About this tour
When Jake from our Global Hobo crew did this London makeup experience, it felt more like getting beauty advice from a friend than a transactional class. You'll kick off with a coffee (on the host), chat through what you actually need in your makeup bag, then head to a studio to blend and bottle your own lipstick shade. Afterwards, it's a walk to Liberty to hunt down products that suit your skin and style, with expert guidance cutting through the marketing noise. If time's on your side, Carnaby Street's colourful chaos is a quick detour away. The whole thing runs three hours and wraps with a masterclass in how to actually apply what you've learned.
Highlights
- Free coffee chat to assess what's in your current makeup bag
- Make-your-own lipstick with expert colour-matching to skin tone
- Liberty shopping trip with unbiased product recommendations
- Personalised application techniques you can replicate at home
- Carnaby Street browse if schedule allows
- Collaborative vibe — feels more mentoring than teaching
What to expect
Jake told us the session starts relaxed: coffee in hand, your makeup bag spread out, and honest chat about what's working and what's not. There's no hard sell here — just someone who knows skin tones and pigments helping you figure out your actual needs. The lipstick-making bit is the centrepiece: you'll mix and match shades with guidance, walk out with something genuinely yours, not off-the-shelf. Then it's a stroll to Liberty (assuming London traffic and foot pace cooperate) where the real shopping happens. The host gives you targeted recommendations rather than letting you wander in circles, which saves time and money. If you've still got energy, Carnaby Street's nearby for a quick cultural detour — it's touristy but colourful. The final rundown on application techniques grounds everything: how to actually blend, layer, and recreate the look you've chosen.
What travellers say
- Free coffee and genuine chat, not just transactional setup
- Bespoke lipstick creation you actually use and keep
- Expert filtering of products cuts through marketing noise
- Walkthrough of real application techniques you can repeat
- Small-group feel with collaborative, confidence-building approach
- Depends entirely on your interest in makeup and shopping
- Product purchases at Liberty add up beyond the base price
- Three hours tight if you're a thorough browser or slow walker
Themes summarised by our team from public information about this tour. Verify specifics on the operator's page before booking.
Good to know
This works best if you're genuinely curious about makeup or want to refresh your routine without guesswork. Solo travellers and small groups (friends doing this together) get the most from the collaborative, personal-trainer vibe. The make-your-lipstick bit is the drawcard — you leave with something tangible and unique. Coffee's included; everything else you buy at Liberty is on your tab, so budget accordingly depending on product ambitions. Prams and service animals are welcome. Three hours is tight but doable if you're not stopping to buy a lot at Liberty. The location is Soho-adjacent, so it's central London with reasonable public transport nearby (though transport costs aren't included). Wear comfortable shoes — there's walking involved. Weather doesn't really affect an indoor class, though Carnaby Street's more pleasant in dry conditions. Not ideal for kids unless they're genuinely interested in makeup; it's geared toward adults who want to learn properly.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original Global Hobo summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.