The secret of the pharaohs
Egyptian Magic – the all-purpose skin cream of the pharaohs
Egyptian Magic All Purpose Skin Cream is a handmade all-purpose skin cream made from five natural ingredients, without water, preservatives or fragrance. The original since 1991.
A formula from the land of the pharaohs
What is Egyptian Magic?
Egyptian Magic is a natural all-purpose skin cream made from five ingredients: olive oil, beeswax, honey, royal jelly and propolis. It has been handmade in the USA since 1991, cares for face, body and hair, and contains no water, preservatives or fragrance.
The recipe goes back to ancient Egypt; legend has it that Cleopatra herself used it on her skin. The cream became famous without traditional advertising, through word of mouth alone.
Egyptian Magic at a glance
- Product
- Egyptian Magic All Purpose Skin Cream
- Brand
- Egyptian Magic®, a family-owned company from the USA (egyptianmagic.com (opens in a new window))
- On the market since
- August 1991 (35 years)
- Ingredients
- 5 natural ingredients: olive oil, beeswax, honey, royal jelly, propolis
- Free from
- Water, preservatives, alcohol, parabens, fragrance, GMO
- Animal testing
- None (cruelty-free)
- Vegan
- No, 4 of the 5 ingredients come from bees
- Made
- By hand, in the USA
- Sizes in Switzerland
- 7.5 ml · 59 ml · 118 ml
- Distribution
- In 45 countries and more than 10,000 stores¹
- Skin compatibility
- Dermatologically tested; 6-week patch test with 108 people, no irritation¹
- Available in Switzerland
- Coop, Import Parfumerie (where to buy)
¹ Manufacturer's information, egyptianmagic.com. As of 27 September 2026.
Care with a tradition
Rich care for face, body and hair
Because Egyptian Magic contains no water, it is not a classic cream but a balm: rich, economical and versatile. A single jar replaces several care products in your handbag, suitcase and bathroom.
See all usesThe film
Egyptian Magic in 80 seconds
The story of the all-purpose skin cream, from a formula of ancient Egypt to the stars who use it today.
Text and picture description of the film
The film has no speech, only music. What you see, scene by scene:
- 0:00 A scroll lies on a wooden table and unrolls.
- 0:03 A jar and the logo appear on the scroll: “Egyptian Magic – All-Purpose Skin Cream”.
- 0:06 Text: “The secret of the ancient Egyptians”.
- 0:08 Pyramids and the Sphinx appear on the scroll. Text: “is a purely natural skin care cream”.
- 0:14 Text: “is based on a formula”.
- 0:18 A painting of Cleopatra appears. Text: “that Cleopatra used to”.
- 0:22 Text: “keep her skin radiant and glowing”.
- 0:26 A scroll with hieroglyphs and the Egyptian Magic logo. Text: “A pure natural product our ancestors have left behind”.
- 0:34 Honey in a glass bowl and honeycomb. Text: “Handmade”.
- 0:38 Text: “100 % natural ingredients”.
- 0:42 Honey drips onto honeycomb, bee pollen beside it. Text: “Honey, royal jelly, bee propolis, beeswax, bee pollen”.
- 0:46 Olives and a bowl of olive oil. Text: “and olive oil”.
- 0:50 A film strip runs across the screen. Text: “Celebrities’ beauty secret”.
- 0:54 On the film strip: magazine pages featuring Egyptian Magic, including “Kate Hudson’s Beauty Rules” and “Vanity Case”, clips from an American TV talk show and portraits of well-known women.
- 1:12 The Egyptian Magic jar among honeycomb, bees, olives and lotus flowers, with the note “Cruelty-Free”.
- 1:16 End card: “Produced by cleversolutions jansen for beautysecrets.agency”, the Egyptian Magic logo and a trademark notice.
The film dates from 2017 and still lists bee pollen, which was part of the earlier formula.
Five ingredients. Nothing else.
What is Egyptian Magic made of?
Egyptian Magic is made 100 % from five natural ingredients, combined by hand in a process of its own. Four of them come from bees, one from the olive.
- No water
- No preservatives
- No alcohol
- No parabens
- No GMO
- No fragrance
- No animal testing
INCI: Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Cera Alba, Mel, Royal Jelly, Propolis Cera. Older jars also list bee pollen.
One cream, from head to toe
What can Egyptian Magic be used for?
Egyptian Magic can be used for 15 kinds of care, from face, lips, body, hands and feet to the ends of your hair.
| Area | Use |
|---|---|
| Face | Day cream, moisturising mask, eye care, make-up primer, make-up remover |
| Lips | Lip balm |
| Body | Body cream, massage balm, after-sun care, care for tattooed skin |
| Hands & feet | Hand and cuticle care, dry heels and elbows |
| Hair | Treatment for dry hair ends |
| Shaving & travel | After-shave care, all-rounder for handbag and luggage |
How do you apply Egyptian Magic?
In three steps: take a little, warm it between your palms, massage it in gently.
- Take a littleA small amount is enough; the texture goes a long way.
- Warm it upRub it between your palms until the cream turns to the consistency of an oil.
- Apply gentlyMassage it into face, body, lips or hair ends.
Stop using it if your skin becomes irritated.
“It will do everything… but your taxes.”
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The People's Choice
Why is Egyptian Magic so well known?
Egyptian Magic became famous without traditional advertising, through word of mouth among make-up artists, fashion people and customers. According to the manufacturer, the cream is now available in 45 countries and more than 10,000 stores; magazines such as Vogue, InStyle and Marie Claire have written about it.
Egyptian Magic in the pressPress
Egyptian Magic in the media
6 features in Swiss media (2018), mentions in 10 international magazines and 1 award. The Swiss coverage was supported by beautysecrets.agency. The Swiss articles are in German.
Award
Earth Day Beauty Award 2016 · Healing Lifestyles & Spas · Category Skin Cream
Featured internationally in
Vogue · InStyle · Marie Claire · Glamour · Women's Health · People StyleWatch · Maxi · Faces · Vanity Fair · Schweizer Illustrierte
Where to buy
Where can you buy Egyptian Magic in Switzerland?
In Switzerland, Egyptian Magic is available at Coop and Import Parfumerie, among others, in store and online, in 7.5 ml, 59 ml and 118 ml.
- 7.5 mlTravel size
- 59 mlStandard size
- 118 mlLarge jar
- CoopSupermarket & online shop↗ (opens in a new window)
- Import ParfumeriePerfumery & online shop↗ (opens in a new window)
As of September 2026, without guarantee. beautysecrets.agency does not sell directly to consumers.
Egyptian Magic in your range
How can retailers stock Egyptian Magic?
Retailers in Switzerland contact beautysecrets.agency. We support perfumeries, pharmacies, drugstores, concept stores and spas as they take on the brand: with information on supply, product knowledge, press material and personal advice.
Send an enquiry Retailer information (PDF, German) (opens in a new window)
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Egyptian Magic
Last updated: 29 September 2026
What is Egyptian Magic?
Egyptian Magic is a natural all-purpose skin cream made from five ingredients (olive oil, beeswax, honey, royal jelly and propolis). It has been handmade in the USA since 1991 and cares for face, body and hair.
How many ingredients does Egyptian Magic have?
Five, according to the manufacturer's current information: olive oil, beeswax, honey, royal jelly and propolis. Older jars also list bee pollen.
Is Egyptian Magic vegan?
No. Four of the five ingredients come from bees: beeswax, honey, royal jelly and propolis.
Is Egyptian Magic cruelty-free?
Yes. Egyptian Magic is made without animal testing (cruelty-free).
Does Egyptian Magic contain fragrance or preservatives?
No. The cream contains no fragrance, preservatives, alcohol, parabens or water.
Can Egyptian Magic be used on the face?
Yes. Egyptian Magic works as a day cream, moisturising mask, eye care, make-up primer and make-up remover.
Is Egyptian Magic greasy?
The texture is rich and balm-like. A small amount, warmed between the palms until it turns oily, is absorbed well.
Which sizes are available in Switzerland?
Three: 7.5 ml (travel size), 59 ml and 118 ml.
Where is Egyptian Magic made?
In the USA, by hand, by a family-owned company.
How should I store Egyptian Magic?
At room temperature. The cream becomes softer when warm and firmer when cold; this does not affect its quality.
Who should not use Egyptian Magic?
People who are allergic to bee products such as propolis or honey. Stop using it immediately if your skin becomes irritated.
How can retailers stock Egyptian Magic?
Through beautysecrets.agency: send us a message using the contact form and choose the topic “Retail”. We will tell you about supply and working together in Switzerland.
The agency
Who is beautysecrets.agency?
beautysecrets.agency is a Swiss agency for press, retail and consulting in natural cosmetics, based in Kirchberg SG. It is a business unit of V. Jansen Consulting and is led by the journalist Valeska Jansen.
Our passion is cosmetics, above all natural cosmetics. We follow trends and innovations and see the greatest potential here: high-quality active ingredients from nature, presented in a modern and beautiful way.
What matters to us are formulas made from natural ingredients that are gentle on both skin and environment. No parabens, no SLS, no animal testing.
Owner of beautysecrets.agency. Freelance journalist for beauty, fashion and lifestyle and business consultant in Europe, with more than 30 years of experience in the beauty, jewellery and fashion industries.
beautysecrets.agency is a team of freelance specialists, organised individually for the best possible success of our brands.
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