The largest Sephora store in Asia and only second in size to the biggest one in the world located in France’s Champs-Élysées, Sephora at Ion Orchard has an undeniably vast interior. Unfortunately, the brands it carries are neither extensive in range nor as impressive as its size, falling sadly short of expectations.
Forget about NARS – a reliable source has informed me that the brand will not be making its way to Sephora at all, having learnt of this directly from a store manager. However, I was told by one of the beauty advisors that the NARS and Urban Decay shipment was delayed, with no definite time of arrival (!). Another BA mentioned that Sephora intends to gather feedback regarding these brands and others like Philosophy before bringing them in.
I wish someone would verify this once and for all, just so we wouldn’t be kept in suspense. That said, the Clarins, Clinique, SKII and even MAC that I saw there revealed that the people in charge prefer to keep things safe – some would say boring – where beauty retail is concerned.
A quick sweep of the store reveals brands that are available at the Ngee Ann City store, as well as a few newcomers. Among others, we thankfully get to say hello to:
Burt’s Bees – So, so adorable and wonderful-smelling! I love Burt’s Bees products and always think of sweetness and babies when I use them. :) The Super Shiny Lip Gloss (S$13) and Lip Shimmer (S$12) smell particularly good; the former contains citrus scents while the latter has the peppermint tingle and scent characteristic of Burt’s Bees lipbalms.
Crazylibellule and the Poppies – An extensive range of intriguing scents that come in both liquid and solid forms, the colourful packaging captures the eye immediately.
Make Up For Ever – Not so new but more accessible, now that there’s no need to traipse all the way to the brand’s stand-alone store location at Stamford House.
Principessa – Cutesy pink products for the urban princess.
Skeen+ – A trendy, anti-ageing skincare brand from France for men.
Smashbox – It’s good to see this brand return to our shores. I remember when it was available at Bugis Junction…where Urban Decay could be found in the past as well (Sephora SG management, are you getting the hint? ;)). The primers feel absolutely smooth and I was especially pleased to see the line-filler in a wand, Filter with Dermaxyl™ Complex.
Talika – Not only does this brand make growth gels for lashes and brows, I discovered that it also has a bust serum in its range!
Here are more photos of my Sephora@Ion foray:
And more space
(May it be filled with more unusual brands!)
A Sephora play area with Sephora brand products
The things required for makeup play
Sephora Girls
Sephora Prep & Fix – the brand’s primer line
Sephora Professional tools
Sephora Professional accessories
Some Sephora best-sellers, including Too Faced Insurance Policy (S$68)
that comes with a Too Faced Shadow Insurance and an eyeshadow palette
The Bare Minerals display
Bare Minerals Prime Time Eyelid Primer (S$33),
reminiscent of Too Faced Shadow Insurance
The Becca display
The MD Skincare and Peter Thomas Roth display
The Olivier & Co and Ole Henriksen display
The Too Faced Chocolate & Pearls display
The Too Faced Lockdown display
SEPHORA
Ion Orchard
2 Orchard Turn Unit
#01-05/06
Singapore 238801
Tel: +65 6509 8255
Fax: +65 6509 9343
oohh i went back from Singapore on 20th! T________T should have stayed longer! but look at them space! very spacious! too bad they don't have NARS and Urban Decay :( thnx for the info and pics :)
ahhh~~ so fast and they've opened a second one! so jealous!!! I wanna be there.. I can just imagine myself running around all thee counters. Lol!
Looks good! Thanks for all the lovely pics, will have to go visit soon to take a look! Too bad about NARS though – the other brands just don't interest me :(
Awesome pictures… love it!! Thanks for loading up.
Hmm…you're right about the product choices being more conservative. This is the first time I've seen MAC in a Sephora store. But if I ever run out of Smashbox, it's good to know I can just run across the border. :)
I wonder how's the price range for Burt's Bees in the store. I was contemplating if to buy them from overseas or back in Singapore. Esp this facial cleanser with orange oil costs EUR 12.95, don't know if it's like SGD 26 or lower. Can anyone enligthen me? THanks.
Can't wait to check out this store when i'm back in S'pore :)
–adel
I saw Sephora some time ago in Europe and expected it to pop into Singapore very soon. The sephora outlet in ION is amazing & huge.. just wish those SA would leave me alone when I browse… hee hee
The princess one so cute lolz Opps i meant principessa all pinkish their webby also quite stylish. What the average pricing huh? ? ? From where one? American brand?
http://www.principessabeauty.com.sg/
Does Sephora carry Laura Mercier brand?
i heard theres like a spa opening. well kinda, like a facia /mani-pedi place there. when is it opening? october?
I read about that too, Alyssa. I’m not sure when it opens though. I wonder if it’ll be inside Sephora or next to it. There seems to be plenty of space in-store.
dont the burt’s bees have the acne solutions line?
Hi Anon,
I have no idea, sorry. The range is rather comprehensive at Sephora though, so it might be worth your while to take a look. :)
Does Sephora singapore sells Stila cosmetics?
Hi Yee,
No, it doesn’t. You can find Stila at Tangs though.
Do you think Sephora Singapore will get the hint if I say NARS NARS NARS NARS NARS??? But in saying that, it looks great! If it had Nars, it would be sensational!
Hi Elle,
They did mention that they needed to gather feedback before making plans to bring certain brands in. I’d love to see NARS in person again!
Wow, i so want that principessa brand! I had a whiff of the perfume from my friend a few days ago. So addictive!
Hi Linda, I ought to take a whiff of it. Thanks for sharing! :)
Do they have Urban Decay?
Hi Jasmine,
Not at moment, unfortunately.
hi i’m wondering if Sephora SG carries “Sephora Jumbo Pencil Eye #507Y Pink” (http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P42555)?
thanks!
Hi Anya,
I’m not sure but I’ve seen a good range of the jumbo pencils at Sephora SG. You could give them a call to check.
omg!! smashbox is finally here in singapore!!! cant wait to lay my hands on its primer!!
Hi Jean,
It’s great the Smashbox is back. :)
Hello, does Sephora singapore sell Tend Skin?(:
Hi Sandra,
I haven’t seen that but you could give them a call to check. :)
Wow, I’m very impressed that Sephora carries Principessa! Awesome lines.
Hi Andrea,
I haven’t tried Principessa personally but it is nice that Sephora doesn’t just carry the usual brands. :)
Urban Decay is finally here at Sephora! I discovered their facebook by googling! =)
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Singapore-Singapore/SEPHORA-SINGAPORE/40659843111
Hi Angela,
Yes, I wrote about it a while back: http://www.makeupstash.com/2010/01/urban-decay-in-singapore.html :)
hi!! i’m from jakarta, i wanna ask something..
do they sell burt’s bees repair serum in sephora singapore??
thank you!!!
Hello Gerberairis,
I’m not very sure but the range does seem comprehensive to me. Perhaps you could call them to ask?
thank you for your help!! i’ll try to call them if i find the number..
Hello Gerberairis,
I’m sorry I can’t be of more help. The number for Sephora Ion is +65 6509 8255. You can ask them to check with Sephora NAC too. Good luck!
Is NARS available here???
Where can i buy NARS please??
Hi Melissa,
It’s not available here.
OMG Can’t wait to check it out!! Thanks for your blog here ;) I’m going back to Singapore soon and can’t wait to check out Ion hehehe…
Hi Dana,
Have fun shopping at Sephora! :D
I’m in Singapore!!! =D Still need to thoroughly check out Sephora, sasa, and everything else!!!! Tell me, where are the sasa around city? Robinsons? Isetan? where? *email me please* TIA!!
Hi Dana!
Welcome back! This link will tell you where all the Sasa stores are: http://web2.sasa.com/SasaWeb/eng/misc/store_locator_sg.jsp
The one at Parkway Parade has closed, as far as I know. The nearest Sasa to the two Sephoras is the one at Wisma Atria. Happy shopping! :)
Wah in S’pore have Sephora Stores…
Need Help…
Am from Brunei Darussalam.. How i want to order from Sephora…
Thanks :)
Hi Gee,
I don’t think Sephora ships overseas. You might have to use a forwarding service.
hye!!!!, i wanna ask something..
do they sell kim kardashian’s perfume in sephora singapore?
tq.. ;)
Hi Sara Ann,
I have yet to see it there.
does sephora have NARS products? would be good if I could buy these in singapore.
TQ.
Hi Nadia,
NARS isn’t here but there’re rumours that it might come in. :)
hey, do they have illamasqua in store??
Hi Krys,
Illamasqua isn’t available at Sephora Singapore and I’m not sure if the store would bring it in. I hope that we would see it soon though! :)
Hi.
I am looking for the TALIKA lipocils expert, Can i Know the Price??
Regards,
Jassie
Hi Jassie,
I’m not sure. How about calling the stores to check? :)
Is NARS available in Sephora SIngapore?
Hi Ally,
Unfortunately, it’s not available here at the moment. We’re all crossing our fingers though as there’ve been hints that it might come in; provided the demand is there.
hi…is mac brushes available there…nor where can i get them..if not atleast mug brushes..
Hi Snoopy,
I can’t recall exactly but I think MAC brushes are available there. If not, you could try MAC at Tangs Orchard, which is connected to Ion via an underpass near the MRT/rail system. I’m not sure what mug brushes are.
hi, i am searching for leishi eyeshadow pigments …is it available there?
Hi Jerry,
I’ve not heard of the brand, sorry.
hey there…thanks for your reply…i want to buy urban decay’s eye primer…can i know how much it cost?in ringgit malaysia?
Hi Jerry,
It costs 35 Singapore dollars.
hw much is GHD straightners..i need thee singapore price plzzzzzzzzzzzzzz…
Hi Snoopy,
I have no idea. I haven’t seen them at Sephora SG either.
Is the NARS Sheer Glow Foundation avilable in Iron Sephora Singapore?
Hi Amber,
NARS is not (yet) available at Sephora SG.
hi! i wanted to know if bare esentuals bareminerals all over face color- Glee is available at sephora SG!
Hi Meghna,
I have no idea. Bare Escentuals is definitely available at Sephora SG though.
and if it is available, wat is the price in sg dollars?
hi….makeupmag…
if u enter ebay.com.u can see leishi eye pigments.they need paypal to buy it.but i dont have that…can you help me to purchase it?i’ll bank in the money to your bank account.
Hi Jerry,
I’m sorry – I don’t do custom purchases.
Hello! Can i check with you is Amazing concealer & Anastasia available for sale in singapore sephora? thanks so much!
Hi Jasmine,
Amazing Cosmetics is here but not Anastasia.
thankyou! by the way, would like to consult you. what brands of concealer do you swear by? any recommendation? (:
Hi Jasmine,
I like MAC Studio Finish Concealers. I’m currently using the new Shiseido Natural Finish Cream Concealer in 06 Honey and like it very much for neutralising discolouration.
Is Benefit available in Sephora Singapore ?
Hi Inez,
Yes, it is.
HI…I wish to buy udpp in original colour.but,will u do curier to me?i’ll bankin your money…including postage fee…
Hi Jerry,
Sorry, I do not do custom purchases.
Hi, is Dolly Wink Liquid Eyeliner available in Sephora Singapore?
Hi Vivien,
This brand is not available at Sephora but you can find it at Watsons.
is product kinerase cream available in Sephora Singapore? if so, how much
Hi Linda,
I believe Kinerase is a salon brand.
Is the Too Faced Natural Eye Neutral Eye Shadow Collection available in Spehora ION (or any other Sephora Singapore outlets) by any chance?
Hi Alexis,
I’m not sure. I don’t remember seeing it though.
Hi makeupmag,
I’m planning a trip to Singapore this weekend. Could you recommend which is the best Sephora store to visit (product range wise). Many thanks.
And, loving all the info on your blog.
Hi Iffa,
Thank you!
Sephora Ion will be your best bet. It’s very well-stocked and big, to boot. Have fun shopping! :)
Hi makeupmag,
I’m wondering if the Urban Decay Eyeshadow Ammo Shadow Box is available in Sephora ION or in other Sephora outlet in Singapore?
thanks! (:
Hi Ashley,
I believe it’s still available. Do call the store to check, though! :)
Hi makeupmag,
What are the range of prices for the makeup tools sold in Sephora?
thanks! :)
Hi Ashley,
I can’t recall offhand but you can call the store to check. Some brushes cost more than S$40, for sure.
hi do sephora sell cover fx cosmetics where can i get them?
Hi Purplefudge,
Not that I know of. They do have Amazing Cosmetics concealer, though.