Lipstick Survey No. 3!!

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Why women wear lipstick?

Some women perceive lipstick as an important component in their daily grooming ritual and is consider by many as a necessary addition to their face in order to feel:

- presentable

- comfortable

-sexy

-feel more attractive

-pretty

-complete

-self-esteem are higher

-attracting the opposite sex

-more confident

http://smib.vuw.ac.nz:8081/WWW/ANZMAC2001/anzmac/AUTHORS/pdfs/Ogilvie.pdf

Women put on a brave face for recession as make-up sale rise

By Fay Schlesinger

The Lipstick Factor: Women are treating themselves to expensive cosmetics despite the recession

The recession is forcing women to cut back on clothes, holidays and dining out – but it seems they have no intention of giving up make-up.

In a trend known as the Lipstick Factor, figures show that sales of eye shadow, perfume and especially lipstick are weathering the recession.

Cosmetics generally have seen a year-on-year increase in sales during the downturn.

If they can afford only limited luxury, women reason that a tube of lipstick is an inexpensive option compared with buying a new outfit or spending a day at a spa.

But rather than saving their pennies by choosing cheaper products, they are treating themselves to top-end, quality brands, the research suggested.

Data showed that cosmetics enjoyed the highest growth in the expanding UK beauty market. Sales rose 7.4 per cent to £1,200million between 2007 and 2008, according to market research specialists Mintel.

Face and body skincare were up 6.7 per cent to £1,000million and women's perfume rose 4.6 per cent to £667million over the same period.

The Great Depression of the 1930s brought a similar phenomenon, with rising unemployment and tougher competition for jobs making women eager to look their best, experts said.

Bright red statement shades give women the confidence boost they desire during the recession, according to Selfridges director Anne Pitcher.

She added: 'Anecdotal evidence shows that lipsticks are up for the first time in years.

'Red is especially popular, as Scarlet Johansson and Monica Bellucci promote the classic Hollywood make-up look.'

George Wallace, chief executive of shopping consultants MHE Retail, said: 'A 25 to 34-year-old woman in the UK is carrying £71 worth of make-up in her handbag and there is no sign of her giving this up in the downturn.

'If anything she is buying more to cheer herself up.'

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/beauty/article-1226206/Women-brave-face-recession-make-sales-rise.html

FDA Analyses of LEAD in LIPSTICKS

The following results for lead content in a selection of lipsticks were obtained by scientists at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and reported in the Journal of Cosmetic Science^{6[1] 7}. FDA purchased lipsticks from retail stores between October and December 2007.

Brand name	Parent company	Lipstick Line and Shadea	Lot numbersb	Lead (Pb)c (ppm)d
Cover Girl	Procter & Gamble	Incrediful Lipcolor 964 Maximum Red	7241S1	3.06
			5188S1	3.05
Revlon	Revlon, Inc.	ColorStay Lipcolor 345 Red Velvet	Compositee	2.91f
			07298	2.38
Cover Girl	Procter & Gamble	Queen Collection Q580 Ruby Remix	7136	2.24
Body Shop	L'Oreal	Lip Colour 22 Garnet	C274EA	1.79
Cover Girl	Procter & Gamble	Continuous Color 435 Cherry Brandy	7228	1.76
L'Oreal	L'Oreal	Colour Riche 315 True Red	FD261	1.47
Revlon	Revlon, Inc.	Super Lustrous 660 Bed of Roses	07208 1508 53	1.37
Maybelline	L'Oreal	Moisture Extreme F315 Cocoa Plum	WD2891	1.21
Revlon	Revlon, Inc.	Super Lustrous 725 Love That Red	07284 1508 59	1.04
L'Oreal	L'Oreal	Colour Riche 752 Classic Wine	FD064	0.79
			FD234	0.67
Clinique	Estee Lauder Companies Inc.	Long Last FJ Merlot	AA7	0.55
Clinique	Estee Lauder Companies Inc.	Long Last F9 Paprika	A87	0.48
Estee Lauder	Estee Lauder Companies Inc.	Pure Color 1A3 Maraschino	B55	0.43
Burt's Bees	Clorox Company	Lip Shimmer Merlotg	1840701	0.33
Maybelline	L'Oreal	Moisture Extreme E215 Midnight Red	WD3041	0.23
PeaceKeeper	PeaceKeeper	Paint Me Compassionateg	h	0.17
Dior	LVMH	Replenishing Lipcolor 752 Red Premiere	7A01	0.15
Dior	LVMH	Addict Ultra-Shine 750 Shiniest Sexiness	7D01	0.12
MAC	Estee Lauder Companies Inc.	Matte Lipstick Viva Glam I	A67	0.10
Avon	Avon	Ultra Color Rich U250 Cherry Jubilee	h	0.09
Average				1.07

1. ^a Lipsticks selected are the same brands and shades analyzed by the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics (http://www.safecosmetics.org/your_health/poisonkiss.cfm^{8 9}).
2. ^b Lot numbers embossed or printed on lipstick cases or end labels.
3. ^c Results are for total lead content determined by FDA's validated method [Reference 1].
4. ^d Reported in units of µg Pb/g in Reference 1.
5. ^e Combination of several lots.
6. ^f Result not used for determining average value of lead content by FDA's validated method.
7. ^g No shade number on lipstick.
8. ^h No lot number on lipstick.

http://www.fda.gov/Cosmetics/ProductandIngredientSafety/ProductInformation/ucm137224.htm

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Lipsticks WARNING!!!!!!!

Recently a brand called "Red Earth" decreased their prices from $67 to $9.90. It contained lead. Lead is a chemical which causes cancer.

The Brands which contain lead are:
1.. CHRISTIAN DIOR
2. LANCOME
3. CLINIQUE
4. Y.S.L
5. ESTEE LAUDER
6. SHISEIDO
7. RED EARTH (Lip Gloss)
8. CHANEL (Lip Conditioner)
9. MARKET AMERICA-MOTNES LIPSTICK.

The higher the lead content, the greater the chance of causing cancer.

After doing a test on lipsticks, it was found that the Y.S.L. lipstick contained the most amount of lead.

Watch out for those lipsticks which are supposed to stay longer. If your lipstick stays longer, it is because of the higher content of lead.

Here is the test you can do yourself:

1. Put some lipstick on your hand.
2. Use a Gold ring to scratch on the lipstick.
3. If the lipstick color changes to black then you know the lipstick contains lead.

Lipstick indicates economic woes?

Hard Times, but Your Lips Look Great!!!!

"INTERESTING ARTICLE" (but it has 2 pages long, so I just the post the link for you to read)http://www.nytimes.com/2008/05/01/fashion/01SKIN.html?_r=1&pagewanted=2

How to Apply Lipsticks

Basic Neutral Lipstick

Ever wanted to make your own lipstick? Here is how!

1/4 cup grated beeswax (you could try soy wax for a vegan substitute)

3 tablespoons vegetable shortening

1 tablespoon almond oil

3 tablespoons cocoa butter

Mix all of your ingredients together in an ovenproof container and then heat the mixture on high in the microwave for one to two minutes. It should be completely melted. Pour the liquid into a pan or box (about 5-by-3 inches) that you've lined with foil and greased.

When the mixture has cooled, you can cut it into sticks and put those in lipstick tubes (which you can buy from cosmetics suppliers).

[source: Pallingston]

Lipstick Ingredients

A single lipstick can contain dozens of separate ingredients, and the exact blends are usually a closely guarded secret. They typically fall into a few categories: waxes, oils and fats, emollients, and pigments.

The different types of waxes used in lipstick include beeswax, paraffin and carnauba wax. Wax stabilizes the stick and allows it to be molded into shape. There are also a number of different types of oils used in lipstick manufacturing, including lanolin oil, castor oil, olive oil and cocoa butter (this is where the cow brains come in -- a very inexpensive fat can be extracted from it). The oils and fats in lipstick keep it just the right texture -- soft enough to apply but firm enough to keep it from melting. Emollients make the lipstick more moisturizing to your lips, and they may include vitamin E and aloe vera. 

The thing that sets each lipstick apart in most consumers' minds, however, is the pigment. Lipstick color can come from combinations of plant, animal, mineral or synthetic ingredients. The beetles mentioned in the first section of this article are the source of a color often listed as carmine or cochineal extract. Cochineal insects are killed by steam, dried, powdered and processed to create a bright crimson dye that's nontoxic and noncancerous, unlike some red dyes used in the past.

Lipsticks may also contain preservatives such as alcohol, or other ingredients such as sunscreen and fragrance.

Lipstick is prepared in batches. After being formulated, the ingredients must be carefully combined so that the entire batch has consistent color and texture. It's actually much like making crayons. The pigment and other dry ingredients are finely ground so they will be smooth and evenly distributed within the mixture, then combined with the heated oils. Once this mass is stirred, it's mixed with heated wax and the other ingredients. Finally, the hot liquid is poured into cold aluminum molds and then chilled until firm. Typically it's quickly passed through a flame to create a satiny finish, and then the lipsticks are inserted into their metal or plastic tubes and packaged.

[source: http://health.howstuffworks.com/skin-care/beauty/skin-and-makeup/lipstick2.htm]

Types of Lipstick, from Matte to Shimmer

If you were visiting the cosmetics area of a drugstore for the first time, you might be overwhelmed by the variety of lipstick available. Choosing one is about more than just figuring out which color looks best on you. Most women have experienced the disappointment of buying a lipstick that they end up not using, so choosing the right type is just as important. There are essentially five basic types:

• Matte - The strongest, darkest colors of lipstick are often mattes, because they contain a lot of pigment. Rather than being shiny, they deflect the light. Mattes can often be longer-wearing than shinier types of lipstick as well. Sometimes they aren't as flattering on thinner or wrinkled lips, because they don't contain as many moisturizing ingredients.

• Gloss - Glossy lipsticks contain more oil, so they're shiny. They can also be kind of sticky, especially if they're flavored. They're also usually more transparent and colors are generally lighter. Glosses rub off easily, but they provide a lot of moisture. They are sometimes used over matte or creme lipstick to get the best of both worlds: deep color and shine.

• Creme - This type of lipstick usually falls somewhere between mattes and glosses. Cremes contain more wax than mattes, so creme lipsticks protect the lips better than other types. However, they can also result in dry lips.

• Shimmer - Also known as pearly or frost, shimmer lipsticks contain light-reflecting particles that may be mica, silica, synthetic pearl or even fish scales. Today, shimmers are more often used for special occasions and come in lighter colors.

• Long-wearing - The problem with all lipsticks is that they need to be reapplied at some point because they wear off, so this type of lipstick attempts to solve that issue. Some long-wearing lipsticks are very drying. The most long-lasting lipsticks are usually a two-part system consisting of a base and a gloss. The base may contain silicone oil, which seals in its color. Once it dries, you apply the colorless gloss for the shine. The gloss may be reapplied but the colored base stays put until you remove it, usually with a makeup remover.

[source: http://health.howstuffworks.com/skin-care/beauty/skin-and-makeup/lipstick2.htm]

History of Lipstick

Lipstick started in the Ancient Indus Valley Civilization where women applied lipstick to their lip for face decoration. Ancient Egyptians extracted purplish-red dye from fucus-algin, 0.01% iodine and some bromine mannite, which resulted in serious illness. Cleopatra had her lipstick made from crushed carmine beetles, which gave a deep red pigment, and ants for a base. Lipstick with shimmering effects were initially make using a substances found in fish scales called pearlescence.

During the Islamic Golden Age the notable Arab Andalusian cosmetologist Abu al-Qasim al-Zahrawi (Abulcasis) invented solid lipstick, where were perfumed stocks rolled and pressed in special molds, and he described them in his Al-Tasrif. In Medieval Europe, lipstick was banned by the church and was thought to use as an "incarnation of satan", cosmetic being "reserved for prostitutes". Lipstick started to gain popularity in England the 16th century, during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I, who made piercing red lips and bright white face a fashion statement. By that time, lipstick was made from a blend of beeswax and red stains from plants.

During the Second World War, lipstick gained popularity as a result of it use in the movie industry, and it became commonplace for women to apply makeup, or "put their face on".