lelive Launches in UK

Conscious, high-performance skincare formulated with African botanics

Discover Lelive. Lelive ("leh-lee-veh")

Conscious, high-performance skincare, formulated with African botanicals - Lelive’s mission is to share the soul and beauty of Africa with the world. Combining expert formulations with efficacious ingredients, Lelive brings together the best of nature with the precision of science. Each product is expertly crafted to deliver an instant glow to the skin, while providing long-lasting, visible results that improve over time.

A celebration of beauty that embraces diversity and individuality, Lelive understands that modern skin has more than one story to tell, standing for all skin types, tones, and textures. That’s why each formula is designed to address multiple skincare concerns in one powerful solution - clarifying, hydrating, and brightening the skin. In a world full of complexity, Lelive champions simple skincare steps, with expertly crafted products that work in perfect harmony to deliver maximum results with minimal effort.

Lelive uses superfood African botanics that are antioxidant-rich which supercharge skincare, over 95% of the ingredients in each product are natural, including green rooibos, shea butter, marula, moringa, and aloe. These are paired with powerful plant actives like bakuchiol and fruit-derived exfoliating acids, creating a blend of nature’s best. Combined with scientifically-backed, dermatologist-approved ingredients such as niacinamide, vitamin C, salicylic acid, peptides, and hyaluronic acid for efficacy, every product is locally sourced and made in South Africa.

Brand values

Lelive is committed to not just beautiful skin, but a beautiful planet. All products are reef-safe, cruelty-free, and vegan, with no parabens or harmful chemicals - just pure, effective skincare. Lelive uses eco-friendly glass and aluminium packaging, reducing plastic waste. Actively participating in charity initiatives across Africa, Lelive works to remove plastic from the environment and support local communities - Lelive’s journey is rooted in a deep love for the land and the natural world.

Amanda Du-Pont

Lelive was founded in 2021 by Amanda Du-Pont, with the name “leh-lee-veh” derived from her Swazi name, Langalelive, meaning “light of the world.”

Amanda's vision was to create skincare that above all, delivers results. For her, the effectiveness of a product took precedence above fads and trends that do not sustain placing emphasis on potency, results and dermatologist approved science. Inspired by the natural beauty of Africa, she sought to blend her heritage with modern science, honouring the power of nature. Surrounded by the diverse botanicals of her homeland, she recognised the healing potential of ingredients like marula, baobab, and mongongo - plants long revered in traditional healing.

Lelive is the result of Amanda’s collaboration with the community, gathering feedback from focus groups and customers to ensure every aspect - packaging, formulation, and performance was thoughtfully crafted. The brand empowers individuals to embrace their skin with confidence, offering effective, conscious skincare rooted in both nature and science.

As an actress, entrepreneur, model, television host, and Greenpeace ambassador, Amanda’s commitment to sustainability and her diverse heritage have shaped Lelive into more than just a skincare brand. It is a celebration of Africa’s beauty combined with science driven formulations, that honour the continent’s healing botanicals while delivering real, lasting results. At its heart, Lelive is a fusion of nature, science, and self-care, empowering people to find their glow and embrace their unique beauty.

Hero ingredients

African malachite

A copper carbonate hydroxide mineral prized for its vibrant green hue and powerful antioxidant properties in skincare revered for its transformative benefits.

Pollution defence: Containing copper carbonate and antioxidant minerals this ingredient provides powerful pollution defense by neutralising free radicals and forming a protective barrier. This helps shield the skin from environmental aggressors, preventing premature aging and dullness.
Brightening + balancing: Mineral-rich trace elements which includes copper, zinc and magnesium boost cell regeneration and nourish the skin to enhance radiance and promote an even, healthy complexion.
Anti-ageing: Copper richness helps reduce fine lines and wrinkles while promoting skin firmness and elasticity. By stimulating collagen and elastin production, it strengthens skin structure and diminishes visible signs of aging.

Found in:
The Drip | Hydrate + Glow setting mist

Moringa
A skincare powerhouse, bursting with essential vitamins such as A, C and E, minerals, and antioxidants. Known for its remarkable ability to nourish, protect, and rejuvenate.

Anti-inflammatory: Moringa contains powerful anti-inflammatory compounds that soothe irritated skin, reduce redness, and calm conditions like acne or eczema, promoting a more even complexion.
Hydration and nourishment: Moringa’s high content of fatty acids, including oleic acid, helps to nourish and hydrate the skin by strengthening the skin barrier, locking in moisture, and preventing dryness.
Boosting collagen: The presence of vitamin C in moringa supports collagen synthesis, improving skin elasticity, firmness, and reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
Glowing complexion: Packed full of vitamin A, C, and E, as well as polyphenols, which help protect the skin from oxidative stress, preventing premature aging and promoting a youthful glow.

Found in:
African Gold | Glow + Restore oil elixir
All The Shade | SPF 30 sheer-tinted moisturiser

Green rooibos
A powerful ingredient derived from the unfermented leaves of the rooibos plant that infuses skincare with potent antioxidants which calm, soothe and hydrate, leaving skin radiant and visibly rejuvenated with every use.

Anti-pollution barrier: Packed with polyphenols, particularly aspalathin, which neutralise free radicals and protect the skin from environmental damage, preventing premature aging.
Anti-inflammatory: Known for their soothing properties, polyphenols including aspalathin and quercetin calm irritated skin, reducing redness and inflammation, making it ideal for sensitive or acne-prone skin.
Hydrating: The high flavonoid content in green rooibos supports skin hydration by strengthening the skin's moisture barrier, leaving it soft and plump.
Collagen boosting: Supporting collagen synthesis, flavonoids, particularly quercetin, can encourage fibroblasts to function optimally, supporting the natural synthesis of collagen, helping maintain skin structure and elasticity.
Skin regeneration: Polyphenols act as powerful antioxidants, protecting skin cells from oxidative stress and free radical damage and improving the appearance of fine lines. Crucial for skin regeneration, as free radicals can accelerate skin aging and impair the healing process.

Found in:
All Glow'd Up | Brighten + Clarify serum
Jelly Splash | Brighten + Renew cleanser

Marula oil
Rich in amino acids, antioxidants, and essential fatty acids that nourishes, locks in moisture, and strengthens the skin barrier for a glowing complexion.

Deep hydration: Rich in oleic acid and linoleic acid, marula oil deeply nourishes and hydrates the skin, helping to lock in moisture and prevent dehydration, leaving the skin soft and supple.
Fighting free radicals: Packed with vitamins C and E, marula oil provides powerful antioxidant protection, fighting free radicals such as pollutants and UV rays reducing oxidative stress, preventing premature signs of aging such as fine lines and wrinkles.
Anti-inflammatory: The oil’s fatty acid, oleic and antioxidant vitamin E gives marula natural anti-inflammatory properties which help soothe irritated or inflamed skin, making it ideal for calming conditions like acne, eczema, or sensitive skin.
Boosts skin elasticity: Promotes skin elasticity and collagen production with a combination of vitamin C and oleic acid – a fatty acid, helping to firm and smooth the skin, while also reducing the appearance of stretch marks and fine lines.