Making Liquid Lipstick: Oils, Color, and Texture

Question

I am interested in making a liquid lipstick (ลิปจิ้มจุ่ม). I have several questions regarding the formulation: What are the properties and suitability of different oils like Castor Oil, Jojoba Oil, and Sweet Almond Oil for this application? What ingredients or techniques can help achieve good color clarity and a non-drying texture? How much color should be added to the formula? Could you provide a sample formula for liquid lipstick, possibly using ingredients like Oil Film (Long-Wear)?

MySkinRecipes Expert · Accepted Answer

Hello,

Regarding your questions about making liquid lipstick, based on the information provided, here are the recommendations:

Properties of different oils:
- Castor Oil (Product ID 1234): Very popular, heavy, provides good shine, helps with color payoff, and is inexpensive.
- Jojoba Oil (Product ID 87): Medium weight, good texture, good for skin, highly stable, does not go rancid easily, but is expensive.
- Sweet Almond Oil (Product ID 121): Lighter weight, can nourish the skin, inexpensive, but needs caution regarding long-term rancidity.
What helps with color clarity and non-drying texture:
- General natural oils do not help with color clarity.
- It is recommended to use special oils designed to help disperse pigments well, such as LipidSoft™ Disperse (Product ID 1207).
- For the liquid lipstick texture, you can find an example formula in the product details for Oil Film (Long-Wear) (Product ID 1078), which likely acts as a key base or film former.
Amount of color to add:
- The amount of color used depends on the desired color intensity. There is no fixed formula; different color shades may require different amounts. Mix until you achieve the desired color.