Trafford Centre’s four day beauty takeover is coming this June

Trafford Centre is inviting beauty lovers to The House of Beautopia – an immersive and free four‑day beauty experience taking over the centre this June.Inspired by the great fashion maisons, the centre will be transformed into a destination where beauty is elevated to an art form.From iconic household names to cult favourites and cutting‑edge newcomers, the event brings together an unrivalled edit of beauty brands under one roof including Sephora, Selfridges, Space NK, Rituals, Boots, John Lewis, KIKO, Lush and L’Occitane.Running from Thursday 4th to Sunday 7th June, beauty fans can enjoy live music and DJs, expert-led talks, interactive brand activations, live demonstrations, exclusive samples and chances to win prizes.The weekend will culminate with ‘Gem & Tonic with Gemma Atkinson,’ a live beauty talk and Q&A on Sunday 7th June from 1pm–2.30pm. Broadcaster, actor and wellness advocate Gemma Atkinson will discuss beauty, confidence and wellbeing, offering audiences an uplifting and intimate live experience.Other highlights include Sephora’s interactive beauty experience with live demos and sampling, Space NK’s Summer Society Hotel pop‑up, Selfridges’ pop-up beauty hall and Boots’ beauty playground.Plus, for every £65 customers spend across beauty from 4-7 June, they’ll get a chance to ‘crack the code’ to win a Trafford Centre gift card.Simon Layton, Centre Director at Trafford Centre, said: “The House of Beautopia brings the very best of beauty together under one roof. It promises to be an unmissable, free event for all ages, giving visitors the opportunity to explore the best beauty brands, enjoy expert advice and be inspired.”What’s on?Event times: Thursday 4 June | 4pm–8pm, Friday 5 June | 11am–8pm, Saturday 6 June | 11am–8pm, Sunday 7 June | 12pm–6pmGlow Zone, Upper Peel AvenueA place to play, explore, swatch, try, and fall in love with new beauty. Discover three immersive Glow Zones, each packed with exciting brand activations, expert insights, and exclusive samples.
Discover all the biggest brands with Boots at the ultimate beauty playground – filled with exciting experiences, expert tips, and chances to win. Spin the Beauty Wheel for the chance to book a complimentary skin, hair, or makeup service, and discover insider secrets at mini masterclasses from brands including Benefit, YSL, Estee Lauder and Too Faced.
Sunday 7 June, 1pm – 2.30pm: Gem & Tonic Masterclass with Gemma Atkinson – a live beauty talk and Q&A, sharing insights on the brand and its exciting ‘Gemstone beauty’ product range.Selfridges, Orient WaySelfridges will be bringing its beauty hall onto the mall in a first of its kind interactive beauty experience. Customers are invited to visit the Selfridges takeaway beauty bar to build their bespoke beauty pack, in a theme of their choice. The first 100 customers to purchase a bundle on each day will also receive a complimentary juice.
Space NK’s Summer Society Hotel, Lower Peel AvenueBe among the first to shop Space NK’s limited-edition summer collection, take home beauty treats from the most in-demand brands, and cool off with an ice lolly before heading to the must-visit photo moment.
Sephora, Lower Regent Crescent Sephora’s interactive beauty experience includes flash makeup services using the Sephora Collection, live demos by the Sephora Pro team, product sampling and more!
John Lewis, Lower Peel AvenueDiscover the season’s latest beauty trends and get expert, on-the-spot advice. Specialists from Clarins, Elemis and Clinique will be available to share their top tips and prepare for a summer glow-up with GHD, Estee Lauder and Creed. Head in-store where the fizz will be flowing, there’ll be prizes up for grabs and a chance to learn more about the exclusive My JL Beauty membership.
Rituals, Upper Regent Crescent inspired by the ancient stepwells of India, discover the Ayurveda Collection from Rituals.
KIKO Milano, Upper Regent CrescentStep into KIKO’s glam chair for quick lip touch-ups, then spin the wheel for your chance to win exclusive treats.
Lush, Lower Peel Avenue