List of Cosmetics and Perfume Shops in Kenya
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Looking for a good place to buy make-up, skincare or a nice perfume? Nairobi has hundreds of small beauty shops, especially around River Road, Moi Avenue and the city malls. Small shops come and go quickly, so this list sticks to well-known beauty retailers and makers that we could confirm are still trading.
Beauty and Perfume Shops
Listed alphabetically.
| Shop | What they sell | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Bellazuri Cosmetics | Skincare and make-up made for African skin, with beauty consultations | Sarit Centre, Westlands (lower ground floor, next to Carrefour). Opened March 2025. |
| Bestlady Cosmetics | Budget make-up, skincare, body care and wigs | Several shops in Nairobi CBD, including River Road and Ronald Ngala Street, plus branches in towns such as Mombasa, Nakuru, Eldoret, Thika and Meru |
| Lintons Beauty World | International make-up, skincare and fragrance brands | Shops in major Nairobi malls, with a flagship at Sarit Centre, Westlands |
| Woolworths | Beauty and skincare section added to its fashion store in 2025 | Sarit Centre, Westlands (more Woolworths stores planned) |
Cosmetics Manufacturers
| Company | Known for | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Beiersdorf East Africa Ltd | NIVEA skincare in East Africa | DELTA Annex, Westlands, Nairobi |
| Tropikal Brands (Afrika) Ltd | ALO body lotions, shower gels, body sprays and roll-ons (launched 2025) | Kasarani Mwiki Road, Nairobi |
Notes
- Our older version of this page listed about 230 small shops and suppliers with phone numbers from a 2017 directory. We could not confirm that those shops are still open or that the numbers still work, so we have removed them.
- Branch lists change often. Call ahead or check the shop’s social media pages before you travel.
Beware of fake perfumes and skin-lightening creams that contain banned ingredients such as mercury or hydroquinone. Buy from reputable shops, check for a KEBS mark on locally made products, and be careful with any cream that promises to make you “lighter”.
Shopping online instead? See our list of online shopping websites in Kenya. For hair and salon supplies, see hairdressing equipment and supplies dealers.
Sources and useful links
- Beiersdorf – Kenya location
- HapaKenya – Uganda’s Bellazuri Cosmetics opens new store in Kenya (March 2025)
- The Kenya Times – The couple behind Bestlady (October 2025)
- Business Daily – Woolworths adds beauty to its Kenyan fashion business (October 2025)
- AllAfrica – Hech Beauty Nutrition debuts in Kenya (launch at Lintons Beauty World, Sarit Centre, 2025)
- Bizna Kenya – Tropikal Brands Afrika introduces ALO
- Kenya Association of Manufacturers – Tropikal Brands listing
