Profile
Bukola Oyale is the visionary founder of RIVYSKINCARE, a leading skincare brand dedicated to empowering women through confidence and self-care. With a passion for beauty and wellness, Bukola created a trusted platform offering high-quality skincare products and personalized solutions tailored to diverse skin needs. In addition to her work in the beauty industry, Bukola is also the founder of Zoda Media, an innovative outdoor advertising brand that helps businesses elevate their visibility and connect with their target audiences. Her entrepreneurial journey is driven by creativity, resilience, and a deep commitment to excellence. Bukola continues to inspire through her dedication to building impactful brands that serve and empower their communities.
In this Q&A, Bukola Oyale, founder of RIVYSKINCARE and a 2022 Under 30 CEOs Award winner in Beauty & Cosmetics shares how her passion for empowering women through self-care led to the creation of her trusted skincare brand, which focuses on helping women feel radiant and confident in their own skin.
What inspired you to start your skincare brand, and what’s the story behind its creation?
I was inspired to start RIVYSKINCARE because I wanted to create a platform that goes beyond just selling skincare products. My vision has always been to empower women by helping them feel confident in their own skin. Skincare isn’t just about beauty—it’s about self-care, self-love, and the confidence that comes from taking care of yourself. I wanted to provide access to trusted products so every woman can feel radiant and proud of who she is
What has been your proudest accomplishment so far in your journey as a skincare entrepreneur?
My proudest accomplishment so far has been seeing the tangible impact RIVYSKINCARE has had on the lives of women. Hearing stories from clients about how our products and guidance have transformed not just their skin but also their confidence is incredibly fulfilling. Building a trusted platform in a competitive market, and also been recognized by the CEO NETWORK.
What has been the most challenging part of running a skincare brand, and how did you overcome it?
The most challenging part of running a skincare brand has been earning the trust of customers in such a competitive and saturated market. People are understandably cautious about the products they use on their skin, especially with so many options and misinformation out there. To overcome this, I focused on transparency, education, and delivering consistent results. I made it a priority to only offer high-quality, tested products and to provide personalized recommendations tailored to individual skin needs. By building strong relationships, sharing customer success stories, and maintaining a commitment to excellence, I was able to establish credibility and foster trust. It’s a continuous process, but the satisfaction of seeing customers return and recommend RIVYSKINCARE makes it all worthwhile. I unwind by creating art – it’s my therapy. Losing myself in vibrant colors and textures helps me recharge and refocus and other times I unwind through cooking, just making a hearty meal for me and my family to enjoy does it for me.