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.
Other Reading
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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