Formulas vary both in their compositions and in their primary functions, yet tinted oil and gloss have a rather similar finish on the lips. Discover which product to favor based on your needs and desires.
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Tinted oil or gloss: which one to choose?
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- Tinted Oil: What is it?
- The gloss: what is it?
- Tinted oil or gloss: how to choose the formula that suits your desires?
- Discover our tinted lip oils
Published May 9, 2022,
updated on October 4, 2024,
by
Maylis, Chemical Engineer
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4 min read
Tinted Oil: What is it?
Tinted oil is a hybrid product that serves multiple functions. Indeed, these types of formulas typically contain antioxidants that protect the lips from external aggressions, oils and waxes that nourish the lips, and pigments that lightly color them. In addition, they provide a glossy finish like a gloss, but without the sticky aspect.
The application of thetinted lip oil should be repeated several times throughout the day for the effect to be visible. However, even if its shine fades for various reasons, its nourishing and protective action on the lips lasts longer. Lips are particularly delicate because they lack sebaceous glands responsible for maintaining hydration, thus tinted oils allow for their care without compromising on aesthetics.
The gloss: what is it?
Gloss is also referred to as lip shine. The film it leaves on the lips generally resists moisture, including water or saliva, and maintains good adherence. The gloss can be colored; in this case, pigments are added to the formula. It can also be transparent to enhance the natural shade of the lips or to add shine over a matte lipstick.
Generally, gloss is used solely for aesthetic purposes. Regarding its composition, it often contains few or no active ingredients, but rather natural or synthetic polymers. Their role is to form a film on the surface of the lips, make the textures more stable, and bind the pigments to the skin.
Tinted oil or gloss: how to choose the formula that suits your desires?
Everything depends on the condition of your lips and your primary goal:
If your primary goal is to protect your lips from external aggressions, reduce fine dehydration lines and deeply nourish them, tinted oil would be an excellent choice. However, it's important to consider that the lip coloration will be rather light, with a natural finish.
If, on the other hand, you wish to highlight your lips to perfect your makeup, gloss should be your go-to. The color will be more pronounced. Moreover, it is also possible to apply a gloss after a lip treatment like our lip balm minimalist transparent with 9 ingredients. This way, you can enjoy the benefits of the balm and the aesthetic appeal of the gloss.
Discover our tinted lip oils.
Our lip oil is vegan and is made up of 98% natural origin ingredients and comes in 6 different shades . It is formulated without nanoparticles, without mineral oils, without silicones and without beeswax. It provides a light coverage and a shiny, non-sticky finish.
Regarding its composition, this formula contains several natural lipophilic ingredients. These include squalane , which prevents lip dryness, and plum oil (INCI name: "Prunus Domestica Seed Oil") , which deeply nourishes the lips while providing a light pleasant fragrance. The tinted oil also contains jojoba oil (INCI name: "Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil") , which creates a protective and moisturizing film, and vitamin E (INCI name: "Tocopherol") that protects the lips from external aggressions.
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