An economic downturn may be on the horizon as a result of rising makeup sales, so says the “lipstick index,” a barometer reminiscent of the groundhog’s shadow.
In 2001, Estee Lauder chairman Leonard Lauder coined the phrase “lipstick index” for the company’s performance metrics. He hypothesized that women bought lipstick as “small pick-me-ups” during the US economic slump because they couldn’t afford more costly purchases. Lipstick sales surged 11% during the time.
Ladies, is this true?
My small ‘pick me ups’ is food.
Lauder should spend more time keeping an eye on his crazy ass family.
I wouldn’t know, I put a little face powder on for Church but that’s it.
Amphetamine is a guaranteed pick me up, though it’s probably a bit more than a lipstick in price.
Their lipsticks run from $29 to $100. Why buy it when you can go to Walmart and buy Cover Girl or L’Oreal in similar shades for 1/4 of the price?
I saw that Estee Lauder lipstick can be used on pigs also!
Mascara and a bit of liner but no lipstick.
A pick me up would be a sale on ammo, a day at the spa or a cup of tea in peace.
BFH- “Ladies, is this true?”
How insensitive of you to exclude all other genders.
the increased lip stick sales have been traced back to kamala’s campaign
they seem to be going through a lot of it lately
I guess I will have to get my pick me ups elsewhere.
I don’t like makeup and I won’t wear it.
Makeup is a turn-off, for the most part.
@Toby
It’s tragic when the poor wives discover lipstick stains on their husbands underwear.
I think it’s plausible. Color/fashion changes and a new lip color is easier and less expensive to stay current with than new clothes.
Keep your lipstick from way back and it’ll b on trend again in a few years! 😆
L’Oréal isn’t my brand. I use ELF. Good quality and budget friendly.
Pick-me-ups for the LBGTQ crowd:
Lesbians-tattoos and butch wax
Bisexuals-AC/DC generators
Gays-lipstick (preferred color brown)
Trans-counterfeit parts
Queers-rosy red dipsticks
Estee Lauder – one hell of a fine business woman.
I much prefer the beauty of a natural woman (no trans, no faggots, no how).
That being said women can do as they choose, if it pleases them and those around her. Some make up enhances beauty other detracts.
The only “makeup” I use is lip balm, especially in winter when it’s dry. Not the “looks like you’ve been chewing on a pork chop” lips, just plain old chap stick kind. Oh, I do like a certain brand that has watermelon flavor.
I quit wearing makeup 15-18 years ago. i felt naked at first and then got used to it. Before that i loved luxury brands and bought mostly Chanel at the old downtown Cleveland Higbee’s (think a Christmas story). Brun Marin and French Fawn i think were the names, red and a neutral. I see they want $48 for one now so forget it. I use O’Keeffe’s tubes or Vaseline tubes now sometimes Burt’s Bees.
Woody, you’re right. Spirit Animals, is this true?