Sephora UK set to open at Westgate Oxford in autumn 2025

Sephora UK has announced their 5^th 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 sq ft 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 line-up of 2025 openings for Sephora UK, including Liverpool ONE that opened its doors on 22^nd 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 of 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.