Saturday 18th of April 2026

Nairobi, Kenya

Turkish Cosmetic Market

Global cosmetics market size is estimated to be 300 Billion Euros whereas Turkey cosmetics market size is around 5.5 Billion Euros. Researches state that even during the periods of economic crisis, the demand for cosmetics products do not decrease in fact it continues to increase despite the crisis.

This situation is a valuable indicator to demonstrate the growth potential of the market. Turkey creates a bridge between European companies that have powerful market shares, Asia and Pacific companies that have strong growth rate and Middle East countries that have a high demand for cosmetics and personal care products.

Looking at the developments in the cosmetics sector, especially in the last 10 years Turkish cosmetics market is growing rapidly by nearly %10 annually. Also, Turkish companies continue to extend their product ranges and varieties as well as increase their investments nationally and internationally. There are many factors that can be attributed to the growth of Turkish cosmetics market, primarily due to Turkey becoming a center of attraction for global cosmetics market with huge investments coming in.

One reason is that Turkey being the youngest and 2nd largest population of Europe with 29 age average and 80 million respectively resulting in rapid increase of cosmetics consumption alongside with increased demand for organic and herbal products and increasing number of tourists who come to Istanbul and Mediterranean cities for shopping attracts cosmetics companies worldwide to enter the Turkish market.

Beauty Istanbul 2019

Beauty Istanbul  introduces its innovative approach in the events industry with the All-in-One event concept. In addition to the classic trade fair, the unique “o2o Platform” enables its exhibitors to conduct business with buyers prior to the exhibition date, commencing immediately upon registration. The exhibitors of Beauty Istanbul 2019 have already started trading with over 2,000 buyers registered from 145 countries and there is still 7 months to go for the event. Waiting until the exhibition to make deals is over!

The “o2o Platform” serves as a 365 days online matchmaking tool for the participants of Beauty Istanbul  2019. Visitors gain access to the platform immediately upon completing the free online registration on www.beauty-istanbul.com to view exhibitor profiles, browse over 1000 products, send product enquiries, pre-arrange on site meetings and directly communicate through messages with exhibitors. Official exhibitors of Beauty Istanbul are able to utilize “o2o platform” to browse registered buyer list and buyer profiles, display their products, pre-arrange on site meetings and communicate directly with buyers.

Beauty Istanbul also invests in a special hosted buyer program that will bring around 1,000 delicately selected buyers to the event from all over the world to conduct B2B meetings. To ensure the quality of the buyers, Beauty Istanbul  team connects with over 180 countries via phone calls, e-mails and face-to-face meetings onsite at over 300 events to invite the top importers, purchasers, decision-makers, professionals and managers with high purchasing power from beauty & cosmetics industry.

The most selective buyers from various parts of the world, with a special focus on South and Central America, Sub-Saharan Africa and Southeast Asia, will be provided with travel incentives to be present at Beauty Istanbul 2019 .

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Benefits of Biw Biw

The unique benefits of Biw Biw products 

  1. This is  the most effective 4 in 1 beauty cream on the market.
  2. Lovely light texture with great coverage and glow enhancing properties. It also has an SPF 50 and is waterproof.
  3. Mineral pigments conceal small imperfection and diminish the appearance of pores. Oil infused moisturizing qualities for beautiful skin glow. Its radiance boosting components leave skin looking effortlessly healthy.
  4. Buildable coverage from light to medium.
  5. Biw Biw defines, delays, defends, delights and delivers.

How to Apply

Dispense a small drop on the back of your clean hand and rub gently on your face with your finger, sponge applicator or face brush. Apply a smooth, even layer to your face and neck for Pure Radiance!

  • Can be used as a moisturizer, BB cream, primer, and sunscreen based on your coverage needs.
  • Suitable for all skin types.
  • External use only. In case of contact with eyes wash with water.
  • Shake well before use.

Other benefits of Biw Biw

  • Self-adjusting coverage
  • Anti-ageing properties
  • Even skin tone
  • The appearance of skin pore reduction
  • Bountiful nourishment
  • Sun protection
  • Blemish reduction
  • Brighter, healthier looking skin
  • Mattyfying properties to make your face less oily and shiny
  • And is an ideal face primer

Content courtesy of Biw Biw & Nairobi fashion hub

Biw Biw

The Biw Biw range of beauty products are manufactured to international standards, that are created to protect and enhance your skin, improve self-confidence, and empower users to become the best version of themselves. Every formulation is produced and tested under the strictest health and safety standards in a modern pharma cosmetics facility that meets international best practices.

RBGT are the marketers  and  distributors of  Biw Biw in Kenya, the 4 in 1 Biw Biw pure radiance face cream . Coming soon is a range of specialized Biw Biw products offering a solution to a variety of your skincare concerns; all designed to enhance beauty within and without. With Biw Biw you don’t just look good, you feel good!

Which Biw Biw products are available in Kenya 

Face Cream
You hold in your hand the secret to a visibly younger, more glowingly radiant you. The unique formula contains the important vitamins necessary for skin health, including vitamin F to nourish and even your skin tone.

Essential oils gently heal and liven the skin. The SPF 50++ protects it from the sun’s harmful rays. Added glycerine provides for a silky and smooth application, laced with a fresh, delicate scent and a touch of shimmer. You will feel the difference immediately.

Body​ Cream
You hold in your hand the secret to beautifully brighter looking skin, glowing with health. Essential vitamins to nourish and moisturize. SPF 50++ to shield you from the sun.

Added glycerine, aloe vera and mineral oils for silky smooth skin all over. And a fresh, delicate scent that will make heads turn. Get ready to dazzle your world.

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Meet Vanessa Chilimanzi Fashion and Beauty Blogger From Zimbabwe

I’m Vanessa Chilimanzi, also known as Nessah or Mis_Nessah. I am a Fashion and Beauty Blogger (www.misnessah.com) based in Johannesburg but I am originally from Zimbabwe.

I have been blogging for almost 3 years now and it is the most fulfilling thing I have ever done. What is the primary focus of your blog? Fashion. Fashion that not only focuses on the outward appearance but the kind that inspires and encourages self love and acceptance. I try to help women from all walks of life realise that there is no need to break the bank in order to look good and conservative dressing is a thing to be proud of.

How would you describe your style?

Vanessa Chilimanzi : Simple. I really take the term, “less is more” literally when I put my looks together.

Name five beauty products you can’t live without?

  • Foundation (NYX Total Control Drop Foundation)
  • Mascara (Essence Extreme Volume & Curl)
  • Nude Lipstick (NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream-London)
  • Highlighter (Anastasia Beverly Hills Glow Kit)
  • Makeup Remover (Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm)

What’s your Favorite fragrance?

Vanessa Chilimanzi :  Black Opium by Yvest Saint Laurent

Best place to eat out in Zimbabwe?

Vanessa Chilimanzi :  It’s embarrassing how I am out of touch but I think my favourite will always be the chicken place at Avondale Shopping Centre (I forgot the name).

What do you prefer Blog or YouTube?

Vanessa Chilimanzi :  YouTube.

What’s your take on Kenya Fashion Industry?

Vanessa Chilimanzi :  I will admit that I am not well informed on the Kenya Fashion Industry, however, I have come to realise that Kenyans are open to working with other Africans in getting Fashion to another level on the continent.

I have personally received so much love and acceptance from Kenyan bloggers and I appreciate it. It’s nice to know that fellow Africans in the fashion industry can support each other and cheer each other on. It says something about Kenyans.

How can you rate Africa fashion and what’s your reason?

Vanessa Chilimanzi :  Wow! Over the years we have progressed as a continent and now with a significant number of our designers showcasing at international shows, Fashion Bloggers working with international brands we are certainly on the road to greater things in the Fashion Industry.

We are not yet at the top but we are working our way there.

Your Favorite travel destination?

Vanessa Chilimanzi :  It’s between Paris and Milan. I can’t choose. I have never visited either but still they are the faves lol.

What’s the best fashion advice you’ve ever received?

Vanessa Chilimanzi :  Less is always more! This is a fact of life.

What was your most exciting moment since being an influencer?

Vanessa Chilimanzi :  The moment I received my first email to collaborate with a brand that I really love. I don’t think anything will ever top that.

Who takes your pics?

Vanessa Chilimanzi :  If not my photographer, it’s my blogger friends.

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Tips and Benefits Of Diamond Facials

Diamonds are a girl’s best friend! Now, that’s absolutely true. These precious rocks not just rock the jewelry world, but are also the most trending ingredients in the cosmetic universe that can give you a “fab forever” skin. How? That’s what I have discussed right below! Keep reading!

Benefits Of A Diamond Facial

Do not confuse it with Diamond Microdermabrasion (which is a cosmetic procedure using diamonds). I am talking about facial massage gels and creams containing diamond dust. These are the most luxe skincare ranges in the town right now. Most of the major skin care brands have come up with skin care products and facial kits that contain diamond dust. These have a range of benefits to offer.

1. Exfoliates Your Skin

Diamond is an excellent exfoliation agent. It helps in removing dead skin cells and boosts cell regeneration. Moreover, compared to other exfoliants, diamond facials offer a longer exfoliating effect on your skin. This increases the metabolic function of your skin, thus promoting cellular regeneration. And that means radiance that’s not less than the sparkle of a diamond!

2. It Prevents Aging-Related Issues

A facial massage using creams containing diamond dust also stimulates blood circulation in your face. Blood carries all the vital nutrients to your skin. This helps in delaying the onset of fine lines and wrinkles. It also tightens your skin and facial muscles. You can see noticeable changes with regular sessions. This is one of the reasons beauties across the world prefer diamond facial.

3. Treats Other Skin Issues

Have dry skin? Or is your skin tanned? Or do the whiteheads and blackheads refuse to leave your skin? If that is so, a diamond facial is just the thing you need. It helps even out your skin tone and also makes the whiteheads and blackheads disappear.

4. Detoxifies Your Skin

If you are someone who needs to go out on a regular basis, your facial skin takes a regular beating from dust and other environmental pollution. These often accumulate in your skin pores and cannot be just cleared by merely washing your face. A diamond facial cleanses your skin thoroughly, banishing dirt and dust from your pores and making your skin glow.

5. Helps In Controlling Breakouts

Acne, pimples, and any other form of skin breakouts are rooted in your clogged pores. Yes. If the pores are clogged, and sebum cannot flow through them, they turn into zits (mostly an acne or a pimple). A diamond facial keeps the skin clean and the pores unclogged, thus preventing any breakouts.

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Secrets for Dewy Skin

One of the first things that draw our attention towards those amazing pictures of models and celebrities is their glowing skin. A radiant face and a healthy glow on the arms, legs and even the neck are instant signs of healthy and beautiful skin.
Contrary to popular belief, it is not just good health but smart makeup techniques that most of these celebrities employ to get a beautiful, flawless look

Top Secrets to Dewy Skin All Year Round
Here are a few secrets that will help you to keep your skin looking dewy, fresh and glowing all year round.

A. Exfoliate regularly
Nothing can make your skin look dull than dead skin.

  • Remove dead skin from the face and rest of the body regularly.
  • Use a ready-made or a home-made scrub at least once a week.
  • If you wear foundation daily, it is advised to mildly scrub your skin at least twice a week.
  • Use a body scrub at least once a week on your entire body, especially arms and legs.

Best Hair Care Tips and Treatment for your Hair

When you try your best and you don’t succeeeeeed with your hair (yes, that was a Coldplay reference), you know whatever you’re doing is completely wrong. Let’s face it, your hair has a mind of its own and does pretty much whatever it wants on a daily basis. And, I’m sure there are days when you feel like it’s completely out of control. But, there is one way that you can show your hair who’s the boss and gain back control. And that’s through a proper hair care routine.

Now, I’m not telling you to completely overhaul your current hair care routine and buy all new hair products. But there are certain simple tips and tricks that you can follow that can bring about a massive improvement in your hair in just a few days. So, let’s check them out!

1. How to Washing Your Hair
You’re probably thinking I’m daft to suggest that you’ve been washing your hair wrong your whole life. Well, there are actually a few things you could be doing wrong in the shower that are stopping your hair from looking its best. So let’s look at some tips you can try out:

Make Up Products for Oily Skin

Here is a very common scenario – every morning, you look at the mirror and see excessive oil oozing from your face. Feeling irritated and frustrated, you clean and mattify your skin to oil-free and pore-less perfection. Unfortunately, by the time you step into your office, you have the same greasy look on your face and perhaps need another dab of face powder. By the midday, it appears like you’ve poured a bottle of oil on yourself.

For most of us with oily skin, the issue is not the lack of face mattifying products in the market– the problem lies in the fact that they never seem to give you the desired result.  The miraculous powder that works wonders on your friend’s face simply vanishes from your T-zone after 2-3 hours. So, what must you do? Stay chained to those age-old powder compacts? With the world developing by leaps and bounds, there’s nothing for you to fret about.

  • Lakme Perfect Radiance Intense Whitening Compact
  • Sheercover Mineral Make-up
  • Revlon Colorstay Mineral Blush
  • Mac Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation
  • Revlon Colorstay Foundation for Oily Skin

Best Care Tips for Dry and Dull Skin

Fairness Tips For Dry Skin,Is your dull and dry skin becoming a constraint to a fair and glowing complexion? No, you do not need to burn a hole in your pocket to purchase expensive fairness beauty products for your unattractive skin. All you need to do is to follow a few tips and tricks. Here are the top 10 picks to help you acquire a fairer skin tone.

1. Eat Healthy to Get Healthy Fairness
First of all, you have to follow a healthy diet in order to get a fairer complexion. Dry skin often lacks vital nutrients, which makes it dull, flaky and lifeless. Before trying any readymade or homemade fairness remedy, have a closer look at your eating habits. You should consume loads of fresh green fruits, veggies, cereals, grains, etc. to fulfill your need of carbs, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. There must be enough milk, yogurt, honey and other similar items in your regular diet that are capable of protecting your skin. All these foods will nourish your skin cells, leading to healthy and radiant skin.

2. Water, Water and Water – Drink lots of it
Keeping yourself hydrated is the second most important task that you need to do for obtaining glowing skin. Without sufficient water, the usual process of body metabolism gets extremely affected, which in turn is reflected by our skin’s appearance. Again, as you possess naturally dry skin, the effect gets even doubled in your case. So, drink lots of water throughout the day. A whopping 5 liters is the best. But if it is hard for you, make sure to consume at least 3 to 4 liters a day. It will flush out the toxins from your body and help you maintain a fair and healthy skin tone.

3. Practice Exercise and Yoga Every Day
Surprised? Well, it is true. Both workout and yoga play crucial roles in skin maintenance. It is especially factual in case of dry-skinned beauties. They can improve their inner health with these and get rid of that dull and unattractive skin. So, if you are one among them, start following a robust exercise routine from today. Go for a 30-minute session of brisk walking or strenuous activities followed by a yoga session. It would keep you internally healthy and reduce your stress levels to a great extent. As a result, your skin will glow like never before.

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General Precautions For Essential Oils

Essential oils are basically highly concentrated oils that are extracted from plants. They have been used by the likes of Cleopatra to obtain and maintain flawless and glowing skin. Due to their high concentrations, it is highly important to know how to use them. Keep reading to know how you can use the best essential oils for skin lightening and brightening.
As essential oils are highly concentrated, they can sometimes cause allergic reactions. Hence, before using any essential oil, it is important to do a patch test.

Your skin is a direct reflection of how healthy your diet is,

1. Rose Essential Oil
Rose essential oil has a pleasant fragrance and makes your skin supple and soft. Apart from its skin lightening properties, it also reduces acne, scars, and wrinkles .

What You Need

  • 1 cup chilled milk
  • 10 drops rose essential oil

What You Have To Do

1. Add the essential oil to the milk and mix well.
2. Apply this mixture all over your body and keep it on for a few minutes.
3. Wash with water.

How Often You Need To Do This
Do this every day for a couple of days.
Best Suited For All skin types

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SkinCare Routine You Should Do Every Morning

Did you know that your daily morning skincare routine makes you look your best? It is true! Certain morning skin care tips can help you look fresh and beautiful all day long. Many people think that their nightly skincare routine is the most important, but the truth is, how you take care of your skin in the morning is equally important. Below are some excellent tips to help you create a great morning skincare routine. By following them, you can have glowing skin all day regardless of whether you wear makeup or not! Check out the best morning skincare routine steps in detail.

Morning Skincare Routine that every Girl should follow

1. Cleansing Washing your face before bed is extremely important as it removes the impurities from your skin . In the morning, use a cleansing treatment to wipe away impurities and built-up oils. It will prep your skin for absorption and leave it feeling fresh and awake.

2. Use A Facial Mist Apply a great facial mist to make your skin more hydrated and radiant. This should be done before you apply your daily moisturizer or serum. You get quite a few benefits from facial mists. First, they are a great way to hydrate your skin before applying makeup. They also soothe the skin and help in setting the makeup once you have applied everything.

3. Apply A Serum As you know, serums help in keeping your skin youthful as they repair and lift the skin. They also give you a large dose of moisture that your skin needs in order to look glowing and radiant all day. To make sure you follow a morning skincare routine recommended by experts, do not forget your serum.

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