Our rating
What we like
- Used by makeup artists working with Beyoncé, Lady Gaga, Margot Robbie, and HBO's Euphoria per brand
- Spacecase palettes replace individual jars — compact, airtight, and travel-ready
- Wide format range: palettes, individual Spacepastes, squad sets, and mini sizes
- Illuminating, holochrome, jewel-tone, and metallic finish categories across the range
- Founded by professional makeup artist Megan Dugan — brand born from real set use
- Crossbody chain converts the Spacecase Mini into a wearable accessory
Watch out for
- Detailed ingredient lists and skin safety certifications not published on product pages reviewed
- Professional-tier pricing — positioned as a luxury beauty brand
- Spacecase Pro palettes are large-format; the Mini is more practical for casual buyers
- No information on cruelty-free or vegan status confirmed during research
What Lemonhead LA Is
Lemonhead LA began in 2015 when Los Angeles makeup artist Megan Dugan got tired of carrying a kit full of individual glitter jars on set. She started making her own glitter formulas — handcrafted gel concentrates that could be applied directly to skin without a separate adhesive — and turned them into a product line. By 2026, the brand operates from a studio in Los Angeles’s NoHo Arts District and has become a recognized name in professional makeup, with its products used by artists on Beyoncé, Lady Gaga, and Margot Robbie photo shoots and on the HBO series Euphoria.
The core product concept is the Spacecase palette: an airtight, compact palette that replaces a heavy kit full of individual glitter jars with one organized, portable unit. The Spacecase range covers multiple size formats, finish categories, and formulation types — from full-on holographic to subtle illuminating — built for both professional and personal use.
The Spacecase System: Pro, Mini, and Remix
The palette lineup divides into three main formats:
Spacecase Pro V3 Classics is the original professional palette, built after years of requests from celebrity makeup artists who wanted a single compact kit that could handle anything from subtle glow to full festival or film-set glam. It contains a curated selection of the brand’s bestselling Spacepaste shades across finish categories.
Spacecase Pro V4 Remix is the updated iteration with an expanded range of 24 glitter shades across Spacepaste, Spacejam, and Glowjam formats — additional holographic, editorial, and multichrome finishes that the brand added for artists who wanted more options from a single kit. If the V3 Classics covers established favorites, the V4 Remix leans into newer, more experimental finishes.
Spacecase Mini is the portable version — 16 bestselling illuminating shades in a significantly smaller package that fits in a pocket or clips onto a crossbody chain. It includes multiple formula types: Spacepaste gel concentrates, Glowjam UV glitter balms, and ready-to-wear shades. For someone buying Lemonhead LA for personal use rather than professional kit-building, the Mini is the practical starting point.
Spacepaste: What the Formula Actually Does
Spacepaste is Lemonhead LA’s signature formula — a gel-concentrate glitter that adheres directly to skin without a separate glitter glue. You apply it with a fingertip, a brush, or a sponge, and the gel acts as both the adhesive and the color in one step. The brand makes multiple finish categories: Illuminating Effects (light-shifting, opalescent), Vivid Holochromes (holographic), Editorial Gems (jewel tones), and Essential Metals (rich metallics).
The Spacepaste Squad sets offer six shades within a single finish category — either as a discovery set if you’re new to Lemonhead, or as a restock if you’ve already identified which finishes you use most. The Starlites V2 mini collection features three newer Spacepaste shades — Cielo (opalescent), Mirage (duochrome), and Sunset Strip (multichrome) — in a smaller-format kit suited for sampling newer additions to the range.
A Note on Ingredients and Skin Safety
Detailed ingredient lists and face-versus-body safety guidance are not published on the Lemonhead LA product pages reviewed for this article. Spacepaste formulas are marketed for body, face, and professional film and photo work, but specific formulation data — allergen information, preservatives, or guidance on eye area use — was not available in the content reviewed. If you have skin sensitivities, allergies, or questions about face or eye use, contact the brand directly for ingredient information before purchasing.
Shipping, Returns & Policies
Shipping and return policy details were not available on the pages reviewed for this article. Contact the brand at getlemonhead.com or check the policy section at checkout for current shipping times and return procedures.
Is Lemonhead LA Worth It vs. Alternatives?
The main alternatives are individual cosmetic glitter products from brands like NYX or BioGlitz, and professional-tier loose glitter kits. Individual products are lower in cost but require more organization and a separate adhesive. BioGlitz specializes in biodegradable glitter but covers a narrower shade range. The Lemonhead advantage is the all-in-one airtight palette format and the professional credential — the brand’s use on major productions is documented, which matters to working artists building a kit.
For casual buyers, the Spacecase Mini at a more accessible size and format covers the illuminating range without the professional-kit investment of the Pro palettes.
The Starlites V2 and Squad Sets: How to Extend the Range
Beyond the palettes, Lemonhead LA sells Spacepaste in curated squad sets and mini collections for buyers who want to add specific finishes without purchasing a full palette. The Spacepaste Squad sets group six shades by finish category — Illuminating Effects, Vivid Holochromes, Editorial Gems, and Essential Metals — and are available in both Mini and Pro sizes. This format suits buyers who already own a palette and want to extend into a new finish category, or who are building a professional kit one category at a time.
The Starlites V2 collection introduces three newer Spacepaste formulas — Cielo (opalescent), Mirage (duochrome), and Sunset Strip (multichrome) — in a compact, travel-friendly kit. These are worth considering for buyers who have the core Spacecase palette and want to add the newest finish direction from the brand without committing to a full palette refresh.
How We Researched This Review
Mike researched this article using getlemonhead.com (homepage, product pages, about page) and the brand’s stated endorsements and product descriptions. The brand’s references to specific celebrities and productions are sourced from the Lemonhead LA about page and are brand-stated. Ingredient lists and safety certifications were not available on the product pages reviewed; the absence of this data from the review is noted as a gap. No Lemonhead LA products were purchased or tested for this review.
Lemonhead LA Products Worth a Look
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Spacecase Glitter Pro Palette | V3 Classics
The original professional glitter palette; airtight compact with multiple bestselling Spacepaste glitter concentrate shades, designed for makeup artists who need everything in one organized kit.
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Spacecase Mini | Illuminating Glitter Palette
16 bestselling illuminating glitter shades in a compact airtight palette — Spacepaste gel concentrates, Glowjam UV glitter balms, and ready-to-wear formulas in one portable kit.
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Spacecase Glitter Pro Palette | V4 Remix
The updated professional palette featuring 24 glitter shades across Spacepaste, Spacejam, and Glowjam formats with an expanded holographic and editorial range; designed for artists who want the broadest shade selection in one palette.
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Spacepaste Squad | Illuminating Effects
A curated set of six bestselling Spacepaste shades in the Illuminating Effects finish — light-shifting formulas available in Mini or Pro sizes.
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Starlites V2 | Mini Glitter Collection
Next-generation Illuminating Spacepaste set featuring Cielo, Mirage, and Sunset Strip — opalescent, duochrome, and multichrome finishes in a travel-sized kit.