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July 16, 2026Lipsticks have evolved far beyond colour alone. Today's consumers expect hydration, comfort, visible plumping and long-lasting lip care benefits from every application.
This International Lipstick Day, we're highlighting three innovative ingredients from our partners that help formulators create lip products with real performance credentials.
Discover Ingredient Innovation
Looking for the perfect ingredients for your next lipstick or lip care formulation? We've selected four standout ingredients from leading manufacturers Codif, Contipro, Winkey and Worlée that help formulators deliver hydration, plumping, long-lasting wear and enhanced sensory performance. Explore the innovative solutions shaping the next generation of lipsticks, lip oils, glosses and treatments.
A naturally fuller-looking lip effect
Originally developed for body care, Pink PepperSlim offers an exciting opportunity for lip formulations. Its ability to stimulate microcirculation creates a gentle warming sensation often associated with lip-plumping products.
Key benefits: Creates a naturally fuller-looking appearance, warming sensory effect, supports innovative lip oil and gloss concepts and is of natural origin.
Perfect for: Lip Oils • Lip Glosses • Lip Balms • Plumping Treatments
Instant Hydration & Visible Lip Plumping
HA-OIL is an innovative oil-dispersed hyaluronic acid developed specifically for anhydrous formulations such as lipsticks, lip oils and balms.
Key benefits: Immediate visible plumping effect, deep hydration and improved comfort, smooth, conditioned lips, supports the skin barrier & COSMOS compliant.
Perfect for: Lipsticks • Lip Oils • Lip Balms • Overnight Lip Masks
Fuller Lips with Peptide Technology
A biomimetic peptide that helps stimulate collagen and mucopolysaccharide production to enhance lip fullness while reducing the appearance of wrinkles.
Key benefits: Visibly fuller-looking lips, improved lip contour, reduces lip wrinkles & long-term lip care benefits.
Perfect for: Premium Lipsticks • Lip Treatments • Lip Masks • Lip Creams
Long-Lasting Colour Without Compromise
This next-generation clean beauty film former provides excellent wear while maintaining a smooth, comfortable feel, helping formulators create long-lasting, water- and rub-resistant lip products.
Key benefits: Long-lasting film formation, water and rub-off resistance, fast drying, non-tacky finish & 80% natural origin content (ISO 16128).
Perfect for: Long-Wear Lipsticks • Liquid Lipsticks • Lip Tints • Transfer-Resistant Colour Cosmetics
Featured Formulations
Looking for your next lipstick concept? Our partners Sun Chemical and Innovacos have developed a range of lipstick and lip gloss formulations showcasing their innovative pigments and emuslifiers. Here are four of our favourites.
Hydra Smart Lipstick combines rich colour with hydrating care, using sodium hyaluronate and high-performance emollients to create a comfortable lipstick with a smooth, nourishing feel.
Hypnotic Gloss is a high-shine lip gloss concept enriched with sodium hyaluronate, aloe vera and nourishing oils, delivering hydration, glossy colour and a lightweight, comfortable finish.
Hydra Smart Lipstick combines rich colour with hydrating care, using sodium hyaluronate and high-performance emollients to create a comfortable lipstick with a smooth, nourishing feel.
Hypnotic Gloss is a high-shine lip gloss concept enriched with sodium hyaluronate, aloe vera and nourishing oils, delivering hydration, glossy colour and a lightweight, comfortable finish.
From hydrating lipsticks and plumping treatments to long-lasting colour cosmetics, the right ingredients make all the difference. If you'd like to learn more about any of the ingredients or formulations featured, get in touch with our team for technical information, samples and formulation support.
