Posted onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Loved this place . What an amazing idea. A cosmetic chemist lab experience to make clean , natural products. I am so amazed with Mariam and her achievements and skills in her field. A mom who made a huge difference to not just her kid but to all young girls by creating this awesome cosmetic lab where you can create our own products! I will enroll myself and my kid to whole lots of new experiences henceforth. All the best and kudos to stirbar lab. I just hope this place grows well and establish itself to be huge and popular brand amongst young kids.Posted onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We had an excellent time here!!! My friends and I came here to make lip balms on my birthday and we all had an incredible experience! Maryam is a wonderful instructor and explained thoroughly about all the ingredients that were going into the lip balms. All ingredients were natural, and we got to extract them ourselves! It was fun customizing the lip balms from start to finish (even the colors were made by us). I'm still using my lip balm today and it is incredibly moisturizing! Would highly recommend coming here for any of the workshops!Posted onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Stirbar lab & Maryam are amazing! We (3 people) booked a session for lip/cheek tint for a ‘bachelorette’ experience. It took us about 2 hours but so fun the whole time! Maryam was so patient & experienced, walked us through each step. Each (clean) ingredient is added with intention and care. Would definitely recommend the experience and support a passionate woman-owned business!Posted onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We had a wonderful visit to the Stirbar lLb. My daughters loved being chemists and learning how to make their own lip tint. Maryam was incredibly patient with them and helped educate them about the creation process at a level they could understand. She was very welcoming and helped them create a beautiful lip tint that they love! The whole process was fascinating and she makes amazing products!Posted onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Such a cool experience!! I’m so glad my fiancé found Stirbar Lab. After swatching dozens of lipsticks to find the perfect shade for our wedding day & coming up short at big cosmetics stores, I was able to create the perfect shade from scratch with Dr. Maryam’s guidance. It was so cool to hear about her journey & learn all the science behind formulating products. From extracting scents directly from Spanish lavender and roses to making fresh cold-pressed jojoba oil, the experience could not be matched! I can’t wait to wear my perfect shade at our upcoming wedding!Posted onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Such a unique, hands-on experience! This isn’t a typical DIY craft class—you’re in a real lab wearing lab coats and formulating products from scratch! My friend and I made lip/cheek tints and had a blast. The founder, Maryam Mardkhe, is amazing! She explains the science in a way that’s super approachable and empowering without being intimidating. I left with a high-performing product and a much deeper understanding of the ingredients in my makeup. If you want a meaningful experience instead of just another purchase, Stirbar Lab is absolutely worth it!Posted onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Have a lovely time at Stir Bar formulating my own lotion today! Dr. Maryam is such a delight to work with and guides you with the whole process making it fun and educational at the same time. Definitely recommend.Posted onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I’m a big fan of products made with natural ingredients, and a friend recently introduced me to Maryam’s Lab. We went together today, and I got to make a face moisturizer from scratch using all-natural ingredients. The whole experience was wonderful — Maryam walked us through each step with so much clarity and care. I’m already planning to go back with my teen daughters. Highly recommend.Posted onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I had such a unique and amazing experience at Stirbar Lab! I got to make my own custom hair serum completely from scratch, and it was truly one of a kind. Dr. Maryam is incredibly knowledgeable and made the entire process fun, educational, and enjoyable. I love that everything is organic, natural, and free of preservatives—it really shows how much care goes into every product. She also offers a wide variety of skincare and beauty items you can customize yourself. I highly recommend trying it out and creating your own personalized skincare products. I will definitely be going back!Posted onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. My friend booked us lipstick making appointment here and that was the best experience of all time. We get to see and do the whole process of choosing ingredients, extract oil and mixed bunch of element together. I love the color I created and texture of my lipstick. I will definitely take my friends there for another experience. I’m looking forward to make perfume and deodorant next time. Maryam is really friendly and helpful and makes you feel so comfortable that you don’t ever want to leave. Love it.
Posted onVerified We had an excellent time here!!! My friends and I came here to make lip balms on my birthday and we all had an incredible experience! Maryam is a wonderful instructor and explained thoroughly about all the ingredients that were going into the lip balms. All ingredients were natural, and we got to extract them ourselves! It was fun customizing the lip balms from start to finish (even the colors were made by us). I'm still using my lip balm today and it is incredibly moisturizing! Hoping to come back again with a bigger group in the future to make fragrance bars. Would highly recommend coming here for any of the workshops!Posted onVerified I went to Stirbar Lab in Mountain View with a friend and honestly didn't know what to expect--which ended up making the experience even better. This isn't one of those "mix a few pre-made scents and call it custom" workshops. You're in an actual lab environment, wearing a lab coat, and really diving into the science of ingredients, texture, and pigment. The space itself is super clean, bright, and modern, which immediately makes you feel like a pro. We made a lip and cheek tint, and the whole process felt so thoughtful and surprisingly empowering. The founder, Maryam Mardkhe, guided us through everything and made the chemistry feel accessible and exciting--you can tell this place is built on real expertise, not just marketing fluff. What I loved most is that you don't just leave with a product; you leave actually understanding why it works and what's in it. It feels personal in a way that beauty retail almost never does. If you're into clean beauty or just want an experience that feels intentional and well-designed, Stirbar Lab is something special. Highly recommend!Posted onVerified So fun. I highly recommend going with girlfriends or daughters. We got to make lip/cheek color and body bar. We extracted scents and oils, mixed oils and colors. It was super interesting and fun. The end products are amazing.Posted onVerified I visited Stirbar to make my own lip balm and lotion. The process was so much fun and educational. I saw exactly what was going to be used in my product and I went home with it the same day. You also get to choose your own natural plant based ingredients and customize your product, including the color using natural color powders. The aroma was amazing and lasting, it still smells great after months of using it. The customer service was wonderful as well , very friendly staff and overall great experience. Next time I am going to make more and different products so I can use them for longer.Posted onVerified Stirbar Lab was a fun, memorable and unique experience with my friends. We learned so much from a scientific perspective while enjoying every moment as a bonding activity. Our natural ingredient lipstick results were beautiful, personalized, and felt very nourishing on our lips. Highly recommend that everyone try this innovative experience with your friends or family! Amazing!!Posted onVerified I had the absolute best time at Stirbar Lab with my daughter creating our very own personalized lip balms! This hands-on experience was the perfect Mother's Day gift -- thoughtful, creative, and so much fun from start to finish. From the moment we stepped into the lab, everything was organized and engaging. We worked with high-quality, organic ingredients, and the process was equal parts educational and exciting. With so many young teens interested in makeup these days, it was refreshing to introduce my daughter to the science behind the beauty -- and to show her how you can craft amazing products using ingredients that could come straight from your own backyard! It's such a meaningful way to bond, learn, and leave with something you've made together. I can't recommend this experience enough -- and I definitely can't wait to go back!Posted onVerified We had such a great time at Stirbar Labs! My sister and I brought her 12- and 14-year-old daughters and got to make our own custom lotions and lip balms (highly recommend the lip balm--especially since you can personalize the scent and color!). What really made this experience special was learning the science behind the ingredients and using professional lab equipment--it felt like a real STEM workshop meets spa day. The girls got to distill their own essential oils, understand the purpose of each ingredient, and walk away with products they were genuinely proud of making. Maryam Mardkhe, the founder, is amazing--so knowledgeable, patient, and great at explaining complex chemistry in a fun, hands-on way. Her background as a PhD formulation scientist really shows, and she clearly cares about both sustainability and the science behind beauty. This would be perfect for any girls interested in STEM, but honestly, I'd recommend it for everyone--from a fun date night or mother-daughter outing to birthday parties or even a unique bridal party experience. Such a thoughtful and empowering place--we'll definitely be back!Posted onVerified This was an amazing experience, creating make up with natural ingredients with the aroma that I pick. Loved it. I would go back and take my friends.Posted onVerified Stirbar Lab is a one-of-a-kind business combining the joy of DIY cosmetics with an educational dive into how products are made from scratch using all natural and sustainably sourced ingredients! I made a custom lipstick from scratch and sincerely enjoyed learning about the composition of a high-quality natural lip color that is also environmentally friendly. The product itself is amazing, and the owner was extremely friendly, knowledgeable and encouraging. Once you try Stirbar, it will be hard to go back to commercial products! I highly recommend this experience for anyone craving a unique and informative experience. I would recommend this company for parties, gift making, and everyday use! 10/10 experience that you cannot get anywhere else.
This experience is truly unique and time well spent. I watched and performed the actual extraction of the ingredients, all natural, to use in my own products. I was even able to choose the color and watch it all come to life like magic. The end result was a product that smelled so wonderful and felt so amazing on my skin. So much better than the chemical products we buy not knowing what’s inside them even if they say they are organic. The products last a long time as well. The lip stain can be used for cheek stain too, and I love it.
- Leila, Santa Clara
This was such a fun experience! It reminded me of college chemistry lab but was even better because we were making cosmetics. I love that I got to take my creation home too. 10/10 would recommend this to anyone who loves science and natural makeup!
- Kelly, Sunnyvale
There’s something magical about creating your own skincare with fresh, organic plants at Stirbar Lab. I got to cut the plant and extract the ingredients myself. Knowing my products are as natural as they come makes this experience priceless.
- MJ, Martinez
Truly unique experience! I created my own skincare products using natural ingredients. The hands-on process is like being a chef for your skin! Knowing that every product is free of harmful chemicals and made with locally sourced, organic materials gives me complete peace of mind.
- Ali, San Jose