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
Hihi, anyone knows the cost of Urban Decay Naked 2 and Book of Shadows VI and their availability in SGP?
Hi NiceY,
DO call the store to check.
yes :) I bought one and it costs $83 for one!
I saw naked and naked 2 palette at ngee ann city branch selling at S$80 on 17 March 2012 (sat). Naked 2 is limited to 2 palette per customer (:
Hi Zee,
Thanks for the update! :)
Hi there! Do you know if sephora ion sells colour concealer wheel? Can’t seem to find in sg stores! Thanks.. :)
Hi Ain,
I haven’t seen it. You could call the store to check.
Yup they do! :)
How much are those Hair Brushes retailing for? It looks cute :)
Hi Mafe,
I’ve no idea, sorry.
Hey there may I know is there a train case selling at sephora orchard ? If there may I know how much they sell it? And they come with what size and the
Price is how much?
Hi Irah,
The only traincases I saw were the metal ones, not the black ones. Do call the store to check.
How much to pay for Makeover at Sephora? Not an advise but real make overs. Ya got some real good beauty advisors. Do u need more advisors cos me super luv make overs beauty etc luv luv luv yeah. Thks. Cheers
Hi Helen,
I believe it’s free.
Is there any dior makeup in sephora ion singapore?
Hi Raisha,
Yes, Dior is available there. :)
Do they sell Taylor Swift’s Wonderstruck here?
Hi Skatergirl11,
Yes, it’s available at Sephora! :)
Do they sell the Hourglass brand products here?
Hi Pwincesz,
They used to. I’m not sure about now…
do u sell jack black line smoother face moisturizer?
Hi Hazel,
I haven’t seen that but do call to check.
i wish more people would point out to Sephora on the dressing of sales people there…as much as they look all smart in black and all but somehow boring. If you look at the staffs at MAC counter, they’re more vibrant in a way as compared to Sephora’s ‘plain Jane’. i asked one of the staffs and was informed that it’s expected from them to look presentable and professional…nothing outrageous like striking hair colors like blondes, pinks, purple ( i get it with the pink and purples but the blondes is weird, i saw many retail girls with natural looking blondes), wearing knee high boots (like i saw one staff from MAC counter…love it btw) well all in all as a customer point of view, it’s just who would u approach for help in make up beauty store, a stylish vibrant looking staff or ordinary looking sales staff…i’d go for stylish…customers nowadays love the outrageous especially in a beauty make up store…it does screams and attract your attention doesn’t it. in Germany there was a time i went to a normal drugstore make up and next to it is Estee Lauder, despite me wanting to get my usual estee lauder…i can’t help but check out the normal drugstore cause the sales staffs are sooo stylish…maybe it can be a tip for Sephora to improve on sales hahaha :P
Hi Güzel,
That’s good feedback for Sephora. I know where you’re coming from; seeing the MAs dressed up does bring vitality to the store.
Hi do anyone knw where to buy Peter Thomas Roth Mega -rich body wash Gel Bain.
Hi Phyllis,
Sephora carries PTR but I’m not sure if this is available. Do call to check.
Do you have the sephora brow kit with stencil available in sg store?
Hi Nur,
I haven’t seen it but do call the store to check.
Hi ! which branch of sephora here in SG can I find KAT VON D TATTOO CONCEALER ? thanks.
Hi Queen,
I don’t think the brand’s concealer is available here. The last time I saw KvD products here was one Christmas and only the Christmas sets.
do you still have this item in orchard? i saw it sephora online..how much?
Color Daze Blockbuster
ITEM # 1441302 SIZE 4.72 x 5.51 x 5.51″
New
Hi Michelle,
Please call Sephora to check. I’m not sure if I’ve seen this.
Hi
does anyone know sephora sell lorac?
Hi Kikyo,
Lorac is not available at Sephora Singapore.
hello the Sephora shop is inside the ION Orchard mall ? which floor ? can u explain it like near what shop the sephora’s so i can found it easily,, thank you
Hi Josephine,
It’s on the 1st floor of Ion Orchard. There’s a Dior beauty boutique right next to it.
Do they carry bobbi brown cosmetics?
Hi Chels,
No, they don’t. Bobbi Brown has a boutique at Ion Orchard, though; as well as at Tangs Orchard which is a stone’s throw from Ion.
Do they carry nyx cosmetics?
Hi Eden,
No, they don’t.
hey i want to ask , is the ciate caviar nail polish and annick goutal parfume available at sephora sg ? and how about them price ? thankyou :)
Hi Craneberies,
Ciate Caviar is available but Anick Goutal can only be found at Escentials (Tangs/Paragon/Marina Bay Sands Shoppes). Prices vary – you’ll have to call to check!
Hi, i was wondering. How much is the Instant Airbrush Sephora Foundation ? I went to http://www.sephora.com and i saw a $20 sales for that foundation. But i’m pretty sure its not from Singapore. So i was wondering if Singapore have the same SALE ? If yes/no, may i know how much is the foundation currently ? Thanks !!
Hi Ida, I am not sure. Do call the store to check.
hey do they sell bath and body works stuff there??or at least the sweet pea body mist?? really need one for school.;)
Hi Angel,
They don’t, unfortunately. You can find the brand at Changi Airport Terminal 2 (departure/transit area), though.
Hi, do they have Kat Von D Lock it tattoo concealer there in Ion orchard?
Hi Ana,
I haven’t seen it there.
Hi, can you please tell me if Sephora in Singapore sells Kat Von D tattoo concealer? Many thanks.
Sharon
Hi Sharon,
Sephora doesn’t carry KvD concealer. KvD products did come in one holiday season, so who knows, it might come in one day? By the way, KvD is made by Sephora, if I recall correctly. Perhaps you might want to take a look at Sephora’s concealers?
Do they sell Urban Decay now?
Hi Alisa,
Yes, they do. :) 2 gondolas filled with UD goodness! And NAKED 3 is out too!
burt’s bees and nars are in sephora?
Hi Isebelle,
Yes. NARS is only at Sephora ION Orchard but Burt’s Bees is at all Sephora stores. :)
Hi, is KvD still not available in singapore sephoras?
Hi Y,
Not yet!
Hi in sephora sing did already came the new shade sephora lip cream stain? Thankyou :)
Hi Amanda,
I believe they’re already available. :)
Hello there, In Sephora do they sell Anatasia contour which is square type of version. Not the circle type of vision?
Hi Inah,
Sephora Singapore does not carry Anastasia yet. :)