Function of Ethyl Alcohol in Liquid Lipstick for Longevity and Drying Speed
Asked by: supathidar.p
On: November 04, 2016
Product Type:
Cosmetics
Question
What is the function of Ethyl Alcohol in liquid lipstick formulations? Does it help with long-lasting wear? If not, what ingredients provide longevity, and what are alternatives to Ethyl Alcohol for achieving fast drying?
Answer
Subject: Using Alcohol in Liquid Lipstick
Regarding your question about using Ethyl Alcohol in liquid lipstick:
- Yes, Ethyl Alcohol can be used in liquid lipstick formulations.
- However, it does not help with long-lasting wear. Its function is to help some parts of the formula evaporate quickly, which makes the lip product dry faster.
- Long-lasting properties in liquid lipsticks typically come from film-forming ingredients, such as Oil Film (e.g., Hydrogenated Polycyclopentadiene) or Silicone Film.
- While the staff reply doesn't explicitly detail long-term effects, it suggests that if you wish to avoid Ethyl Alcohol, you can consider other fast-evaporating emollients like Trisiloxane or Isododecane.
- Ethyl Alcohol is still commonly used because it provides a desirable dry and cool feel upon application, which many users prefer.
In summary, Ethyl Alcohol helps the lipstick dry quickly but doesn't contribute to its longevity. Longevity is achieved through film-forming ingredients.
