How cool it would be. Merle Norman had a lipcolor a few years back that I loved. The next time I went to buy it, it had been discontinued, and they had nothing in stock. Of course this site doesn't have it either, so it shall remain an elusive memory.

Do you still have a sample of the color you want, Natal, or do they have it on file?

I have a sample.

Hi Natal....This is my first post here in about a year. You guys were all invaluable to me when we were painting and remodeling and still love, love, love the paint colors that were recommended and happily used. But now it's back to gardening, needlepoint, and rehearsing for a tour so I don't get back here much. However, I saw your question while doing a quick surf here and knew I could answer with experience.
Yes, I've used Three Custom Color for about ten years to recreate a lipstick that was discontinued ages ago. Everything turns icky pink on my lips so I found a true yellow/brown/orange lipstick that was perfect. After it ran out, I tried a couple of custom lipstick mixers. One place was way off but Three Custom Colors nailed it the first time and I've been ordering from them ever since, keeping a stock of several in the refrigerator. They are not fly-by-night and truly excellent in what they do. Guess they have to be since they're in NYC and have to complete with Sephora and the likes.
So I give them my top rating and say order with confidence....hope this helps....Cheers....

Begoniagirl, well I'm glad you stopped by today! Thanks so much for sharing your positive experience! Have my padded envelope ready to mail tomorrow. I'll report back on my experience. Do you remember how long it typically takes?

Natal....Sorry I don't remember how long it takes to get the lip colors, probably depends on the time of year, and since holidays are past, perhaps not too long, maybe under two weeks. But I really don't know. I forgot to tell you that the "three" in Three Custom Color are Trae, Scott, and Chad and they are all still working at the company they started. Chad has been mixing my color since the beginning, and I think it speaks very well for a company to have the original founders still getting along and working together successfully. Wishing you the same success with your lipstick that I experienced....â¤

Pulling up a couple old threads today to say thanks.

Begoniagirl, it took about a month and I couldn't be happier! Thanks a lot for the thumbs up!!!