A UK-based skincare brand blending Congolese heritage with French expertise, known for its hydrating, safou oil-powered formulas.
ORIGIN
United Kingdom
PRICE TIER
premium
Founded in London in 2020 by Thérèse M'Boungoubaya, a beauty industry veteran with experience at L'Oréal and Clarins, KOBA Skincare was born from a desire to create premium, effective solutions for often-neglected areas of the body, particularly dry skin and feet. The brand's name, meaning "turtle" in Lingala, reflects its ethos of protection and longevity, a nod to the founder's Congolese heritage. At the heart of KOBA's formulations is safou oil, a nutrient-rich ingredient sourced from Central Africa known for its hydrating and antioxidant properties.