San Francisco's Best Beauty Store

Bright lights, red carpet and designer cosmetics bring Hollywood makeup essentials to the masses.

Reviews:

• “Go mad with the goodies”
• “its ok”

Sephora

This beauty shop is a girly girl’s paradise.

Reviews:

• “i love madkat :)”
• “MadKat ROCKS”
• “Guys dont be afraid”
• “I wish my bedroom looked like this”
• “Cool place to shop”

Madkat

Brand-name beauty products and a hair salon under one roof.

Pure Beauty

Inventive scent combinations and colorful packaging make this international chain a favorite stop for gift shoppers.

Lush Cosmetics

A beauty boutique that gives good face, offering consultations, salon services, premium products and no-hassle service.

Reviews:

• “Even a “marina chick” couldn’t get service"
• “Great service”
• “LOVE THIS STORE!”
• “Customer service really lacking”
• “Snobby Sales Clerks”

Benefit Cosmetics

Upper Noe Valley emporium packs a marvelous assortment of health and beauty products into a tiny space.

Reviews:

• “Great Customer Service”
• “So cute and in my neighborhood”

Tips: Satisfy your sweet tooth with New Tree Chocolates, Beemans and Black Jack gum. Also: greeting cards, books and gift items like Thomas Paul journals.

Church Street Apothecary

This perfumery offers old-style personal care and beauty products that will leave you smelling like roses.

Caswell-Massey

Quaint Cole Valley shop packed with all-natural bath and pampering products.

Reviews:

• “Best Natural Bath and Body Products – Great Customer Service!”

Tips: In addition to a large array of essential oils, the store sells a cologne base that allows customers to mix their own personalized perfume blends.

Occasions Gift Boutique

Celebs and beauty-conscious shoppers flock here for skin-care products and plenty of free samples.

Tips: Kiehl’s has a reputation for its very generous selection of free samples. If you don’t see what you’re looking for on the samples table, ask an employee.

Kiehl’s Since 1851

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