About Marendo
The Marketplace For 100% African Beauty
Marendoconnects you directly with the independent makers behind Africa's skincare, haircare, oils and cosmetics — and makes sure every purchase is safe, fair and delivered to your door.
What we stand for
Built Around The Maker
We exist for one reason: to give African beauty brands a fair, professional way to sell and grow.
Makers First
We built this for the thousands of African creators selling brilliant beauty products through WhatsApp DMs.
100% African
Every product on the marketplace is founded, made and owned by an African beauty brand. No resellers, no imports.
Clean Formulas
We favour plant-based ingredients, small batches and honest labels over harsh fillers and marketing noise.
Protected Payments
Money is held securely and only released to the maker once you confirm delivery. Escrow, built in.
Small Business, Big Stage
We market your products on our TikTok, Instagram and WhatsApp so you can focus on making.
Tracked Delivery
Nationwide tracked delivery in 2–4 working days, free on orders over R650.
Our story
From First Recipe To Doorstep
From first recipe
Many of our makers started in home kitchens — whipping raw shea into creams, pressing marula oil, pouring soap into moulds. They built loyal followings one WhatsApp chat at a time, but had no storefront, no checkout, no way to grow beyond their city.
To a real storefront
Marendo gives every independent African beauty brand a professional shop: product pages, photos, prices and stock — in minutes, at zero setup cost.
To doorstep delivery
When a customer buys, the maker ships, and the customer’s payment is released once delivery is confirmed. That trust is what turns a one-off order into a loyal customer.
Our promise
Fair For Everyone
From the maker who crafts it to the customer who loves it — every step of the journey is designed to be honest and fair.
- Cruelty-free and never tested on animals
- Plant-based formulas, no harsh fillers
- Transparent pricing — the maker sets the price
- Funds held in escrow until delivery is confirmed
- 10% commission, only when you sell
- Payouts within 48 hours of delivery confirmation
Get in touch
We'd Love To Hear From You
Questions about an order, a partnership, or your own brand — the Marendo team reads every message.
Africa — serving customers across the continent
African Beauty, Connected
Every pot, bottle and bar on this marketplace was made by an African brand — and every order is protected until it reaches your hands.