The Big Beauty Bang at Selfridges London

London | 31 May 2012 - 07 June 2012

The Big Beauty Bang at Selfridges London

Prepare to be pampered like a princess as from Thursday 31 May until Thursday 7 June, Selfridges London is hosting the Big Beauty Bang - a patriotic celebration of all things beautifully British. 

From an English garden party at bareMinerals to the hottest red, white and blue exclusives at YSL and the chance to be Queen for the day at Illamsaqua; don’t miss out on all the quintessential Britishness with your favourite beauty brands.

Join us on the opening and closing evenings (31 May and 7 June, 6 - 9pm) for the complete Big Beauty Bang extravaganzas, with even more beauty exclusives, top make-up artists, exciting giveaways, and a truly British spread of champagne, Pimms, tea, cakes, jelly and ice cream.

Tickets cost £10 which is redeemable against any purchases made on the evening - call 0207 318 3438 to book yours or buy from the Beauty Hall.

KIEHL'S
The Kiehl’s counter will be transformed into the Great British Rock Bang as the team swap lab coats for leather jackets. Enjoy mini skincare facials (31 May–2 June and 7–10 June) and sticks of Union Jack rock.
BIG BEAUTY BANG EVENINGS: 31 MAY AND 7 JUNE
Enjoy your mini facial with a glass of traditional British pear cider.

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SHU UEMURA
Shu Uemura is celebrating with the launch of the show-stopping Union Jack eyelashes, available exclusively at Selfridges.
BIG BEAUTY BANG EVENINGS: 31 MAY AND 7 JUNE
Stop by the counter for a ‘Japanese Tea Ceremony meets English High Tea’ with Geisha girls serving refreshing tea and traditional sandwiches.

SHOP SHU UEMURA>
GIORGIO ARMANI
Get a master class on achieving a royal glow and take away your own face chart. Discover the Regenessence skincare range with a luxurious mini facial.
BIG BEAUTY BANG EVENINGS: 31 MAY AND 7 JUNE
Italy meets the British seaside with a charming gelati bike. Get beauty tips from a professional artist and enjoy complimentary Italian ice cream.

SHOP GIORGIO ARMANI>
BAREMINERALS
Join the English garden party at the bareMinerals counter and enjoy Pimms, champagne and lemonade. You’ll receive a packet of garden flower seeds with every purchase, as well as a charming compact mirror.
BIG BEAUTY BANG EVENINGS: 31 MAY AND 7 JUNE
Seek beauty advice from the mineral specialist and enjoy flowery cocktails made personally for you by a professional mixologist.

SHOP BAREMINERALS>
CLINIQUE
Visit the Clinique experts for a custom-fit consultation and learn tips and techniques to get a gorgeous summer glow using the revolutionary Chubby Stick Moisturizing Lip Colour Balm.
BIG BEAUTY BANG EVENINGS: 31 MAY AND 7 JUNE
Clinique is launching 8 new exciting Chubby shades and offering clients a jelly and ice cream party to celebrate the Jubilee with a bang.

SHOP CLINIQUE>
CLARINS
It’s bunting and Union Jacks galore at Clarins, where you can enjoy a pampering Royal Hand Treatment from 21 May to 10 June.
BIG BEAUTY BANG EVENINGS: 31 MAY AND 7 JUNE
Shine for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee and join the on-counter angels to crystallise your lips with Swarovski crystals.

SHOP CLARINS>
LANCOME
Get your hands on limited edition Jubilee-inspired bottles of Lancome's Genifique and Visionnaire serums, hand-painted by award-winning and emerging fashion designer, Georgia Hardinge.
BIG BEAUTY BANG EVENINGS: 31 MAY AND 7 JUNE
Find Georgia at the Lancome counter, decorating and personalising serum bottles to create the perfect keepsake or bespoke gift.

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YVES SAINT LAURENT
YSL is celebrating with three exciting exclusives: the Union Jack Swarovski palette, the tri-colour manicure set and a new mascara preview.
BIG BEAUTY BANG EVENINGS: 31 MAY AND 7 JUNE
Have a one-to-one consultation with YSL National Make-up Artist Fred Le Tailleaur and a personalised face chart to take away. Don’t forget to enjoy a glass of bubbly and sweet treats while you’re there.

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ILLAMASQUA
Be a queen for the day and take your seat on a mini throne to enjoy a show-stopping makeover from an expert Illamasqua artist.
BIG BEAUTY BANG EVENINGS: 31 MAY AND 7 JUNE
Stand out from the crowd with a makeover from Mika and Ross Andrewortha on 31 May and a manicure from nail artist Rebecca Wilson on 7 June.

SHOP ILLAMASQUA>
DIOR
Embark on Dior’s Royal Tour and treat yourself to an all-inclusive pampering experience. Enjoy a one-to-one ‘Royal look’ make-over and manicure with Dior’s UK make-up artist team over a glass of Pimms. Don’t forget to bring your friends with you to jump into our Dior life-size London black cab for a memorable photo opportunity.

SHOP DIOR>
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BOBBI BROWN
Keep calm, wear lipstick at the Bobbi Brown counter and your purchase will be presented in a special pillow pack.
BIG BEAUTY BANG EVENINGS: 31 MAY AND 7 JUNE
Join Bobbi Brown's expert touring make-up artist for a personal consultation and the best in beauty advice.

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LAURA MERCIER
Celebrate the Great British afternoon tea and take your pick from the patisserie cakes at Laura Mercier. Enjoy a complete pampering experience with an arm, wrist and hand massage and a consultation with an international make-up artist. What’s more, receive a complimentary compact mirror with any purchase and an exclusive cosmetics bag with any two purchases.
ORIGINS
In a bid to celebrate and conserve London’s greenery, Origins will plant a tree for every purchase made and you will receive a map of London’s parks. Enjoy an express mini facial and goody bag, as well as the chance to win a delicious afternoon tea and a pair of Hunter wellies.

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NARS
Union Jacks and cupcakes are the order of the day at NARS, where you’ll receive a complimentary make-up bag and blusher with any purchase over £60. Visit the Exhibition Hall on 30 to 31 May for an expert beauty master class with Jane Richardson.

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SISLEY
It’s a sporting affair at Sisley with bronze, silver and gold 30 minute facials to give your summer skincare routine a headstart.
BIG BEAUTY BANG EVENINGS: 31 MAY AND 7 JUNE
Seek the best in skincare advice with a personal consultation while enjoying a glass of Pimms and a delicious cake.

SHOP SISLEY>
CHANEL
Be inspired by British icon Audrey Hepburn and recreate her elegant 1950s look with a creamy complexion, beautiful black eyeliner and kissable red lips with the help of the CHANEL make-up artists.

SHOP CHANEL>
ESTEE LAUDER
Indulge your inner royal with Estee Lauder’s mini facials and ‘Pretty Princess’ and ‘Drama Queen’ makeovers. Discover the crown jewels of eyeshadow with the luxury Union Jack palette and join us for a traditionally British game of ‘pass the parcel’ (31 May – 2 June and 7 -9 June).

SHOP ESTEE LAUDER>
LA PRAIRIE
Be treated like a queen and discover the powerful effect of La Prairie skincare with a royal facial. Don’t forget to enjoy some complimentary bubbly served from tea cups and saucers.

SHOP LA PRAIRIE>
JO MALONE
Join fragrance experts Sophie Baker-Cross and Emma South from Jo Malone London for a quintessentially British event exclusive to Selfridges London. Learn the distinctly British qualities that are the heritage and the heart of Jo Malone London while discovering the unexpected ingredients found in the signature fragrances English Pear & Freesia, Wild Bluebell and White Jasmine & Mint.

SHOP JO MALONE>
TRISH MCEVOY
Become queen for the day - take your seat in a throne to enjoy a personal Trish McEvoy consultation and pick up a sweet treat with red, white and blue jelly beans.

SHOP TRISH MCEVOY>
CRÈME DE LA MER
Pay a visit to the Crème de la Mer counter where the experts will don black tie to offer the best in skincare advice, as well as champagne and cakes.

SHOP CRÈME DE LA MER>
KANEBO
East meets West at Kanebo as you can enjoy a traditional Japanese tea ceremony and a royal facial treatment, using the very best of Kanebo’s revolutionary skincare ranges.

SHOP KANEBO>
GUERLAIN
Head to Guerlain where the expert make-up artists will recreate iconic British beauty looks with a classic Guerlain touch. Enjoy a rose champagne tea party and a beautiful bracelet with every purchase.

SHOP GUERLAIN>
 

Tickets cost £10 which is redeemable against any purchases made on the evening - call 0207 318 3438 to book yours or buy from the Beauty Hall.

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