Catrice

Budget

On-trend German drugstore makeup.

Germany·Founded 2004·by Cosnova (Christina Oster-Daum & Javier Gonzalez)

By Viktoria @vioda.makeup · Published · Updated

Catrice is a budget makeup brand from Germany, founded in 2004 by Cosnova (Christina Oster-Daum & Javier Gonzalez). It's best known for its True Skin Hydrating Foundation, Wood You Love Me brow pencil and The Dewy Routine Glow Finishing Powder.

Catrice is a German drugstore makeup brand from Cosnova, the same Hessen-based family company behind Essence. The line launched in 2004 as Cosnova's slightly more grown-up, on-trend sister brand — built around fast turnaround on trend products, frequent limited editions, and a Europe-first retail strategy through dm-drogerie, Müller, Rossmann, and supermarket chains across more than 70 countries.

Catrice's strength is moving viral formulas onto shelves at under-ten-euro prices: the Cosmetics True Skin Hydrating Foundation, Wood You Love Me brow pencil, and The Dewy Routine Glow Finishing Powder are reliable Hourglass and Charlotte Tilbury dupes that show up across TikTok comparison videos. Distribution in the US is limited to select Ulta doors and Amazon, but the European footprint and consistent dupe culture have made Catrice a recurring entry on every drugstore best-of list.

Popular Products

What Catrice is bought for. The ones we've found dupes for link through to the comparison.

  • True Skin Hydrating Foundation
  • Wood You Love Me Eyebrow Pencil
  • The Dewy Routine Glow Finishing Powder
  • Power Plumping Gel Lipstick

Known For

True Skin Hydrating FoundationWood You Love Me brow pencilThe Dewy Routine Glow Finishing PowderPower Plumping Gel LipstickAffordable trend-driven European drugstore

Brand Philosophy

On-trend prestige looks at drugstore pricing — fast turnaround on viral formulas through European mass retail.

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Catrice Official Channels

Where to buy, and how to reach Catrice customer service directly.

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Headquarters
Sulzbach (Taunus), Germany
Sold at
UltaTargetBrand.comAmazon USDouglas

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