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Sephora
Category: Beauty and Spas Cosmetics & Beauty Supply Shopping Cosmetics & Beauty Supply Cosmetics & Beauty Supply [Edit]
6455 MacLeod Trl SWChinook Centre
Calgary, AB T2H 0K3
(403) 355-3500
- Hours:
Mon-Sat 9:30 am - 9 pm
Sun 11 am - 6 pm
- Price Range:
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$$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- By Appointment Only:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
7 reviews for Sephora
7 reviews in English
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Review from Sapna G.
Calgary, AB
11/25/2009
A couple of nights ago I wandered into Sephora. Like MAC, Sephora is a place that I'll purposely avoid going into because it is IMPOSSIBLE for me to leave sans-bag. I guess my mischievous voice had the best of me that day though because I didn't think twice before stepping inside.
As always, I was thoroughly impressed with Sephora's selection. Plus just in time for the holiday season, they've introduced 'roller-ons' which are your favourite perfumes packaged in a roller stick. So you can just pop it in your purse and reapply when necessary. I was intrigued by them and a lovely Sephora worker, Erin, came by to assist me. Erin explained to me that at Sephora, they are all about giving their clients the product to take home and sample, so she suggested that I pick out 3 of my favourite fragrances and she would package them up for me as take-home samples. She did exactly that and for the first time EVER, I left a Sephora store with ONLY samples!!!
I found Erin to not only be knowledgeable and helpful, but honest and extremely courteous. Sephora is already da shit, but people like Erin just make it that much better! -
Review from Tiffany N.
Calgary, AB
11/10/2011
10/30
What can I say about Sephora? They give me a birthday present every year (which is more than I can say for some of my friends... hmph!) and I rarely walk out of this store empty handed. I feel like this is the store people upgrade to once they become dissatisfied with MAC and realize that MAC doesn't always necessarily have the OMGBESTMAKEUPEVAR.
There are the reliably decent brands here and the underwhelming brands here (think Tarina Tarantino's makeup line). There's also the surprisingly great brands here (Kat Von D's Tattoo Eyeliner is one of the best liquid liners I've ever used).
Staff (as I discovered when my friend worked at one of their locations) is taught to be on the pushy side in Sephora, so don't be too upset if you seem to be accosted by a lady in black in every aisle. They're trained to do so. They get yelled at if they don't. I'm glad the staff is attentive. I'm also glad that the perfume section is back against the wall, where I don't have to worry about a sudden onset of scents giving me migraines and hives.
This year, my birthday present from Sephora was cake scented body wash. Don't forget to grab yours this year :).Listed in: 30 Days Hath Movember
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Review from dinah g.
Calgary, AB
11/24/2009
I have heard great things about Sephora and although I don't wear much makeup on a daily basis I thought I would just check it out for curiosity's sake. One of the yelpers mentioned it was like entering a candy store, and if you are into makeup it sure is. Every makeup designer can be found here, from pencils to foundations, from brushes to perfumes.
The sales people were identifiable in this location as they all walked around with mike headsets. I thought I was at a CIA convention or a Janet Jackson concert. But nonetheless these teched up folks were amiable and were definitely there to serve you.
I was mostly impressed with the range of selection for us "coloured gals"; sometimes range is limited in other make-up stores and here not only do they do actual coding on your skin, you also have three or four brands you can choose from.
Our server had on a very natural make up, that made her look fresh and appealing. She was also extremely down to earth and authentically enthusiastic in finding me what I wanted. I was looking for a foundation that wasn't too pricey but that was also a moisturizer and used natural products. She found me a natural tinted moisturising foundation that also protects me from the sun. It was a perfect blend for my complexion, it evened out my skin tone but it also looked like I had nothing on. Perfect!
When I compared prices to Shoppers Drug Mart, I found prices at Sephora comparable and even a tad bit cheaper.
Good news is, that this store isn't just for women either it can be a candy store for those Metro sexual men out there as well. -
Review from Katie C.
Calgary, AB
11/27/2009
As a beauty supplies and cosmetics addict, I am self-banned from Sephora (but I always go back. It knows I love it). I always get the free gift from the Sephora Beauty Insiders card because I have a problem which is that it is full of beautiful, wonderful products that I often did not yet know existed.
There is your standard makeup - Sephora brand typically being both the cheapest and most colourful but with plenty to look at or drool over from Nars, Two-face, etc. Want Shu Uemura? - you can find some of that here. I do love that stuff, but I have so much makeup that I don't use I can often resist. A girl only needs so many eyeshadows, especially when her routine is "natural". The Kat Von D palette's have some great neutrals though. Yeah.
The selection of brushes, makeup bags and general cosmetic accessories is wonderful. They have a million little gadgets that you don't really need but would make your life so much better... But even then, I know that I don't need a stainless steel pimple popper. I'll live.
For me, the true danger lies in the skin care and hair care sections. I have curly hair and problemish skin, and I am a sucker for things that say they will a) make my hair pretty and shiny or b) make my skin perfect. Just because I know in my head doesn't mean that I know in my heart. When the friendly salesladies come and give me the spiel on how the $70 moisturizer was made by scientists and caviar and baby farts and will make you smooth and glowing, I'm sold.
I bought my GHD hair straightener from Sephora. I think that right there epitomizes my suckerness. It speaks straight to my weaknesses. The Fekkai hair stuff is fabulous, and right beside the scientific looking skincare. Next thing I know I'm out wayyyyy more than I should be.
The perfume selection is decent, but I've got perfume to last. So I'll be ok. Just know, if you're a sucker or a beauty products addict: STAY AWAY. Otherwise, rock on in this adult candy store. -
Review from Emma G.
2/4/2010
Sephora is dangerous...with so many bright packages and cute little things it's hard to leave without something. Even if you go in to buy a new mascara, you'll leave with mascara, three lip glosses, shampoo, and eye brightener.
They carry a ton of lines that range from modestly priced to outrageous. You can find anything beauty related (make up, skin care, hair care, hair styling products) and there are lots of samples. They often give you little samples in your bag, too.
The only real downside is that you're CONSTANTLY being asked if you need help or if they can find you anything. I love attentive staff, especially because it can be overwhelming, and I get that with such small products they probably have a big shoplifting problem, but after a while it's like...I'll come get you if I need you. It gets irritating fast. -
Review from Christie L.
Calgary, AB
3/13/2010
Sephora is a great place to go as long as you have an EXACT idea of what you want...
I went there a couple of times just to browse and you get ATTACKED by staff Every. Single. Time. You TURN AROUND. Seriously, if I want to ask a question about a brand of makeup or product I will ask you... just stand there in the middle of the store and be quiet!!!!
"Have you been helped?" "Are you being helped" "Do you need any help?"... no go back to the middle of the store!
When you're looking for a certain colour or brand though... Sephora and the annoying staff can be great at helping you, the staff all genuinely know EVERY product in the store! -
Review from Laurel W.
Calgary, AB
2/5/2011
Love love love this store! Has tons of high quality makeup you cannot find at your local drugs store, I have always had a good experience when visiting this store, The staff are always there to lend a hand and seem knowledgable of their products!
