# Gamified Virtual Beauty Houses Sephoria: Virtual House of Beauty is a Place to Explore Brands By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2022-08-15 | Business Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sephoria-virtual-house-of-beauty References: [fashionunited.uk](https://fashionunited.uk/news/business/sephora-relaunches-virtual-gaming-experience-sephoria/2022081164596) In September, [Sephora](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sephora-store-of-the-future) will be offering a virtual gaming experience called Sephoria: Virtual House of Beauty, which invites fans to explore the many brands it offers in an immersive online format. The interactive beauty house offers multiple rooms and spotlights more than 35 brands, including BIPOC and Latin-owned beauty brands. Through the virtual space, users can play games and collect points in order to win prizes. There's also the opportunity for visitors to engage with the brand's founders, experts from Sephora and content creators via live chat features. This iteration of Sephoria expands upon the beauty retailer's virtual event last year and for the first time, it will be available globally to beauty lovers. And for those registered in the United States, they can apply to purchase a curated Experience Kit. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 79% | Activity: 95% | Freshness: 12% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business) > [Retail](https://www.trendhunter.com/retail) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Virtual Gamified Retail:** Gamified online shopping experiences increase customer engagement and drive sales. - **Localized Virtual Events:** Localized virtual events promote brand inclusivity and attract a global audience. - **Interactive Live Chats with Experts:** Live chat features with experts foster a personalized consumer experience and enhance brand loyalty. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **E-commerce Industry:** Gamified virtual platforms provide new opportunities for immersive shopping experiences. - **Event Management Industry:** Incorporating digital platforms and creating interactive, globally accessible events increases reach and customer engagement. - **Digital Marketing Industry:** Localized digital campaigns and interactive live chats elevate consumer interaction and strengthen marketing strategies. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Virtual Beauty Speakeasies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virtual-luxe-lounge.md) - [Virtual Beauty-Focused Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/world-of-beauty.md) - [Shoppable Beauty Metaverses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fenty-beauty-experience.md) - [Whimsical Virtual Beauty Shops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laneige-virtual-world.md) - [Phygital Beauty Store Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sephora-store-of-the-future.md) - [Immersive Multi-Brand Beauty Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seoul-in-the-city.md) - [Metaverse Beauty Shops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virtual-holiday-store.md) - [Artful Beauty Metaverses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lancome-happiverse.md) - [Immersive Beauty Shopping Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elf-cosmetics-4.md)