Melt Cosmetics
Mid-Range“For the bold.”
Melt Cosmetics is a cult Los Angeles indie brand founded in 2012 by celebrity makeup artist Lora Arellano and Dana Bomar, who saw a gap in the market for ultra-matte, ultra-pigmented bold shades — particularly unconventional lipstick colors that didn't exist anywhere else. Their first five lipstick shades sold out immediately on launch in 2013, and the brand built its reputation on edgy, fashion-forward color that became a fixture of the early Instagram makeup-artist era.
Beyond its signature dark and dramatic lipsticks, Melt is known for its modular Stack eyeshadow system, intensely pigmented pressed pigments, and blinding highlighters. The aesthetic is unapologetically maximalist and alternative, which has kept the brand a reference point for editorial and creative looks even as the broader market shifted toward clean-girl minimalism — and a frequent target for dupe-hunters chasing its high-impact color at a lower price.
Known For
Flagship Products
- Ultra-Matte Lipstick
- Eyeshadow Stacks
- Digital Dust Pressed Pigments
- Blushlight
- She's In Parties Stack
Brand Philosophy
Make the boldest, most pigmented color cosmetics on the market — edgy, alternative shades for makeup lovers who want high-impact, unconventional looks.
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- Website
- www.meltcosmetics.com
- General inquiries
- [email protected]
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- Brand.comAmazon US
Independent US color cosmetics brand based in Los Angeles. Contact details not independently verified in this pass.