Let the Glow-Up Begin: Sephora's Coming to Oxford !

Get ready, Oxford! Your beauty routine is about to level up in a major way. Sephora, the global beauty giant and holy grail for makeup lovers, skincare obsessives, and self-care queens (and kings!), is officially setting up shop at Westgate Oxford this autumn and we’re already planning our wishlist.

This won’t just be any store. Sephora’s Westgate launch marks the brand’s 11th UK store and is part of their epic 2025 expansion streak, which includes recent and upcoming openings in Liverpool, Manchester, Cardiff, and Sheffield. 

And let’s be honest, the hype is real. Sephora is more than just a store. It’s a beauty playground. Think 3,900 square feet of glam-packed heaven, where you can swatch, spritz, and sample your way through cult-fave and exclusive brands like Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez, Glossier, VIEVE, Sol de Janeiro, and Lady Gaga’s Haus Labs. Want more? The “Only at Sephora” lineup also includes ultra-trendy names like Makeup by Mario, Tower 28, and Merit Beauty – the kind of stuff TikTok dreams are made of.

But it’s not just about what you buy, it’s the whole experience. The Oxford store will offer personalised beauty consultations, engraving services (hello, custom lipstick tubes!), and access to the MySephora loyalty programme, aka your backstage pass to points, perks, and product previews before anyone else.

Sarah Boyd, Managing Director of Sephora UK, said it best:(insert as quote)“Oxford’s vibrant beauty scene, dynamic student presence, and global tourist appeal make it a buzzing hub of beauty activity.”And we couldn’t agree more. From skincare beginners to full-blown contour connoisseurs, Sephora is a place where every routine starts and every transformation begins.

The countdown is officially on. Whether you’re a freshers’ week newbie or a seasoned Oxfordian, this is your sign to clear some space in your bathroom cabinet because your new beauty obsession is about to move in just down the road.

Stay tuned for official opening dates, sneak peeks, and launch event details and in the meantime, hit up the Sephora UK app, start building that wishlist, and get glowing. Oxford, your beauty era starts now.