Celebrating 10 Years in Sri Lanka, The Body Shop unwraps a brand new boutique at OGF Mall, and an exclusive festive preview

British-born and globally-loved ethical beauty brand The Body Shop celebrates 10 successful years in Sri Lanka with the launch of its new store in the country at the plush new location - One Galle Face Mall in Colombo.  

The new store, situated in one of Sri Lanka’s premier shopping destinations, signifies a key milestone in The Body Shop’s journey in the country as the brand expands its presence in Sri Lanka.  The New Flagship Workshop Store design reflects the brand’s roots in sustainability, activism and commitment to promoting sustainable beauty in the country. Sri Lanka customers can now have seamless access to The Body Shop’s full range of Skincare, Bodycare, Haircare, and Fragrances, and also the opportunity to learn more about The Body Shop’s pioneering initiatives like Return Repeat Recycle program and Community Fair Trade products.

The exclusive launch event was graced by the presence of H.E. Andrew Patrick - British High Commissioner to Sri Lanka.

Also present were The Body Shop Sri Lanka Director - Kosala Rohana Wickramanayake, Shriti Malhotra - Executive Chairperson, Quest Retail, The Body Shop South Asia and Vishal Chaturvedi - Chief Revenue Officer - The Body Shop South Asia.

“The new store reaffirms The Body Shop’s commitment to Sri Lanka and celebrates the vibrancy and resilience of Sri Lanka customers who have embraced The Body Shop's legacy as a pioneering brand, leading with highly efficacious products with values-driven ethos,” commented Shriti Malhotra, Executive Chairperson, Quest Retail, The Body Shop South Asia. “Our customers, old and new, can now preview our festive season’s new collections while also having continued access to the brand’s iconic classics.”

“Celebrating our decade-long presence here with the launch of this immersive new shopping experience marks the start of a new chapter of authentic, purposeful beauty for our Sri Lankan consumers,” added, The Body Shop Sri Lanka Director - Kosala Rohana Wickramanayake

This year, The Body Shop presents itself as the ultimate Gifting destination for the holiday season, with the special preview of three unique scents for its 2025 festive ranges: Caramel Cuddle, Cranberry Crush, and Sugarplum Passion – each flavour boasting its own Bath & Shower Gel, Body Butter, Body Yoghurt, Hand Balm, and Body Mist. 

Additionally, for those who love Gifting and take pride in the more personal touch, The Body Shop has curated a selection of beautifully designed Create-Your-Own boxes, giving customers the option of building their own thoughtful Gift Sets.

As always, The Body Shop products are crafted with the brand’s unwavering commitment to cruelty-free, natural origin ingredients and Community Fair Trade partnerships.  

Visitors to the One Galle Face Mall store can avail exclusive member offers in The Body Shop’s best-selling Bath and Body, Skincare, Haircare, and Fragrance products.

The Body Shop’s new festive drops, as well as the brand’s signature hero products, are also available at the brand’s flagship store on Bagatale Road, Odel in Alexandra Place, Kandy City Centre, Colombo City Centre, and Havelock City.

About The Body Shop:

The Body Shop is a UK-based global cosmetics and skincare brand founded in 1976 by Anita Roddick, who believed business could be a force for good. The brand is known for its ethically sourced, naturally based ingredients, commitment to sustainability, and pioneering use of Community Fair Trade practices. The brand has a long history of activism, campaigning for social and environmental causes and is famous for its vegan & 100% vegetarian product formulations across its entire portfolio. 

The Body Shop was brought into Sri Lanka by Quest Holdings Lanka (Pvt) Ltd. In 2015

As a changemaking beauty brand, The Body Shop offers a wide range of Body, Skin, and Wellness products in key categories of Skincare, Bath & Body, Fragrance, Makeup, Haircare, and Men’s care. Over the last few years, The Body Shop has become a destination for gifts for customers who want to purchase natural, efficacious, ethically produced, best-selling products with elevated and sustainable gift packaging.

True to its global heritage, the brand champions cruelty-free beauty with formulas made from more than 90% natural-origin ingredients, prioritising traceable natural sources and environmentally responsible packaging. Its purpose goes beyond selling products. The Body Shop has grown into a leading ethical beauty retailer in Sri Lanka, standing for environmental stewardship, social justice, inclusivity, and community empowerment, making it a trusted, values-driven, and impactful leader in Sri Lanka’s beauty industry.