I'm a beauty editor - there are 7 things you need to know about Sephora's Trafford Centre store before visiting

Earlier this week, Sephora opened its doors to the public for the first time in The Trafford Centre. Ever since it was announced that Sephora would be coming to Manchester, beauty buffs and shoppers have been biting at the bit to get inside.

I was lucky enough to be invited into the store to take a look around before it officially opened to the public. Some people have been questioning how it differs to the likes of Boots and Superdrug, but I can attest, it's an entirely different experience.

If you're into beauty, self-care or skincare, I really recommend giving it a visit. But here's seven top tips I can give you as a beauty editor before you do.

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1. You'll probably have to queue to get inside

When Sephora's Trafford Centre store first opened its doors on Thursday (May 16), it was faced with queues like nothing I've ever seen before. It's estimated that over 3,000 people were queueing to get inside, and some had even camped outside from 6pm the night before. That's what you call dedication.

Up until Sunday, Sephora is giving out free goody bags to the first 100 people in store, so it's no wonder shoppers are chomping at the bit to be first in line. I got given one of the brand's legendary VIP goody bags when I attended the pre-public launch party on Wednesday (May 15) - you can see everything I got inside here.

2. You'll probably want to spend hours inside

Sephora Trafford Centre isn't just a beauty store, it's a whole experience. Sephora has