Start with a coffee and a makeup audit, then build a personalised lipstick in a hands-on workshop before exploring Liberty’s beauty halls and Carnaby Street. This three-hour, private walk-and-shop pairs expert advice with practical application tips.
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A brisk morning on a London side street: steam lifts from a café cup, the guide greets you with a smile and a list of questions about your makeup bag. You sink into a chair, coffee in hand, as the session opens like a short lab — colour swatches, texture tests and the quiet science of what flatters your skin.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
3 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for all fitness levels; requires light walking and standing.
Wildlife
History
Liberty was founded in 1875 and is famed for its early-20th-century Tudor-style frontage rebuilt using reclaimed timbers; Carnaby Street gained international fashion fame during the 1960s Swinging London era.
Conservation
Many beauty brands at Liberty now offer refill stations and clearer ingredient sourcing; bring reusable bags and ask about refillable or sustainably-packaged options to reduce waste.
Reserve your spot on the London Makeup Shopping Experience inc make your own lipstick today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Bring your current makeup
Bring your everyday makeup bag so the artist can assess what to keep, replace or update; it makes recommendations far more precise.
Book the lipstick slot early
Lipstick workshop slots can fill — reserve your preferred time as soon as you book to ensure availability.
Carry a reusable tote
You’ll likely pick up new products; a tote saves you from single-use bags and makes carrying purchases easier.
Wear comfortable shoes
The tour includes short city walks between venues—comfortable footwear keeps the focus on colour, not sore feet.
Current makeup bag
Allows the artist to review what you use and make tailored product suggestions.
Payment card or contactless payment
For any purchases at Liberty or to pay for additional products recommended during the session.
Reusable tote or small shopper
Handy for carrying product samples and new purchases while you continue exploring.
Small face mirror or compact
Useful for practicing application tips on the go and checking shade choices in natural light.