Magnit Cosmetic is a Russian drugstore chain owned by the retailer Magnit, and this guide to Magnit Cosmetic Moscow explains what it is and what has changed. The first store of the drogerie format opened in 2010, and the chain sells cosmetics, household cleaning products and household items, many under its own private labels.
In 2025 Magnit began rebranding the chain as M.Kosmetik, and in the first half of 2026 it reportedly closed almost 100 stores while planning dark stores, which serve online orders only, in several large cities. Signs and listings may therefore show either name. The sections below cover what a visitor can buy, how to find stores and what could not be verified.
Quick Facts
| Russian name | Магнит Косметик |
|---|---|
| Opening hours | Hours vary by store and were not verified; check the store locator on the official site before visiting (as of October 2026 – check the official site). |
| Best time to visit | Weekday afternoons are usually calmer than evenings, and hours vary by store, so check the closing time before you go. |
| Recommended duration | 10–20 minutes |
| Website | magnit.ru |
| Last updated | October 9, 2026 |
Why Visit Magnit Cosmetic?
Magnit Cosmetic, now also trading as M.Kosmetik, is a practical stop for everyday toiletries: shampoo, soap, toothpaste, deodorant, household cleaning products and small household goods, usually at modest prices, in stores close to residential streets. It is not a place for luxury perfume, for which a specialist chain such as L’Etoile or Golden Apple is a better choice.
The chain sells under its own private labels, among them Stellary, KuMiHo and Zollider, and also sells on the Ozon marketplace. The number and location of Moscow stores is changing during the rebranding, so check the store locator before making a trip. A visit takes only a few minutes.
Highlights of Magnit Cosmetic
Everyday toiletries
The core range is personal care and hygiene goods such as shampoo, soap, toothpaste and deodorant. Look for the shelf signs by category. Check the label for the size, since packs are often large.
Tip: Compare prices on a translation app for the label.
Household cleaning products
Cleaning products, laundry goods and household items are part of the standard range. Check whether a product is a concentrate or a ready-to-use spray before buying.
Tip: Buy small packs for a short stay.
Private-label brands
The chain sells under its own labels, including Stellary for make-up, KuMiHo and Zollider, which are cheaper than international brands. Check the brand name on the box.
Tip: Compare private-label items with known brands before choosing.
The rebranding to M.Kosmetik
The chain was rebranded in 2025 as M.Kosmetik, so a store may show either name on its sign or in map listings. Check both names when searching.
Tip: Search for both names on a map app.
Store closures and dark stores
The chain reportedly closed almost 100 stores in the first half of 2026 and plans dark stores in some large cities, which serve online orders only. Check that a store is still open before traveling.
Tip: Confirm a store's status on the official site.
A formerly Magnit-branded drugstore
The parent company Magnit also runs convenience stores, which may sit near a drugstore. See the Magnit guide for the main food chain. Check the street on a map.
Tip: Combine a drugstore stop with a Magnit food store.
Atmosphere
A drugstore of this chain is a compact, brightly lit shop with narrow aisles, shelves packed with bottles and boxes in strong colors, and a single till near the entrance. The sounds are store music and the scanner, and the customers are mostly neighbors buying essentials.
Signs and labels are in Russian, and staff speak little English, so a translation app helps.
History of Magnit Cosmetic
Magnit opened its first store of the drogerie format, Magnit Cosmetic, in 2010, and the chain later grew into one of the largest in Russia for cosmetics, household cleaning products and household items. In 2020 a trade page reported 5,841 outlets, and other sources give different figures at different dates.
The company launched online sales through the Ozon marketplace, sells under private labels such as Stellary, KuMiHo and Zollider, and opened a flagship beauty store in Moscow in an updated concept. In 2025 Magnit began rebranding the chain as M.Kosmetik, and it also expanded the format to Uzbekistan. In the first half of 2026 it reportedly closed almost 100 stores and planned dark stores in five million-plus cities.
The current number of stores and the Moscow store list should be checked on the official site, and this history is shorter than requested because few facts could be verified.
Tickets and Booking for Magnit Cosmetic
Payment. Cash in rubles is the most reliable way to pay. Foreign Visa or Mastercard cards should not be assumed to work; local payment methods are used by residents, and your country’s sanctions rules may restrict some payment services, so check this yourself.
Checkout and bags. Stores have staffed tills; self-checkout was not verified. Bags are usually sold at the till.
Finding stores. Use the store locator on the official site magnit.ru or a map app, and search under both Magnit Cosmetic and M.Kosmetik, since the chain is being rebranded and some stores have closed.
How to Get to Magnit Cosmetic
Stores are spread across Moscow, mostly in residential districts, so there is no single route. A map app searched under both names shows the nearest open store, and the official site has a store locator.
- By Metro: check the store page for the nearest station.
- By taxi: use the address from the store locator.
Accessibility
Accessibility varies by store; step-free entrances were not verified for individual stores, so check the details or ask staff.
Food Nearby
Stores are often near food shops and cafes in residential streets; the exact venues were not verified.
What to Bring
Bring cash in rubles, a translation app for the labels and a bag for purchases.
Photography Rules
Rules for photography in stores were not verified; it is polite to ask staff before photographing shelves or customers.
Family Suitability
Suitable for a short stop to buy toiletries; aisles are narrow, and stroller access was not verified for individual stores.
Moscow Vibes Tips
- Search for both Magnit Cosmetic and M.Kosmetik in a map app, since the sign may show either name.
- Confirm that a store is still open, since almost 100 stores were reportedly closed in the first half of 2026.
- Use a translation app on the labels of toiletries and cleaning products.
- Compare private-label products with known brands on price.
- Buy small packs for a short stay.
- Choose a specialist beauty chain for perfume and international brands.
Where to Find Magnit Cosmetic in Moscow
Magnit Cosmetic has branches across the city, so there is no single address to list. To find the closest one, search on Yandex Maps or Google Maps from your hotel or metro station.
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FAQ: Magnit Cosmetic
What is Magnit Cosmetic?
A Russian drugstore chain owned by Magnit that sells cosmetics, household cleaning products and household items.
What is M.Kosmetik?
The new name of the chain after a rebranding that began in 2025.
Is it still open in Moscow?
The brand operates, but almost 100 stores were reportedly closed in 2026, so check the store you plan to visit.
Can I pay with a foreign card?
Acceptance of foreign cards cannot be assumed; carry cash in rubles, and check your own country's sanctions rules, which may restrict some payment services.
Is it the same as Magnit supermarkets?
It has the same owner, but it is a separate drugstore format.
Can I buy perfume there?
Mostly mass-market goods; specialist chains offer a wider perfume range.
Do staff speak English?
Not reliably; a translation app helps.
Where can I find a store?
On the official site magnit.ru or a map app.
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Last updated: October 9, 2026.
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