My close friends and I booked an appointment at Lip Lab to create custom lipsticks as part of my friend's bachelorette celebration, and it ended up being such a fun, unique experience! Our lip mixer was fantastic. She somehow nailed my dream shade on the very first try, which honestly surprised me. My friend took a few more rounds of tweaking to get the exact color she had in mind, but our mixer was incredibly patient and worked with her until it was perfect. It really felt like they wanted everyone to leave with a lipstick they genuinely loved. Beyond choosing the color, I loved how customizable the entire experience was. We got to smell all the different scents before picking our favorites, customize the lipstick bullet, and even stamp our cases with initials or cute emojis. Those little personalized touches made it feel extra special and turned the lipstick into a fun keepsake from the bachelorette. The store itself was adorable too. The whole space stayed true to the Lip Lab theme, with lip-inspired décor everywhere that made it feel playful and photo-worthy. I will say it's a bit pricey for the lipstick, but really, you're paying for the experience - which I'd say is worth it. If you're looking for a fun girls' day activity, celebrating a birthday or bachelorette, or just want to treat yourself to a lipstick that's uniquely yours, I'd definitely recommend giving Lip Lab a try! read more

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Once upon a time, this Faerie Queen and her dear friends needed a bit of color! We had another wonderful experience- lipsticks and blush! So much fun! Thank you- we will be back! The end. read more

Lip Lab - Unique experiences await you here! - Cosmetics & Beauty Supply Near Me - Irvine, California

I was treated to a birthday experience, it was three of us. Reservations were made in advance. The decor and set-up inside is cute! Everyone we interacted with was friendly. The young woman that assisted us (it was her last day) seemed to enjoy her job. She was patient and helpful during the process. I purchased a lipstick and liner. Total cost $91.59. My lipstick color is nice but it bleeds. There is customer satisfaction policy, but it's not with driving back. read more

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One of my closest BFFS and myself finally made our way here for my birthday at the Iip lab at Irvine spectrum making the reservation was easy. I did have to put my card down. So there is a cancel fee I called ahead of time and asked where the best place to park was and whoever answered was extremely helpful. I ended up parking at Nordstrom and it was a straight shot We both arrived in time. It wasn't packed. So I did like how I felt like we had a very private and specialized experience Amelia, took care of us. We went over everything and we first picked what bundle / service we wanted. (we both just went for one lipstick each. But I will be back for a gloss and their new custom cream blush) We both went with a buildable coverage lipstick. (I usually do mac brand satin and love that formula. But theirs was too matte still and went for a buildable coverage) We expected to be there and try so many different shades. But, Amelia got our shades on the 2-3rd time. We then picked our scent, the lipstick holder, the names and if we wanted an emoji (our theme was 90s color and names. Especially since I'm a 90s baby) It's pricy for a lipstick. But it's a personalized experience. They also keep your shade on file for if you want it again. They know exactly how to make it. Overall, we were both happy with the product and experience (and customer service ) bonus points for the purse holder hooks underneath the counter at your seat This is extremely fun for birthdays and special occasions. I highly recommend Everyone compliments mine thinking it's the famous -charlotte tilbury pillow talk P.S they also have lipliners you can purchase but those are not customized. We were also told not to use the lipstick for about 30 minutes so it has time to set. The whole thing took an hour from start to finish read more

Loved my experience here with my group of girls! Our lip experts were Charlie & Yesenia. Both were so patient, sweet, warm, helpful! Charlie provided a sugar scrub to exfoliate lips prior to sampling colors and textures. I loved that Charlie allowed me to sample literally everything I wanted. Tried balm --so nice and oily. Perfect for everyday casual. Matte -very nicely pigment but a little dry for my liking. Satin-- so good! Charlie was able to curate the perfect color for me from a previous lip lab experience with a sheer plum color I am obsessed with and a plummy MAC color (rebel) "married" sooo good!!! So fun picking each lip container, scent, font. Waiting for it to be done. Then, wa-la!!!! You get what you made within' minutes. The studio is so neat. The colors are inviting and inspire creativity. Thank you so much lip lab team! read more

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Went here with one of my best friends! Was so excited for this experience. It was easy to make a reservation. I went with a lip balm because my lips are always so dry. Overall, I enjoyed the experience and I do wear my custom lip balm all the time! I did feel bad that I wasn't loving the shades that were being made by the first worker that helped us. I can tell she was getting frustrated. Another worker helped and I felt like her patience helped us make the perfect shade for me after an hour and a half haha! I felt very bad it took so long, but that was the point of the experience. read more

Fun concept! Went in for a team event with a group of 7. We had 2 workers helping our group. We all did the "all about ombre" package which includes 1 custom lipstick, 1 custom lip gloss, 1 ready to wear lip liner, and 1 cosmetic bag for $125. Had a fun time with all the customizations from the color, finish, container, flavor, name, and more! We were all a bit overwhelmed by the options and possibilities (a good problem to have) however some of us didn't feel as comfortable doing multiple revisions of our perfect color. At times it felt a bit intimidating as if we were inconveniencing one of the workers when updating the color and sampling a new swatch. I can see how it would be frustrating on their end however finding our perfect shade was the main purpose of the activity. I think we may have had a better experience with 3-4 workers as it did feel a bit rushed toward the end of our appointment. The workers would have had more time to work with us without us feeling rushed. I think there is room for a more buttoned up, warmer, and enthusiastic service experience. I agree with one of the other yelpers who stated that your experience is dependent on which worker you're paired with. Overall still a cool experience and our group had fun! read more

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Huge shoutout to Charlie! They were amazing! I had such a great experience, my daughter made a lipgloss and I had my boyfriend make me a blush and gloss as well. They KILLED IT creating the makeup we wanted. They were super chill, my daughter had the best time, even my boyfriend enjoyed it. Would 100% come back in the future to have more things made by them :) read more

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I came in with my friend who was visiting from Japan on 08/19 at 4PM. We had an amazing experience and it was memorable for my friend and I. Plus.. we love the lip glosses. They are soooo moisturizing, long-lasting, and the shine is gorgeous! I want to give the wonderful employee that helped us today a review (please let her know we had a good time there with her!) She had super fun vibes and I will come back to restock when I finish my lip gloss. read more

Went to this spot with my girlfriend, surprised her with a custom experience to create her own lipstick and lipgloss. Overall it was an easy and amazing experience. My girlfriend was really happy and enjoyed it. Ask for Ayla, she helped us out and was great. She gave us options and recommended some great stuff. This place was really nice inside and had a ton of stations set up. Highly recommend checking this spot out and would be a great gift for someone in your life. We will be back again. Amazing service, beautiful ambiance and very welcoming environment. read more

Lip Lab - Custom Lipgloss - Cosmetics & Beauty Supply Near Me - Irvine, California

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Ayla was amazing!! So patient and sweet! Thank you for making our first experience here so great!!

If you've ever found a lipstick or gloss that you absolutely LOVE only to have it discontinued then you understand the frustration. You'll never have to worry about that ever happening again. Just one visit to Lip Lab and this wonderful place helps formulate your favorite shades (which permanently remain on file). You choose your colors. You choose the scent if you want one. You choose the name of your lipstick or lipgloss. You choose the color of the container. It's perfect for birthday parties, bridal showers, Girls Night Out and every other special occasion. I absolutely love the Irvine location but I'm certain you can get the same wonderful assistance at any of their locations. Perfect gift for the Person that's hard to shop for. Visit their website and schedule a time for you and your friends. read more

Lip Lab - Naming my lipstick - Cosmetics & Beauty Supply Near Me - Irvine, California

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I scheduled an appointment today and had a great experience. My artist was Jacqueline and she did an amazing job walking me through the process. I was looking for a nice deep red and also a duplicate of a shade that Morphe no longer makes. Not only was Jacqueline professional, but really good at providing education on the different shades and finishes. I picked a copper and pink lipstick holder and got them engraved. I was excited to find out that I can always re-order since there is no longer a location in San Diego. Glad I made it out. Will definitely come back again with my daughters. read more

Lip Lab - Left is the duplicate of Morphe's "Jealousy" and right is the deep red. - Cosmetics & Beauty Supply Near Me - Irvine, California

I had such a fun and unique experience at the Lip Lab at Irvine Spectrum! The process of creating my own custom lip color was incredible--I got to choose everything, from the lipstick's shade and sheen to the case, scent, name, and even the font for the label. Ayla assisted me throughout the entire process, and I couldn't have asked for a better guide. She was exceptionally patient, attentive, and knew exactly how to help me find the perfect color genre I was aiming for. Her expertise and friendly demeanor made the whole experience even more enjoyable. This is such a great activity for anyone who loves makeup or just wants a one-of-a-kind keepsake. Highly recommend it for a fun day out or as a unique gift idea. I love my custom lipstick and will definitely be back to create more shades in the future! It's also nice they keep my lip color recipe on my profile in case I need to repurchase it. read more

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What an experience! If you're a creative person, like diy things, or you're just a girls girl this experience is one you have to try. I booked this experience for my mom and I, and we both thoroughly enjoyed it. We booked on a weekday evening and ended up being the only group after the group prior to us was done, so the ambiance was vibrant yet mellow. The associate was amazing, very knowledgeable, patient and really made us feel special the entire experience. We had a reference for the lip gloss and lip stick we wanted to create and they both came out perfect. The experience wasn't too lengthy (can't remember how long it took) but even if it was it would've been worth it because of what you walk away with. I plan to have a group outing with my girls here! read more

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Came for a bachelorette, with the girls. Party of 11, We had our own room! Staff were great !!! Loved every second. Definitely coming back read more

I made a reservation for lip bar for a party of 6 (later became 5) and we had a mostly satisfactory experience. Our helper was Julissa, she was pretty knowledgeable about the products and also regarding the process. She helped us choose our shades of gloss and gave us our options for engraving and scents to add to our product. The whole process for 4 glosses and 1 lip balm took about 30-40 minutes. We arrived a bit late to our appointment but they did were still able to accommodate us. None of us got lipstick so we were able to get out products right away. Be prepared to SPEND, it's quite pricey once you add tax and gratuity! But for the experience I guess it's worth it since you're personalizing everything. Overall had a nice time! read more

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Eboni at Lip Lab Las Vegas was great at helping me find the perfect color for my lips. It was a great experience and I highly recommend it and especially Eboni! read more

Jackie you artist and lip color queen!!!!!!!! What a treat !!! My mom and I just got our first lip lab item. Jackie was incredible. She knew exactly what she was doing. She listened to our needs and was pretty spot on. She was really patient with making changes and creative with adding colors I didn't even think of. Such a cool experience to choose the color that works for you, the texture, the smell, the container and even the name...all of it! Definitely would recommend read more

Such a fun girls day activity!! Came in with 2 friends and made an appt for 12:30 on a Saturday. We were taken right on time and got to work with Charlie who was so sweet and kind and patient! Each of us took turns trying different formulas and colors until we found what we liked and then got to watch the process of mixing and pouring in the product which was so cool. The whole thing took about an hour for 3 of us. I chose a balm and loved the color i ended up getting. I can't wait to use it and would highly recommend this for a girls group activity! read more

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Charlie was so helpful and kind during our appointment! They really took the time to listen to what we were looking for, and patiently walked us thru the process of making our own lipstick. This was so fun and a great break from work. Thank you, Charlie! We love our lipsticks! read more

Charlie is a color making magician!!!!!! I came in with an insane request: a dupe of the infamous Franken-sephora lipstick by Safiya. And that's exactly what I left with!!!! Absolutely stunning in both skill and wonderfully bubbly personality! See them, you won't be disappointed! read more

After coordinating with my cousins and sister, I made an appt online in early February for tonight, April 5th for 5 people at 7pm. We had dinner at Habana and then headed to Lip Lab for our 7pm appt. There were two customers on the opposite side of the store and another two next to the entrance. It's my fault that I had received a text on Thursday and didn't completely read it. I thought it was just a reminder for the 4/5, 7pm appt. When I attempted to check in, the female behind the counter could not find my appt. She went to another room and another female walked up to me and said that I needed to confirm the appt that I made in February online in order to keep it. So it was cancelled and filled by other customers. At that moment, the female worker did not offer another time for my party to reschedule. She also did not offer another opportunity for a future date. We walked out the store very disappointed and ended up buying makeup at Nordstrom instead. When we walked past Lip Lab about 30 minutes later, the entire store was empty besides the workers. Your company lost an opportunity for customer resolution. For future customers, I would recommend you contact your customers with a courtesy call to confirm appointments. My sister drove from LA today and although I take the blame for not reading the text, your workers are equally responsible for their lack of empathy and any attempt to resolve the issue. read more

Lip Lab - Empty store filed with workers and no customers - Cosmetics & Beauty Supply Near Me - Irvine, California

What a fun experience! I was invited to a women's networking event and thought this was such a fun activity to do with female professionals, and easy ice breaker in terms of being able to chat about different colors, scents, textures etc. Caroline helped explain the process to us and did a great job with guiding us every step of the way. Basically you start by identifying a texture you want (matte, sheer, satin, etc.) and a color that you find interesting. Then, you get 4 opportunities to have your Lip Lab stylist play around with that base color to hopefully find your beautiful custom color! There are also a handful of scents to choose from, and I heard that the popular scents are pomegranate and mango. Both smelled yummy but I ended up picking rose. You'll also get to choose a specific case for your lipstick, and once you decide on a shade, you can get creative and give that shade a name of your own choosing, and have that name engraved on the case. There's also a sheet of icons that you can choose from to add to the top of the lip stick case. So fun! There is a lot of labor and love that Lip Lab puts into creating this experience. Highly recommend it if you're curious about finding your own custom shade! read more

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The perfect girly activity for a group of gals! We came here for a friend's birthday party, and it was so freakin' cute! You get to mix your own lipstick, and they help match you with a color that looks great on you. You can even engrave your lipstick, making it the perfect souvenir. I still use mine all the time, and every time I look at it, I remember what a fun day it was. Highly recommend for the girlies! read more

Lip Lab - Cosmetics & Beauty Supply Near Me - Irvine, California

A great experience. I took my daughter here for her 18th birthday trip with the girls. We had a reservation and late due to traffic. The store was so kind to call and check to see if we were still coming and even made accommodations to still proceed with our experience. The lab techs were very knowledgeable and gave us a great time. I love the concept of making your own unique lip color whether it be lipstick or lip gloss. Great location, smack middle of the outdoor shopping mall. I appreciate the staff who were so kind and helpful. Thank you guys for making my daughter's 18th birthday special. read more

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Two stars at best for me. Extra star-- I only enjoyed this experience because I was with my dear friend, but other than that, it was underwhelming (unfortunately). Beforehand: my friend and I were excited as this would be our first experience customizing lipsticks together and we had thought about getting a lipstick and a gloss each. However, during the process, we decided not to. The reason simply comes down to WHO is helping you create your lip product customization. It makes a BIG difference. The vibe of the person in this type of business makes or break the overall "good time" radar for me. We went on a random weekday morning. Nobody was there except my friend and me. Our person was just OK. She didn't go above and beyond, didn't seem happy to be there, simply no reaction, seemed rather annoyed that we asked to try different mix from what she made us and bothered when we were figuring out what to name the lipsticks considering isn't this: a. your job? b.customizing lip products the sole purpose of this company? You'd think! She didn't even bother telling us there's an aftertaste to the lipsticks and if we didn't want an aftertaste, what should we choose instead. Although I pushed her to make my color a bit brighter, which I ended up liking better on me than her other ones she made, the strong perfume taste is kind of yuck! For $60 plus tip per lipstick before tip, you'd think it would be better than Sephora service. Quite opposite. Don't think I'll be back or take anyone here. read more

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Perfect girls day with my daughter! Made our appointment the day prior, we were running a few minutes late (parking is nuts on a Sunday) but it wasn't overwhelming crowded. Jacqueline was our color artist and she made the whole experience fun, easy, and super special. We even got to sit in the back since the front was a bit busy, which made it feel more private and relaxed--such a nice touch. At first glance, the pricing might seem a little steep, but honestly, it's totally worth it. If you're shopping at Sephora, you're already spending close to $50 for a Charlotte Tilbury lipstick. At Lip Lab, you're getting a custom shade, a full-on experience, and memories made. Plus the actual lipstick is super creamy I even got the lip liner which is the best liner I've ever owned. We're definitely planning to come back at least twice this year when family comes to visit! Highly recommend this place! read more

Lip Lab - Sunday at 2pm - not too crazy! - Cosmetics & Beauty Supply Near Me - Irvine, California

Wow! What an experience! We came (8 women) for my friends birthday yesterday, and we had two girls helping us. I worked with Caroline who is the sweetest and helped me find the right color for my skin tone. I can't wait to wear this every day. She made sure we were happy with our colors, offered to make any changes to it, and even joined in with our conversations. How fun it was to make a custom lipstick!! Definitely recommend and I'll be doing this again. read more

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Made a custom lipstick for my wedding and love that I can always have it refilled throughout the years. Staff was super patient! I would definitely recommend walking outside before you settle on the color because the lighting is so different but loved choosing all the different cases and fonts and of course naming your own product. Such a fun activity to do with friends, family, or even solo. Recommend making an apportionment because they are super busy but located in the a great place if you need to wait a bit and walk around. read more

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The store is absolutely beautiful! Great place to take pictures! Was there for Mother's Day. Very welcoming. Greeted as soon as my Mom and I entered. There was only one worker there at the time. So we had to schedule an appointment. Just walked around the mall and grabbed some lunch while waiting. About an hour. It was fine. No rush. Truly understand because the worker there had a client and it was lunch break. It was a fun experience! Got to make my own lipstick. Would definitely go back sometime! read more

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Kind of underwhelming, to be honest. I went with one other person and we each made the lip balm. I made a reservation in advance and it was difficult to flag someone down to check us in. Associate made us nice colors but seemed really disinterested and was generally unfriendly, felt like I was asking them to do a chore when wanting to adjust the color. Got it on the third try at least! But with this type of thing, you're paying for the experience/activity. She also didn't even give us bags for our items - yes it's one lip balm, but not even maybe a pouch? I know they had bags as well... I could see them. They don't take cash and do ask you to tip. I like the balm, the texture is nice but it doesn't have a lot of pigment. Just meh. At the price point ($45 per balm) I was hoping for a more fun experience or some color suggestions at least from the associate read more

This place is cool, different concept but unique. Always nice to have different options. I didn't give a five star since it was on the pricey side. It's a good grog idea for teenagers. read more

My friend and I came in to lip lab and Nicole helped us during our session - she was the best! Nicole was super sweet helpful and made our experience super amazing. She was very detail oriented and made it easier for us to find the perfect shade that we both loved. She was super outgoing and made our experience feel super comfortable. read more

Lip Lab - Cosmetics & Beauty Supply Near Me - Irvine, California

Our Lip Lab Specialist, Charlie, was fantastic. We really enjoyed creating our lipsticks with her.

This place is cool to take your girlfriends! It is pricey though, but it's a cool experience. You get to pick your lipstick pigment, color, container, scent, and engraved wording. I think the experience would have been better if you were able to mix the color yourself or make it hands on. I feel bad for the worker when I have to ask her to redo the color because it was too dark or too bright. The day we went, the engraver took forever since they just got a new machine. For 2 lipsticks and 2 balms, it ended up to be $190. Make sure to make a reservation and keep checking their system if you need to modify/cancel/make a new appointment. I tried calling them many times, but they never picked up. read more

Lip Lab - Lipstick and Balm - Cosmetics & Beauty Supply Near Me - Irvine, California

Came here for a galentines date and it was so cute! I would definitely come here for another girly date. Would be very fun for a group of girls or just for two. The person assisting us was not very social and gave a bit of a negative vibe. We were a bit late so perhaps this is why but still. It made our experience a bit uncomfortable and my friend was scared to keep asking him to make changes to her color. Ultimately we both got the gloss I made because of it. Overall, the experience itself was very fun! read more

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Very friendly and knowledgeable staff. Had a wonderful experience there today!! Highly recommend this place for all of your lip care needs.

Me and my daughter enjoyed our day here. Highly recommend you make an appointment if you want to make your own products and the slots fill up quick. They were patient and you have the options to go through different colors of lipstick, lip balm and lip gloss. So far the products seem to be great, the balm and gloss are moisturizing and my lips didn't chap and start peeling after using the products. You will also be able to get a custom case and name it. They will also give you your product card if you need to refill your product. They are a little pricey. read more

Lip Lab - Making lip gloss - Cosmetics & Beauty Supply Near Me - Irvine, California

What a fun experience and easy to book! I recommend for birthdays for small groups or even for a mini bachelorette like I had planned for my bride to be gf! Booked the reso a month in advance, and brought the girlies out here for their custom glam lippie. We were given a private area even though that wasn't requested and offered to test out different options from balm, lipstick, and lip gloss. Then we moved on to selection for scents and color. Worth the experience for a girls glam day. It's a little pricey but remember it's 100% personalized to you even to go as far as engraving the lippie. read more