Elevate Your Natural Beauty

Artisanal, small-batch skincare formulated in the USA for all skin types, including melanin-rich tones. Every order is personally confirmed with you via WhatsApp prior to payment.

Woman with a deep skin tone applying Nubian Glaze serum
Nubian Glaze products arranged with natural ingredients

About Nubian Glaze

Nubian Glaze is a skincare brand built for all skin types, with particular care for melanin-rich skin. We formulate and manufacture in the USA, blending naturally derived ingredients with thoughtful science — made with care and precision, in small batches, by hand.

Our formulas are paraben-free and cruelty-free, and our range keeps growing as we develop new products. What we make is readily available locally, so you can start a routine without the wait.

Every order is confirmed with you personally on WhatsApp before payment. Tell us about your skin and we'll help you choose what suits it.

Why shop with Nubian Glaze

Small-batch, made by hand

Mixed and filled in small runs so nothing sits on a shelf for months.

Made in the USA

Formulated, blended, and packed in the USA for all skin types, including melanin-rich skin.

Shipping

Free shipping over R1000. Orders under R1000 are quoted a delivery fee on WhatsApp before you pay.

Find your starting point

Not sure where to begin? Match your main concern to a product and build from there.

Questions, answered

How do I place an order?

Send us a message on WhatsApp with the products you'd like. We confirm stock, delivery and payment with you before anything is packed.

How long does delivery take?

Orders ship within 2 working days. Free shipping applies to orders over R1000; smaller orders are quoted a delivery fee on WhatsApp before you pay.

Which products should I start with?

Tell us what your skin does and we'll point you to the two or three products worth starting with. You can also use the starting points above.

Are the products suitable for sensitive skin?

Our Barrier Repair Cream is fragrance-free and simple by design. If your skin reacts easily, message us before you buy and we'll advise honestly.

Shop the range

Products, grouped by category — serums, face creams, cleansers, and masks.

Serums

Concentrated treatments for tone, texture and firmness. Pick one to jump straight to it.

Creams

Everyday moisture, night repair and retinol creams for face and neck.

Masks

Weekly treatments that clear, oxygenate and brighten congested skin.

Not sure what your skin needs?

Send us a message with a photo and a short description of what your skin does. We read every one and reply with a straight answer about which products will help — no sales pitch.

Send us a message

Tell us about your skin and we'll come back with a straight answer.

Follow the batches as they're made.

Nubian Glaze Vitamin C Brightening Serum, 30ml amber dropper bottle

Serum

The Golden Renewal Set

R1850 

Dermatologist-Inspired Trio

In stock — ships within 2 working days

Reveal a smoother, more radiant-looking complexion with Nubian Glaze’s Golden Radiance Renewal Set. This three-step routine pairs an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) cleanser with a 1% retinol serum and a retinol moisturizer to support gentle exfoliation, skin renewal, and hydration

Key ingredients

  • Alpha Hydroxy Cleanser: Helps remove surface buildup and cleanse pores, leaving skin refreshed and ready for the next steps.
  • Retinol 1% Serum: Helps improve the appearance of uneven tone and fine lines while promoting smoother-looking skin.
  • Retinol Cocktail Moisturizer: Adds moisture to help support the skin barrier and reduce dryness.

How to use

Morning: Cleanse, apply a moisturizer suited to your skin, then finish with broad-spectrum sunscreen.Evening: Cleanse, then apply the retinol serum. If you’re new to retinol, begin on a few nights per week and increase use gradually as tolerated. Follow with the retinol moisturizer.Because both the cleanser and leave-on products contain active ingredients, introduce them gradually and discontinue use if irritation develops.

Size & availability

Trio In stock.

Nubian Glaze Hyaluronic Hydrating Serum, 30ml clear glass bottle

Serum

The Luminous Rest

R1550

In stock — ships within 2 working days

A three-step ritual that layers science and nature: glycolic acid clears the path, centella calms, oxygen energizes, and the cream elevates. Ideal for visible results in skin texture, clarity and luminosity.

Benefits

  • Oxygen Facial Mask: Revitalizes dull skin with an infusion of oxygen and hydration, boosting circulation and glow.
  • Anti-Aging Drops (Centella & Glycolic Acid): Gently exfoliates while calming irritation, refining texture, and fading fine lines.
  • Brightening Boost Cream: Enhances radiance, evens skin tone, and seals in moisture with lightweight nourishment.

When & how to use

Twice weekly treatment: apply the Oxygen Facial Mask for 10–15 minutes, then rinse.

Daily use (AM/PM): cleanse your skin, apply the anti-ageing drops to face and neck, then follow with the Brightening Boost Cream. Use SPF in the morning for protection.

Size & availability

Trio. In stock.

Nubian Glaze Collagen Restore Serum, 30ml pump bottle

Serum

Collagen Restore Serum

R520

30 ml · pump bottle

In stock — ships within 2 working days

A concentrated serum with targeted peptides and hydrating ingredients to help skin look firmer, smoother and plumper.

Key ingredients

  • • Plant stem cells• Peptides• Vitamin C• Hyaluronic acid• Amino acidsetinol
  • Tripeptide 1
  • Xanthan Gum

How to use

In the evening, after cleansing and toning, apply a pea-sized amount to your fingertips and gently tap into the skin before other serums.

Size & availability

30 ml. In stock.

Nubian Glaze Deep Repair Peptide Creme, 60ml jar

Face Cream

Deep Repair Peptide Creme

R380

60 ml · jar

In stock — ships within 2 working days

Everyday moisture that sits well under sunscreen and makeup. Light enough for daytime, A rich, everyday moisturiser for normal, dry, and combination skin. 

Key ingredients

  • Peptides, Vitamin E
  • Rosehip oil, Squalene
  • Sea buckthorn oil, Shaea butter

How to use

Apply to the entire face in the morning and evening, after serum. Avoid the eye area. Use sunscreen during the day.

Size & availability

60 ml. In stock.

Nubian Glaze Rich Velvet Night Creme, 50ml dark glass jar

Face Cream

Rich Velvet Night Creme

R450

60 ml · jar

In stock — ships within 2 working days

A rich, velvety night cream formulated with fruit-derived alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) to gently exfoliate and moisturize. It helps soften dry-feeling skin and leaves your complexion looking smoother, fresher, and more supple.

Key ingredients

  • Squalene (Vegan) Work provides the velvety, none-greasy cushi\on the skin. It deeply replenishes the moisture barrier overnight while you sleep
  • Lactic &  Glycolic Acid: work overninght to dissolve dull surface cells so you wake up to smoother, renewed skin. 
  • Peptide (Acetyyl Hexapeptide-1&Dipeptide Diaminobutyrol Benzylamide Diacetate) Targets fine lines and night time skin repair

How to use

After cleansing and toning, apply a thin, even layer to the face, neck, and décolleté at night. If you have sensitive skin, start by using it a few nights a week and increase as tolerated. Avoid the eye area. It can be used under makeup.

AHAs may increase sensitivity to the sun. Use sunscreen during the day and limit sun exposure while using this product and for one week after stopping.

Size & availability

60 ml. In stock.

Nubian Glaze Bright Eye Cream, 15ml tube

Face Cream

Retinol Coctail Moisturizer

R500

60 ml. jar

In stock — ships within 2 working days

A nourishing retinol moisturiser that helps smooth the look of skin and support a soft, hydrated feel

Key ingredients

  •  Retinol• Aloe vera• Jojoba and sunflower oils
  •  Shea butter• Panthenol (vitamin B5)• Botanical hyaluronic acid
  • Vitamin E

How to use

Apply a small amount to clean, dry skin in the evening. Start 2–3 times a week, then increase as tolerated. Avoid the eye area. Use sunscreen during the day.

Size & availability

60 ml. In stock.

Nubian Glaze Barrier Repair Cream, 50ml jar with the lid open

Face Cream

Oxygen Facial Mask

R650

60ml · jar

In stock — ships within 2 working days

Enriched with a variety of antioxidant-rich berries, the ingredients in this formula work together to hyper-oxygenate your skin cells. The formula features the youth-enhancing and anti-ageing benefits of fruits, providing your skin with a potent arsenal of vitamins contributing to the overall rejuvenation of your skin.

Key ingredients

  • Exfoliants & Acids: Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid, Cranberry Seed Powder (Vaccinium Macrocarpon), and Alpha/Beta fruit extracts (Apple, Sugar Cane, Sweet Orange, Lemon Peel).
  • Antioxidants & Anti-Aging: CoQ10 (Ubiquinone), Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid & Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate), Blueberry Fruit Extract, and Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E).
  • Hydration & Soothing Bases: Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Glycerin, Squalane, Botanical Hyaluronic Acid (Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum), and Shea/Seed Oils (Coconut, Jojoba, Rosehip, Grape Seed).
  • Clays & Structure: Kaolin, Water (Aqua), Sodium Stearate, and various nourishing fatty alcohols and emulsifiers.

How to use

Apply generously to the face and neck area creating a thick coating. The mask does have glycolic so it may tingle on some clients but that is normal. Leave on for 15–30 minutes; can be applied under steam. Use a damp cloth or warm water to remove it.

Size & availability

60ml. In stock.

Nubian Glaze Gentle Gel Cleanser, 150ml pump bottle

Cleanser

Alpha Hyroxy Gel Cleanser

R700

120 ml · pump bottle

In stock — ships within 2 working days

A gentle, exfoliating gel face cleanser that helps remove dead skin cells, unclog pores and promote cell turnover, resulting in smoother, brighter skin.

Experience the power of natural exfoliation with our product. Derived from alpha-hydroxy acids found naturally in various food sources such as citrus fruits, apples, milk, and even sugarcane, our formula harnesses the benefits of citric, malic, lactic, and glycolic acids.

By applying these acids to your skin, a gentle yet effective exfoliation process occurs, delicately loosening and removing the outer layer of dead skin cells. This reveals smoother skin and promotes a healthier complexion as new cells are generated. Reveal your natural glow with our product today!

Key ingredients

  • Purified Deionized water, Cocamidopropyl Betain, Decyl, Glucoside, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Kosher Vegetable Glycerine, Coconut Oil, Shea Butter, Ethylhexyglycerine, Phenoxyethanol, Salicic Acid, Alpha Hydroxy Acid, Glycolic Acid, Vitamin E

How to use

Apply our Alpha Hydroxy Cleanser to your face and/or body. Simply dispense onto your hands, sponge, or cloth, dampen with water, and cleanse. Rinse thoroughly and follow up with any of our luxurious lotions or creams for the ultimate skincare regimen.

Best for: oily or acne-prone skin.

Size & availability

120 ml. In stock.

Nubian Glaze Clay Detox Face Mask, 75ml jar

Face Mask

Clay Detox Face Mask

R390

500 g. Satchet

In stock — ships within 2 working days

A weekly clay mask for congested skin and visible pores. Dries down without leaving skin parched.

Key ingredients

  • Kaolin clay
  • Glycerin
  • Aloe vera

How to use

Apply a thin layer to clean skin once or twice a week, leave for 10 minutes, then rinse.

Size & availability

500 g. In stock.

Learn About Nubian Glaze

Unveiling Nature's Secret for Radiant Skin

At Nubian Glaze, we believe that true beauty is found in nature's embrace. We are a passionate team of skincare enthusiasts dedicated to crafting premium, all-natural skincare products that nurture your skin with the purity and goodness of Mother Earth. Our commitment to your well-being shines through every handcrafted creation, carefully concocted to enhance your natural beauty while preserving the planet.

Natural organic skincare serum bottles arranged with fresh botanicals
Woman with a deep skin tone and radiant, glowing skin

Nature first, always

Every Nubian Glaze product starts with ingredients we can name and trace — cold-pressed oils, raw shea butter, plant extracts and clays. Nothing synthetic, nothing filler, nothing that doesn't earn its place in the bottle.

We mix in small batches and fill by hand, so what reaches you is fresh rather than warehouse-aged. It also means we can adjust a formula when we find a better, kinder way to make it.

Our range is deliberately short: nine products, one clear routine, made for deep skin tones and shipped across the USA.

How we make it

From raw ingredients to a sealed bottle, everything happens in our own small studio.

Flat lay of handmade skincare ingredients including shea butter, oils and botanicals

Sourced with care

We buy our butters, oils and botanicals in small quantities from suppliers we know, and we check every delivery before it goes into a formula.

Blended in small batches

Each batch is weighed, blended and filled by hand. Small runs keep the ingredients potent and let us test every batch before it's sold.

Kind to skin and planet

Recyclable glass and minimal packaging, cruelty-free throughout, and formulas built around what melanin-rich skin actually needs.

Ready to start your routine?

Tell us what your skin does and we'll point you to the two or three products worth starting with.

Questions we get asked most

Tap a question to open the answer. These cover payments, delivery across South Africa, returns, sensitive skin, shelf life and tracking your order.

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What payment methods do you accept?

We offer secure, reliable local payment options, including Yoco card payments and Instant EFT, allowing you to check out safely and easily.

How long does shipping take within South Africa?

Orders are typically processed within 2 working days. Standard delivery across South Africa takes approximately 3 to 5 business days depending on your location.

What is your return and refund policy?

We accept returns on unopened, unused products in their original packaging within 14 days of delivery. If you receive a product that is damaged, defective, or incorrect, please notify us within 48 hours so we can resolve it immediately.

See our full Return Policy for complete details.

Are Nubian Glaze products suitable for sensitive skin?

Yes, our organic serums, face creams, cleansers, and masks are specially formulated to nourish and respect deep skin tones. However, we always recommend doing a patch test before trying a new skincare routine.

What is the shelf life of Nubian Glaze products?

Our small-batch organic formulas have a shelf life of 12 months after opening. We recommend storing them in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to maintain optimal product freshness and efficacy.

How can I track my order?

Once your order has been dispatched from our facility, you will receive an email confirmation containing your tracking details so you can monitor its journey to your door.

Still deciding what your skin needs?

Send us a photo and a short description of what your skin does. We'll point you to the two or three products worth starting with.

Talk to us