Which cosmetic product is used to color the lips?

The cosmetic product used to color the lips is lipstick.

Lipstick is typically a solid or semi-solid mixture of pigments, waxes, oils, and emollients designed to deposit color on the lips. Waxes provide structure, oils affect spread and shine, and pigments or lake dyes create the visible shade. Different formulas produce matte, sheer, cream, glossy, metallic, or long-lasting finishes.

Lip coloring has ancient roots. People in Sumer and the Indus Valley used colored minerals and ochre thousands of years ago, while ancient Egyptians used red dyes made from natural materials. In Europe, lip color became fashionable in the sixteenth century, particularly during the reign of Elizabeth I.

Lip liner is mainly used to outline or define the lips, lip balm focuses on moisturization and protection, and lip gloss emphasizes shine with lighter color. Modern lipstick became easier to carry and apply through the development of commercial sticks and swivel-up tubes, helping turn lip color into a global cosmetic staple.