Beauty fans, mark your calendars! Sephora UK announces their 5th store opening for 2025, bringing its signature stripes to Oxford this Autumn. Located at the iconic Westgate Oxford, this will be the retailer’s 11th UK store with 3,919 square footage of total sales floor space aiming to create an accessible and inspiring spaces for their customers in the historic Oxfordshire region.
The announcement joins an impressive lineup of 2025 openings for Sephora UK, including Liverpool ONE that opened its doors on 22nd May, alongside Sheffield Meadowhall, Manchester Arndale, and Cardiff St. David’s that have also been slated for the summer and beyond. The Oxford store will see Sephora bring its one-of-a-kind shopping experience to the heart of Oxfordshire’s vibrant, culturally rich community, known worldwide as the home of the historic university and a buzzing student and arts scene. Oxford’s fusion of heritage and modernity mirrors Sephora’s own global story – making it the perfect location for the brand’s next beauty playground.
Sarah Boyd, Managing Director, Sephora UK said: “We’re thrilled to be bringing Sephora UK to the beautiful city of Oxford and the iconic Westgate Oxford shopping centre in the heart of the town. This marks our 11th store in the UK, with the passionate response from the UK beauty community continuing to drive our strategy as we look for new locations. With Oxford’s vibrant beauty scene, its dynamic student presence, and global tourist appeal, we expect this new store to become a buzzing hub of beauty activity.”
Pablo Sueiras, head of leasing at Landsec, said: “We know there is strong demand for leading health and beauty brands, particularly those offering unique or exclusive products and elevated experiences. We are delighted to be welcoming the region’s first Sephora store to Westgate Oxford.”
The location will join the rest of Sephora UK in offering local beauty enthusiasts an extensive range of world-renowned products, from cult favourites to indie icons, including their own namesake range, Sephora Collection. Customers can shop exclusive ‘Only At Sephora’ brands such as Haus Labs by Lady Gaga, Makeup By Mario, Merit Beauty and Tower 28 alongside other TikTok-viral sensations lighting up the ‘Hot on Social’ table like Glossier, Rare Beauty, Sol De Janeiro and Kosas.
The Sephora experience is more than just a place to shop– it’s about helping shoppers look and feel your best with a range of services from personalised beauty consultations that are now redeemable, gift wrap and engraving. Don’t forget to continue shopping via the Sephora UK app and sign up to their MySephora loyalty program – a VIP scheme that rewards passion for beauty. Earn points for every purchase both instore and online, that can be exchanged for exclusive products, surprise gifts, and even invites to special events all which can be tracked on their app. Plus, members get early access to new products, birthday treats, and seasonal offers that will make you feel extra special all year long.
