Sephora UK is set to open its fifth store of 2025, bringing a fresh “beauty playground” experience to Oxfordshire. Scheduled to open in late autumn at Westgate Oxford, this new location will be just an hour’s drive from Gloucestershire via the A40, making Sephora more accessible to beauty lovers in the region.
The store will be Sephora’s 11th in the UK, encompassing a spacious 3,919 square feet of sales floor dedicated to creating an inspiring and welcoming environment for customers. Until now, the closest Sephora for Gloucestershire residents has been Birmingham’s Bullring shopping centre, located up the M5.
This latest opening continues Sephora UK’s ambitious expansion in 2025, complementing recent launches like Liverpool ONE, which opened on May 22, alongside upcoming stores in Sheffield Meadowhall, Manchester Arndale, and Cardiff St. David’s.
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Sarah Boyd, Managing Director of Sephora UK, shared her enthusiasm: “We’re thrilled to bring Sephora to the beautiful city of Oxford and the iconic Westgate Oxford shopping centre. This 11th UK store aligns perfectly with our thriving UK beauty community. Oxford’s vibrant beauty culture, dynamic student population, and status as a global tourist destination make it the perfect spot for this exciting new beauty hub.”
Westgate Oxford Centre Director Brendan Hattam added: “Our guests seek leading health and beauty brands, particularly those with unique and exclusive products. We’re delighted to introduce the region’s first Sephora store, with more details on the brand’s arrival and opening dates coming soon.”
Customers visiting the new store can expect a diverse range of world-renowned products, including cult favourites, indie beauty icons, and the chic Sephora Collection. Exclusive ‘Only At Sephora’ brands such as Haus Labs by Lady Gaga, Makeup By Mario, Merit Beauty, and Tower 28 will also be available. Additionally, popular names featured on the ‘Hot on Social’ table, including Glossier, Rare Beauty, Sol De Janeiro, and Kosas, will light up the shelves.
This opening reinforces Sephora UK’s commitment to delivering the best in beauty to local enthusiasts, providing an exciting destination for makeup, skincare, and fragrance lovers alike.