- Lip gloss is a thin, waxy mixture with pigment.
- Lipstick is a thick waxy mixture with more pigment.
- Lip gloss does not last as long as lipstick simply because the coverage of wax on the lips is less than lipstick.
All wax slowly evaporates from the lips because of heat emitted from the lips. Pigment is left on the lips and to refresh the colour, re-application of the product is necessary. In general, a lip gloss should last approximately one hour, and should make the lips feel soft and moist, not tacky or dry.