Stockholm's best makeup and cosmetic stores

In what might just be Stockholm's most glamorous department store you can get both treatments and makeup consultations. NK Beauty Lounge offers nail care, lash and brow dyeing, eyelash extensions and blow-outs in pleasant surroundings. Makeup consultations take an hour and are carried out at the beauty counters on the ground floor where NK's professional makeup artists can help you find the right products and apply everything from inspiring everyday looks to attention-grabbing party makeup.

French Sephora has taken the world by storm. The brand's founder, Dominique Mandonnaud, revolutionised beauty boutiques in the Sixties when he brought products out of the cupboards and gave customers the chance to move freely around the boutique testing, feeling, smelling and exploring. You can still do that in Sephora's stores, and in their branch on Biblioteksgatan the staff can also tailormake makeup and beauty consultations according to customer's individual needs. 

Face Stockholm was founded in 1992 when Gun Nowak opened her first shop, and today the brand can be found in over 100 outlets all over the world. In Stockholm you'll find several light and airy stores with charming vintage details which contrast with the colourful makeup in minimilistic packaging. Naturally you can get advice from the experienced staff, but if you want to really develop your makeup techniques you can also go on one of their comprehensive weekend courses. 

Kicks is a beauty chain with stores all over Scandinavia and a wide selection of products. You'll find everything from high-end products to more budget-friendly choices for hair, face, body and nails. The staff are knowledgeable, so don't be afraid to ask if you're not sure what you need. Several of the shops have eyelash, nail and makeup technicians on site.

In need of a quick freshen up? At the beauty boutique Lyko inside the MOOD Stockholm shopping centre you'll find a Beauty Express Bar where you can get a speedy makeup fix or your hair dry-styled with tongs and styling products. Perfect if you happen to be having a bad hair day or get a sudden urge to do something fun after work! 

Do you want to go to a store where all the brands you can think of can be found under the same roof? Åhléns City prides itself on offering a huge variety of beauty counters where both skin therapists and makeup artists can give you advice and tips on products and makeup consultations.

At Cow Parfymeri on Mäster Samuelsgatan top-quality products come first. Since they opened in 1999 Christian and Wenche Hughes have hunted down the world's best makeup products to sell in the boutique. The staff consists of experienced makeup artists who can help in finding the perfect products for each individual customer and advise them on the best ways to use them.

Make your makeup routine cruelty free with cosmetics and other products from Lush. Since they started they've become an obvious option for anyone who prefers to avoid makeup tested on animals. These days they have a full range of vegan cosmetics, full of cruelty-free colours and skincare properties. The range includes everything from mascaras, lipsticks and eyeliners to powder, highlighters and makeup brushes.