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:
Space
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 Bath & Body – always a visual treat!
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
Hi makeupmag, thanks for all the info. :)
Just want to ask what are the eye creams that you swear by? Thanks!
Hi Janice,
The only one that I really love is discontinued – Crème de La Mer The Eye Balm. :)
Any others u recommend? :)
Hi Janice,
I like the sample of Shiseido Future Solution eye cream that I’m currently using, as well as the one from the Kose Infinity range.
I would like to know whether the store here in SG have the makeup traincase?
Thanks!!!
Hi Ridya,
They do sell the traincases but only the metal/silver ones, not the sturdier ones like the Midnight Traincase.
Hi there, do u know if st tropez is available? Thanks
Hi Wendy,
I have no idea. You could call the store to check.
im goin there on March 6th
i would like to know is there still any Urban Naked Pallete in stock
Hi Shinda,
I’m not sure. It’s currently out of stock, though.
Do they sell the Ouidad line of curly hair products? Or any hair styling products?
Hi Scotty,
I don’t remember seeing Ouidad (I was just at the hair section yesterday). They have many hair styling products, though and brands like John Masters and Phyto.
can you let me know more details on Mac blushes listed under more things you would like
Thanks Sue
Hi Sue,
I’m not sure what you mean but two of my favourite MAC blushes are Well Dressed and Coygirl. :)
Does Sephora sell bath and body works products?
Hi Hesti,
No, unfortunately.
Hi,
Does Sephora in SIngapore carry the Sephora by OPI Ballerina Collection? :D
Hi Heather,
I don’t think so but you could call the store to check.
Woohoo! Will be in Singapore in July and thanks to your awesome pics etc I’ll definitely be stopping off at Sephora. Love this store but there’s none in the UK anymore.
Hi Therese,
Have a wonderful time when you’re here!
Thanks miss! I’m SO looking forward to it, have never been to Asia before, we’re stopping off on the way to move to Sydney from London. I’ve just found your blog and spent all day yesterday reading about all the lovely things I can check out on the way = )
Hi Therese,
You must check out Watsons and Sasa! :D
thank youuuuuuuuu!! i’ll be in singapore next week, i will definitely check out burt’s bees @ sephora :D
You’re welcome, Fenny. Enjoy! :)
hey,
I’ve been to sephora last week and found out that they ‘r out of stock for urban decay naked pallette!!!! any idea when its comin in??????
Hi Tina,
You could call the counter to check.
Hi,
Last Friday my husband come to Singapore and stay at Marina Bay sands. And i give him text message to buy me AQUA LINER-iRISDESCENT ELECTRIC PURPLE (new product), my tax invoice No: 23189 date: 5/8/11 @ 8:35:33PM. My husband let the sales to look at my note at his blackberry phone, but you know that sales give my husbang AQUA EYES 11 purple (crayon)(old product). IT IS TOTALLY DIFFERENT!!! (. Unfortunately my husband didnt know the name of the sales)
So, i dont know why the sales give the different item to my Husband. of course my husband didnt understand what the product is!. Just i feel the sales like fooling my husband. Now how can i change the product?? i really dont wan this item. im already have it the same colour from Mac. Im very disapointed for this matter!!
Im already became a member at shepora Ion. My sister will come to singapore at 17Mei, so i will tell her to change the item. can i change the stuff at shepora ion?
thanks.
i’m planning to go to singapore this august, are they selling “amazing cosmetics” there?
Hi Lia,
The concealer from Amazing Cosmetics is available at Sephora.
*adds Watsons and Sasa to the list*
At this rate we won’t get any sightseeing done haha!
Tx
do sephora in IONS have bobbi brown brand ?
Hi Carevern,
No, it doesn’t carry Bobbi Brown but there is a Bobbi Brown standalone store at B2 of Ion.
thank you so much for this amazing post. I’ll surely visit Sephora! I’m so glad that aside from Watsons and Sasa, there’s Sephora in Singapore. I simply can’t wait to see it a few months from now.
More power!
Your newest follower,
Kaye
Hi Kaye, have fun!
Hi,
I would like to purchase some cosmetics from your shop & check if the following list is in stock.Thanks :-)
URBAN DECAY
(1) 15-Year Anniversary 24/7 Pencil Set
(2) Cream Shadow:
Weeds: medium green w/ yellow shift & big silver glitter
Whipped: golden peach w/ subtle gold micro sparkle
Sphynx: icy pink w/ silver & iridescent glitter
Grass: metallic junebug green
Midnight Rodeo: pink champagne w/ lots of silver & iridescent glitter
Delinquent: deep metallic purple
Radium: metallic blue
(3) Naked Palette
(4) Eyeshadow Primer Potion ( Purple One)
Original: nude – dries invisibly
(5) Sephora Brush
Professionnel Smudge Brush #14
Professional Rounded Smudge Brush #12
Professional Rounded Crease Brush #13
Hi Ju Jue,
Please call the store to check re: product availability!
Hi. How to we like apply job here? I’m holding a dip in makeup artistry. Hmm, was wondering how to apply a job here.
Hi Emma,
Do give the store a call to find out.
Are there any Urban Decay products there? And do you know where in Singapore can I get hair curlers etc?
Hi Celine,
Yes, Urban Decay products are available at Sephora. They also carry hair curlers, if I recall correctly.
Hi,
Are there any clarisonic brush in stock?
Hi Cyan,
Yes, Sephora SG carries Clarisonic. I’m not sure if they’re currently out of stock, though.
Im inquiring if Sephora has a paintbox set like an array of many colours in 1 large paintbox? Or anything close to that.
Hi Bella,
Yes, Sephora has a few colour sets! :)
Do they still have pola in sephora? The ENTIRE range?
looking for the refreshner.. so difficult to find in spore!!!
Hi Oohlalicious,
Pola is not available at Sephora.
Do you have NARS at Sephora? :)
Oops. I mean if NARS is available at Sephora?
Hi Eunice,
Unfortunately, it’s not available in Sephora Singapore. It might make its way here, though.
Hi, thanks for this great description of the store. Is the price point about the same as in the US? And do you know if they carry Lorac lipsticks? Thanks!
Hi Nina,
We don’t have Lorac here.
Many products have higher price points here, unfortunately. Some aren’t significant, though…thankfully!
Can anyone advise on the prices of these MUFE products in Singapore…
– Aqua Liner liquid eyeliner
– Lab Shine lipgloss
– HD foundation
Hi Catherine,
Do call the store to check.
Hi, If I am a member of hte Beauty Insider program in Vancouver ,can I use it in Singaproe?
Thanks!
Hi Keng,
I don’t think so. Our Sephora program is different from the one in Canada. Here, we accumulate an expenditure of S$240 within a certain time frame and receive a S$40 voucher.
Hey I would like to know if the Sephora outlet in Ion sells the Clarisonic Mia? Thanks, and I look forward to your reply! :)
H Qing Hui,
The Clarisonic is available but I’m not sure if it’s the Mia. You could call the counter to check. :)
Hi! Does sephora singapore carry soap and glory products?
Hi Leer,
It does! :)
Can anyone advise me where to get ‘IDOL LASH’ serum product in singapore? Im dying to get one badly… Please help!!!!
:)
Hi Eve,
I don’t think it’s available here. You could call the store to check.
Oh My GEEE!!! I need to go there!!! haha:)
Hi Anna,
Have fun! ;)
Hello! Does anyone know if the ION store carries any nail polish brands?
Hi Hazel,
Yes – Sephora carries its housebrand of polishes, as well as OPI. I think there’s also another brand but its name escapes me. The Urban Decay polishes can be found there as well.
Heylo!
Does SEPHORA carries clinique perfumes for men & women?
Hi Diana,
I don’t recall seeing them but you could call the store to check.
Hi there…..
Does anyone know if they stock the Clarisonic Mia Skin Cleanser??
Thnx
Xxx
Hi Sharon,
The Clarisonic is available at Sephora SG but I’m not sure about the Mia.
Thnx for the SUPER speedy reply!!! I’m from South Africa and we don’t have these products but am visiting Singapore in Dec……….AND SOOOOOO LOOKING FORWARD TO VISITING THIS STORE!!!! whether my husband likes it or not…..this is on my “to do” List hee hee! X
Hi Sharon,
You’re very welcome! I hope you have a marvellous time here. Don’t forget to visit Watsons too – it carries a plethora of great Asian beauty brands. :)
Do you know if they carry the Benefit Beauty Kits? If they don’t have the kits do they have a decent selection of Benefit products? I’m an American living in Indonesia but my husband is heading to Singapore in a couple weeks – if I know what’s available I can have him pick it up.
Hi Emily,
I’m not sure but I think they ought to be coming in. Good luck!
hi. do anyone know which outlet sells philosophy cosmetic in spore
Hi Sahhida,
It’s not available here.
Hey, do you Taylor Swift’s Wonderstruck perfume in stores?
Hi Syafiqah,
I’m not sure. Do call Sephora SG to check!
Hi,I am wondering if Wonderstruck perfume by Taylor Swift is in stores now or if not,when can I get it?Thanks
Hi Grace,
I’ve no idea. Do call the stores to check.
Could you check for us for the availability of the Wonderstruck Perfume by Taylor Swift? Since alot have been asking for it on the comments.
Hi Nabilah,
I’ll ask them if I pop into a Sephora store but you could call the counter to check too.
hi! I’m very interesting about the sephora maku up studio blockbuster pallet 2011? still got stock in this branch? or can order by online? I can ask my friend come to collect it, thx ya.
Is it have any make up pallet same like above?
Hi Ally,
Please call the store to check.
Hi! Does anyone know where I can get Kat Von D’s tattoo concealer in SG?
Hi Jamain,
I’m not sure if it’s available here.
Here you go, for all of you who asked, Taylor Swift Wonderstruck in Singapore at last: http://www.makeupstash.com/2012/01/taylor-swift-wonderstruck-in-singapore.html
:)
Did the urban decay shipment ever arrive?
Hi Alioz,
Are you referring to Naked 2? If so, yes.
hi, do they carry any philosophy products especially perfumes in sephora sg or anywhere basically in singapore?
Hi Darla,
You’ll be glad to know that Philosophy will be available very soon at Sephora SG. ;) I’m not sure of the launch date just yet, though!
Omg! This is so exciting for me (traveling from Australia). So did they end up getting an urban decay section? If so, do you think they’ll have the original naked palette?! I hope so! Thanks so much for the blog x
Thank you, Dalia!~ :)
Yes, we have an Urban Decay section: http://www.makeupstash.com/2010/02/urban-decay-at-sephora-ion.html
It did so well that they’ve since added another gondola! ;)
We get UD Naked intermittently and they’re available while stocks last. Shipments seem to keep coming in, though.
Hi, where can i get NyX products? Do they sell it in Sephora?
Hi Fyqa,
It used to be available at Guardian but I’m not sure it can still be found there. Sephora does not carry it.
hey, do you know where (if possible) can we get nars foundation in singapore? im hesitant ordering it online because i’d like to try it and see which shade goes best with my skintone. thanks :)
Hi Summer,
I’m not sure, sorry.