Nigerian student, Florence Adepoju from Essex, launches a cosmetics range from her parent’s shed

December 28, 2015Bode DoluLeave a Comment

A Nigerian-British woman who cut her teeth on a Benefit make-up counter in Essex has gone on to launch her own make-up range.

Florence Adepoju, 24, from Rainham, was just 17 when she started working on the luxury cosmetics brand at the Lakeside shopping centre.

She became frustrated at the lack of make-up suited to darker skin tones, and went on to launch her own line of lipsticks… from her parents’ garden shed.

Florence’s range is now stocked in Topshop and she counts Lena Dunham as a fan.

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Pictured, lipstick shades from Florence's make-up range MDM flow. Clockwise from top left are: Mas Marina, V Dutch, Sweet Escape, Supreme, Di La La and Milkshake, all priced at £18