Cos Bar of La Jolla

Staff is so sweet & friendly! Went there to pick out some goodies during the holidays and they wrapped my lipstick so beyond cute! My friend who received it couldn’t believe I had done that… sorry girls (and guys), took the credit on that one ;)

Really loved visiting this store. I’m new to Cos Bar and there customer service was outstanding!!! Christine really went above and beyond to make sure I got what I was looking for! She’s amazing and made it worth the drive. Also John helped me once in the store and it was fun seeing so many different high end products and ideas. Truly a wonderful visit. So much better than going to a large department store. Also the location is stunning. Can not wait to make the trip again.

Christine Sandoval is the best. She was very warm and welcoming to my friend and I, who were both visiting from out of town. My friend actually flew in from London. Unlike another store, which shall not be named, she made us feel comfortable and engaged us in conversation. I really loved the experience, the samples she provided, and my mom loves the fragrance recommendation. Definitely going to see her when I visit La Jolla again.

Rarely do I give 5 stars to anyone but Cos Bar in LJ deserved it. I was a walk-​in last month and had been having a rough day. They were all so nice and knowledgeable and the girl who helped me seemed to really enjoy her job and care about the customer. I don’t recall her name but I believe she had previous experience with Nordstrom. She selected great colors for me and gave me good makeup tips so I could apply myself. They did not push products, either, but I bought about 4 items which I actually wear. Often I buy a cosmetic and it just sits in the drawer but I now use Laura Mercier eyeliner everyday and it’s just the right color. Also the suggested Bobbie Brown lipstick was a good change for my daytime look and it feels to good. I’m going back next week for business and will definitely stop in. Thank you, Cos Bar!

I just happened to walk into this cosmetics boutique in LaJolla and although they carry upscale product lines, they have plenty of department store brands to choose from. The young gentleman who helped me, John Esposito, did not push me to buy something I could not afford. He is knowledge about all his products. I took home some great moisturizer and retinol crème for my face. He gave me a most wonderful makeover. You should go in and ask for him, he is kind, friendly and is great with all skin types of all ages. I watched him to be sure.

Just stopped in randomly looking for a new scent and Meghan was absolutely wonderful. She steered me to 4 different scents and even gave me free samples to try. Definitely will be back. So glad I decided to drop in as I was walking by.

Randomly stopped in on my way home after leaving the gym. Megan was amazing, she introduced me to a New product line that I Absolutely found in love with. She was very down-​to-​earth and and knowledgeable about ingredients and specifically found exactly what I was looking for. I will be back. Thanks Megan your wonderful!

I am absolutely blown away by the level of service I received here! Christine Sandoval goes above and beyond to make your experience memorable and special. She is knowledgeable about the products and clearly wants to make sure you walk away with a wonderful impression. Mandy was also an absolute sweetheart. The people here clearly love beauty and are passionate about their jobs.
And oh my goodness the PRODUCTS! This is so much more than just a cookie cutter Ulta or Sephora– there is an amazing selection of high end, luxury brands. Cle de Peau, Tom Ford, YSL, La Mer, Chanel, the list goes on– and also a great selection of harder-​to-​find products. They have some great nontoxic, green and vegan items like the Georgie lash glue (love).
The products combined with honestly some of the best service I’ve experienced in San Diego makes this place one of my favorites.

The team at Cos Bar is very knowledgable and genuinely tried to match me with the very best products suited for my personal style/​needs. Thank you especially to John always a joy to visit Cos Bar!

If you are looking for a fabulous high end cosmetics experience in San Diego, THIS is the place to go! Located in the heart of La Jolla Village, the team here at CosBar is ALL about great customer service and hooking you up with the products that are right for YOU. As soon as you walk in the door, you see that this place is aesthetically pleasing, clean, and full of all the best and latest in cosmetics and fragrances. The energy in this place is fun, welcoming, and comfortable, as if you were visiting a dear friend. Everyone who works in this store is clearly well trained in every product they carry, and they are all highly skilled make up artists! Whether for a wedding, party, dance, fundraising event, or just a fun girls’ night out, I would highly recommend calling Christine to set something up for you! They do in-​store events, as well as off-​site. I want to tell you about the special customer appreciation detail, but I would hate to spoil the surprise… :)

Feeling and looking fabulous thanks to my make over by John! Unlike a department store, a make over at the Cos Bar feels like a personal experience in a beautiful and calm setting. John is a very talented make up artist and I completely agree with the reviewer who said he has a great eye for color that works with skin tone. I have gone to John a number of times and have always been thrilled with his recommendations, plus he always makes me feel like I am visiting an old friend! John listens and puts together a look that fits my lifestyle and budget while at the same time encouraging me to experiment which always ends up looking wonderful and sophisticated, but still the natural look that I am trying to achieve. Truly appreciate my go to make up guy and highly recommend John and the Cos Bar!

What more could you want in a store? Great selection of makeup and skin products (and more) along with a great staff. John has done my make up a couple of times now and he is AMAZING! He will show you step by step how to apply the product to achieve the result you are looking for. He will take your look from day time to a fabulous evening look. He has a great eye for colors that work with your skin tone and the look that you are trying to achieve, without being the pushy obnoxious department store consultant. John is now my go to for all things make up and skin care.

Great place for a make over… ask for John. He will give you a great makeover and make you feel like you are the only customer there.

Vanessa is AMAZING! She did my makeup for my wedding and for a bunch of my bridesmaids and we were all so pleased with her work. She is extremely talented and really personable and I will recommend her to everyone I know!

The women who work here are extremely helpful and knowledgeable. The space is very well lighted and comfortable. No need to go the mall now. I’m in La Jolla a few times a year and will definitely return here to restock products and try new ones. I also like how staff members favor a more natural-​looking face. They seem to understand that a woman in her 50s doesn’t want to pile on the layers. Great spot!

Wonderful! What a great place and so much more fun than dealing with Department Store and Mall traffic!
Great selection of top name luxury brands
and they know their product so they are happy to sell across the different lines and steer you to the best products for you. Candles, Hair Care (Fekkai), Fragrance (Tom Ford, Bulgari etc.), Makeup (Mercier, Bobbi Brown, Lauder), Skin Care (La Mer) all the good stuff plus friendly personal service!