A while back we reported a story about how a fragrance can make it look like you’ve lost weight. Well, Omega Tech Labs has introduced a lip gloss called Promise that is supposed to have weight loss benefits.

Appetite suppressant in lip gloss

According to the company, the lip gloss contains a blend of botanical oils (castor oil, coconut oil and evening primrose oil) that work as appetite suppressants. Experts say that these ingredients can work but they don’t believe you will get enough exposure from the lip gloss to make much difference.

Smells can help you slim

While this Beauty Brain is highly skeptical, there is some science backing up the product concept. Researchers at the Smell & Taste Treatment and Research Foundation have done studies showing that odors can actually help people lose weight. If Promise lip gloss contains appetite suppressant oils and odors that help curb your appetite, it might have an effect.

Could be too tasty

On the other hand, the flavor could actually stimulate your appetite and have the opposite effect! Since the company offers no clinical study, we can’t know for sure whether it works.

But it’s probably worth a try. It will certainly be a good lip gloss and if it has the added benefit of helping you lose weight without taking another spinning class, how cool is that?  Incidentally, if you were thinking of trying the Pink Patch for weight loss, don’t bother.

The Beauty Brain’s are thrilled to present the first post by Sarah, our new sensory evaluator. Sarah will be focus on testing products while the Left and Right Brain continue posting on cosmetic science.

Today’s post is a review of the latest lip gloss from Looselips New York. Here’s what Sarah had to say about their Lumi-Shine and Hint of Mint lip glosses:

Looselips NY Lip Gloss

“I’d give both products high marks in terms of basic performance. I love the way the high gloss effect of the Lumi-shine formula brings out the rich color of the product. I’ve rarely seen my lips look so so soft and shimmery. The tactile properties are very good as well. Unlike some other glosses I’ve tried, this one wasn’t overly sticky or tacky. And I loved the brush applicator, it gave me much more control over where I applied it compared to other products I’ve tried.

The Hint of Mint product was a real treat in a different way. Despite the very bright color of the product, it really didn’t impart much color to my lips. But, it was GREAT as a replacement for lip balm. And the product is aptly named - it has just a hint of mint flavor that is tasty without being overpowering. I’m sad to say, however, that neither of these products lasted very long. I don’t know if I could afford to use these everyday as my regular gloss. Still from a sensory point of view, these are very well formulated products. Finally, I just want to give a shout out to Lefty and Righty for letting me play on their blog and giving me the chance to try some fun new products!”

No, thank you Sarah and we can’t wait for more of your sassy sensory reviews!

Lynn’s A Lumpy Lip Lover:
Hello, I love your site, it’s so informative and unbiased. My question is about the lip plumpers on the market. Do they work and if so, are the effects permanent? I’ve always found that applying anti-wrinkle cream plumps mine up just fine.