Beauty Buzz: Byredo opens in Malaysia and more from December 2025

This year has been a huge year in beauty, but 2025 is showing no signs of slowing down in its final month. Below, find all the biggest beauty headlines you need to know.

Byredo finally opens its first-ever boutique in Malaysia

Founded in 2006 in Stockholm, Sweden, Byredo is a fragrance house that has strived to redefine modern perfumery. From the formulations to the flacons, each of its fragrances epitomises luxury and exceptional craftsmanship—and now, you can explore the brand’s full lineup for yourself at its first-ever abode at Suria KLCC.

Said lineup comprises Byredo’s full fragrance, body care, hair care, and makeup lines. The best part? The store opening comes just in time for Christmas!

Byredo is open now at Lot G50 at Suria KLCC.

Sephora takes over Bukit Bintang with the Joyland holiday pop-up

To celebrate the festive season, Sephora Malaysia has taken over Fahrenheit 88 for the third year running, transforming it into Sephora Joyland—an immersive beauty playground that invites guests to revel in the joy of gifting. This striking display extends all the way to Starhill, offering curated experiences and exclusive showcases from Only At Sephora Brands like Sephora Collection, Rare Beauty, Haus Labs, Charlotte Tilbury, and Fenty Beauty.

Visitors can expect huge, picture-perfect festive installations to capture, interactive beauty zones that allow you to get a hands-on look at your gifting options, as well as expert consultations offering personalised tips, looks, and gifting recommendations.

Sephora Joyland is open from 1 December 2025 to 4 January 2026.

Ainz + Tulpe opens a new store at Sunway 163 Mall

K-beauty and J-beauty fans, rejoice! Ainz + Tulpe, Japan’s leading beauty speciality store, has just opened its newest boutique at Sunway 163 Mall, bringing over 300 exclusive beauty finds to you, including Ayura, Moonshot, and more.

“Ainz + Tulpe has always focused on creating an easy and enjoyable beauty experience,” says Mr Naotsugu Kamijo, Chief Executive Officer & Director of AMC Retail Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. “From Japan to Malaysia, our goal has been the same: to curate well-loved Japanese and Korean brands in a space that feels warm, welcoming and simple to explore. With Moonshot and Francfranc making its exclusive debut at Ainz + Tulpe Malaysia, this new store at Sunway 163 Mall continues that approach, offering thoughtful selections for everyday discovery.”

Ainz + Tulpe is open now at Lot 1F-13 at Sunway 163 Mall.

The Ordinary expands its physical presence to IOI City Mall

The Ordinary is ending the year on a high, having just opened its latest storefront in the heart of the bustling IOI City Mall. Bringing its ingredient-first formulations to the Putrajaya crowd, the new storefront is a compact, highly curated shopping experience designed to give you everything you need for better skin days ahead. Step inside to browse your tried-and-true favourites, or get guidance on your regimen-building at the dedicated Consultation Station.

The Ordinary is open now at Lot G9-B at IOI City Mall Putrajaya.

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