Seventeen years after it closed its UK presence, Sephora came back online in October after acquiring beauty online superstore, FeelUnique. The French beauty emporium and has now announced its first UK bricks and mortars location: a flagship 600sqm beauty Mecca at Westfield Shopping Centre, London.

Stocking 140 brands, including exclusives from GXVE by Gwen Stefani, Ilia, Milk, Patrick Starr, Danessa Myricks, and Makeup by Mario, the new beauty destination is set to open its doors to beauty fans this March. Those who previously had to stock up when in Europe to get their beauty fix will be in seventh heaven, thanks to its focus on make-up, skincare and in-store personal service. If you’re new to the Sephora brand, their own range includes skincare, make-up, bath and body – all at brilliantly affordable prices.

15 Of Our Top Picks



If you’re not in the capital, never fear. Below is an edit of the top picks online. With 50,000+ products to choose from, across 1400 brands, it can feel somewhat daunting to navigate, but these are our beauty editor Lydia’s favourites.

By Lydia Mansi
February 2023