TOP FAVOURITE NIGERIAN MAKEUP BRANDS

Makeup can work wonders for any face!!! People use cosmetics solely for two purposes, one is to improve their skin tone and another is to reduce the effect of aging; and it is so obvious that every woman in the world wants to look beautiful. As a result, there is an astounding competition between makeup brands all over the world. In the article, BOLA AKINBOADE-BELLO presents to you top favourite Nigerian makeup brand ladies can’t do without.

HOUSE OF TARA House of Tara International founded in 1998 by Tara Fela-Durotoye pioneered the Makeup Beauty Business in Nigeria. Takes pride in empowering women, creating self-awareness as well as boosting self-esteem. She has trained over 400 Makeup Artists. She was the first to launch a beauty range for women of colour – Tara Orekelewa. House of Tara invested time in the development of her products, especially to enhance the beauty of Women of colour. All products from House of Tara promotes ethnicity and cultural heritage. Have a wide range of products, from powders, Foundations, Lip Glosses, Mascaras and Shadows to make up accessories like Brushes, Waist Holders and Make Up Boxes.

BM PRO Banke Meshida-Lawal is one of the most respected and top makeup artists in Nigeria. The makeup line BMPRO (BANKE MESHIDA PROFESSIONAL MAKEUP) birthed in 2006 with 14 products in the line. High pigment, staying power, hypoallergenic, fashion forward are a few words that describe these amazing products formulated for optimum performance in humid weather. Today, BMPRO makeup has 65 products in the Nigerian market as well as distributors all over Nigeria,the UK, USA, Ghana and Canada. Its success is based on the acceptance of its quality all over the world. A creative spirit, she creates looks for The runway (mbgn, miss Nigeria Tiffany Amber, house of marie, odio mimonet) Bridal (over 5000 brides and counting) Editorial cover pages and fashion magazines (this day, elan, Genevieve the sun, city people, vanguard, punch, wow magazines) and especially the regular woman who wants to look extremely beautiful. Her flawless signature style is easily recognized. Banke has won many accolades and awards for her contribution to the growth of the makeup industry in Nigeria

SLEEK The Sleek brand has become a leading source of supply to the ethnic cosmetic market in Nigeria and still going from strength to strength. Founded on the philosophy that every woman can be Flawless and a celebrity in her own rights, Sleek Studio has been on the journey of helping everyday woman look and feel their best by providing world class luxury products at affordable prices. The company officially launched on 11th of November, 2011 and since then growth has been phenomenal with franchise Network all around the country, meeting the needs of customers.

ZARON Zaron is fast becoming the preferred, premium, brand for hair and makeup by many women all over the world. With beauty products specially formulated for the black skin tone and tropical climatic conditions, concerns about runny makeup, inadequate colour shades and storage have now become a thing of the past for those who have embraced Zaron. The brand prides itself as being one of the few makeup brands that are oil free and also contain (SPF) Sun Protection Formula; which is indeed good news to their teeming clients who seem to be growing rapidly by the day.

INGLOT Inglot Cosmetics is one of the world’s leading manufacturers in colour cosmetics dedicated to providing products and services of the highest quality. Originating from Poland over 30 years ago, this exciting and fast rising brand has soared to international status with over 450 stores and presence in nearly 60 countries including all the major fashion cities. Inglot Cosmetics prides itself in being innovative, vibrant and fun and offers an extensive range of intense and vibrant colours and a variety of products consisting of over 1,500 lipsticks and glosses, eye shadows, blushes, foundations and concealers, mascara and pencils, and a rich collection of nail polishes. Inglot Cosmetics has been revolutionary in successfully combining the latest scientific technology with highest quality materials to produce unique beauty products and collaborates with world-renowned makeup artists and colour consultants to bring the latest trends in colours, textures and form of cosmetics to the market. Persianas Retail Limited, Nigeria’s leading retail group and premier retailer of international brands obtained exclusive rights to the Inglot Cosmetics franchise in Nigeria.
MUD MUD Cosmetics Nigeria was launched in 2010 and has trained over 1000 make-up artists since its launch. The MUD head office is located in Lekki Phase 1, with branches located in Sabo Yaba and Wuse 2 Abuja. Whether you dare to be different, prefer polished and professional or simply want an all-natural look, MUD promises quality, long-lasting wearability, flawless application and radiantly accurate color.
NOUBA Nouba, a premium Italian mineral make-up brand, was formally launched into the Nigerian cosmetics market in 2010. The eye shadows come in trendy and exciting colors designed for women of all skin colors. Nouba was invented by a make-up artist called Rosy Armanini, in 1978, inspired by the Central African tribe, the NUBAS, who paint their faces and bodies with extraordinary colours and designs to celebrate events. It is a well researched brand and all mineral based, made with natural ingredients such as bees wax, vegetable oil, castor oil and more, which are not toxic to the skin.

LISE Eni Balogun, a US certified Freelance Makeup artist launched her makeup line called Lise Beauty range in 2004 in New York City after a long wait through trials and accidents. With her expertise and constant training and constant training and practice in the Male up industry. She then re-launched in the summer of 2006 in her ethnic city and country of Lagos, Nigeria. Lise Beauty range has been making waves and has been welcomed all over Nigeria, US, Ghana , the UK and Sierra Leone.