Beauty retail experiences are evolving with the rest of the retail space, with highlights including robotic shopping assistants and in-store spa treatments to test out products.
One highlight is the Beauty Library by Japanese designer Neno in Tokyo, which is essentially a perfectly organized library of cosmetics that would be a dream for any beauty lover to browse. The emphasis on an expertly curated product selection extends itself to the overall shopper experience and provides added value.
Additionally, new players in the brick-and-mortar retail space include beauty subscription service BirchBox, who has opened several stores where members can visit to try out new products and customize their subscription.
This progression toward immersive beauty retail experiences speaks to the consumer interest in engaging in-store concepts that go above and beyond being a point-of-purchase or means to an end.
45 Beauty Retail Experiences
From Modernist Skincare Boutiques to Pharmacy Beauty Boutiques:
Rebecca Byers — Jan 21, 2016 — Fashion
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Experimental Fashion Pop-Ups
This Imaginative Pop-Up Shop Offers a Number of Convenient Services
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Cross-Culture Beauty Boutiques
Jealousy Beauty Delivers Asian Remedies to North America
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Luminous Retail Windows
This Cosmetics Window Display Resembles Glowing Test Tubes
42
Shrouded Skincare Shops
The Second Aesop Taipei Shop is Located in the Hip Neighborhood of Daan
41
Pop-Up Makeup Boutiques
H&M's Temporary Beauty Space Celebrates Its New Makeup Line
40
Glamorous Beauty Pop-Ups
Benefit Recently Held a 1950s-Inspired Pop-Up Beauty and Cocktail Bar
39
Pampering Clothing Stores
The Newest Oasis Store Pairs Fashion with Beauty, Food and Beverages
38
Undulating Boutique Interiors
This Houston Cosmetics Store Boasts a Stunning Whiteout Interior
37
Scientific Skincare Flagships
The First Oliveda Flagship Store Has Opened Its Doors in Berlin
36
Modernist Skincare Boutiques
The Sleek Aesop Sao Paulo Shop is the First to Open in Brazil
35
Robotic Beauty Shop Assistants
Sephora's Flash Store is a Revolution in Connected Shopping
34
Apothecary-Style Beauty Flagships
The Delbove Flagship Boutique is a Sprawling Upscale Boutique
33
Beauty Brand Lifestyle Pop-Ups
The Cabin West Pop-Up Includes a Hair Salon and Curated Bookshop
32
Personal Fragrance Finder Shops
The Fragrance Lab by Selfridges Perfectly Matches You to a Perfume
31
Diplomatic Beauty Boutiques
The Aesop Fukuoka is Inspired by the City's History of Trade
30
Social Media Makeup Shops
This Concept Store Sells the Most Popular Make-Up on the Internet
29
Sculptural Beauty Stores
The Dior Boutique Concept in Seoul is Full of Sweeping Lines
28
Beauty Subscription Shops
Birchbox's Subscription Service Experience Now Takes the Form of a Shop
27
Earthy Beauty Bars
This Beauty Bar Design Exudes an Organic Sense of Calm
26
Garden-Inspired Beauty Shops
This Guangzhou Store is a European-Inspired Beauty Experience
25
Elegant Skincare Outposts
The Aesop Toronto Boutique is an Understated Retail Heaven
24
Industrial Copper Beauty Stores
Aesop’s Customized Shop Nurtures Tranquility with Copper
23
Undulating Beauty Boutique Interiors
The Second Aesop Stockholm Store Has Opened in the SoFo Area
22
Cafe Beauty Boutiques
The 'Beauty Library' Offers Self-Study Beauty Areas & Mass Shelving
21
Pharmacy Beauty Boutiques
Rexall's Beauty Studio Offers Local and Premium Products at Low Prices
20
Styling Cocktail Bars
Her Majesty's Pleasure is a Three-in-One Hotspot for Ladies
19
Enameled Beauty Boutiques
Aesop Soho Store by Cigue Features Simple Minimalist Atmosphere
18
Refined Retail Designs
The New Zens Lifestyle Store in Amsterdam Boasts an Intricate Interior
17
Futuristic Cosmetic Shops
AlpStories' Flagship Store is Open Concept
16
Customizable Fragrance Studios
This Retailer Lets Consumers Personalize the Perfect Scent
15
Nail Polish Vending Machines
Essie Nail Polish Can Now Be Purchased at a Vending Machine
14
VR-Powered Hybrid Retail
The Ted Baker Shoreditch Store Has a Barbershop and VR Technology
13
Natural Cosmetic Spas
LUSH Cosmetics is Introducing two LUSH Spa locations to North America
12
Crowdsourced Pop-Up Beauty Shops
Birchbox is Letting Fans Decide the Location of Its Pop-Up Shops
11
Understated Beauty Shops
This Cosmetic Shop Design Expresses Beauty in Raw Materials
10
Distillery-Inspired Skincare Shops
The Aesop Nottingham Shop Was Designed by Paris Studio Ciguë
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Naturalized Cosmetics Outposts
The Aesop Frankfurt Boutique Was Designed by Philipp Mainzer
8
Male Pampering Pop-Ups
The Pop-Up Bottega Veneta Barber Shop Debuts the Brand's Shave Line
7
Whiteout Theatrical Spa Shops
The Aesop Kuala Lumpur Store is the Brand's Fourth in the City
6
Kind Skincare Pop-Ups
London's Simple Skincare Pop-Up Accepts Kindness as Payment
5
Product Testing Shops
Darling Delicious Helps Companies Try Out New Innovations
4
Musical Nail Polish Displays
This Digital Retail Display Concept is Designed by PERCH Interactive
3
Vanity-Inspired Beauty Displays
The Cloche Beauty Boutique Boasts Baroque Furniture Displays
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Bespoke Bridal Makeup Consultations
Chanel's Bridal Makeup Sessions Teach Tailored Makeup Looks
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Topographic Fragrance Displays
PERCH Interactive Creates Digital Perfume Branding for Kiehl's
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Luxury Bag Pop Ups
Hermès Debuted a Designer Bag Installation Pop Up in Manhattan
Technology-Driven Retail Spaces
ARK Visual Unveils Future Stores as an Immersive Retail Identity
Next-Gen Sneaker Stores
Foot Locker's Store of the Future Concept is Bolder and Easier to Shop
Soft-Pink Cosmetics Pop-Up Stores
This Kylie Cosmetics Pop-Up Store Featured Bestsellers
AR Retail Kiosks
BIG Digital and DeepAR Bring Mobile & Desktop Try-Ons to Store Settings
Immersive 3D Fashion Exhibits
Portal:M x Virtual Fashion Exhibition Host a Phygital Experience
Beauty Retailer Advent Calendars
The BEAUTY BAY Advent Calendar is Arriving Ahead of the Holidays
Uniquely Commemorative Skincare Pop-Ups
Glow Recipe will Host a Beauty Night Market in L.A.
Customizable Beauty Brands
The Body Lab Offers Customization Expertise into Body Care
Problem-Solving Youth Skincare
Epic Skincare Shares Purposeful Products for Gen Alpha & Gen Z
Grocer-Inspired Beauty Retail Pop-Ups
The Benefit Benemart Holiday Concept Shop is at Selfridges
Spa-Like Flagship Stores
Monos Unveils a Multisensory Toronto Store
Toronto Wellness Boutiques
Trove Wellbeing Offers Wellness Services in Toronto
Parisian Airport Pop-Ups
Moët Hennessy's Paris Concept Event Featured Travel Exclusives
Botanical Lab Beauty Stores
L’OCCITANE Launched a Multi-Sensory Store Featuring Five Zones
Experiential Intimates Spaces
Knix Opens Immersive Retail Location at Premium Shopping Centre
Hair Care Retail Expansions
Bumble and Bumble Launches Its Storefront on Amazon
Retail Store Revamps
H&M Updates Shopping Experience with Luxe, Tech-Savvy Store in London
Digital Cosmetics Pop-Ups
Oh My Cream! Launched a Digital Pop-Up to Showcase Nine Brands
Exclusive Upscale Holiday-Edition Pop-Ups
The Magical House of Chanel Opens its Doors at Harrods
Multi-Sensory ASMR Experiences
Valentino Beauty's Dubai Airport Pop-Up Featured Gilded Visuals
Concept Perfume Stores
Lush's Perfume Library Provides Consultations with Fragrance Experts
Demystifying Skincare Pop-Ups
The Power Of Simple Experience Pop Empowers Consumers
AI-Crafted Hyper Personal Tools
L'Oréal & Meta Launch AI Hyper-Personalization
Premium In-Store Experiences
Lancôme's Domaine de la Rose Flagship Offers Discovery Zones
Youth Beauty Boutiques
Hamleys Boutique: Be You is an Inspiring Space for Kids Ages Four to 14
AI-Travel Beauty Consultant Activations
Lancome Launched Génifique AI Pop-Up in Singapore
5g-Enabled Retail Showcases
Singtel is Surpassing Consumer Expectations with 5G Retail
Sculptural Luxury Fashion Stores
Burberry's New Store in Milan is Situated at Via Sant' Andrea 2
Beautified Community Spaces
Sephora Canada's Beauty at The Bentway Revitalizes Outdoor Space
Beauty Bodycare Partnerships
Sephora Has Teamed with the Brazilian Bodycare Brand Sol De Janeiro
AR-Enhanced Hair Dye Boxes
L’Oréal & Snapchat Brought an AR Packaging Experience to Walmart
Virtual Holiday Shopping Experiences
Amazon Introduces a New Holiday Shop with 3D Technology
Pink-Themed Summer Pop-Ups
The LANEIGE Bounce Around the City Pop-Up Launches in Five U.S. Cities
Revitalized Shopping Destinations
Foot Locker's Home Court is a Basketball-Inspired Retail Space
Multi-Sensory Flagship Stores
KATE Shibuya Offers Immersive Digital and Physical Experiences
Hair Care Retail Expansions
Function of Beauty Opens a Storefront With Amazon
AI-Powered Shopping Experiences
SOOT Introduced Moodboard-Inspired Shopping
In-Game Beauty Experiences
e.l.f. Beauty and Roblox Partnered for a Virtual Kiosk
Luxe Pop-Up Experiences
Victoria Beckham Beauty Hosts an 8-Day Pop-Up for New Fragrance Launch
French Riviera-Inspired Designer Activations
Chanel Presents an Elegant Airport Pop-Up in Istanbul
Tranquil Retail Environments
NEOM Wellbeing Has Launched Its First U.S. Storefront in New York
Luxury Jewelry Concept Stores
Birks Has Opened a New Concept Store at Royalmount
Beauty Product Replicas
Mini Brands and Ulta Beauty Team Up to Release Toy-Sized Product Replicas
Tech-Driven Sexual Wellness
Experience the Future of Intimacy
Unretouched Photography Books
Dove Reimagine Beauty Celebrates Authentic Representation
Interactive Skincare Labs
Cetaphil Launched an Educational Pop-Up Experience in Downtown Toronto
AI Beauty Shopping Experiences
Revieve x Google Cloud Launch the Next Gen AI Advisor Series
AR Retailer Haircare Experiences
Walmart Beauty Virtual Try-On Now Includes Hair Color Products
UK Beauty Summer Pop-Ups
Mecca Cosmetica is Hosting a Summer Pop-up in London and Manchester
Curated Neurobeauty Sets
selfmade's Neurobeauty Bundle Brings Ease to the Skin and Mind
Prestigious Lifestyle Products
Officine Universelle Buly 1803 Expands Its Lifestyle Offerings
Digital Travel Retail Experiences
Clarins Debuted an Initiative at the Airport in Hainan, China
Small-Format Department Stores
Macy’s Unveils Plan to Open Up to 30 Small-format Stores
Immersive Gondola Displays
ColourPop is Getting a New Immersive Makeover at ULTA
Luxury Skincare Concept Stores
First SK - II Concept Store Debuts in Malaysia
Unique Cosmetics Launch Events
Summer Fridays will Host a London Newsstand Pop-Up
Jewelry Retail Expansions
Mejuri Opens 40th Location at Major Canadian Shopping Center
Holiday-Specific Beauty Pop-Ups
Beauty Pie is Launching a 'Beauty Pie Holiday Party' in Mayfair
Neurocosmetic Skincare Trios
I.D. Swiss Botanicals' Happy Skin Routine Uses a CBD Beauty Complex
Connected AR Beauty Packaging
Dermatologica Uses Augmented Reality for its Immersive Packaging
Multi-Sensory Shaving Kits
BIC & Lo Bosworth Curated the Soleil Escape 5 Senses Shave Kit
Immersive Intimate Brand Pop-Ups
The Knix Pop-Up in Yorkdale Shopping Centre is Exciting
Kid-Friendly Beauty Events
Beauty Explorer Day Sparks Kids' Interest in the Beauty Industry
Beauty-Inspired Guided Tours
L’Oréal and the Louvre Teamed Up to Offer 'Of All Beauties'
AI-Enhanced Shopping Experiences
Coveo’s Collaboration with Shopify Seeks to Streamline Shopping
Virtual Beauty Speakeasies
e.l.f. Cosmetics' Virtual Luxe Lounge Offers an Exclusive Experience
Immersive Beauty Shopping Experiences
e.l.f. Cosmetics Launches a New Collaboration with Obsess
Refreshed Retail Initiatives
Target is Improving its Customer Experience Journey in 2024
Clinical Care Retail Expansions
Estee Lauder is Now Offering its 'Clinique' Products on Amazon
Pampering Beauty Flagships
The Charlotte Tilbury Flagship in Covent Garden Features a Skin Spa
Luxurious Lipstick Pop-Ups
Valentino Beauty will Host a Spike Valentino Pop-Up in NYC
Tech-Centric Automotive Retailers
Mercedes-Benz Kelowna Unveils a Futuristic Showroom Concept
Interactive Cosmetics Retail Stores
Watsons Upgrades its Stores for Gen Z and Gen Alpha Consumers
Immersive VR Shopping Apps
Mytheresa Worked with Obsess on New Apple Vision Pro App
Secret Salon Campaigns
Salon X Lets Consumers Experience a Secret Product Line
Luxury Beauty Houses
Chanel Unveils First House of Beauty Destination in Paris
Localized Retail Experiences
UNIQLO Sherway Blends Japanese Tradition with Toronto Culture
Targeted Luxury Beauty Sets
The U Beauty Holiday Sets Present a Variety of Skincare Solutions
Riviera-Inspired Retail Experiences
Balmain Beach Club Brings France to Neiman Marcus Customers
Immersive Coffee Boutiques
Nespresso Canada Has Launched a New Boutique in Montreal
AI-Driven Fashion Platforms
HeyBeauty Offers a Virtual Fitting Room Where Users Can Try on Clothes
Experiential Lip Color Services
Lip Lab Toronto's Lipstick-Creation Experience is Customizable
Nostalgic Bodycare Revivals
Lush Brought Back 45 Previously Discontinued Retro Products
Lifestyle Brand Expansions
MINISO's IP Collection Store in Toronto is Vibrant and Thematic
Luxury AR Packaging Solutions
Mytheresa Released App-Controlled Innovative Product Packagings
Experiential Fragrance Cafes
The Nina Illusion Café Boosts the Launch of Nina Ricci's New Scent
Personalized Wellness Journeys
Spa myBlend at the Ritz-Carlton Offers an Immersive Experience
Climate-Based Skincare Pop-Ups
AXIS-Y and Senti Senti will Celebrate the Brand's Latest Launch
Immersive Virtual Pop-Ups
Benefit Launches Virtual 'Benemart' Concept for Holiday Shopping
Regionally Inspired Retail Destinations
Japan & France Converge in the Kenzo Dubai Boutique Design
Inventive Retail Strategies
H&M is Working to Localize Its Shopping Experience
Ageing-Friendly Skincare Systems
Collage Beauty Introduces The Pro-Aging Skincare System
Personal Shopping Apps
Beamble is Redefining Luxury with On-Demand Personal Shopping
Virtual Brand Fragrance Experiences
L'Occitane en Provence Launches a Line of Summer Fragrances
Toronto Mall Beauty Expansions
Sephora's Grand Opening at the Well Offers Free Incentives
Collaborative Cosmetic Concept Shops
Hourglass and Barneys New York Partnered for a Concept Store
Influencer-Led Virtual Shops
Walmart Launches the New Walmart Realm Digital E-Commerce Experience
Science-Driven Skincare Shops
Estée Lauder's Skin Longevity Institute Offers Skin Analysis
Aspirational Mature Beauty Brands
Sarah Creal Beauty Delivers Luxe Problem Solvers for Women 40+
Poetry-Inspired Retail Activations
LUSH Oxford Street Welcomes The Poetry Pharmacy
Teen Skincare Hubs
Indu 101 Educates, Empowers and Inspires Young Beauty Consumers
Beauty Tech Initiatives
L’Oréal Brings Big Bang Beauty Teach Innovation Program to Northern Asia
Gallery-Like Elevated Retail Designs
Format Architecture Office Designs the Leica Store & Gallery
Luxe Body Care Pop-Ups
The Hermès Le Bain Pop-Up is a Holt Renfrew Exclusive Event
Charitable Beauty Product Boxes
The Look Good Feel Better x The Perfume Shop Beauty Box is Limited
Parisian-Inspired Luxury Skincare Lines
clé de peau Beauté Presents City of Dreamlight
Refned Retail Boutiques
242 Mulberry in Soho Offers an An Eclectic Mix of Products
Premium Private Label Skincare
This Walgreens Skincare Range Offers a Low-Cost Yet Premium Option
Exploratory Art Exhibits
The Saga of the Department Stores Exhibit Explores Shopping’s Evolution
Black Women-Focused Haircare Pop-Ups
Gymshark Debuted the Twist N' Sets Pop-Up Salon in London
Branded Luxury Beauty Retreats
The CHRISTIAN DIOR Luxury Beauty Retreat in Doha is High-End
Tech-Enhanced Beauty Marketplaces
Fresha Plans to Boost Machine Learning and AI Robotics Abilities
3D Beauty Shopping Experiences
Benefit Cosmetics and Obsess Team Up on a 3D Shopping Experience
Eco-Friendly Spa Capsules
Divana Unveils a New Sustainable Collection Composed of Eight Scents
Updated Pet Store Concepts
Pets at Home Unveils New Interactive Screens at its Relaunched Location
Women's Literature-Inspired Skincare Stores
Aesop Boasts a Women's Literature Library
Botanical Bodycare Pop-Ups
Lush Turned a Store into a Secret Garden Pop-Up for a Special Collab
Small-Format Retailers
Nordstrom’s Small-Format Strategy 'Closer to You' is Expanding Until 2025
Luxury Brand Spa Takeovers
Dior Offers Exclusive Wellness Experience at the Beverly Hills Hotel
Beauty-Incentive Programs
Sephora's Beauty at the Bentway Will Offer Free Beauty Samples
Exclusive Fragrance Concept Stores
Scent Journals by Novela Debuts in Singapore
Philosophical Kyoto Retail Stores
The New Le Labo Store Opens in Kyoto's Machiya Location
Ultra-Stylish Bathroom Decor
Diptyque Debuts a New Bathroom Collection Called 'Beauty Accessories'
Paper Sampling Containers
Arcade Beauty Debuts a Paper-Based Sampling Solution for Beauty Products
Student Skincare Packs
Lush's Curated and Custom Boxes Make Day and Night Skincare Accessible
Exclusive Drugstore Collaborations
about-face beauty Expands into Canada with Shoppers Drug Mart
Luxurious Olfactory Retail Spaces
Caftari Makes it Retail Debut at Bergdorf Goodman
Retail-Exclusive Skincare Ranges
Skin + Me is Debuting an Exclusive Line at John Lewis and Boots
Weather-Centric Beauty Collections
Newbeauty's Winter 2024 TestTube is Your Winter Beauty Arsenal
Gamified Shopping Experiences
Browse Booster Rewards Coupons for Product Views
Virtual Personal Care Metaverses
Superdrug is the First Health and Beauty Brand to Debut in Roblox
Premium Indian Beauty Kiosks
Character Cosmetics Opens its New Lulu Mall Kiosk for Indian Shoppers
Flashlight Experience Stores
Olight Combines In-Store Shopping Experience with Digital Tools
Beauty Retailing Expansions
Revolution Beauty Joins Amazon Distribution
Bright Showroom Research Libraries
ANY Designs a Retail Space for Streetwear Imprint Vowels
Modern Health-Conscious Product Deevlopment
Hain Celestial Opened Its Innovation Experience Center
Curated Vintage Decor Retailers
Vintage Beyond is Toronto's Newest Preloved Design Destination
Custom Plant-Powered Beauty Treatments
Jasmine Skincare Embraces Plant-based Ingredients & Science
Concierge-Style Nursery Stores
The LA Babyletto Flagship Offers Personalized Shopping Experiences