Exclusive: Lookfantastic’s second-ever physical store is coming to this UK city

By Alessandro Carrara | Published: 14-Jan-2026
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The THG-owned beauty retailer is ramping up its bricks-and-mortar UK store portfolio with a brand-new site, following the launch of its debut store in Manchester in 2024

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Lookfantastic is gearing up to launch its second-ever physical store in the UK this year, following its bricks-and-mortar debut in Manchester in 2024.

The THG-owned beauty retailer has chosen one of the UK’s biggest cities as the next location for its growing store portfolio, which is set to open at the end of February 2026.

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