets a wide range of foundations, primers, powders, lipsticks, etc., of good quality. It also produces makeup boxes and bags. Lady Vee Beauty is known for its affordability as well as its quality.
- Blot beauty: Owned by Olufunke Tonye Preghafi, Blot boasts a wide array of makeup products ranging from foundations with airy finishes to eyebrow definers and more.
- Nuban Beauty: Stella Ndekile did not come to play. If you know your makeup brands, you should know this name. Her eye shadow palette and beauty blenders are pretty popular and are of excellent quality. You may never buy another eye shadow palette with Nuban around.
- Zickel Cosmetics: Does this brand require an introduction? It has become a global household name since its launch and shows no sign of relinquishing its position. Its pro matte HD Foundation is a staple for many makeup artists. Mr. Kelvin Ezekiel, an ingenious businessman, is the CEO of Zikel Cosmetics.
- House of Tara: House of Tara has been making waves since 1998. It established itself as the bridal makeup professional at the time. They were the first to open a makeup studio and school in Nigeria. It would not be wrong to call House of Tara the Godfather or mother of the makeup business in Nigeria. They paved the way for other Nigerian brands and continue to do so. The strong woman behind this magnificent makeup line is Tara Fela Durotoye.
There are a lot of Nigerian makeup brands in the market. There are Elsa Pro, Kayge Cosmetics, Trim and Prissy, Hagai and Esther, Yanga Beauty, and Zara, to mention a few. The Nigerian Beauty industry has evolved from what it used to be, and trying one of these products would not be a bad idea. After all, what is the worst that could happen?
This article does not discount the quality of foreign makeup brands. The list compiled in this article is considered one of the best. Indeed, it would not hurt to give it a try.
