Make Your Own Lipstick, the Liquid Kind
When you make your own lipstick with us, you create a lip cream in a shade nobody else owns. Here's the honest detail up front: it isn't a bullet-shaped stick. Lip cream is a liquid lipstick that dries to a soft, velvety matte.
Guests mix it at the Lip Lab, our hosted lip color bar, at parties across three markets. Prefer shine? A high-shine gloss is on the menu, too. Also, once our Mokena studio opens in January 2027, you can stop in and mix a shade on your own schedule.
- Velvety matte finish
- 16-shade swatch board
- Party or studio visit
- Hosts guide every mix
Why make your own lipstick instead of shopping for one
Finding the right lipstick in a store can take years. Shades look different under bright store lights. Then, just as often, a favorite quietly disappears from the shelf.
Here, the process is personal. First, you study the swatch board and pick a starting point. Then a host helps you warm it, cool it, deepen it, or soften it. Finally, you check it in the mirror before it's finished.
The matte finish is a big part of the appeal, too. Lip cream goes on smooth and settles into a soft, velvety look. So it reads polished in photos, at the office, or at a wedding.
Bring the lipstick you wear most. Then your host can help you mix a version that lands a little closer to perfect.
What's on the Lip Lab menu
Lip cream is the star here. Still, a few companions round out the experience.
Lip Cream
This is our liquid lipstick. It dries to a soft, velvety matte, while each guest tunes the shade herself.
Gloss Finish
Some guests want shine instead of matte. For them, a high-shine gloss gives that glassy look.
Swatch Board
First, sixteen shades sit on the board as starting points. From there, guests nudge the color toward their own ideal.
Lip Lab Tiers
The bar comes in Basic, Kids, and Premium tiers. Your proposal explains which tier fits your guests.
Perfume Bar
Add scent to the evening. Guests blend from a base and finish with an eau de parfum spray, a concentrated perfume.
Photo Booth
The digital photo booth catches the first wear of each new shade. It's a fun way to close the night.
Reserve a lipstick party date
Book 3 to 6 months out, since weekends fill first. Then a 50% deposit holds your date.
Lipstick party ideas worth borrowing
When you make your own lipstick, a little storytelling follows. So these three ideas lean into it.
Lip cream and gloss come from the same bar. So one group can split between matte and shine at a single table.
Moments that call for a custom shade
A custom lipstick shade turns an ordinary gathering into a memory. Here's where it fits best.
Engagement parties
Guests toast the couple, then mix a celebratory shade. Also, the bride walks away with a color for her photos.
Birthday dinners
A restaurant private room becomes a lipstick bar between courses.
Sorority and alumni reunions
Old friends catch up while they mix. Afterward, everyone leaves with the same night on their lips.
Book clubs
Swap the usual discussion night for something hands-on. Then talk books while the shades come together.
Visits from out of town
A sister in from Milwaukee or a friend from Indianapolis makes a perfect excuse. Plus, we serve both cities with local teams.
Kids and teens
Younger guests get their own versions. See our teen lip color parties and lip gloss parties for kids.
Where to set up a lipstick bar
The Lip Lab fits in about 12 x 6 feet with two 6-foot tables. We bring the linens and set everything up.
Living rooms
Move the coffee table aside, and then the room becomes a lip studio.
Condo party rooms
Many downtown buildings have a lounge, so check the booking rules early.
Banquet halls
Large showers and celebrations work well, because we add hosts for bigger crowds.
Churches
Fellowship halls also suit women's ministry nights and mother-daughter events.
The Mokena studio
Starting in January 2027, our studio hosts private parties for up to 40 guests.
How to make your own lipstick with us
- Choose your path. Book a party, or plan a studio visit once Mokena opens. Either way, start by calling 815.418.6740.
- Get a proposal. For parties, an itemized proposal arrives within 2 business days. Adult events are quoted per event.
- Pick a starting shade. At the bar, you choose from the 16-shade swatch board. Then your host helps you adjust it.
- Mix and check. You blend until the color looks right. Next, you see it in the mirror before deciding.
- Take it home. Finally, the finished lip cream goes home with you, ready for tomorrow.
Full ingredient and allergen disclosures come before every party. So guests with sensitivities can plan ahead.
Make your own lipstick, in pictures
These setups show where guests make your own lipstick moments happen. Also, each one can be styled to match your event.
Mix a color that's only yours
Reserve online or call 815.418.6740. We'll help you plan a party, or a studio visit once Mokena opens.
Glitters & Grace was founded by Cheryl Gleason, a trained perfumer, a cosmetic and skincare formulator, and the creative force behind every bar we bring to your event.
Make your own perfumeWhere to find our lipstick bar
We're based in Chicagoland, so our lipstick bar Chicago guests can book it for home, condo, or venue. Local teams also serve the Milwaukee and Indianapolis areas. Meanwhile, the Mokena studio adds a place to mix color in person.
Chicago and the North Shore
Condos, homes, and party rooms from the city to Lake Forest.
Western and Northwest Suburbs
Homes, clubhouses, and venues across DuPage and the northwest suburbs.
Southwest Suburbs and Will County
Our home base, minutes from the Mokena studio.
Milwaukee Area
Local Glitters & Grace hosts and teams to bring you sparkle.
Indianapolis Area
Local Glitters & Grace hosts and teams to bring you sparkle.
Mokena Studio
19060 Everett Blvd, Suite 107, Mokena, IL 60448. Opening in January 2027 with a private party room for up to 40 guests. Visit the studio page or call 815.418.6740.
Make your own lipstick FAQ
Is it a real lipstick?
It's a lip cream, which is a liquid lipstick. It dries to a soft, velvety matte rather than coming in a stick.
Can I make a glossy version instead?
Yes. You can mix a high-shine gloss instead of a matte lip cream.
Do you apply the lipstick for guests?
No. We don't apply makeup. Guests mix and wear their own color, while hosts guide the mixing.
Can I walk in at the Mokena studio?
Yes, once it opens in January 2027. Appointments take priority, and walk-ins are welcome when the team can support them. The studio is at 19060 Everett Blvd, Suite 107, Mokena.
Can I bring friends to the Mokena studio?
Yes. The private party room holds up to 40 guests. Adults can bring their own drinks, and the kitchen makes food easy.
Do you come to Chicago and the suburbs?
Yes. We bring the Lip Lab to Lincoln Park, the Gold Coast, Oak Brook, Orland Park, Barrington, and towns in between.
Is there a Lip Lab in Milwaukee?
Yes. Our local Milwaukee team also brings it to Whitefish Bay, Mequon, Wauwatosa, and the city.
Can we book it in Indianapolis?
Yes. Our Indianapolis team serves Carmel, Fishers, Zionsville, and the city.
Can kids make lipstick too?
Kids ages 5 and up can join, using the Kids tier of the Lip Lab. Kids and teen parties start at $475.
How far ahead should I book a party?
Plan 3 to 6 months ahead. Weekends book first.
Ready to make your own lipstick?
Call 815.418.6740 or book online. Then come find the shade you've been searching for.
perfume@glittersandgrace.com · 815.418.6740
With Grace,
Cheryl Gleason · Owner, Perfumer & Creative Director