Top 7 Cosmetics Stores in Rome

Rome is one of the world’s shopping capitals. Fashionistas from all over the globe visit the Eternal City for a refreshing walk around its haute couture stores, aiming to fulfill their mission of adding chic clothing pieces to their wardrobe collection.

Besides clothing shoppers, Rome also allures cosmetic fans from around the globe eager to tour the city’s unique brand name stores. From small family-run stores to large cosmetic sellers, the Eternal City offers everything for each  and every taste.

1. Olfattorio

Olfattorio, Image Sourced by Olfattorio

This cosmetic store is the perfect continuation of your shopping experience after paying a visit to the chic Via Dei Condotti, the center of brand name creations such as Prada, Bvlgari and Armani. Olfattorio features customized consultations from scent experts, who base their recommendation on each person’s preferences, perfume history and personality traits.  Besides a rich variety of fragrances (more than 200 on display!),  the store is also the perfect ‘go-to’ destination for gift shoppers from around the globe.

The store features exclusive fragrances from global niche brands and those include Les Parfums de Rosine,  Diptyque, and Les Parfums de Rosine. Room fragrances are also on display at this unique fragrance store.

Olfattorio, Via di Ripetta 34, 00186 Rome, +39 06 361 2325

2. Campomarzio 70

Campomarzio 40, Image sourced by Fragrantica

We will continue our exploration with Campomarzio 70, Rome’s perfume kingdom. Besides a vibrant shopping area, the store is also a host to numerous olfactory events and scents exhibitions.

Once known as Rome’s first perfume gallery, Campomarizio 70 is now one of the seven best cosmetic stores in Rome (in our opinion!), and features a plethora of scents for all kinds of preferences.

The boutique also offers luxury scented candles and perfumes from numerous mainstream and not-so-well-known brands, including Prada, Hermes and Hugo Boss.

Campomarzio70, Via Vittoria 52, 00187 Rome, +39 06 6992 2170

3. Sephora Department Store

If you are unsure about what store to buy quality cosmetics from, you can’t go wrong with Sephora. This brand name cosmetic chain has numerous branches throughout the world and features the highest quality cosmetics not only in Rome, but also in the global market.

Providing offerings from the collections of top perfume and skin-care brands, such as Olehenriksen, Armani, Estee Lauder, and Versace, the Sephora store is a must-go spot for those willing to buy anything they need to so that they can look and feel perfect. The range of products includes Armani Colognes, Marc Jacobs eye pencils, long-lasting Sephora collection lip-creams, and milky eye-make up removal cream from various cosmetic brands.

You can find Sephora at most commercial centers in Rome, including Porta Di Roma.

4. Kiko

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What is a cosmetic shopping spree without a visit to Kiko, the very Italian make-up producers that offer a reasonably priced varieties of lipsticks, eye-shadows and nail polishes for women of all ages and backgrounds. The line also features its own assortment of cosmetic products for men.

The Kiko line offers cutting-edge body treatments and facial make-up of effective, all-Italian quality, and invites cosmetics lovers from all over the globe to indulge in a shopping spree, with its Logo ‘’Be What You Want.’’

Kiko features colors for every complexion and skin type and style.

Kiko Main Location in Rome: Via Del Corso, 145, Roma

5. Acqua and Sapone

If you look to combine your cosmetic shopping spree with cleaning products for your home, the Italian chain Acqua and Sapone is a fragrance haven on its own. From a variety of cleaning sprays to numerous kinds of fabric softeners, and mainstream brands cosmetics, such as Revlon, L’Oreal Paris, Rimmel London and Maybelline, the store is the right location for all your cosmetic needs.

The outlets are designed to provide harmonious walk through the various stalls, with numerous products and brands on display for those looking to stock their home with quality cosmetic products.

6. La Rinascente

La Rinascente Rome, image sourced by La Rinascente

One of the most outstanding luxury shops for cosmetic shopping is undoubtedly La Rinascente, the upscale department store, featuring a variety of clothing brands, luxury fragrances and high-quality cosmetics as well as home decors.

For those in need of a respite from their fashion activities, the dining rooftop at La Rinascente features refreshing summer cocktails and Italian bites and other culinary creations from all over the world.

Location: Via del Tritone 61, Via Dei Due Macelli 23, 00187 Rome, Italy;

Piazza Fiume, 00198, Rome, phone +39 06 8841231, fax +39 06 8543525

7. Limoni Roma

Finish your cosmetic exploration with a visit to another Italian-inspired cosmetic chain where you can indulge your senses in a vibrant exploration of various scents and perfumes.

Tips for Shopping in Rome

And while you are headed on your shopping adventure, we would like to provide you with some good recommendations for your shopping in the Eternal City.

Check the work hours of the stores to make sure they are open when you intend to drop by. Some stores are closed early Monday mornings and some afternoons for a long lunch break.

You can claim VAT from Mainstream international brands such as Gucci and Prada. Just present your passport to claim the discount.

Make a list of what you need so that you don’t waste time on your vacation.

Always carry cash on you for an easier transaction.

Finding the right fragrance for your preferences and tastes is easy with the varieties of luxurious cosmetics a cosmopolitan city like Rome features. No matter whether you choose to drop by at a department chain store or a small and cozy cosmetics boutique, Rome has it all for luxury cosmetic shoppers from around the world.

You can combine your cosmetic shopping spree with numerous other activities, such as sight-seeing, culinary tours, historical site tours, museum explorations and if the weather allows it, check one of the city’s numerous outdoor swimming pools.