Lips, besides the eyes, are the most attractive feature in any face. If bold, kohl-rimmed eyes can attract anyone from a distance, then that beautiful smile can steal hearts. The color, texture, and gloss on your lips help give you the perfect smile day after day. Moreover, the beauty industry is skyrocketing these days. With newer pigments and textures, color-changing lipsticks are gaining popularity among consumers.
1. How do color-changing lipsticks work?
Color-changing lipsticks are a popular type that gains its properties due to its chemical formula. The ingredient that makes the color conversion happen is CI 45410. This ingredient, also known as Red 27, is a clear substance with no color of its own. It remains in its clear form when mixed in the lipstick tube. However, the reaction starts when the lip color is applied on the lip. Once this chemical comes in contact with the moisture and pH level of the body, it adjusts its color accordingly. Hence, you can observe that the same lipstick can give different color shades to different people depending on their pigmentation and lip texture.
2. Are these types of lipsticks safe?
FDA has listed Red 27 as a safe chemical for usage in cosmetics, but it should not be used near the eye region. It is a colorless dye which turns pinkish-red in the presence of moisture. Your lips have a higher pH and moisture content than the lipstick tube, therefore once it touches your lips, the magic happens!
3. Brands to try
Let’s take a quick look at some of the popular color-changing lipstick brands.
- Winky Lux Glimmer Balm
This Manhattan-based cosmetic company has introduced a range of flower lip balm that changes color according to the body pH level and outside temperature, once it is applied. Initially, the jelly-based lipstick takes up the natural lip color but gradually converts into light or dark pink, according to the body acidity levels. Winky Lux Glimmer Balm is available for around $16.
- Lipstick Queen Lipstick In Frog Prince
This emerald green lipstick has become one of the highest-selling lipstick brands in recent times. It costs around $25. The lipstick changes your lip color from its natural shade to bright pink. However, this shade change varies from one person to another, depending on their lip’s pH levels. Also, it contains aloe vera and shea butter that keeps lips moisturized leaving them soft and nourished.
- It Cosmetics Vitality Lip Flush in Je Ne Sais Quoi
It is a 4-in-1 solution for your lips. It is a lip balm, lip color, lip conditioner, and also helps prevent dryness. This lipstick gives you a beautiful pink color that lasts for a long time. It is available for around $20.
