Nollywood Actresses Leading the Charge with Their Own Skincare Brands

The Nigerian beauty industry is experiencing rapid growth, with skincare brands at the forefront of this expansion. As more people become conscious of their skincare routines, Nollywood actresses are capitalizing on their fame to offer solutions to their followers. These actresses have ventured into the skincare business, combining their celebrity status with passion for beauty, wellness, and skin health.

Below, we spotlight some Nollywood stars who have successfully launched their own skincare brands, emphasizing self-care and the importance of skin protection.

Bisola Brown Girl Magic (BGM)

Owned by actress, singer, and TV host Bisola Aiyeola, Brown Girl Magic (BGM) is a skincare brand with a mission to restore pride in people of color. The brand, produced in Korea, was born out of Aiyeola’s own skincare challenges in 2018. After consulting with skin experts and achieving flawless results, Aiyeola created BGM to help others with similar struggles, especially those in regions with harsh tropical climates. Her emphasis on sun protection through SPF-infused products is central to the brand’s ethos.

The brand’s Aqua-Surge product line features four items designed for melanated skin: Sunscreen, Micellar Water, Body Wash, and Body Lotion.

DakoreBeauty

Actress Dakore Egbuson-Akande’s DakoreBeauty is a premium skincare line created in Lagos, with a focus on natural ingredients and aromatherapy. Egbuson-Akande’s transition to a natural lifestyle in her early twenties, coupled with her distinctive dreadlocks, set her apart in Nollywood. Her passion for natural beauty led to the creation of DakoreBeauty, blending essential oils with African Shea butter to heal and revive the skin.

The DakoreBeauty range includes: Sweet Suds, Revive Plug, Luminous Silk, and Cake Butta.

Sanaa Beauty

Sanaa Beauty, founded by Nollywood actresses Jemima Osunde and Adesua Etomi-Wellington, celebrates the beauty of African skin. The brand’s name symbolizes the synthesis of art and beauty, encouraging women to treat their beauty as a masterpiece. Sanaa Beauty offers carefully formulated products designed to nourish and perfect all skin types, with an emphasis on radiance and self-love.

The Sanaa Beauty product range includes cleansing serums, beauty oils, and facial moisturizers.

Beauty Secret of April (BSA)

Actress Ini Edo’s Beauty Secret of April (BSA) is an indigenous beauty brand dedicated to creating high-quality, affordable skincare products. BSA’s products are designed to cater to all complexions, with an emphasis on using naturally sourced ingredients. Ini Edo’s goal is to provide skincare that boosts confidence and helps people maintain youthful, glowing skin.

The BSA range includes: Sunscreen, Dead Sea Mud Mask, and more.