Upenya Cosmetics

We’re so excited to be joining the very first A Skincare Affair this Saturday, hosted by the Skincare Junkies South Africa community. 💙

If you’ve been curious about Upenya, this is your chance to come meet us, see the range in person, ask questions and talk teen skin with us.

Upenya was created around a simple idea: teen skin does not need complicated skincare. It needs the right skincare.

Come chat to us about oily skin, blemishes, skin-barrier support, ingredients, product testing and why we believe in keeping teen skincare simple and science-led.

🎁 WIN AN UPENYA HAMPER
Pop past our stand, follow the entry steps on the day, and stand a chance to win an Upenya skincare hamper.

✨ EVENT-DAY-ONLY SPECIALS
We’ll have an exclusive special on our 3-in-1 Youth Combo, available only at A Skincare Affair.

Step 1. Cleanse.
Step 2. Moisturise.
Step 3. Target blemishes.

3 steps. Twice a day. Every day.

And if skincare science is your thing, don’t miss our talk on simple, science-backed skincare for teens.

📍 The Incubation Hub – The Canvas, Riversands, Fourways
📅 Saturday, 3 October 2026
⏰ 08:30–17:30

Come say hi. Bring your teen. Bring your questions. Come talk skin with us.

See you at A Skincare Affair. 💙

Rooted in South Africa. Guided by science. 🇿🇦

South Africa has a remarkable botanical heritage. At Upenya, we celebrate that diversity and choose our botanicals with purpose.

Our job is to use them thoughtfully, respect where they come from, and help protect that heritage for generations to come.

Happy Heritage Day, South Africa. 💙

Niacinamide is one of those ingredients we really like for teenage skin. 💙

Teen skin can be oily and dehydrated at the same time, which is why simply trying to “dry out” breakouts can often make things harder.

Niacinamide, also known as Vitamin B3, helps support the skin barrier, manage excess oil and improve the appearance of uneven skin tone and enlarged pores. It can also help calm the appearance of red, angry-looking skin.

Another reason we like it? It plays nicely with other skincare ingredients, which makes it a very useful part of a balanced teen routine.

You’ll find niacinamide, in carefully considered concentrations, in three Upenya formulations:

• Moisturising Gel
• Hydrating 2-Phase Mist
• Vitamin Care Clay Mask

Because teenage skin doesn’t need more products. It needs the right ones. 💙

NEW STOCKIST ✨

Morningside, we’re here. 💚

Upenya is now available at Beauty Indulgence in Morningside, Sandton, where Khadeeja also offers Upenya facials.

Book your teen a calming facial and discover a simple at-home skincare routine that’s easy to stick to.

📍 7 Mooigelegen, Woodburn Road, Morningside
📱 WhatsApp Khadeeja: 083 310 0236

3 steps. Twice a day. Every day.

Sorry, not sorry. 👀

We’re currently out of stock on Takealot — and yes, we’re already restocking.

Thank you for keeping us busy. 💙
Back on Takealot soon.

Loved by teens. Trusted by parents. 💚

And, in our opinion, the No. 1 South African skincare brand for teens. 😉

Simple, science-led skincare for young, blemish-prone skin, with a routine that’s easy to stick to.

3 steps. Twice a day. Every day.