Orchard Road is about to see a beauty takeover. This weekend, a massive makeshift tent at Ngee Ann City’s Civic Plaza will transform into the Sephora Playhouse, a makeup event of epic proportions — think a lipstick slide and an eyeshadow palette trampoline — and if you’re a beauty fan, you need to be in on this.
In celebration of its 10th year anniversary, Sephora is pulling out all the stops with a funhouse-themed event for its VIPs. The warehouse-sized spectacle spans 700 sq m, and will open from July 21-29. The first of its kind for the French beauty retailer, the funhouse will follow the brand’s ‘Teach, Inspire, Play’ philosophy by combining education, shopping and interactive activities.
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Learn from industry insiders
Want insider tip and tricks? Learn from the best in the business at the workshop area. Brand trainers and artists will be on-site to demonstrate the latest makeup trend hands-on activities and exclusive skincare tips. No RSVPs are needed, but it’s recommended to turn up early for the best seat in the house — you’ll want to see the blending work of Fenty Beauty’s trending Moroccan Spice eyeshadow palette up-close.
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Enter the funhouse
Sephora Playhouse will feature thematic rooms by its blockbuster brands. Navigate a prismatic blue light maze with Estee Lauder, jump into a rainforest ball pit with Tarte Cosmetics, explore Morocco’s mystique with Fenty Beauty and visit the Kat Von D museum, which spotlights the edgy brand’s signature products. Needless to say, the photo opportunities are plenty, especially at the Benefit Cosmetics room which presents a ‘millennial pink’ take on the American diner.
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Shop exclusives
In a move to get shoppers to “rethink the whole beauty retail experience”, the playhouse’s immersive experience extends to its online experience. Each thematic room has a unique QR code which leads you to a different microsite where even more activities await. Also available at the playhouse are exclusive sets and collectible launches for skincare savants and makeup fiends.