Space NK (CLOSED)

With some 30 stores across London, Space NK could have easily swerved off the rails into soulless super-chain territory. The fact that it hasn’t pays testament to founder Nicky Kinnaird’s commitment to unearthing the latest cult beauty products from across the world. And not just any old products either – at Space NK, you can count on a meticulously edited range of top-quality items, produced by specialists in their field (Acqua di Parma, Nars, Nia 24, Tocca, Skeen, Michael Van Clarke, Laura Mercier among others). You’ll find winners such as the legendary cleanser from celebrated facialist Eve Lom; perfect lipsticks by dedicated lip colour specialist Poppy King (aka Lipstick Queen); skincare by dermatologist Dr Brandt; By Terry make-up and skincare from Terry de Gunzburg, who created YSL’s celebrated light-reflective concealer Touche Eclat. And Space NK is showing no signs of resting on its laurels, with new lines of products being added all the time; recent additions include Life NK – Space NK’s very own line of everyday essentials, including candles and travel goodies – and organic make-up by Kjaer Weis. Branches throughout the city.