MAC

Located a few seconds walk from Covent Garden tube station, MAC’s three-floored new London store with its floor-to-ceiling mirrors, matt black shop fittings and bright strip lighting feels a little like an ‘80s nightclub. Instead of sweaty-lipped clubbers, however, here you will be greeted by MAC's smart staff and kaleidoscopic counters of makeup including its specilaist MAC Pro range – a hit with make-up artists across the globe. MAC has upsized from its former home on Neal Street and in the new space buying cosmetics has become much more experiential. On the ground floor there are six make-up stations where the makeup team can give you attend to your aesthetic requirements – how about a theatrical new look (£50 for a 90 minutes) or a 30 minute Express makeup is £20 (both redeemable against products). Downstairs in the basement, the store features a Lash Bar where you can experiment with MAC’s exotic array of false lashes. It’s like Girl’s World for grown-ups.