a UK-based extension of a proudly Nigerian-founded beauty business
Our Story
Thegirlzkornermakeupstoreuk began with a love for beauty and a bold vision. In 2013, founder Damilola Oduja developed a deep passion for makeup that eventually grew into something much bigger. While studying Agriculture in her final year at Kwara State University, Malete, she launched Thegirlzkorner as an online beauty store on January 29, 2018, right from her student room in Ilorin, Nigeria.
With consistency, integrity, and a loyal community, Thegirlzkorner grew from a one-woman startup into a thriving brand known for authenticity and excellence in the Nigerian beauty market.
Our Growth
In 2020, we celebrated a major milestone: the opening of our first walk-in store in Nigeria. This allowed us to build deeper relationships with customers, expand our inventory, and become a go-to destination for genuine makeup and skincare products across the country.
As our reach grew, so did our vision.
Why the UK
Our expansion into the UK is a response to the growing demand for diverse, concentrated, and hard-to-find beauty products — especially among the African and multicultural community. Many UK-based beauty lovers struggle to access the kinds of trusted skincare and makeup products we’ve been known for in Nigeria.
With Thegirlzkornermakeupstoreuk, we’re bringing those products closer — offering the same tested, trusted, and authentic brands, now from a UK base.
What We Offer
100% original products from top global and local brands
Curated skincare, makeup, and beauty essentials
Wholesale and personal-use options
Fast UK delivery and outstanding customer care
A commitment to honest service, real results, and fair prices
Our Promise
We are here to serve real people with real needs, and we do it with heart, honesty, and hustle. Whether you’re a beauty lover, a reseller, or someone building a personal collection — we’re proud to be part of your journey.
From our humble beginnings in Nigeria to our bold steps into the UK, Thegirlzkornermakeupstoreuk remains your trusted beauty plug — now closer than ever.
Our Mission
At Thegirlzkornermakeupstoreuk, our mission is to bridge the beauty gap by providing authentic, effective, and hard-to-find skincare and makeup products to beauty lovers across the UK and beyond. We are committed to delivering real value, honest service, and a seamless shopping experience — one product, one customer, and one delivery at a time.
We exist to serve a community that values quality, trust, and representation in beauty, and we proudly source and stock products that reflect those values.
Our Vision
Our vision is to become the go-to beauty destination for multicultural communities in the UK and Europe, offering a wide range of curated products that celebrate diversity, empower confidence, and inspire self-expression.
As we continue to grow, we remain rooted in integrity, accessibility, and excellence, expanding globally while still delivering with the same passion that started it all