Beauty obsessives rejoice, because the Sephora UK website is officially live, which only means one thing – it's time to commence operation “shop til' you virtually drop”. That's right, one of the most popular and iconic beauty retailers has just landed in the UK earlier this week, and although the physical stores won't be open 'til 2023, you can still purchase all the exciting beauty bits online. The new Sephora domain went live just a few days ago, having been previously known as FeelUnique.
What is Sephora best known for?
Sephora can be your destination to spice up your skincare routine with a new cleanser, hyaluronic acid serum, a face cream or a lotion with niacinamide and squalane, sunscreen, a brightening vitamin c serum, eye cream, retinol serum or exfoliating products. You can also indulge in makeup products and upgrade your look with a non-smudging liquid eyeliner, pigmented eyeshadow palette, lip stain, under-eye concealer or a liquid lipstick. And of course, Sephora is also known for its wide range of haircare products, so expect to see a bunch of styling goodies and snatch yourself a dry shampoo, hair oil, conditioner and more. Fragrance lovers can also treat themselves to a new eau de parfum from the industry's most beloved names, such as Jo Loves, Armani, Prada and others.
For those unfamiliar with the products that the store sells, let us give you a quick rundown. Sephora offers a variety of goodies, including industry-leading makeup, hair, nail and skincare products – all coming from cult-favourite beauty brands. You'll find that a fair share of those products are also often sold elsewhere too, including the likes of Laneige, NARS, Huda Beauty, Paula's Choice, Benefit, Anastasia Beverly Hills, The Inkey List, Fenty Beauty, Milk Makeup, Glow Recipe, Ouai, Olaplex and many, many more.
ILIA Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 30
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But what makes Sephora truly special is that some of the brands (including its own Sephora Collection) are exclusive to the store, meaning you won't find them anywhere else. And while a few of us may have had an in-store peak into Sephora-exclusive brands while travelling, it's also likely that many UK-based beauty fanatics will be discovering the world of Sephora for the very first time. So if you're feeling a bit lost and are in need of guidance, we've got you covered. The well-travelled GLAMOUR beauty editors have visited Sephora stores all around the globe multiple times and have been regularly testing the products first-hand. So rest assured, because we've put together a selection of the best Sephora-exclusive bits that actually live up to the hype.
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Best Sephora exclusive buys: ILIA Super Serum Skin Tint
ILIA Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 30
Why we love it: This clean, tinted serum provides light, dewy coverage, as well as SPF 30 coverage and protection from UVA, UVB, UVC and blue light. The serum is available in 30 different shades that adapt to all skin tones and is both silicon-free and fragrance-free, making it safe for those of us with sensitive skin. The best part? It's weightless, so you'll forget you're even wearing it. Long story short, any beauty insider that's into a “no-makeup” makeup look will confidently vouch for this.
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Best Sephora exclusive buys: SEPHORA COLLECTION Colorful Blush
SEPHORA COLLECTION Colorful Blush
Why we love it: You'll do well to find a better blush better than this one. Hailing from the Sephora Collection, it comes in a variety of matte, glimmer and glitter finishes. It's incredibly customisable too and perfect for creating either an instant and natural glow or a more intense contour. Kylie Jenner's makeup artist Ariel Tejada has praised this blush on more than one occasion on social media platforms, so you just know it's worth it. It also works great as a way to set your trusty liquid blush (like the viral Rare Beauty one, for example), and that way, it won't escape your face throughout the day.
Best Sephora exclusive buys: SEPHORA COLLECTION Face Sheet Masks
SEPHORA COLLECTION Face Sheet Masks
Why we love it: Looking for a face mask that screams hydration and is made from naturally-derived ingredients? Say no more. If you have dry skin, you'll be glad to discover that this face mask can moisturise, soothe and boost the radiance of your skin in a matter of minutes. It also combines the power of fruit and plants such as eucalyptus, grapefruit, coconut, watermelon, lychee, matcha and spirulina to give you instant results.
