Abstract: A liquid sealant composition is provided which forms a transparent, water-insoluble, flexible film over lipstick. It prevents lipstick from coming off when the lips come in contact objects such as with cups, drinking glasses, clothing, and food. The composition comprises ethyl cellulose, essential oils, and ethanol. Unlike such compositions known to the prior art, it causes no stinging or burning sensation on the lips after application, it has no irritating odor, and it uses no environmentally objectionable volatile chlorofluorocarbons.