The opening is vastly anticipated.
The long-lasting type model has been known as the ‘mothership of modern-day magnificence business’ (Picture: wdstock through Getty Pictures)
Iconic magnificence model Sephora has introduced the date its newest retailer will open. When it opens on February 12, the Sephora retailer in Victoria Sq., Belfast will probably be its first opening of 2026 and its thirteenth UK retailer thus far.
The model’s debut in Belfast signifies Sephora UK’s introduction to the island of Eire, introducing a large 2,550 sq ft magnificence haven to the centre of Belfast’s vibrant primary buying space. Having launched 5 new shops in 2025 together with Liverpool One, Sheffield Meadowhall, Manchester Arndale, Cardiff St David’s, and Oxford Westgate, Sephora UK goals to have 20 retailer areas open by the tip of 2026.
Since launching its first retailer in 2023, Sephora UK’s retailer openings throughout the nation have develop into iconic occasions deeply rooted within the cultural zeitgeist, that includes leisure from native and rising skills, curated queue experiences, and scrumptious treats from favorite native culinary sizzling spots – all of which will probably be a part of the ‘pure beaut’ grand opening when Sephora UK opens its doorways in Belfast.
As a part of the grand opening, prospects making any buy from February 12-15 will probably be gifted a ‘Magnificence Bonus Card’, providing the possibility to win an array of on the spot prizes. These embrace full-sized merchandise, unique reductions, Sephora merchandise, and the a lot sought-after Sephora goodie luggage, studies Belfast Reside.
Belfast will probably be Sephora’s thirteenth within the UK (Picture: Belfast Reside)
The Belfast department will be a part of the remainder of Sephora UK in offering native magnificence aficionados with an unlimited number of globally recognised merchandise. This contains cult favourites, indie icons, and Sephora’s personal model vary, the Sephora Assortment.
Consumers can even discover unique ‘Solely At Sephora’ manufacturers comparable to rhode, Haus Labs, Make-up By Mario, Advantage Magnificence, INNBeauty Venture, and Tower 28. Moreover, they’ll uncover TikTok-viral sensations featured on the ‘Sizzling on Social’ desk like Tatcha, Glossier, Glow Recipe, Uncommon Magnificence, Sol De Janeiro and Kosas.
Sephora give up the UK in 2005, closing its handful of shops after failing to make a dent out there. It’s owned by French luxurious items empire LVMH, which owns an enormous vary of manufacturers together with Louis Vuitton, Dior and Dom Perignon and is owned by one of many world’s richest individuals. It returned in 2023 with enormous fanfare, opening two outlets within the big Westfield malls both facet of London. A spokesperson stated: “We couldn’t have requested for a stronger return to the UK.”
Greg Silverman, world director of brand name economics on the advertising and marketing consultancy Interbrand, advised The Guardian in 2024 that Sephora is the “mothership of the modern-day magnificence business” which “oozes luxurious however with an reasonably priced price ticket”.
CARDIFF, WALES – NOVEMBER 9: A common view of a queue outdoors a Sephora retailer on November 9, 2025 in Cardiff, Wales. (Photograph by Matthew Horwood/Getty Pictures) (Picture: Matthew Horwood, Getty Pictures)
Following Belfast, the subsequent Sephora UK retailer opening in 2026 will probably be in Bristol, with its Cabot Circus retailer set to open later this spring.
Visitors attend the Sephora retailer opening in Oxford (Picture: Dave Benett, Tracey Welch/Dave Benett/Getty Pictures for Sephora)
Sarah Boyd, managing director of Sephora UK, expressed her pleasure concerning the announcement: “We’re so excited to lastly reveal the date for our first opening for 2026 in Belfast. This opening will mark one other first for Sephora UK – our first retailer in Northern Eire, situated at Belfast’s Victoria Sq.. We’re actually dedicated to residing as much as our title of Sephora UK by bringing our magnificence playgrounds to all corners of the nation. Belfast is a metropolis stuffed with essential historical past, areas of excellent pure magnificence and we can’t wait to develop into part of the local people.”
Julie King, senior asset supervisor at Commerz Actual, commented: “The arrival of such a big world magnificence powerhouse is a milestone second for Victoria Sq.. It’s a highly effective endorsement of the power and attraction of Victoria Sq. as the town’s primary retail vacation spot. Securing Sephora UK underscores our dedication to assembly evolving client demand for premium, experiential retail experiences. The model’s arrival additionally affirms Belfast’s position as a serious retail hotspot, each on the island of Eire and the UK.”
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All of the Sephora areas within the UK
- Bullring, Birmingham
- Bluewater, Kent
- St David’s, Cardiff
- Liverpool One
- Manchester Arndale
- Manchester Trafford Centre
- Newcastle Eldon Sq.
- Newcastle Metrocentre
- Oxford Westgate
- Sheffield Meadowhall
- Westfield Stratford, London
- Westfield White Metropolis, London
- Victoria Sq., Belfast — opening in February 2026
- Bristol — opening in spring 2026
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