The Pop-Up in Lab at MakeUp in LosAngeles

About Luisa Oliva

Our partner Luisa Oliva is a formulation designer with a global innovation footprint and a track record of best-selling formulations.

Luisa Oliva Consulting is driven by creativity and innovation. Their team offers formulation consulting services and training to create high-end and innovative formulas for international beauty brands, raw material suppliers, and manufacturers. They develop formulations tailor-made to specific needs and enhanced by their understanding of different beauty markets and the global industry. They combine their deep expertise and experiences, using creative thinking and a forward-thinking mindset and focusing on innovation to push boundaries in the industry.

Create Your Signature Cosmetics at The Pop-Up in Lab at MakeUp in LosAngeles

Emotional Textures: Natural Pigment Hybrid Makeup & Ground-Breaking Skincare

Welcome to The Pop-Up in Lab, a pop-up cosmetics laboratory where creativity meets cutting-edge innovation in the heart of Los Angeles. Led by the expert designer Dr Luisa Oliva, this exclusive workshop is your gateway to mastering the art of beauty formulation.

A lab is where science and artistry come together to redefine possibilities. In the world of cosmetics, every product tells a story—yours can start here.

At The Pop-Up in Lab, we specialize in crafting cosmetics that embody Clean, Sensory Textures and Natural Ingredients. Dive into the world of pigments, emollients, emulsifiers, and revolutionary skincare innovations to create bespoke products that are uniquely yours.

What You’ll Experience:

Hands-on creation of personalized beauty products.
Immersive exploration of sensory textures and ingredient interactions.
Expert guidance through cutting-edge techniques that merge skincare and makeup.
Live the true laboratory experience with expert supplies and equipment (scale, agitator, aluminum wear, pH Probe, Bain Marie, safety equipment, mix and weighing vessels, etc.)

Across 12 DIY workshops, you’ll learn how to craft luxurious formulations, including a 3-in-1 highlighter, blush & eyeshadow and an emulsion oil gel serum.

Each 45-minute session is designed to take you step-by-step through the process, ensuring you leave with not just skills but your own custom-made beauty creations.

Join us in Los Angeles for a one-of-a-kind opportunity to unleash your creativity and take home beauty products tailored to your unique style. Don’t miss this chance to explore the future of cosmetics in the vibrant city where trends are born—secure your spot today!

Glowing Blossom: 3-in-1 Highlighter, Blush, & Eyeshadow

Creamy formula that glides effortlessly onto the skin.
Adds a radiant glow for a naturally fresh and dewy look.
Crystal-like glaze
Long-lasting
Organic, vegan, and cruelty-free

Sessions Day 1 - February 12th (Glowing Blossom):

10:00am-10:45am

11:00am-11:45am

12:00pm-12:45pm

2:00pm-2:45pm

3:00pm-3:45pm

4:00pm-4:45pm

Bubbly Dew Serum: Emulsion Oil Gel

Smooth flowing jelly-like consistency
Non-greasy, weightless formula that feels invisible on the skin.
Envelopes the skin in a veil of intense moisture to replenish and refresh the skin for instant hydration
Fresh sensoriality upon application
Hydrating / Glowy / Radiant actives
Organic, vegan, and cruelty-free

Sessions Day 2 - February 13th (Bubbly Dewy Serum):