Celebrating its’ UK launch, the beauty retailer hosted a star-studded launch event which welcomed a stellar line up of beauty founders and who’s who in the beauty arena.

Hosted in the heart of London at One Marylebone, VIP guests included Neelam Gill, Leomie Anderson, Julia Restoin Roitfeld, Maura Higgins, Ashley Roberts, A’Whora, Oti Mabuse and Scandinavian skincare founder Ole Henriksen who is known for his A-List clientele.

Global beauty retailer Sephora launched into the UK with a star studded launch event in Central London
(Photo by John Phillips/Getty Images for Sephora)

Celebrities, journalists and content creators were invited to join the brand for a sneak preview to experience the Sephora universe, exploring the newest and hottest products, brands and prestige beauty trends, through a fun and inclusive discovery journey.

Global beauty retailer Sephora launched into the UK with a star studded launch event in Central London
Hannah Cooper and Ashley Roberts take selfies during the Sephora UK launch event at One Marylebone on October 19, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by John Phillips/Getty Images for Sephora)

Guests enjoyed exclusive ‘in conversation talks and masterclasses’ by celebrity makeup artists and brand founders including Mario Dedivanovic and Patrick Starr.

The beauty giant also showcased their Express All of You campaign. Set out to authentically connect with the hearts and minds of British audiences by inviting viewers to celebrate the truth that being British means being many different versions of oneself; unfixed, undefinable and uniquely experimental definitions of what beauty can be in the UK.

Global beauty retailer Sephora launched into the UK with a star studded launch event in Central London
Guests having beauty treatments during the Sephora UK launch event at One Marylebone on October 19, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by John Phillips/Getty Images for Sephora)

On the 17th October 2022 the Feelunique website became Sephora.co.uk, complete with the brand’s signature iconic black and white stripes. The fully immersive website, twinned with the coveted Sephora App, offers UK consumers an inspiring gateway to discover Sephora’s unique selection of prestige products from Makeup to Fragrance, Skincare, Haircare, and Wellness.

Global beauty retailer Sephora launched into the UK with a star studded launch event in Central London
Sephora UK launch event at One Marylebone on October 19, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by John Phillips/Getty Images for Sephora)
Global beauty retailer Sephora launched into the UK with a star studded launch event in Central London
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Terry Clark is the Publisher and Content Director of 365 Retail, with more than a decade of experience covering retail design, technology innovations, store openings and the wider retail industry. He also works closely with leading retailers, suppliers, agencies, events and industry awards across the UK.