Alarasi Review South Africa | Clean Beauty & Grooming Deals
A straight look at Alarasi in South Africa: which clean beauty brands they stock, what to try first, who it suits, and where to find deals.
Alarasi
Think of a R300 Patchology sheet mask, a beard balm from New Zealand and a Plume Science lash serum. Those are the kinds of things you find on Alarasi, and the store says many of its brands are hard to buy anywhere else locally.
This is a small, pricey beauty shop rather than a place for everyday basics. It makes sense when you want a specific imported brand. It makes less sense if you just need a cleanser for the week.
What they do
Alarasi runs a South African online store that stocks international beauty and grooming brands it describes as clean and cruelty-free. It does not make its own products. The brand list is short, and the store says many of them are sold in South Africa only through Alarasi.
Names on the site include Patchology, Murdock London, Triumph & Disaster, Plume Science, Dr. Dana, Antonym Cosmetics, Bangn Body, Oio Lab, Plant Apothecary and Axiology. The menu splits into skincare, haircare, nail care, makeup, bath and body, and men’s grooming.
For deal hunting, Alarasi sits in Personal Care & Wellness on The Real Deal.
What to look at first
Face Masks and Eye Patches
Patchology has more than 50 products on the site, from sheet masks and hydrogel masks to eye gels and hand masks. A R140 MoodMask sheet mask is one of the cheapest ways to try the store.
Best for: a treat before an event, or a gift.
Men’s Grooming
Beard oils and balms from Triumph & Disaster, hair styling and body wash from Murdock London, and trimmers from Meridian.
Best for: men who want barbershop-style products at home.
Lash, Brow and Nail Care
Plume Science lash and brow serums and tools, plus Dr. Dana nail files, cuticle oil and a nail renewal set.
Best for: fixing one specific thing, like brittle nails or thin brows.
Makeup
Antonym Cosmetics foundation, pencils and brush sets, Axiology multi-sticks and Oio Lab tints and highlighters.
Best for: shoppers who want makeup with a clean-beauty label.
Body Care
Bangn Body firming lotions, scrubs and oils, and Plant Apothecary body washes.
Best for: upgrading the shower shelf.
Simple way to think about it
On a first order, start small. A Patchology mask or a Dr. Dana cuticle oil lets you try the store without a big spend.
Think twice before you build a large basket of products you have never used. Correctly supplied items cannot be returned, so a moisturiser that does not suit your skin is yours to keep.
It is worth a quick look at Alarasi deals on The Real Deal before you fill a cart.
What makes Alarasi different
Access is the selling point. Alarasi brings in niche international brands that the big South African beauty chains do not usually carry, and it filters them by a clean, cruelty-free standard.
That is useful if you already follow these brands. The trade-off is price. A lot of the makeup and skincare costs over R1,000, and because the brands are hard to find elsewhere, there is not much to compare against.
The practical bit
Shipping: Free on orders over R1,500. Smaller orders pay a flat R100 anywhere in South Africa.
Delivery: Orders take 24 to 48 business hours to process, then usually 2 to 3 business days to major areas. Outlying areas can take an extra 3 to 4 days. No PO boxes.
Returns: No returns or exchanges on items supplied correctly. Report a wrong or damaged item within 24 hours of delivery.
Support: Reach the team via alarasi.co.za, plus email and WhatsApp.
Who it’s for
This is for you if:
- You already use Patchology, Murdock London or another stocked brand
- You care about cruelty-free and clean-beauty labels
- You want an unusual beauty or grooming gift
- You want men’s grooming products beyond the supermarket shelf
Probably not for you if:
- You are shopping on a tight beauty budget
- You like the safety of returning a product that does not suit you
- You want big pharmacy brands you already know
Final word
Think of Alarasi as a niche shop for imported clean beauty and grooming. It is genuinely useful when you want one of its brands, since you may struggle to find them locally. Go in knowing the prices are high and the no-returns rule is strict.
When something specific catches your eye, see what turns up in current Alarasi deals on The Real Deal before checking out.
FAQ
Is Alarasi worth it?
It is worth it if you want a specific niche brand that is hard to find locally. If you just need everyday skincare at a fair price, a pharmacy will usually be cheaper.
Where can I find Alarasi deals in South Africa?
Alarasi deals are tracked on Alarasi on The Real Deal, RealRank verified against the store's own pricing.
Does Alarasi accept returns?
Only for wrong or damaged items, reported within 24 hours of delivery. Alarasi does not accept returns or exchanges on items that were supplied correctly.