How to formulate a tinted lip balm

Published: 13-Apr-2026
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Anneke Greeff shares an anhydrous tinted lip balm stick formula that features radish pigment as a natural colourant

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Botanical colourants are gaining momentum in natural cosmetics and lip care is no exception.

This formulation delivers an indulgent, protective feel with a subtle tint, combining functionality with aesthetic appeal.

In lip care, colour enhances not just appearance, but formulation identity.

At Formula Botanica, we embrace nature’s palette as a core part of product design.

Colour becomes more than decoration, it communicates transparency, purpose, and performance.

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