A Makeup Party for Teens Who Want to Make It Themselves
Our makeup party for teens is about making makeup, not applying it. Guests create their own lip color at our Lip Lab, together with friends. Nobody sits in a chair while someone else does her face.
Instead, each teen becomes the formulator for an afternoon. She mixes a gloss, a lip cream, or a balm, then takes it home. You can also read about the full bar on our Lip Lab page.
- Guests make it themselves
- From $475
- 16 shades
- Hosted
Why a makeup party for teens works best hands-on
Teens often have strong opinions about color. So giving them the pigments feels respectful. Then they decide the shade, the finish, and even the name.
Making also teaches something. For example, guests see how a tint gets deeper or softer as they adjust it. Then they understand the products in their own bags a little better.
Plus, the favor is personal. After all, a teen who mixed her own liquid lipstick will actually wear it. That makes DIY lip color a party favor with a real second life.
First, ask guests to bring a photo of a shade they love. Then hosts can help them match it.
What teens make at our Lip Lab
Every product here is something a guest makes herself. Pick the Lip Lab alone, or add a second station.
Soft-matte lip cream
Lip cream is a liquid lipstick that dries to a soft, velvety matte. Teens often choose it for bold looks.
High-shine gloss
Gloss gives a glassy finish, so it suits a softer, everyday look.
Lip balm option
A lip balm option is also offered at the Lip Lab. It also suits guests who want something simple.
Swatch board
Sixteen shades help each guest narrow her choice. Then a host helps her fine-tune it.
Perfume Bar
Next, add a scent to the lineup. Teens build an eau de parfum from a base, the foundation a perfume is built on.
Photo Booth
Our digital photo booth shows off every finished shade. Then friends can share the shots right away.
Reserve her makeup party date
Teen parties start at $475. Hold the date with a 50% deposit, and an itemized proposal comes within 2 business days.
Ideas for a teen makeup making party
Here are three ways to shape the day. Also, each one keeps the focus on making.
Custom labels are a paid add-on, so they are printed in advance. Order them at booking, since they take about 4 weeks.
When to host a makeup party for teens
A make-your-own makeup party fits many teen milestones. So here are a few favorites.
Teen makeup birthday party
Turning 13 or 16 often feels big. Her own shade makes a lasting souvenir.
Sweet 16
Larger groups move well, because extra hosts keep the line short.
Before formal dances
Guests mix a shade for the dress, then head out together.
Holiday gatherings
Cousins finally have something fun to do together.
Parties in Milwaukee or Indy
Our local Milwaukee and Indianapolis teams also host the same Lip Lab.
End of the school year
A creative afternoon kicks off summer on a happy note.
Where to host a teen makeup party
The Lip Lab needs about 12 x 6 feet and two 6-foot tables. Also, we can bring tables for $30 each.
Kitchen or dining room
Good light helps guests judge each shade, especially near a window.
Clubhouses
A neighborhood clubhouse fits a bigger guest list.
Churches and banquet halls
These rooms suit a large celebration, and we scale hosts to match.
Restaurants' private rooms
Dinner and a Lip Lab together make an easy, polished evening.
Mokena studio
Our Mokena studio opens in January 2027 with a private room for up to 40.
How a makeup party for teens runs
- Say hello. First, share your date and headcount. Book 3 to 6 months ahead, since weekends fill first.
- Choose a tier. Pick from Basic, Kids, or Premium, and we will guide you.
- Hold your date. A 50% deposit reserves it, and disclosures follow before the party.
- We arrive. Our team comes 1 hour early, then styles the bar with linens and mirrors.
- Make and wear. Hosts guide each guest, and then we pack out and clean up.
We share full ingredient and allergen disclosures before the party. See our allergens and safety page for more.
Teen Lip Lab photos to inspire you
These photos show the Lip Lab in action, especially the mixing. Then picture it in your own space.
Let her friends make something they will wear
Book online or call 815.418.6740. Together, we will plan a party built on creating.
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.
Where we host make-your-own makeup parties
Our Lip Lab travels across Chicagoland from our home base. Local teams also host in Milwaukee and Indianapolis. Starting in January 2027, teens can make lip color at our Mokena studio, too.
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.
Add-On · Digital Photo Booth
Strike a Pose: Add the Digital Photo Booth
Make the party even more fun and keep every memory. Add our digital photo booth rental, and guests can snap photos all party long, fresh gloss and sparkle included.
- Share as they snap. Kids with phones or tablets can download and post their photos the moment they take them.
- The full gallery, sent to you. After the party, parents receive a link to every photo from the booth.
- Memories in one place. No chasing down pictures from other parents. Every pose, group shot and silly face is saved together.
Makeup party for teens: common questions
Do you apply makeup?
No. Instead, guests make their own lip color at our Lip Lab. We never apply makeup.
What can teens make?
A high-shine gloss or a soft-matte lip cream. A lip balm option is also offered.
What is lip cream?
It is a liquid lipstick that dries to a soft, velvety matte.
How many colors are there?
Guests start from a 16-shade swatch board, and hosts help them adjust.
How many guests can you serve?
Two to 3 hosts serve about 100 guests over 3 hours.
What does it cost?
Teen parties start at $475. Then guests, stations, and length set the final price.
Do you come to Naperville and the western suburbs?
Yes. We also travel to Naperville, Wheaton, Elmhurst, Oak Brook, and Burr Ridge.
Do you offer this in Milwaukee?
Yes. Our Milwaukee team serves Milwaukee, Brookfield, Mequon, and Whitefish Bay, too.
Do you offer this in Indianapolis?
Yes. Our Indianapolis team hosts in Carmel, Fishers, Zionsville, and the city.
Can teens walk in at the Mokena studio?
Yes, after it opens in January 2027. Appointments take priority, and walk-ins are welcome when the team can support them.
Ready to plan a makeup party for teens?
Book online or call 815.418.6740. Then her friends can start mixing.
perfume@glittersandgrace.com · 815.418.6740
With Grace,
Cheryl Gleason · Owner, Perfumer & Creative Director