Difference between lipstick and lip lacquer

Posted By: Sm Adminon: January 17, 2016In: Miscellaneous

Lipstick:
Lipstick is the beauty or cosmetic product which is applied to colour lips. Lipsticks are available in various shades and types. It also helps to hydrate the lips. It is also known as lip colour. It is quite long lasting.
Lip lacquer:
Lip lacquer is a cosmetic product which is used to provide shine to the lips with different shades. It requires frequent touch ups as it is less lasting. It is opaque and smooth and does not contain wax. It is also known as lip gloss.
Differences:

Basis	Lipstick	Lip lacquer
Definition (www.oxforddictionaries.com)	Coloured cosmetic applied to the lips from a small solid stick (www.oxforddictionaries.com)	A hard glossy coating made by dissolving cellulose derivatives or natural resins in a volatile solvent (http://dictionary.reverso.net/english-definition)
Shades	Brandy, hot pink, chocolate, plum, cappuccino, blush, spice, red, etc.	Candy pink, raspberry, red, galaxy, pink bang, etc.
History	It is believed that ancient Mesopotamian women were the first women to invent and wear lipstick. According to the belief, they crushed semi precious jewels and used them to decorate their lips. Following this tradition, women in the ancient Indus Valley Civilization applied lipstick to their lips in order to decorate their face.	The first inventor of lip gloss was Max Factor, a polish immigrant to the USA who formed Max Factor & Company in 1909 and produced lip gloss in 1930.
Best brands	Chanel, Makeup Forever, Bobbi Brown, Dior, Estee Lauder, Lancome, Sonia Kaushk, MAC, NARS and Guerlain	Chanel, Lancome, Revlon, Covergirl, MAC, NARS, Clinique
Flavors	Chocolate flavor Caramel flavor Bubble-gum flavor etc.	Chocolate Orange Beer Magi Strawberry Coconut Strawberry etc.
Ingredients	Lipstick contains wax, oils, antioxidants and emollients.	Highly pigmented, opaque, smooth; it does not contain wax.
Pronunciation	Eng (UK): /ˈlɪpstɪk/ Eng (US): /lɪp/ /ˈlakə/	Eng (UK): /ˈlipˌstik/ Eng (US): /lip/ /ˈlakər/
Advantages/Benefits	Its advantages are: Defines mouth Protects and moisturizes the lips Confidence Provides distinct look Stays for long	Its advantages are: Lip lacquer is high in pigmentation It is very smooth It can be easy to applied It is comfortable to wear
Disadvantages	Its demerits are: Harmful chemicals Contains parabens Cause cancer Dries out lips Can’t easily apply without mirror	Its demerits are: Lip lacquers are easily transferable. It has poor staying power. It gathers at edges of lips when talking. It also transfers off when eating. It can feather. It has a strong smell.
Example in Sentence	I left a lipstick mark on a coffee mug. She likes to put a dark lipstick.	I bought a lip lacquer that looks good with my skin tone. I want a lip lacquer in an apricot shade.