# Lipstick-Ranking Tools This Handy Guide Tracks the Popularity of Different Types of Lipstick By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2015-09-04 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/different-types-of-lipstick References: [bustle](http://www.bustle.com/articles/107087-glamours-lipstick-index-charts-beauty-trends-in-real-time-so-you-can-see-whats-in-whats) & [glamour](http://www.glamour.com/lipstick/lipstick-index/) Glamour recently launched an online guide that tracks the popularity of different types of lipstick. With so many cosmetics available, it can be difficult to know which ones are in style and which ones are not. This handy guide tracks different social media conversations to help users navigate the ups and downs of the cosmetics industry. The 'Lipstick Index' works by tracking social media conversations in order to give users an updated look on what is popular at the moment. The index tracks different [types of lipsticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dynamic-duo-lipstick), as well as other [beauty and hair products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lilly-lashes). The index updates every hour and also gives users the option the filter topics based on what types of cosmetics they want to see. Most of the information supplied by the Lipstick Index comes from [Instagram](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adizero-evo-sl-gsnk), largely because of the highly visual aspect of make-up and beauty. The Lipstick Index is the perfect tool for make-up enthusiasts to stay up to date on the latest products. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 52% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Cosmetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/cosmetics) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Lipstick Index:** Tracking social media conversations to determine popularity of different types of lipstick. - **Updated Cosmetics Guide:** Providing real-time information on popular beauty and hair products. - **Instagram Beauty Insights:** Utilizing the visual aspect of Instagram to monitor beauty trends. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Cosmetics Industry:** Opportunity to create personalized, real-time products based on consumer trends. - **Social Media Marketing:** Opportunity to capitalize on the power of social media to track trends and engage with consumers. - **Retail Industry:** Opportunity to optimize product placement and marketing based on real-time consumer data. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Personalized Lipsticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maison-m.md) - [Versatile Long-Lasting Lipsticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/longlasting-lipstick.md) - [Beauty Product Exploration Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beautifytips-platform.md) - [Vintage Glamour Lipsticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hollywood-beauty-icon-lipsticks.md) - [Makeup-Inspired Colorfuldevices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lipstick-mechanical-keyboard.md) - [Conditioning Glossy-Wet Lipsticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rabanne-beauty-dramalips.md) - [Experiential Lip Color Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lip-lab.md) - [AI-Powered Lipstick Application Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lipstick-application-system.md) - [3-in-1 Luxury Lipsticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/herms-silky-lipstick-shine.md)