In a nutshell
A lab/clinic/party setting in which you blend your own lipstick shades, lip balm etc. Appointments range from an hour (for one person) to all-day events for larger groups.
In their words
"Custom lip colour; made by you".
"Welcome to LIP LAB, a unique space where YOU are a CREATOR free to EXPERIMENT with COLOR to create a wearable EXPRESSION of you."
Visit Field notes
The Soho flagship is a blend of culinary college workstations and luxury beauty makeover, with a touch of Tupperware party. While you can walk in, an appointment is best. You can mix and create lipsticks and balms with support and colour matching.
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Born out of BiteBeauty (acquired by Kendo in 2014). While Bite no longer exists as of 2022, Lip.Lab is the physical, mix-your-own-colour experience, now available in c. a dozen locations in the USA. All of their products are vegan, cruelty-free, paraben-free, and eschew gluten and talc. They were an early proponent of 'clean cosmetics'.
Store page: https://soho.liplabboutique.com/welcome
LAST VISITED
19/11/2024
Added
2023
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