She Answers by Ms. Trendsetter on Lipstick

March 18th, 2008 by Poise Daily Staff Member in She Answers by Ms. Trendsetter, She Answers

Q. Dear Miss Trendsetter: I am a fashion maven, I’ll admit, but why is it still that Clarin’s, and Lancome, etc. have perfume in their lipstick? It’s gross! Have you every sprayed on perfume and accidently sprayed some on your mouth? Well it’s not sugar and spice. By Seriously Confused

A. Dear Ms. Confused, Hmm, this is a rather confusing question you have. Perfume as ingredients of lipstick? I’ve done a little research on the matter and, perhaps, you mean lipstick perfumes? Or actual scents that come in lipstick or lipgloss form and packaging? If you’re referring to these products, then I think we have a teensy weensy problem — they shouldn’t be used on your lips.

The best places to apply lipstick perfumes is below or behind your ears, on your neck, wrists, cleavage, or anywhere else you feel pulsations. You see, our pulse beats heighten the effect of concentrated perfume and helps it disperse faster and stay on longer.

As to perfume content of certain brands of lipstick, you’re probably referring to the chemical content called phthalates. They’re not usually listed on the ingredients, but studies have shown that some lipsticks do carry this harmful chemical. In fact, when you really do lab tests on what other components lipstick contains, you’d be surprised that it contains more than just fragrance tinctures to mask waxy tastes. Truth be told, anything that contains preservatives really doesn’t give a 100% health guarantee — and lipstick is one of them.

The price to pay for vanity?

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