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Pol J Cosmetol 2019, 22(4): 277-283pl  Short description about lipstick - must-have for a woman´s handbagKarolina Walkowiak 1/, Anna Laudańska-Maj 1,2/, Agnieszka Gadomska-Gajadhur 2/ 1/ Bell Przedsiębiorstwo Produkcyjno Handlowo Usługowe w Józefowie 2/ Wydział Chemiczny, Politechnika Warszawska w Warszawie Summary Lipstick is one of the most popular cosmetics in the world. It is used to give the lips processing texture, color and gloss. It is not surprising that the cosmetics industry wants to surprise customers not only with new shade palettes, but also with consistency or application. Good lipstick should not only give the lips color, but also care for them. Such a multifunctional product is more willingly bought by consumers. An important criterion when arranging cosmetics formulas is the choice of raw materials. They can be synthetic or natural. Careful selection of ingredients and optimized manufacturing processes ensure product success on the market. Used additives such as emulsifiers, softeners, binders and dyes affect the properties of delicate lipstick. The texture, melting point and hardness of lipstick are features that can be modified by changing the ratio of the ingredients used in the formulation. The information contained in the article will allow the reader to deepen knowledge both about the history of lipsticks, as well as the process of creating permanent and stable stick formulations, by choosing the right ingredients. Another aspect discussed in the article are aging tests, through which the finished product must pass positively in order to be able to launch it on the market, and finally for the consumer to buy a stable, durable product in the store. Key words: lipsticks, aging tests, organic pigments, inorganic pigments, waxes |