![]() And the stores are so aesthetically pleasing that I can’t help but go in every time I pass one (they have the same black & white color scheme as Sephora, which is also a bonus!). Space NK has curated the selection of brands that they stock so well that I know any product I buy there will be a quality product. I decided that the people at Space NK and I must think alike, and started shopping there immediately. They don’t carry many brands, but I immediately saw that some of my favorite brands were represented – NARS, Laura Mercier, and Hourglass. I can’t even remember why I walked into Space NK for the first time, but I fell in love immediately. If you find yourself visiting in the UK and need to stop in and pick up a beauty product, these are the places to go/shop online: Space NK Apothecary These shops are all favorites for their own reasons. Over my years in the UK without Sephora, I’ve come to find alternatives that allow me to get almost everything I would buy at Sephora back in the US. Protecting your skin has never been so easy! Cult Beauty stocks Supergoop in the UK. And, without the stress of ensuring a white or tinted sunscreen is completely rubbed in, it’s actually enjoyable to put this on. Supergoop Unseen Sunscreen: The suede-y texture of this clear sunscreen makes it a perfect makeup primer for days spent out in the sun.And I love them all! It doesn’t look like the brand is available on Sephora UK, but I regularly purchase it from Cult Beauty. I currently use the oil, the serum, and the moisturizer. Glow Oil a few years ago and have since jumped on every C.E.O. Sunday Riley: I started using the Sunday Riley C.E.O.Bonus (though quite niche): this does wonders for fixing hat hair! Find it at Sephora UK And it adds so much volume – perfect for a little pick me up for your hair. It’s called a ‘post workout spray’ and is a wet spray which seems counterintuitive but I promise it works a treat. Bumble & Bumble Dry Shampoo: This dry shampoo was only recently introduced to me and I absolutely love it.These sets are my favorite way to discover new products – the Vacay All Day and Clean Mascara sets are currently on my wish list. I’m guessing they just need to be reworked as many of the brands in them are not currently available in the UK however, I hope they make it here soon. Sephora Favorites Sets: I was so disappointed to find that the Sephora Favorites sets did not launch in the UK. ![]() And they may just be bottomless because I’m still so far from being done with them! It’s blush, powder, bronzer, and more all in one palette – perfect for travel or everyday use. Hourglass Complexion Palette: I have two of these Ambient Lighting Palettes and I use them every.The products are available at Sephora UK, but I highly recommend the ILIA discovery sets from Naturisimo if you want to try the products out. I wear the Limitless Mascara daily and always pop the lip tint into my bag for date night. Ilia: This clean beauty brand is quickly becoming one of my favorites for the natural, little-to-no-makeup look that I love.Find them on Sephora UK or Cult Beauty for a bigger selection. The pencils are so easy to apply and the color lasts so well. NARS Lipstick Pencils: I first discovered the NARS Matte Lip Pencils thanks to a Sephora Favorites box (more on this below!) and for awhile they were the only lip color I wore.My lips always suffer in the winter, so it went straight into my cart and I can’t wait to try it. Laneige Lip Mask: I haven’t actually tried the Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask yet, but many of my friends rave about it and it’s one of the first products I saw available on the Sephora UK website.It makes my skin feel and look so good and it’s my go to for a pre-event pamper session. As I started to try out their skincare products, the rose face mask immediately emerged as my favorite. Fresh Skincare: I first fell in love with Fresh products when I got the lip balm as my free birthday gift from Sephora.These are the sites I’ve been relying on (and have come to love) for my beauty needs over the past 7 years. So, in addition to sharing my favorite Sephora (US) favorites, I’m also sharing some of my favorite alternative sites in the UK. A moment I’ve been waiting for since I moved to the UK in 2015 has finally arrived: Sephora is now in the UK! In honor of the Sephora UK launch, I put together this roundup of some of my favorite Sephora products…only to find that some of them aren’t available here (yet).
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