Tinted oil or gloss: which one to choose?

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.

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.