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THE BEAUTY RETAILER OPENED ITS DOORS IN LIVERPOOL ONE ON THURSDAY, MAY 22, AND IT'S FAST BECOME A GO-TO DESTINATION FOR MAKEUP AND SKINCARE AMONG SHOPPERS BETHAN SHUFFLEBOTHAM
Affiliates and Reviews 06:02, 31 May 2025 This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more Even as someone who has an ungodly
amount of makeup and skincare already, nothing gets my heart racing quite like the words ‘new Sephora store’. So when I found myself in Liverpool city centre with payday having arrived, and
the shiny new Sephora calling like a beacon, the universe clearly aligned and frankly, it would have been rude not to do some spending. Having opened just four days earlier, the atmosphere
was electric. Sephora’s arrival in Liverpool is long overdue. Until now, the closest options were Manchester’s Trafford Centre, Birmingham’s Bullring, or Newcastle. Inside, there are dozens
of brands neatly displayed - shelves lined with cult faves, viral TikTok sensations, and those previously hard-to-get-your-hands-on brands like Tower 28 and ONE/SIZE. Here’s what I left with
as a beauty writer, and a few products I’m still thinking about. READ MORE: SEPHORA QUEUES STILL GOING STRONG DAYS ON FROM CITY'S OPENING READ MORE: GET SHAKIRA'S WIMBLEDON WAVES
WITH 3 HIGH STREET PRODUCTS AS HER STYLIST SHARES THE LOOK WHAT I BOUGHT MERIT BEAUTY FLUSH BALM CREAM BLUSH – £26 I discovered Merit’s Beauty Flush Balm Cream Blush last month after I was
invited to a makeup masterclass with the brand to celebrate their launch into Sephora, which is now the only retailer, save for the brand’s own website, that stocks them. I’ve been using
three of their lightweight cream blushes on repeat ever since, and was looking to add a fresh shade to my lineup. I love an orangey-red blush, with my go-to being Refy’s Amber (also
available in Sephora), so I tried a few of the testers on the back of my hand and settled on Persimmon, which is a gorgeous bricky hue. The formula is super beginner-friendly and impossible
to mess up, which is why I adore it so much. It effortlessly melts into the skin for a sheer flush of colour, leaving behind a gorgeously dewy finish. You can just swipe it on and blend it
out with your fingers for a really quick and easy look, precisely why they’ve become such a firm favourite in my kit. Shoppers are equally as impressed, with the Merit blush balms having
earned a 4.61 rating out of five. One customer said: “Love it! The product texture blends easily resulting in a beautiful and natural effect on the skin. I chose the colour Postmodern to
create a summerish look on my fair/medium skin tone and I could not be happier.” “I can't believe I've lived this long without this blush,” said another. “It is perfect.
Doesn't break me out, blends out like a dream, has the most beautiful and natural colour, and it actually lasts all day. I've replaced my Rare Beauty blush with this one based on
performance and look! It's absolutely stunning.” However, some have found it’s not as long-lasting as some liquid or powder products. One review read: “I have been debating whether or
not to purchase this blush. So, I chose Stockholm. I love the colour and ease of application. My only complaint is that it disappears after a couple of hours.” GISOU HONEY INFUSED LIP OIL –
£24 I thought I’d popped my Fenty Gloss Bomb in my handbag in the morning, but alas, I hadn’t so I was looking for a lip gloss or oil to top up my makeup with throughout the day when I
spotted the GISOU Honey Infused Lip Oil. Enriched with Mirsalehi honey from Gisou’s family-owned bee garden, hyaluronic acid, jojoba, and meadowfoam oils, it’s a super nourishing, non-sticky
lip oil with a subtle tint, great for tossing in your bag for daytime glam or a glossy night-out pout. The packaging is equally as gorgeous, with a fun, wavy bottle design. The shade Glazed
Plum - a glossy nude shimmer - was the perfect topper for my MAC Velvet Teddy lipstick, and I must say, it’s an incredibly addictive product. I couldn’t stop swiping it on my lips all day,
and dare I say I actually preferred the oil to my usual Fenty gloss. ONE/SIZE MINI ON 'TIL DAWN MATTIFYING WATERPROOF SETTING SPRAY – £15 I’ll be honest - this was an impulse buy and I
do have one minor regret… not getting the full size. Exclusive to Sephora, ONE/SIZE has often proven tricky to hunt down, especially seeing as it’s often trending on social media. I spent a
lot of time debating whether to buy the travel friendly version of this setting spray to try it out for £15, or just bite the bullet, buy the full size for £30, and hope I liked it as much
as everyone else seems to. After using it for a couple of days, I am seriously sad that I didn’t opt to size up because while the mattifying waterproof setting spray delivers on every
promise, the mini mist isn’t going to last all that long, which has seen me already be sparing in my application. Next time, I’ll trust my gut. Perfect for hot summer days or all-day events
when you want your makeup to last, it sets makeup in place for up to 16 hours, using green tea extract and witch hazel to absorb oil and tighten pores. With an aerosol spray application that
is light as air and non-sticky, it really is a makeup bag hero. WHAT I ALMOST BOUGHT TOWER 28 SOS DAILY RESCUE FACIAL SPRAY – £28 Tower 28 is one of the latest brands to launch in Sephora,
and one of their most popular products is their SOS Daily Rescue. This spray is a dream for stressed-out skin, with the active ingredient - hypochlorous acid - gaining much attention on
TikTok in recent months. Hypochlorous acid is anti-inflammatory and antibacterial, so helps calm the skin, support the skin barrier and keep flare-ups at bay. It’s gentle, natural, and
clinically proven to calm redness and irritation. It’s also alcohol-free and safe to use all over the body. I’ve heard glowing reviews and fully plan to go back for it, especially as it’s
great for blemishes, sunburns, rashes, eczema and post-workout. HAUS LABS TRICLONE SKIN TECH FOUNDATION – £42 I don’t need a new foundation just yet, but if I was going to buy one, it would
without doubt be Haus Labs and Sephora gave me the ideal opportunity to do some in-person shade matching, too. The skin-tech foundation is skincare-meets-makeup in the best way - made with
fermented arnica, hyaluronic acid and over 20 active skincare ingredients, it promises buildable coverage without irritation. It’s serum-like and luminous, with medium coverage but still a
really lightweight feel on the skin. This very nearly made the cut and is very much on my beauty wishlist for when I run out of my Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin Foundation. MAKEUP BY
MARIO MASTER MATTES PALETTE – £55 Article continues below If you’re a matte eyeshadow lover, this palette is the one. With 12 skin-tone inspired shades, it’s the ultimate palette to take you
from subtle, everyday shadow to more intense, smoky glam. It swatched like velvet in-store and I’m still dreaming about it, but I need to cull some of my older, probably expired palettes
first before I buy any more. At £55, it’s definitely a more considered investment, too, so I want to make sure I’m certain about it first. But, it is safe to say that Liverpool ONE’s Sephora
is the place to go to restock old favourites or discover new obsessions. The clean layout of the store and curated selection makes it hard to walk away empty-handed, so if you’re in
Liverpool and haven’t stopped by yet, consider this your sign. Just make sure your bank account is ready.