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Over the past decade or so, there has been a significant surge in the emergence of local Egyptian brands. From outerwear to jewellery, if you can buy it as an imported product, you can probably find it as an Egyptian one. And of course, the makeup industry wasn’t going to be left behind, so here are five Egyptian makeup brands that are taking Egypt by storm. 

Glaze by KG

Specialises in moisturising and hydrating lip products with a non-sticky, light texture, offering glossy hydration for everyday use. If you want to achieve a natural look while also looking a bit more put together, Glaze is your go-to. 

Essentials

Essentials is a well-rounded Egyptian brand offering premium skincare, haircare, and cosmetics, with a clear focus on quality and safe formulations. Available in multiple retail locations across Egypt, such as City Centre Almaza and Mall of Arabia.

They offer several bundles such as “Blush, Bronze & Shine” or “Skin & Hair Box”. Widely stocked online, with popular products like their vitamin E-enriched cream blush, bronzer, beauty kits, and lip gloss.

Sandra Cosmetics

A licensed, Health Ministry-authorised brand established around 2012, offering cosmetics and personal care products delivered throughout Egypt.

Sandra Cosmetics are known for coverage-boosting concealers, glossy lip glosses, and liquid blush enriched with vitamin E and panthenol for a natural glow. Available through platforms like Amazon Egypt and Noon, with a diverse product line including blushes, lipsticks, foundations, and brushes. 

Base Beauty

Base Beauty is known for its clean, multipurpose makeup products, including bronzer sticks that double as lipsticks or blushes. They're ideal for minimalists and those with sensitive skin. The brand was created by a clinical pharmacist driven by a passion for natural beauty. Her background ensures that the products strike a balance between pigmentation and skin-friendly, safe ingredients.

AMANDA Milano

Egypt’s first local makeup brand, founded in 1984, is a pioneer in the national beauty industry. AMANDA Milano continues to be a leading brand, recognised by market research firm Euromonitor as Egypt’s #1 local makeup brand. They offer a wide range of cosmetics produced locally and available widely, like lipsticks, blushes, foundations, BB creams, skincare products, and more.