ANDREA IN ARCADIA

The largest Sephora in Australia finally launches!

Wowee, this one is a big one! A few weeks ago I was lucky enough to preview the opening as a Media VIP and see what all the fuss was about.

So much is already happening at Chadstone, and Sephora is really bringing in the big guns for their BIGGEST launch ever; the party begun at 9am with official store opening at 12pm sharp.

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The first 1000 people in line got massive gift bags crammed with free goodies (including a Sephora Blockbuster makeup palette). There was a silent disco, live DJ battle, beauty samples, makeovers and other special surprises. Some people were so dedicated to the cause, they lined up at 8.30pm THE NIGHT BEFORE, just to make sure they stood a chance!

I arrived around 10.30am (Saturday 15/10), and already the line was heading all the way back to Myer… well and truly hitting that glorious #1000.

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When I walked inside I was hit with a flurry of lights. I didn’t know where to start. All I know is that I wanted everything.

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At the moment my skin is bit dry due to that change in weather, so my eyes were locked on getting that hydration back into my skin.

I also checked out Marc Jacobs because, Marc Jacobs is life.

I’m also trying to be a little bit spend savvy, because I keep blowing my budget and I would sort of… kind of like money for when I go away to Sydney. #dreamin

I actually freakin’ love the travel sized beauty faves so of course, picked some up.

My beauty haul:

Dr.Jart+ Brightening Solution Mask
- Visibly brightens skin tone & provides youthful & radiant appearance
Sephora Pearl Face Mask
- Perfecting and brightening
Sephora Rose Face Mask
- Ultra moisturising & brightening
Sephora Algae Eye Mask
- Tonifying & detoxifying
Sephora Waterproof Eye Makeup Remover (50mL)
- Remove stubborn mascara, duh
Benefit They’re Real Mini (40g)
- My favourite mascara in the world
BONUS: Triple Action Cleansing Water (25mL)
- For a fresh face