The average lady will have several cosmetic products in her handbag at any one

time. These products range from skin care products, make up, nail polishes and other

cosmetic products. Local retailers carry a variety of brands that are of varying degrees

in quality standards. The sad story is that you will hardly spot a local cosmetic brand at

your favorite retailer.

This is not to mean that we do not have our own cosmetic brands. Yes we do, and

their quality standards rival your regular high end brands. This is a story in honor of two

homegrown brands;

SuzieBeauty

This is a brain child of the celebrated makeup artist Suzie Wokabi. Her product

catalogue ranges from foundations, powders, make up brushes, lip wear and eye

makeup.

Jaqi

Jaqi is a brand by studio jaqi, a luxury spa and salon located in Karen. They stock in

house products such as lip wear and eye makeup.

As the local fashion industry continues to take shape, homegrown brands can only

transition into international brands with the support of you and me. Aspire to buy one

item from a local designer for every two foreign products you buy and watch how far we

can drive our own Kenyan brands.

By Wendy Njoroge