18 Questions
Which type of lipstick is characterized by containing less oil, thereby deflecting light and being less shiny?
Matte
What is a common disadvantage of Glossy or Glaze lipsticks compared to other types of lipsticks?
They wear off quickly
What is the purpose of Lip Plumping lipsticks in terms of their effect on the lips?
To make lips appear fuller by slightly irritating the skin on the lips
Which type of lipstick contains a high concentration of emollients and creates a shiny, glossy finish?
Crème
Which type of lipstick is generally more suitable for special occasions and comes in lighter colors?
Shimmer
What is a characteristic ingredient found in Long-wearing lip products that helps seal in the color?
Hydrocarbons
What is a common requirement for lip cosmetics according to the text?
High retention of color intensity
Which factor is NOT mentioned as a possible cause of dry lips by the text?
Lip-plumping lipsticks
Which type of lip product provides a wet and shiny look according to the text?
Lip glosses
What is a technical quality required in lip makeup products as per the text?
Resistance to temperature changes
What do lip liners need to be according to the text?
High pigment content
What is the purpose of lip balms as mentioned in the text?
To prevent chapping
Which lip product is designed to give the lips a flossy luster and sometimes subtle color?
Lip gloss
What is the main difference between lipstick and lip gloss in terms of viscosity?
Lip gloss has higher viscosity than lipstick
Which type of lip product consists of blends of waxes, butters, fats, and oils, similar to lipsticks, but has a harder finished formulation?
Lip liner
What characteristic makes lip liner apply smoothly, have a greater shine, but not wear as long as lipstick does?
Higher ratio of oils and lower ratio of waxes
Which lip product is considered as OTC drug-cosmetic products in the US due to its prevention action against dryness of the lips and chapping relief?
Lip balm
In terms of opacity, lip products can come in various shades including metallic, glittered, glassy, or frosted. Which type of lip product is usually metallic or glittered?
Lipstick
Study Notes
Lip Care and Lipsticks
- Long-wearing lipsticks can dry the lips due to silicones in their ingredients, which seal the color and make it "kiss-resistant".
- Lip-plumping lipsticks containing menthol and camphor can also cause dryness.
- Other factors that cause dry lips include nasal obstruction, mouth breathing, ill-fitting dentures, and thumb sucking in children.
Lip Cancer and Prevention
- Lip cancer occurs more frequently in men than in women.
- Lip balms containing sunscreens can help prevent the reoccurrence of herpes simplex.
Required Qualities and Characteristics of Lip Cosmetics
- Attractive shades
- Homogenous color when applied
- Good coverage
- Long-lasting effect
- Pleasant taste and smell
- Easy to apply
- UV protection
- No staining or bleeding into the fine lines surrounding the lips
Types of Lip Makeup Products
- Lipstick: enhances the appearance of the lips by imparting color and gloss, consists of waxes, butters, fats, oils, and hydrocarbons, and pigments of color.
- Lip gloss: gives the lips a flossy luster and sometimes subtle color, has a lower viscosity than traditional lipsticks and is more transparent.
- Lip liner: redefines the outline of the lips, has a higher ratio of pigments and a lower ratio of waxes, and is often in slim pencils or fluids with a fine brush.
- Lip balm: aka lip protectants, temporarily prevents dryness of the lips and helps relieve chapping, meets the definition of drugs.
Characteristics of Lipstick Types
- Matte: rich in pigments and waxes, lighter in emollients, deflects light and is less shiny, longer wearing than shiny types.
- Glossy or Glaze: heavy in oil, often contains flavors and scents, adds shine and volume to the lips, comes in lighter shades, coverage lasts longer than that of lip glosses.
- Crème: contains high concentration of emollients, creates a shiny, glossy finish, contains pigments with a smaller size to achieve a silky effect, tends to wear off quickly.
- Shimmer: contains light-reflecting particles, adds luster to the color, more often used for special occasions and comes in lighter colors.
- Long-wearing: usually two-part systems consisting of a colored base formula and a colorless cover, seals in the color, may contain silicones and hydrocarbons.
Lip Plumping Lipsticks
- Designed to make lips appear fuller by slightly irritating the delicate skin on the lips to make them swell.
- May contain ingredients such as ginger, cinnamon, cayenne, camphor, and menthol.
Explore the components and purposes of lipstick and lip gloss. Learn about the different ingredients like waxes, butters, pigments, and oils used in their formulation. Understand how lipstick and lip gloss enhance the appearance of the lips in different ways.
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