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Shifeon has a new shop! No longer a dingy little shop wedged in a crack , but a very shiny new…read moreshop! It's still on Robson, between Jervis and Bute. This is where I come for new collection nail polish. They have every possible shade of OPI available! The collections are so quick to update that I can always find the newest collections of OPI there (in stores) before anywhere else. They carry new collections in all the other brands too. Pretty much if you can't find the nail polish/product you want at your local drug store, you can almost definitely find it here! Buy more, and the price comes down per bottle. It starts off at just under $10. With each extra bottle you buy, the price comes down by a $1 per bottle! It's a pretty sweet deal for a nail polish addict - me!!! The staff... I never want to talk to them because they can be so pushy. Although I have no problem saying no, they are relentless! The trick is to tell them you already know what you want. I still browse the shop sometimes out of curiosity. The rest of the stuff are pretty pricey, so I don't buy anything from them, except nail polish!

I never knew there was a Shifeon on Robson until they moved to this bigger location. I agree that…read morethe sales in the store do follow you around but when I told them upfront "I'm just browsing" they were pretty chill with it and backed off. After looking around and I wanted some assistance, I turned around trying to catch someone, I got eye contact right away which was nice (she was standing pretty far too). I don't like pushy sales bc it turns me off and I leave the store but knowing that someone acknowledges my presence w/o feeling pressured to purchase is a gold star. I was looking for something to lighten up my break out marks and the sales, Mandy, recommended me this serum from Green Envee (1st time) and Guinot (2nd time). Both worked like a charm and I how they have lots of different products and brands! Plus a bonus Sanrio corner (my favourite)!! Whether if I make a small purchase, big purchase or even no purchase at all, they gave me lots of free samples to try out! I literally got a routine set sample for both my mom and I w/o dropping a penny down one time! What more can I ask for? Another reason why I return to this store is their buy $50 get $10 coupon (for the following quarter mths). Its a way to do business keeping ur customers but if the prices are the same for some of the brands you can find elsewhere ie. The Bay, Sephora, Murale, etc. why not get it here when u can get a $10 coupon for future purchase, gift with purchase (depending on which brands) and lots of free samples? The Bay offers 10% cosmetics and fragrances from time to time only and gift with purchases (certain times for each brands), Sephora offers points... no gift with purchase and sometimes 10-15% off Sephora days and no samples or rarely... Murale offers optimum points - that's it!

This is what the new Shifeon on Robson looks like!

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SEPHORA

3.7(104 reviews)

1.0 km•Downtown

It was not so busy I liked the atmosphere and you could pay faster if you wanted you could ask…read moreevery time something.

Purchased a $50.00 hair gel which they did not have samples of. They promised we could always try…read moreit and return it if it didn't work but failed to mention we had to do it within thirty days to do so. Once we got it home and opened it we noticed it was heavily scented and never used it. Went to return it at day thirty three and was flatly denied. Not impressed, be careful of the timelines on their products

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Oomomo

3.7(9 reviews)

1.1 km•West End

located right on robson street, not exactly known for budget friendly rent, oomomo has to sell a…read morelot of stickers and stationery to keep the lights on. so they've got shelves of both (plus j-beauty favourites like canmake, rom&nd, and dasique), along with housewares, slippers, toques, kitchen gadgets, and all the cute, practical randomness your heart could want. this chain is kind of like our homegrown daiso, affordable, adorable, and surprisingly useful. you come in for one thing, leave with ten. sadly, the lease is expiring soon, rumour has it there's only about a month left (til august 17th) upstairs is closed and the shelves are looking pretty sparse. so now's the time to get your fix before it's gone. treat it like a farewell tour: stock up on washi tape, snack containers, and tiny baskets while you still can at 50% off.

Bought a pack of jelly face mask, some hyaluronic acid face mask and intense brightening face masks…read morehere. It was a fun Japanese skin care, makeup and variety items to browse around.

0.9 km•Downtown, West End

Now open on the World Famous : Robson Street!

Masks available here!

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Ready for Christmas 2020

Indigo

4.4(24 reviews)

Visited this location on January 7,2024. I notice the little details are lacking and a bit of the…read morecustomer service too. Also, please make sure you stock the toilet paper. People don't wipe themselves with their hands. If you are going to offer washrooms to the public, make sure you give the means to use it. Positive note, I tried the Brown sugar tea latte and it was very delicious. Thank you Good Earth Café. Update: December 17, 2025 Had a pleasant visit at Indigo on Robson. They have a good selection of fashion magazines and books . I also love checking out the cozy blankets and candles, also ran into Mr. Cafecito. On a side note; the washrooms require a code to gain access. Ask a Indigo associate for the code. There is still no toilet paper in most of the stalls, lol.

Indigo is an OG Canadian chain bookstore with lots of books. This location is in Downtown Vancouver…read moreand it is pretty spacious. It is two stories and is organized nicely by book genres and categories. Definitely stop by if you are ever walking around downtown or looking to buy a new book!

Jellycat Cafecito bean

Cafecito bean learning all about beans

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Maybe a new cafecito cup

Beauty Bar

3.4(25 reviews)

2.4 km•Kitsilano

I have been shopping in this store for 15 plus years and the service has been amazing. I read…read morethrough the comments and had a suspicion that many of them were fake. I have NEVER had bad service in this store. And I visit it frequently. The product lines are superior and lovely. The owner is very pleasant--always. Who are these people who are so horrible to put in such nasty review. It says much more about them than it does about this gem of a store.

I frequently purchase my Oribe shampoo/conditioners here when I can't get to Holt Renfrew in…read morePacific Centre. Mainly out of convenience! In the past, I purchased many other products from this business. However, the service has never been good, but it has steadily become worse. Were it not for Haley, who has been an employee for a surprisingly length of time, I'd never bother to return to this establishment.

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Younger Facial Surgery Centre

4.1(12 reviews)

2.4 km•Kitsilano

Dr. Younger is a brilliant talent and artist. He is focused and skilled. Would not hesitate to…read morerecommend.

I went to Dr. Younger because I had broken my nose and I decided to have the bump on the upper part…read moreof my nose, filed down a little, at the same time. He drew me a quick sketch, that I wish I had paid more attention to, or brought someone with me for the consultation. After he talked about my nose he said that I should consider a chin implant as well, to make my face look more preportioned. I was really taken back by that. Post op, I noticed a gouge, about a 1 cm indentation, at the very top of my nose, so I asked him about it, and he was very dismissive. He was talking with his medical student, like they had no idea what I was talking about. It took me about 5 years before I could put any type of weight over the bridge of my nose, so I had to buy new glasses. Fortunately, I found a pair with a very light Titanium frame. I would not recommend Dr. Younger. He has a very poor bedside manner, and his skill as a surgeon is questionable. Either that or he let a medical student work on me, without proper guidance, and maybe the medical student slipped. Either way, he did not examine my nose, he just sat behind his desk; and he wasn't honest about it.

Before and after, primary rhinoplasty, side view.

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Before and after, primary rhinoplasty, front view.

Deciem

4.3(12 reviews)

1.3 km•Downtown

I love The Ordinary brand products…read more They're affordable, effective, and long lasting. Id been been using the 2% hyaluronic acid and multi-peptide eye serum. Im 41 and always get compliments on how I do not look my age. I chalk it up to genetics but Im also sure having the right tools to ensure my skin stays hydrated helps. The first time I stumbled upon the Abnormal Beauty company was when they had a storefront on South Granville. And I didn't know why I went in. The lady asked me about my top concerns, which led her to recommend these two products for me. This was about a year and a half ago. And Ive replaced these products once already. Now that that location is closed, Im making the short trek to downtown. It's worth it. Overall if you're looking for something simple for your skin, try The Ordinary. Aside from face wash, the two products I get from them are the only things I use on my skin.

My friend lovest their product and I found out about Deciem from here. The Ordinary products have…read morebeen a hit ever since it came on the market. They have their product sold at Sephora and other place. Their products are inexpensive and works great. Remember to sign up for their newsletter, they offer discount once in awhile.

4.3 km•Kensington-Cedar Cottage

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Secret Nail & Beauty Supply

3.6(30 reviews)

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I've been shopping here for years!! It has all sorts of nail products and lashes and is like a…read morebeautician's wholesale!!

It's hard for any nail artist to get out of here without spending your budget, and more! Best if…read moreyou know what you're looking for, since the staff are busy. Get an annual membership, and the discount will save you in the long run. You don't need a tax number or graduation certificate from beauty school to shop here, and the prices are reasonable. Besides nail supplies, they also have supplies and furniture for all esthetic services. Note: they're an authorized dealer for Aprés brand nail products, and their generic brand, GNC, is of the highest quality. Discount prices, also an online store.

1.4 km•Downtown, Coal Harbour

Sparkles galore

Massage Beds

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Shoppers Drug Mart

3.0(36 reviews)

The experience at this pharmacy was really disappointing. The service is careless and…read moreunprofessional.

I only come to this shoppers for the post office services because Tjorwyn (I may have misspelt his…read morename) He's incredibly helpful and efficient! Thank you!

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