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Sephora
Category: Beauty and Spas Cosmetics & Beauty Supply Shopping Cosmetics & Beauty Supply Cosmetics & Beauty Supply [Edit]
7001 Mumford RdUnit 103
Halifax, NS B3L 4T8
(902) 484-2121
- Price Range:
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$$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Garage
- By Appointment Only:
- No
12 reviews for Sephora
12 reviews in English
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Review from Jill M.
1/26/2012
I'm a big Sephora fan, have been to stores in other cities and regularly troll their website drooling over the latest eyeshadows and hair products. So you can imagine my delight when I found out one was FINALLY opening in Halifax.
I wish it had opened downtown, but whatevs - I'll take what I can get. I'll even fight past crowds of teen girls to get to the perfume section. Speaking of which, they have a cool process to help you find a scent you'll like if you're looking for a new perfume. As a bit of a perfume addict, I love it.Listed in: Hi, I'm Jill, and I'm a…
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Review from Kimberley M.
Halifax, NS
2/20/2012
Sephora is clearly female product heaven. I've never taking a huge liking to the stores I've been in in other cities, probably because it's a bit overwhelming for me. I'm a simple gal who loves simplicity when it comes to skin care, so I don't really buy into all of the "necessary" products that the beauty industry markets to women.
Wow - rant much? Let's get back on track.
I went into Sephora this weekend on a mission to find Lavanila, a natural deodorant, that had been recommended to me. The first clerk that saw me was helpful, and led me to the right area of the store, and I was asked if I needed assistance by at least two or three other clerks while I was in there. For some reason there were at least 5 people staffed in the store on a Saturday AM, but who knows? Maybe that's normal.
I don't have much more to say, because I wanted and in-and-out experience and I got it. The all-black attire and heavy eye makeup that everyone was wearing was a bit much for me, but I'm happy to know that when I want specific beauty products they are within reach. -
Review from Lori M.
1/4/2012 8 Check-ins Here
Makeup is for me a necessity and an indulgence, which is why having a Sephora in Halifax is appreciated. I have been to Sephora's across Canada and the US so I feel I can compare the store here to the others.
Size: Spacious and well lit. Some aisles are wide enough for browsing and others to move past. Other areas are not as generous with the space.
Decor: Bright and sleek.
Staff: Uneven in service. Sometimes I go in there and they are helpful. Other times I seem to be invisible. Uneven in product knowledge. Again - they are expected to be well versed in all products, some are good and others need to work at it.
Pricing: It's a mixed bag. Some on par with other items of that caliber other items outrageously expensive (imo).
Selection: Extensive. Cosmetics, skin care, beauty regimes, hair care products, accessories (brushes, etc) and fragrances for men and women. They carry many brands.
Checkout: Generally positive, although with the headsets sometimes they are distracted from the customer while following the conversation in their ear.
Ultimately a cool store that I will visit and visit often! -
Review from Madi S.
Eastern Passage, NS
5/11/2012
I have been to sephora in Vancouver and also this one, I visited this one about 2 weeks ago and will NEVER return. I was in this store for 4 minutes and approached by 5 different reps. Yes approached 5 times in 4 minutes!!! I didn't end up doing any shopping as I was so annoyed after #5 I walked out and went and bought my clinique supplies at Sears. Do these people make commission? They sure act money hungry!
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Review from Vanessa J.
Halifax, NS
9/1/2011 2 Check-ins Here
I was luckily and avoided the crowds by checking out Sephora on a Monday evening, so I could fully take in the store. While it's not as large as some I've been in, it is a good size for Halifax. The store looks shiny and new, and I really enjoy the end displays which often have the best of a product like eyeliner, and have 10-20 different brands, so you don't have to travel all over the store to test out the different eyeliners.
I was a bit disappointed because the product line I was looking for they don't carry, so if I want it I will have to order online. I also find that the prices are marked up higher than the US stores, which while common, still sucks. The staff are friendly and approachable. I like that they have lots of last minute picks in the line-up, but I wish I could see them without having to line up.
What I like about Sephora is that they often carry different sets and gift boxes, which are great for birthdays, thank you, and hostess gifts and I see a lot of my Christmas shopping being done at this store.Listed in: Girl World
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Review from Karen A.
HAMMONDS PLAINS, NS
9/7/2011
What girl in her right mind doesn't want a one stop shop for all things makeup, hair, perfume, skin care and all other manner of good gurly (and some manly) things?
I am completely addicted to Sephora and the local version did not disappoint. I've seen bigger versions with better product offerings, but it has most of the line that they are famous for, so its all good. I do wish they had a bigger selection of nail products, but I can't complain.
Love that they are now local - Welcome Sephora - I love you! -
Review from Melanie M.
Dartmouth, NS
10/29/2011 6 Check-ins Here
I've been a Sephora fan for many years and have been lucky enough to visit a few stores around the world. I actually got kicked out of a Sephora in Malaga, Spain. It was siesta time and bitch don't mess with beauty sleep.
But, back to the Halifax location. I am so thrilled we finally have a Sephora. It opened days before my birthday, so with a little.. um... encouragement from me, some of my friends banded together to give me a Sephora gift card. I was the proverbial kid in a candy store when I first walked in. I feared we might get short-changed on the size of the store, but I was pleasantly surprised. It's pretty much the right size for Halifax, I think. Still one of the smaller stores I've been in, but the space is so well used.
I spent two fabulous hours there and could have stayed all evening if I didn't have plans. So much to look at and try on. It was very busy, but not so much that I couldn't move around freely. I received amazing customer service the entire time - not an easy feat with so many customers requiring service at one time.
Best of all, I am insanely happy with everything I picked out that evening, from facial cleanser to foundation faker. My makeup bag received a much needed jolt.Listed in: 30 Days of Yelp, Confessions of a Shopaholic
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Review from Angela H.
I am over the moon excited to have a Sephora here in Halifax. Finally! After all these years of rumours, it's a reality! It's every makeup and beauty fancier's dream come true!
This may not be a huge store like the one in the Eaton Centre in Toronto, but it's a perfect for the East Coast!
I fell in love with this company a few years ago and have been praying and waiting for it to come our way. No longer longing from afar reading Internet review after review wishing we had our very own!
It's overwhelming at first if you've never been in a Sephora. I suggest to take a look at their website before going in. Some complain that they can be a bit pricey, but you are paying for wonderful quality! Just do a little research before you go in blind.
I highly recommend the Bare Essentials Buxom blackest black mascara! It's my holy grail of mascaras! -
Review from Kim H.
8/17/2011
I was really excited to finally get to this brand new store this week (I wanted to avoid the opening weekend mobs so went on a Tuesday night and the crowds weren't bad at all. The store is just like every other Sephora - very sleek and shiny with miles and miles of cosmetics. It is actually a bit overwhelming when you first enter and it is hard to know where to start but everything looks really appealing and it's organized well. There is so much to look at you could easily spend hours in there and still not get to everything!
One of the things I love about this chain is their displays - all the products are clearly labeled (although sometimes it's hard to find a price as it's often embedded amongst other graphics or not labeled at all), and you can sample everything which I love. You don't want to spend $50 on something only to discover it's not really the colour or texture you thought. Unfortunately there were a lot of products that did NOT have testers available when I went though and that was a little frustrating. There were also things that I was interested in but they were out of. However, since they just opened and have been insanely busy, they can be forgiven for a little bit of disorganization.
I was happy to see lots of staff wandering the floors - if you had a question it definitely would not take long to find someone to help you out. I had one associate offer me a basket, which was really helpful bc my full hands were making it hard to browse. This is a small thing but it shows they are paying attention to customers and their experience.
When we asked one girl on the floor for a recommendation for an acne spot treatment, she showed us to one that she swears by, told us a bit about the product, and then offered to give me a small sample to take home and try to see if I liked it! I was really impressed with her help and giving out a sample is smart because if I like it I will definitely go back and buy the full size. Her help really added to my positive experience.
The line-up area is not the greatest - it's quite small and sort of mashed into the middle side of the store, and I don't even know where the line would go once it got too long for the bank-style ropes! However, the cashiers were fairly fast and friendly and we were offered more samples at that point, so can't complain too much (I would just hate to see it at Christmas-time *shudder*).
I'm excited to have a high-end retailer added to the Halifax shopping landscape, and one that offers products you can't get anywhere else but online. I will definitely be back often (probably far too often for the good of my wallet)! -
Review from Tracy R.
Halifax, NS
8/29/2011
The scene: Yes, I was actually one of the (many) crazed Sephora fans who braved opening day at Halifax Shopping Centre. Sure, I had the day marked on my calendar and yes, I had been counting down the days in eager anticipation, but I wasn't THAT fanatic as to be there first thing in the morning. I waited a whole hour after the doors opened...and a good thing I did because I only had to wait 5 minutes in line to enter. Now the full hour I had to wait in line to pay for my two small purchases was another story. Talk about hype! Still, I was content to wait as there was much to fondle, smell, test while waiting in line.
The store is definitely all that: bright, shiny, filled to the brim with every kind of (high end) beauty product your little heart can dream of. Eager (freshly trained) sales staff, armed in bright red lipstick and yellow scarves, ready to download all their newly acquired product knowledge on you. I must admit I felt kind of ambushed that first day, but upon subsequent visits (oh yes, I've been back), the staff seem to have chilled out a wee bit...and the line-ups are not as outrageous.
As for products, I'm not into skin care lines or fragrances so I can't really comment on those other than they seem to carry everything. My thing is make-up and frankly, the selection is almost too overwhelming. You kind of need to find out what line(s) you like best and then stick to those. For value (well, relatively speaking) and stay power (as in highly pigmented lipsticks and shadows) I recommend the Make Up Forever line. The lipstick is pretty awesome. For concealing and highlighting products, I am totally into Benefit...fav products: Lemon-Aid, Boing! Concealer and High Beam. For teens and young twenty-somethings, the Tokidoki line is super cute - great packaging, adorable characters and "stories", and pretty decent eyeshadows (if used with a good primer).
All in all, if you want selection, friendly helpful staff (albeit a bit overzealous), and a chance to feel fabulous and twerk your inner girlie-girl, definitely check out Sephora at HSC. But bring your credit card...and some self-control. It's definitely a trap. And close your eyes when you pass all the impulse items at the cash line-up. Not worth it. -
Review from Stephanie R.
Bedford, NS
8/12/2011
I was first introduced to Sephora a few years ago when I was living in Orlando, Florida. It wasn't hard to fall hard and fast for this high-end make-up boutique that now has locations around the world.
I was lucky enough to be invited to their private grand opening last night (it was packed!). I would be lying if I didn't say that I was completely overwhelmed. I felt like a kid in a candy store! Somehow I managed to spend over two hours wandering around, admiring all of the pretty things and chatting with the unbelievable staff. They were so friendly, knowledgeable and passionate about their products (which is probably why I ended up spending what I did).
While I was shopping I also signed-up for their 'Beauty Insiders Club' which is their free rewards programs. For every dollar you spend you earn a point. Points can be traded in at any time for beauty perks. As an insider you also receive free gifts at different times of year, including your birthday! I already checked out some of the rewards online at http://sephora.ca and I'm so happy to be their newest Beauty Insider!
If you are a fan of all things beauty, you absolutely need to check out the new Sephora in the Halifax Shopping Centre! -
Review from s w.
Halifax, NS
8/18/2011
I LOVE Sephora, I order from they're online site all the time. So imagine my excitement that they opened up a store in Halifax! No more shipping fees! Then I went in....
The store itself was beautiful well lit, great product placements, clear labeling. Perfect. But the staff...Oh the staff, I spent a 1/2hr in the store with not one person acknowledging I was there. Then once an employee approached me not only did they not ask if i needed any help, they didn't bother excusing themselves as they stepped infront of my view of the product display but then called another person infront of me as well, who then hit my stroller containing my 5mth old daughter. Promptly followed by a heavy sigh and eye roll directly toward me.
If you know hat you want perfect go and get it but if you need help or have a small child who has a stroller expect to be ignored/treated unwelcomed and to literally have your stroller bumped then sighed at like you hit them.
