All of our products are made with no added preservatives, using pigments, 40 natural herbs and botanicals including goldenseal, chamomile, rosemary extract, seaweed, calendula extract, beta carotene, Vitamins E, C, B-5 (panthenol), 13 trace minerals, UVA and UVB protection and natural humectants. All ingredients meet U.S. FDA and CTFA cosmetic standards and guidelines. All our products are made in the U.S.A.

Tired of her old fashioned lip color coming off on her teeth, clothes, coffee cups, and food, Rose knew there had to be a more elegant and natural solution to women's lip color – one that empowered women. In 1991, Rose began exploring the chemistry of the herbs and botanicals in cosmetics, and the mechanics of magic markers in art. She brought the two worlds together – creating the first batch of LIP-INK®  LIP COLOR™ in her own kitchen.

Rose continues to handcraft each LIP-INK® LIP COLOR™ with the utmost of care. She is an active member of the ICMAD, and the Society of Cosmetic Chemists.

Rose personally strives to satisfy the cosmetic needs of active women around the world. She hopes her success will inspire women around the world to live out their dreams. Her advice:

Jump to: navigation, search    For other uses, see Lipstick (disambiguation).   Lipstick used to make a symbolic kiss A typical tube of lipstick. Lipstick is a cosmetic product containing pigments, oils, waxes, and emollients that applies color and texture to the lips. There are many varieties of lipstick. "Lippy" is a common British colloquialism for lipstick.[1]   Lipstick is known to have been used around 5000 years ago in ancient Mesopotamia, when semi-precious jewels were crushed and applied to the lips and occasionally around the eyes. Women in the ancient Indus Valley Civilization applied lipstick to their lips for face decoration.[2] Ancient Egyptians extracted purplish-red dye from fucus-algin, 0.01% iodine, and some bromine mannite, which resulted in serious illness. Cleopatra had her lipstick made from crushed carmine beetles, which gave a deep red pigment, and ants for a base. Lipsticks with shimmering effects were initially made using a substance found in fish scales called pearlescence.[3] Lipstick started to gain popularity in the 16th century, during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I, who made piercing black lips and bright yellow faces a fashion statement. By that time, lipstick was made from a blend of beeswax and red stains from plants. During the Second World War, lipstick gained popularity as a result of its use in the movie industry, and it became commonplace for women to apply makeup, or "put their face on". As with most other types of makeup, lipstick is typically, but not exclusively, worn by women. It is usually not worn until a female reaches adolescence or adulthood. Male lipstick, especially as used in theater, is sometimes called manstick.   Another form of lip color, a wax-free semi-permanent liquid formula, was invented in the 1990s by the Lip-Ink International company. Other companies imitated the idea, putting out their own versions of long-lasting "lip stain" or "liquid lip color", but were not allowed to infringe on the patented wax-free formula. A study by US consumer group Campaign For Safe Cosmetics, in October 2007 found 60 percent of lipsticks tested contained traceable amounts of lead.[4] The levels of lead varied from 0.03 to 0.65 parts per million. One third of the lipsticks containing lead exceeded the 0.1ppm limit set by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for lead in candy.[5]
December 2007	The Premiere Eco-Holiday Shopping Festival WHERE: Santa Monica Civic Auditorium, Santa Monica, CA BOOTH NUMBER: # 218 WHEN: December 15th and 16th, Saturday 9AM -8PM & Sunday 9AM-5PM > For More Information: http://www.ecogift.com/
October 2007	Lip Ink International is represented in the area of Camouflage Cosmetics, at the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) Plastic Surgery 2007 show. WHERE: Baltimore Convention Center BOOTH NUMBER: # 338 WHEN: October 26-31 > For More Information: http://12.153.50.131/
	Lip Ink International has been invited to participate in the California Governor and First Lady's Conference representing Women in health and the environment As part of the shared fundamental beliefs, ethics, and intentions to provide guidance, foundation and structure to make decisions, that are safe, natural, healthy, recyclable, organic, renewable resource solutions that support our Lifestyles of Health and Sustainability (LOHAS), 24-7, global, eco-friendly, world. WHERE: Long Beach Convention Center in Hall B & C BOOTH NUMBER: # 202 WHEN: October 23, 2007 > For More Information: http://www.californiawomen.org/
	The Oregon 15th Annual Northwest Women's Show WHERE: Aloha Oregon Convention Center in Oregon BOOTH NUMBER: # 919 WHEN: October 19-21 > For More Information: http://www.portlandwomenshow.com/
September 2007	The Baltimore Maryland Natural Products Expo East 2007 WHERE: Baltimore, Maryland Convention Center WHEN: September 26-29 > For More Information: http://www.expoeast.com/
	The Your Beauty Network’s (YBN) Seventh Annual Business Retreat WHERE: Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa, Dana Point, CA, Laguna Beach Marriott Resort & Spa Hotel, in Laguna Beach California BOOTH NUMBER: #11 WHEN: September 23-25 > For More Information: https://secure.ybn.com/default.asp
	The Great Women's Expo - September 2007 WHERE: The Anaheim Convention Center BOOTH NUMBER: #846 & 746 WHEN: September 15-17 > For More Information: http://www.greatwomensexpo.com/
	The International Congress of Esthetics and Spa WHERE: Long Beach 2007, Located at the Long Beach Convention Center BOOTH NUMBER: #1153 WHEN: September 8-10 > For More Information: http://longbeach.skincareshows.com/exhibitors/
July 2007	The California Gift show, proudly welcomes Lip Ink International July 20-23 2007 booth #6038 Product Divisions > EX•TRACTS® A juried division that highlights innovation in personal care and wellness with a special emphasis on product design. Product categories include aromatherapy, bodycare, massage oils, candles, home/fragrance, bath accessories and more.
	WBENC Women's Business Enterprise National Council Lip Ink International a WBENC certified member, was well received as a Lohas Green Chemistry Lifestyle cosmetic company, at the WBENC Women's Business Enterprise National Council and business fair Los Angeles show June 25-28 2007
June 2007	Lip Ink Intl. shows off their products at the Healthy Lifestyle Expo in Marriot Burbank Convention Center where we become part of vegsource.com and are an immediate hit at the show.
May 2007	Lip Ink Intl. provides gift bags for the LOHAS Forum. The LOHAS 11 Forum is a three- day business conference that will bring together leaders from Fortune 500 companies, LOHAS businesses, the entertainment industry, and celebrities to focus on how businesses, media and entertainment can be leveraged to educate, shape and influence consumer behavior and purchasing decisions while promoting lifestyles of health and sustainability.
April 2007	Lip Ink Intl. exhibits at the Pasadena Convention Center in the Conscious Life Expo.
March 2007	Lip Ink Intl. exhibits at the Long Beach Convention Center in the Health Freedom Expo  resulting in media attention.
October 2006	Lip Ink acquires over 10 million email address in order to advertise and create new customers resulting in positive reaction.
September 2006	Animal Protection Institute places Lip Ink on their home page for animal lover consumers to purchase Lip Ink products and have 15% of all sales go to API .
August 2006	Marketing campaign: Exclusive Complimentary Test Drive - Offer Allows Consumers to Experience  for the First Time  the Original Multi-Patented and Guaranteed Smear-Proof Liquid Lip Color  www.freelipink.com .  Lip Ink joins the national, nonprofit Animal Protection Institute (API) that currently houses and manages CCIC - the Coalition for Consumer Information on Cosmetics to raise awareness of cruelty-free products.  "Tennessean Newspaper" features Lip Ink in Consumer Tips setions resulting in an overwhelming response for the Free Lip Ink Campaign.
July 2006	Wikipedia.org, the Worlds Largest Free Encyclopedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lip-Ink) includes Lip Ink International under noted Cosmetics Companies.
June 2006	Lip Ink® International hires ThinkAlchemy to produce the "Lip Diva" Book. ThinkAlchemy from Santa Monica, Ca, is run by Futurist Michael Glock, and his team that placed the Jewelry on the Matix movie series.  Lip-Ink® also found itself mentioned in the Baltimore Sun, Florida Times Union and Las Vegas Review Journal.
May 2006	Baltimore Sun states: No Need to Blot. The question you have to ask yourself is: Do I really want a lipstick that's semi-permanent?
April 2006	Rose Nichols along with the team of Lip-Ink® International joins the same PR firms used by:  NBC, Microsoft©, Paramount Studios, Discovery Channel, and the Travel Channel. NPPR are highly specialized veterans in lifestyle branding and only accept a few prestigious companies at a time. We just became one of them because we consider them the best PR Company in the business.
March 2006	Rose Nichols appears in the March issue of Beauty Launch Pad – Rose's mission is conveyed in "Whats My Line" Celebrating the Entreprenurial Spirit.
December 2005	Rose Nichols and the team of Lip Ink® International in November,  enter into a joint venture with Pepperjam, an internationally recognized affiliate company, in order to maximize both brand awareness and internet exposure.
November 2005	Women’s Wear Daily introduces our newest line of cosmetics www.girlmakeup.com  sold exclusively on the internet.
October 2005	Rose Nichols along with Lip-Ink® International is accepted by “Women’s Business Enterprise”. WBE is a national council dedicated to women business owners and the support of women in business.

Lip Diva® Rose Receives Recognition The accolades keep pouring in. Here’s a recap of some of Rose’s awards, recognition, and affiliations:
	Rose Nichols receives her first award at the 1997 International Invention Convention for the best cosmetic invention. Featured on over 12 major network news and TV stations, around the USA. Glamour Magazine picks up the buzz and calls Lip-Ink immovable as Hollywood movie stars are first introduced to the product line. Lip-Ink International produces three segments for TV, Training and the general public on the product line.
	Her products are featured on the Christine Ferrari show with Andrew Weil, and many news articles congratulated her for her patented lip color. At the same time, in 1996-7 her first patent was published.
	Rose Nichols receives another award at the 1998 International Invention Convention for the best beauty and fashion product where she also served as a guest speaker where she focused on raising awareness for women in business and to encourage their empowerment. This event was viewed on six major news stations throughout the country.
	Rose Nichols received three more patents for her smear-proof color cosmetic products. She is honored by the Fashion Institute and invited to speak before the student body and counselors as they build their cosmetic programs and grow the cosmetic student body of the Fashion Institute.
	Rose registers over 2000 domain names directly related to her cosmetic line, to get a better grasp of the Internet traffic, soon to arrive. She receives two more patents for her smear-proof cosmetics. Lip-Ink International is lauded in several publications such as, Soaps magazine, Makeup Artist Magazine, and Estylo Magazine as the editor’s choice product.
	Rose builds her second manufacturing plant including IT server room and color cosmetic lab. She welcomes the president of Federal Express David Bronczek, as he tours the lip-Ink manufacturing facility since Lip Ink® uses his company to ship packages all over the world.
	Receives another smear-proof cosmetic patent and welcomes Playboy Movies as a new client. The company now has over 2000 locations both in the professional spa market and the plastic surgeon market.
	Rose Nichols stars in a documentary about her company, which aired more than 300 times on the style network. Rose starts painting with Lip-Ink Color building a museum on the www.lipink.com web site. She recycles all the color product return to painters that can use a new paint medium. All artists are welcome to the returns. She only asks that she can post their paintings on the museum.
	2003 Rose Nichols stars in her first TV commercial and shares her mission with the world. Rose Nichols invents 150 new products this year – with the introduction of natural flavors and color.
	Environmentally conscious recycle program is implemented where she encourages consumers to send back their used containers  for recycling.
	Rose Nichols joins the team of Pepperdine University MBA business graduates to get a new “ live” spin on the business of lifestyle changing products as a beauty insider. Rose also joins PETA and the Safe cosmetics campaign with the only wax free smear-proof cosmetics in the world with a product line containing over 550 natural, personally hand crafted products, all made in the USA under the strict guidelines of CTFA, and FDA.
	October 2005 Rose Nichols along with Lip-Ink International is accepted by “Women’s business Enterprise.” WBE is a national council dedicated to women business owners and the support of women in business. Lip Ink reformulates to green Chemistry. Natural, Organic Kosher, Vegan Supporting our Lifestyles of Health and Sustainability  (LOHAS) 24-7 for an eco-friendly world.
	November 2005 Women’s Wear Daily introduces our newest line of cosmetics www.girlmakeup.com, which is sold exclusively on the Internet.
	December 2005 Rose Nichols and the team of Lip Ink® International participate in a joint venture with Pepperdign, an internationally recognized affiliate company, in order to maximize both brand awareness and Internet exposure.
	March- Rose Nichols appears in the March issue of Beauty Launch Pad. Rose’s mission is conveyed in “Whats My Line” Celebrating the Entrepreneurial Sp
	May 2006 Baltimore Sun states: No Need to Blot. The question you have to ask yourself is: Do I really want a lipstick that’s semi-permanent?
	2006 Rose Nichols writes her first book "Lip Diva®"  Inventor Alchemist Pioneer A true Journey by Rose Nichols available at  www.lulu.com
	2007 Lip Ink International continues to grow with the help of the medical community's support, recognizing the patented, encapsulation attributes of maximum hydration with over 100 different wax free lip moisturizers along with natural sun protection, camouflage, Dental work Safe, guaranteed smearproof, fuller lips naturally by covering the wet area slightly inside the lip. Natural, organic, healthy, safe Ingredients and the fact that our Lip colorization process can make over one million colors by layering. Giving lifestyle meaning to color cosmetics.