John Lewis & Partners Is Hosting One Big Beauty Extravaganza, And You’re Invited

Once upon a time, the Great British department store reigned supreme over the beauty industry. From the latest skincare innovations to some of the most luxe makeup that money could buy, if you were serious about beauty, a department store was always the first port of call. Though, over the years, as new brands began popping up left, right and centre online beauty destinations grew ever more popular. One particular store, however, has managed to maintain its position as a beauty hotspot.

In fact, we'd go as far to say that John Lewis & Partners is fast becoming our beauty destination of choice. With an offering that ranges from luxe heritage brands to niche indie names, there is no beauty budget nor need that John Lewis & Partners doesn't cater for.

So, to celebrate its position as a beauty mecca and as a chance to show off all of the amazing beauty goodness that it has to offer, John Lewis & Partners is hosting one hell of an event, and you're invited. From Thursday 26^th March to Sunday 29^th March, the My John Lewis Beauty Weekend will bring the beauty halls of some of John Lewis's biggest stores to life. With talks and masterclasses from some of the industry’s biggest names, complete with tipples and product galore, seven stores across the UK* will be opening up their doors for a fully immersive beauty extravaganza. 

Whether you fancy joining Amelia Liana for a NARS masterclass in Cardiff, learning all there is to know about skincare with Sunday Riley in Liverpool or sitting in on a Q&A with Sisley and Alessandra Steinherr at Peter Jones, there's bound to be something on the line up to tickle your fancy. Plus, as if that isn't enough, you'll also go home with a goody bag worth over £100, jam-packed with products from the likes of event sponsors, Sunday Riley, Estée Lauder, Laura Mercier, NARS and Charlotte Tilbury.

Available exclusively to My John Lewis Members (sign up here), masterclass tickets are £40 each (but with £20 redeemable against any beauty purchase from the hosting brand) and panel and influencer talks are £20 (non-redeemable). Sound like something you could get on board with? For more information and to buy your tickets, click here. If you're feeling disheartened that you can't make it down to any of the seven participating stores, worry not, as all other John Lewis stores will also be celebrating the weekend with lots of exclusive offers and treats.

Keep scrolling for our picks of the beauty products available from John Lewis & Partners, that we can't wait to add to our basket at the event (or now!).

This bronze and highlight duo is the ultimate handbag essential for glowy radiance.

Ask anyone in beauty and they'll tell you that Pillowtalk is the only nude lipstick worth knowing about. Plus, if you have found that the shade isn't quite right for you, the range now caters for deeper skin tones, too.

For a glam eye shadow quad that can take you from office to ‘out out’ in a matter of seconds, look no further.

One of the most-loved (and most-purchased) skincare products out there, Advanced Night Repair is the go-to serum for a healthy, plump complexion.

This no-fuss moisturiser not only delivers maximum moisture for all-day luminosity, but it also sits beautifully under makeup.

With seamless full coverage and blurring abilities like no other, there's a reason that this foundation is such a hit amongst the beauty pack.

Primer might not currently have much of a place in your routine, but once you've given this a go and seen how flawlessly your makeup applies, you'll never look back.

Whether it's dark circles or angry spots, there is absolutely nothing that this concealer can't disguise.

If you're craving some glow, this super pigmented bronzer gives skin the ultimate sun-kissed finish when applied around the hairline and down the nose.

Full of wearable mattes and fancy shimmers, the new Afterglow eye shadow palette from NARS is currently top of our beauty wish list.

If you've recently fallen out of love with with blush, this cult classic will be enough to reignite your spark.

If you ask us, no under-eye concealer melts into skin quite as wonderfully as this matte-finish cover up. 

Sunday Riley

This gentle cleanser works to remove makeup and impurities with zero fuss and is perfect for sensitive skin types.

Within just four weeks of use, this potent retinoid oil will help diminish fine lines and work to plump and smooth.

For a plumped, bright, baby-soft complexion, there really is no better daily moisturiser. 

*Participating stores include: Oxford Street, Liverpool, Leeds, Southampton, Peter Jones, Cardiff, Nottingham

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