Difference between Lipstick and Lip Lacquer

Key Difference: Lipstick and Lip Lacquer are two different cosmetic products that are worn on lips. The main difference between both the products is that lipstick contains wax with oils, antioxidants and emollients, whereas lip lacquer is a soft or liquid gel, which does not contains wax.

Lipstick and lip lacquer, both are applied on lips; however they give a different look as soon as they are worn. In order to differentiate between these two products, one has to know their ingredients, advantages, disadvantages, etc.

Lipstick is a crayon-like oil-based beauty product used for coloring the lips, usually in a tubular container. Whereas, lip lacquer is a glossy lip color, used with a built in lip brush. Lacquer basically means ‘polish’ that means it polishes your lips with different shades. Though, lipsticks are more long lasting, they are sure not easy to apply anytime, anywhere. In contrast, lip lacquers are less long lasting, but are fairly easy to apply. Women nowadays don’t have time to spend on themselves, thus they need a convenient and durable product which they can carry anywhere they want to.

Lipstick and lip lacquer are available in different shades and flavors. Though, lipsticks are long-lasting, lip lacquers require constant touch up. Lip stick is simply known as lip color, whereas lip lacquer is simply known as lip gloss. Nowadays, there are various different kinds of lip products that people get confused with, such as lip tint, lip stain, etc. Lip lacquer gives more of a shiny look as compared to lipstick. Lip lacquers may look good on initial application but need constant maintenance throughout the day. They're highly pigmented, opaque, smooth, creamy lip glosses.

Comparison between Lipstick and Lip Lacquer:

	Lipstick	Lip Lacquer
Description	Lipstick is a crayon-like oil-based cosmetic used in coloring the lips, usually in a tubular container.	Lip lacquer is a glossy lip color, used in with a built in lip brush.
Shades (shades vary with different brands)	Brandy, hot pink, chocolate, plum, cappuccino, blush, spice, red, etc.	Candy pink, raspberry, red, galaxy, pink bang, etc.
Flavors	Flavored lipsticks are very recent trend in the makeup industry. Chocolate flavor Caramel flavor Bubble-gum flavor Etc.	Chocolate Orange Beer Magi Strawberry Coconut Strawberry Etc.
Ingredients	Lipstick contains wax, oils, antioxidants and emollients.	Highly pigmented, opaque, smooth; it does not contain wax.
Advantages	Lipstick is not just applied for color, but it is also worn by women for protection.	Lip lacquer is high in pigmentation It is very smooth It can be easy to applied It is comfortable to wear
Disadvantages	Lipsticks usually dry lips – it tends to crack leaving your lips unattractive too. Beware of lipstick; bad ingredients might also give you cancer. Applying lipstick is more time consuming as compared to lip balm.	Lip lacquers are easily transferable. It has poor staying power. It gathers at edges of lips when talking. It also transfers off when eating. It can feather. It has a strong smell.