Lipstick:
Lipstick is a colored cosmetic applied to the lips from a small solid stick. It is a cosmetic product containing pigments, oils, waxes and emollients that apply color, texture and protection to the lips. There are many types of lipsticks with various colors. It was invented about 5000 years ago. Lipstick is made from grinding and heating ingredients. Lipsticks are made to appeal to the current fashion trend and come in wide range of colors.
Lip-gloss:
Lip gloss is a product used primarily to give lips a glossy lustre and sometimes to add subtle color. It is distributed as a liquid or soft solid. Lip gloss was invented by Max factor in 1930. Lip gloss comes in a variety of forms and may be applied in different ways. Lip gloss is often used when a person wants to have some color on their lips but does not want an intense, solid lip colour effect as lipstick would create.
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Coloured cosmetic applied to the lips from a small solid stick | A cosmetic applied to the lips to provide a glossy finish and sometimes colour. |
Synonyms | Makeup, foundation, cosmetics, compact, crimson, powder | Make up, war paint |
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History | Ancient Sumerian men and women were possibly the first to invent and wear lipstick, about 5,000 years ago. They crushed gemstones and used them to decorate their faces, mainly on the lips and around the eyes. | Lip gloss was invented by Max Factor in 1930. He wanted to create a lip product that would make lips shiny and glossy for films.Factor created makeup for the movie industry. |
Word origin | It was originated in 1875-80 from Americanism. | It was originated in 1530-40; probably akin to Dutch gloos glowing, Middle High German glosen to glow, shine, Swedish dialect glysa to shine. |
Remains | It is known for providing denser and richer color that lasts for longer time. | It is slippery and lighter in weight so they do not remain for long time. |
Shades | Spice, brandy, hot pink, chocolate, plum, cappuccino, blush, red, etc | Candy pink, raspberry, red, galaxy, pink bang, etc. |
Flavors | Chocolate, caramel, bubble-gum, etc. | Chocolate, vanilla, honey, apple, blueberry, caramel, etc. |
Ingredients | Lipstick contains wax, oils, antioxidants and emollients. | Highly pigmented, opaque, smooth; it does not contain wax. |
Texture | Lipsticks are usually thick and creamy and have a heavier texture on the lips. | Lip glosses are light weight and slippery. |
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Main function | Lipstick enhances the pout and fullness of women’s lips; it also brings a mood, ora, or emotion to her face. | |
Coverage | Lipstick will give a fuller coverage. | Lip gloss will be sheerer. |
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