Bercēker is the luxury skincare line under Hareem Istanbul — where heritage meets innovation and ritual meets radiance — built on a new philosophy of strength, simplicity, and light.
Skincare and beauty routines are inherently tied to societal standards. From ‘lightening’ serums to skin peels, there’s a moment in every routine when you have to ask, “Who is this really for?” Not which skin type or concern, but whose idea of beauty you’re serving and whose standard you’re still chasing. Often, between the steps and tricks, skincare becomes less about care, but more about correction and perfection — an unspoken pursuit of an ideal that was never truly your own. Bercēker dares to answer a different question: “What if we boost the skin to refresh and renew itself?”
We’ve heard the “your skin is not glowing enough”, “not bright enough”, but is that really what your skin wants? For Bercēker, not “enough” in the aspirational, soft-focus language of self-love Sundays, but enough in the way a warrior’s skin once was — capable, enduring, already complete.
Bercēker: where ritual meets radiance
The name “Bercēker” comes from the Berserkers, legendary Norse fighters who walked into battle wearing nothing but their own skin. No armour, no disguise — just the strength they were born with. That image inspired Rabia Usoro, MD and CEO of Bercēker. For her, it wasn’t about violence but about the courage of meeting the world unprotected yet unafraid.
“We live in a world that teaches us our skin needs fixing,” she says. “Correcting. Perfecting. But what if skincare wasn’t about transformation? What if it was about fortification, making what’s already strong, stronger?”
Bercēker grew from that idea. It’s not a brand built on reinvention or miracle claims; it’s a reminder that the skin is already a system of defence and renewal. Each product — from the Body Wash that cleans without stripping, to the lotion that restores balance, to the toner that steadies hydration — is made to work with what the skin already knows how to do. It’s beyond a routine; it is a partnership: science in service of strength, ritual in service of truth.
Skin is so much more than an organ
Usoro explains that the Berserkers weren’t fearless because they lacked fear; they were powerful because they trusted what they had. Their skin wasn’t armour because it was hard, but because they believed in it. That same trust is what Bercēker aims to translate into modern skincare — products that don’t try to change you, but help you return to yourself, clearer and stronger with every use.
In Nigeria, beauty has always been deeply symbolic. From tribal marks that carry history to the shea butter rubbed into skin by grandmothers, skincare has always been both personal and ancestral. Skin holds memories — of heritage, endurance, and story. Bercēker exists within that tradition, built on the belief that the skin already knows what it needs.
Rabia Usoro calls it a listening. “We wanted to create products that felt like they understood African skin — not as a type to be managed, but as a foundation to be honoured,” she explains. “Our formulations don’t strip away to rebuild; they work with what’s already there.”
In that way, Bercēker is less of a correction and more of a conversation — between science and story, innovation and inheritance, the self and what shaped it.
The philosophy behind Bercēker begins in legend but lives in its formulations. Every product expresses the same idea: that strength doesn’t come from excess, but from support.
Get to know the ultimate Bercēker products
In a crowded market of countless products, Bercēker stands out for its simplicity and precision. The collection features just three essentials, each created to protect the skin’s integrity and remind it of what it already knows.
Bercēker Body Lotion — The rebuilder
Formulated with Ceramide NP, a vital lipid naturally present in the skin’s protective barrier, this body lotion works to restore structural integrity from within. When that barrier weakens, the skin loses water and resilience. Ceramide NP helps rebuild it from within, improving hydration and tone. Vitamin C adds brightness through renewal, not bleaching, while Alpha Arbutin supports melanin balance. Glycerin locks in moisture, ensuring long-lasting hydration that strengthens rather than temporarily softens.
Bercēker Body Wash — The protector
Most cleansers strip the skin before trying to restore it. Bercēker’s Body Wash takes a different approach, cleansing gently while protecting the barrier. Niacinamide and Ceramide NP form a protective layer as you wash, while Vitamin C and Alpha Arbutin refine tone and texture. The result is clean, balanced skin that feels refreshed instead of stripped.
Bercēker Mochi Toner — The anchor
Named after the soft yet resilient Japanese mochi, this toner locks hydration deep within the skin. A Hyaluronic Acid Complex with three molecular weights ensures moisture reaches all layers, while Centella Asiatica calms and repairs. Ceramide NP strengthens the structure from within, leaving the skin supple, even, and steady.
Bercēker skincare collection is also available across Nigeria in select locations, including flagship boutiques, premium malls, and curated beauty retailers in 15 states.
Formulated with care, designed for all
At the heart of Bercēker is a science that truly respects the skin, with formulas crafted to work with melanin, not against it. Every texture is designed to feel indulgent yet caring, proving that luxury and integrity can coexist. Dermatologically tested and suitable for all skin types and tones, each product delivers nourishment without compromise.
Bercēker also keeps things clean: no parabens, sulphates, mineral oils, synthetic dyes, or harsh alcohols — only thoughtful ingredients that protect, restore, and celebrate your skin.
Join Bercēker for an exclusive event marking its Lagos debut
Bercēker will make its official Lagos debut with “100 Faces of Radiance”, a launch event in collaboration with Africa’s foremost indigenous beauty brand, House of Tara.
Set to embody cinematic, primal elegance, the event offers a sensory encounter that bridges heritage and modern ritual. Open to all yet curated with intention, it invites guests to explore Bercēker’s philosophy of strength through simplicity — skincare as ceremony, beauty as memory.
Guests will experience a live presentation of Bercēker’s signature three-step ritual — Body Wash, Toner, and Lotion — performed as a moment of restoration. The event will also feature a hands-on skincare ritual bar, a Heritage Wall merging Nordic and African artistry, and bespoke luxury backdrops designed to heighten the experience.
With a carefully curated guest list, fine dining moments, and appearances by cultural figures and tastemakers, “100 Faces of Radiance” marks Bercēker’s arrival in Lagos as more than just a launch — it’s an invitation to witness beauty as art and ritual intertwined.
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