Hourglass Siren Extreme Sheen Lipgloss Review, Photos, Swatches
Hourglass Siren Extreme Sheen Lipgloss
Hourglass Siren Extreme Sheen Lipgloss
Hourglass Siren Extreme Sheen Lipgloss ($28.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a wicked shade of fiery red with a part-chrome, part-metallic finish. It has a definite orange-base, but this the strength of the red really is pulled to the forefront. Think Kat Von D Adora… but more. It is such a rich, luxurious gloss that applies beautifully and evenly while delivering opaque color with very little product. The wear is fantastic (four to six hours), and it’s moisturizing while you wear it. There is a light, sweet scent–reminiscent of perhaps creme brulee–that doesn’t feel overwhelming nor smell synthetic.
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- Product: 30/30
- Value: 7/10
- Ease of Use: 4/5
- Packaging: 4/5
FINAL THOUGHTS: Yes, yes, and yes. I have to try more to see if the whole range performs as well as Siren, but I look forward to whatever shade I try next. I just wish they’d inject a wee bit more into each tube — at 0.12 oz., they fall below average, and though it certainly is a vibrant, pigmented gloss and doesn’t need a lot of product to deliver that color, it’s still a little low.
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Hourglass Siren Extreme Sheen Lipgloss
Hourglass Siren Extreme Sheen Lipgloss
Hourglass Siren Extreme Sheen Lipgloss
Hourglass Siren Extreme Sheen Lipgloss
Product & Review FAQ
Where can I purchase Siren? How much is it?
Hourglass, $28.
Is it limited edition?
No.
Any dupes?
Kat Von D Adora.
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Ummm, wow.
This is gorgeous! Looks really pretty on you
Now that’s a lip Lacquer! Definitely worth the money, this is however the deepest shade they have so I’m wondering if they all have the same finish.
I have the extreme sheen lipgloss in Truth, and it’s a medium pigmented cream finish, quite different from Siren’s opaque metallic.
I tried this on in Sephora a few weeks ago and it was glorious. I thought it was only part of a three pack? Nice to know it’s sold separately. Expensive? Yes. The only red that doesn’t look like a clown made out with me? Yes. Must. Have.
Sephora used to have the glosses separate, but I didn’t see ‘em there any more — Hourglass’ website sells all of their shades separately!
Hourglass RTV’d all of the Extreme Sheens when they repackaged because of major leakage. No word on when they’re coming back.
Ahh… I haven’t seen the newer packaging, though I’ve seen the smaller glosses and don’t like it. Interesting!
So this gloss is the same as this set sold at Sephora just with different packaging? Is the flat tube or the round tube the problem packaging with leaking?
Sorry, forgot the link…
http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P273102&categoryId=C17271
What is the difference other than the packaging?
I think it’s just the packaging!
This looks awesome! I went to sephora.com (not affiliated) to see if they were selling these and they have a limited edition set of three colors each @ .12 oz (including siren and two others) for $45! thats a savings of $39. I’m gotta get them! here’s the link. hope it’s OK that I posted this! http://sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P273102&categoryId=C17271
Considering the markup is only $5 more CAN that is a good deal.
very cool. I like how they packed it with the nudes to tone it down if you wanted. sadly don’t think it would look as good on me as christine (but wallet says yay)
wow that is really pigmented! it’s such a gorgeous shade! and i like how it looks on your lips.
That is so stunning on you! I definitely need to give red another try.
I need this in my life!
wow! That color is bright and can stay on for 4-6 hours without drying your lips out? PHENOMENAL!
wow. that’s gorgeous!
It looks gorgeous on you, Christine!! By the way, how do you get the lines around your lips so straight? It looks so flawless!
Apply slowly!
Oh wow that is a gorgeous color! (and looks REALLY good on you!) It almost looks fake, it’s so perfect.
(BTW, I like this “post FAQ”…has that always been there?)
We implemented it maybe four or five months ago? I think!
Oh wow! I guess I didn’t see it cause I read your posts on my iPad Reader app and only come on here to leave a comment.
Exciting color! it’s suit you
Whoa. Amazing. I can’t imagine myself wearing it, but it is STUNNING!
aaahh stop that – you know I am a sucker for Adora and wished I’d bought two of them – this is already in my shopping cart now!
thats a lipgloss! Hotdamn! Hold the phone, I need to get that NOW
Gorgeous…reminds me of MAC’s Fanplastico laquer.
wow great color!!!
I am a Extreme Sheen collector (hoarder!) Siren is def. the most pigment of the line. And the only one with that metallic, lacquer finish. But even the sheerer shades have beautiful, more-than-typical-gloss coverage. I know you are a coral fan too, try Lush next. It’s gorgeous!
Fortune is the pink counterpart to Siren- same metallic finish.
You’re right, Fortune is metallic isn’t it? I actually prefer the non-metallic Extreme Sheens personally.
Ahh I just bought this lipgloss the other day!! I saw in in Sephora and I looooooved it, there was no way I was letting it go. Unfortunately, it only came in a set of 3 glosses – they didn’t have it seperate. I don’t know if that’s how they do it in Sephora for all their lipglosses, but I was kinda irked. I don’t really like the other 2 glosses. This is the first (and probably one of the only) times I’ve ever bought a whole set of something for just one thing!
I swear Sephora used to sell them separately (because Hourlgass has a whole range of them), but they are separate on Hourglass’ website.
It might be because they’re re-packaging the glosses to look more like their pocket versions but elongated.
The new packaging was released and recalled because it leaked bad.
Christine, you look like a doll wearing this! Now I want it so bad so I can be a doll too!
If Jean Gray was a real person, this is the lip gloss she would wear.
Wow. That is an awe-inspiring red. Finally a dupe for Adora, which I wanted soooo much but it sold out too fast!
Wow, that’s so metallic!
WOW! LOL Shade is almost blinding! So gorgeous though, super intense.
Wow, SO stunning!
OMG! It looks great on you! Plus great reviews… must get one!
I love that color Christine! I’m glad its permanent so that I can save up
. Quick question: looks like you’re wearing a lip liner with that. If so, what color is it? Thanks!
Nope, no lip liner!
Wow, you are stunning in this, I would definitely keep this if I were you!
I love how this looks on you. I also love wearing this dabbed on the centre of the lip ontop of a red lipstick (like the La Perla runway makeup)
WOW!
oh muh gosh! love it!
Did you line your lips or just gloss them? Amazed. Must have it.
Never line lips for swatches!
Wow!! That is really intense!
Christine, please stop! Everything looks good on you and you make me want to have it all! When I end up having to give up my TV to buy more makeup, it will all be your fault
WOW!
Does anyone know where I can get this or Adora internationally? We don’t have Sephora in my country and I couldn’t find anything on eBay.
Am I just out of luck?
Zuneta (not aff) sells hourglass online and ships internationally! HTH
Oh wow, you just made my day! Thank you Jade!
This is gorgeous. Period.
Oh wow.
That gloss is AMAZING!
You can definitely pull this off, I don’t think I could! Looks great!!
OOOH! So stunning pretty!
Reminds me of red glass Christmas ornament, holiday atmosphere
I just can’t love it coz I can’t reach it! so pitiful me :{ But I won’t Leave It for sure!
Is MUFE Metal gloss (that you’ve recently reviewed) comparable to this in term of the look or texture?
In texture, kind of – not as opaque, also not as orange-based!
HELLO!!!!!!!!!!!! LOVE!!!
Am I the only one who doesn’t like it? Something is not right about the shine or the color.
I have to have this.
Hourglass Fortune Extreme Sheen lip gloss is a peachy pink shot through with gold “gleam”. Covers just like Siren and has the same luxurious feel. I would highly recommend picking it up ASAP.
Really gorgeous, it makes me think of the red shoes in the Wizard of Oz !
Wow, just wow!!
I wish we could get that here in the UK
Zuneta.com
Zuneta sells Hourglass in the UK and ships to any other country!
Hi Christine,
How it compares to Make Up For Ever Metal Lab Shine Lipgloss M10 & Kat Von D Adora? Which one that has the most deep red, blue-tone & metallic finish?
Thanks for the lovely swatch as always!
Closer to Adora, though obviously more orange. Lab Shine is the bluer red I would say. Hourglass has the best metallic finish.
I’m sold at “Hourglass has the best metallic finish”. I don’t even care with the orangish tone to it, maybe I can put bluish red lipstick beforehand (to make it less orange?? *crossing finger*)
I can’t wait until my Siren come!
I saw these extreme sheen lipglosses in their new packaging and they have .24 oz now
HOT DAMN!!!
This looks beautiful on you, Christine! I also LOVE this color, and I am never one for red lipstick or lipgloss. Purchased it in the 3 pack. Hourglass products (especially the shadows) are phenomenal. I am also in love with their lipgloss called Primal…. absolutely gorgeous!
wow– looks scary in the tube but very flattering on you. very warm red.
wow…. this is so intense color christine! luvit!!!
What a Christmassy color!
WOW ‘siren’ is such a fitting name !
I’m not really keen on spending $28 for a gloss (maybe if there were more in the tube…), but that color is gorgeous. Very pretty.
What’s the texture like? I recently picked up Illamasqua Hermetic gloss because it looked so beautiful but the texture is so thick and sticky that I don’t enjoy wearing it.
It’s not sticky, but it is thicker than the average gloss I would say.
Love the way Hourglass lipglosses look on lips, but for some reason, I can’t stand the smell…I had an Hourglass gloss, but tossed it b/c the smell was pretty unbearable. Maybe I’m just sensitive to scents.
Are you sure you didn’t photoshop this? lol. It doesn’t even look real!
Ohmygosh, I need every gloss in the line, RIGHT NOW.
My poor credit card
Wow! I must own that!
I like a touch of this on top of Icon
Thats seriously not boring!
what a strange colour but it fits you a lot!!!
you look good with all the reds
I had to go and order this, well, I actually got the 3 pack as it’s much cheaper, plus I picked up the Lagoon eyeshadow duo for free delivery. Oh dear!
By the way, UK readers, you can get this from Zuneta and if you use the code JANZU, you get 12.5% off (before VAT for some reason)!
Stunning! Very original colour!
I literally gasped when I saw this color. Metallic reds are so up my alley!
Ok wow. That looks BEAUTIFUL.
What’s the difference between chrome and metallic?
Chrome has more shine, less shimmer. Metallic is less glossy but more of a sheen/reflection.
Very cool!
Oo0o0ohhHhhhH…! Love it!
Weird – I bought this as a single at my local Sephora (they have the individuals in stock still), and it contains .24oz. That’s really irritating that they changed the packaging and reduced the amount by 50% while keeping the price the same! Guess I should grab a few more at Sephora before they’re gone!
Ah, looks like it’s perhaps the other way around, reading the comments above. If they’ve changed the packaging to include twice as much product, then yay
Thats one gorgeous color but sadly this brand isnt available where I live =(
Whoa!! That is some intense color. I’m happy this shade is available outside of a set now, yay!
Beautiful! I was wondering if you lined your lips as well? The application looks so precise
Nope, no liner!
This is beautiful. Would it work out for someone that is cool-toned?
I think it could, but it does pull quite orange!
Amazing… i just fall in love with this brand lately.@@
that is such a gorgeously opaque color.
whoaaa that’s hot!
omg that is some amazingly BRIGHT lipstick. my eyes actually felt a little…burnt? because it’s just so strong. talk about a showstopping kind of red! it’s awesome!
how do you get the perfect edge with these pigmented glosses or even lipstick? I find it easier to control on a lipstick, but for liquid lipsticks and glosses with the doe foot wand, so hard! D: do you use a separate brush?
Nope, I don’t use a separate brush – it’s just practice!
WOW. I haven’t loved a lip product based on just photos since Chanel Lip Lacquer in Dragon!
Ugly..
this is so unbelievable!!!!!!
Christine, do you happen to own any of the Milani Glitzy Glamour Glosses? I just got back from picking up the shade “All About Me” and I think it may be a legitimate dupe. Now, I don’t own Siren (but how many times have I come *this* close to spending the 28 bucks!) but–this is all based on your pictures–they look identical in the tube. On me, the Milani gloss looks a touch less opaque and metallic and the color isn’t as orange as the Hourglass gloss.
I love love love Adora….but it is so hard to remove. Is this hard to remove compare to Adora?
Nope – this is a gloss!
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