Hourglass Holiday 2017 Confessional Refillable Lipstick Set Review, Photos, Swatches
Holiday 2017 Set
Hourglass Holiday 2017 Set Confessional Refillable Lipstick Set ($54.00 for 0.09 oz.) contains three lipsticks; it comes with one lipstick with full packaging and two refills. All three are full-sized, and the refills can be used without swapping them into the full case if desired. I’m a fan of the formula, which is more pigmented, hydrating, and comfortable to wear but find the amount of product per lipstick (0.03 oz.) to be hard to ignore.
Value
There are a few ways to assess the value, since the brand has their Confession lipstick available with full packaging ($34.00 each) and lighter, refill packaging ($22.00 each). For the purposes of value, I wanted to make it the most straightforward: one lipstick in full packaging and two in refill. They are full-sized in the set, so there was a total value of $78. If we looked at the equivalent in refill packaging only (since some may have no issue opting out of the full packaging), then the total value would have been $66 (I don’t think it would be remotely fair to consider three as full packaging since they are definitely not).
Holiday 2017 Set
LELimited Edition. $54.00.
My One Desire
My One Desire is a medium, rosy pink with warm undertones and a satin finish. It had opaque pigmentation that applied evenly across my lips without tugging on them as I applied the color. The consistency was creamy and had a bit more slip than most shades I’ve tried in the formula, and I felt like this resulted in the color emphasizing my lip lines slightly. It wore well for four and a half hours on me and was hydrating.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Hourglass I've Kissed (P, $34.00) is lighter, brighter (95% similar).
- Estee Lauder Spellbound (P, $32.00) is darker, cooler (95% similar).
- Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics Wish (DC, $17.00) is warmer (95% similar).
- Hourglass Activist (P, $32.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Maybelline Almond Rose (P, $7.99) is darker, less glossy (90% similar).
- Charlotte Tilbury Secret Salma (P, $37.00) is darker, less glossy (95% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty Truth or Bare (P, $28.00) is darker (95% similar).
- Hourglass Seeker (P, $32.00) is darker (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Ravenswood (DC, $18.00) is darker, warmer (95% similar).
- Bite Beauty Éclair (DC, $24.00) is darker, cooler (95% similar).
Formula Overview
$34.00/0.03 oz. - $1133.33 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to have "creamy, saturated, longwearing color with a satin finish." It's a light-medium thick formula that was typically opaque with a lightly creamy texture that glided on without tugging but did not slide around while worn. The majority of shades had a natural to satin finish, and they lasted anywhere from four to seven hours with light hydration. The best performing shades were light to dark while the lightest and deepest shades weren't quite as consistent.
The lipstick can be purchased with the full packaging/applicator for $34 or as a refill-only for $22. The refill packaging is substantial enough that it is usable on its own, as there's a detachable base that the refillable cap clicks onto (with an audible click), but they are very slim--and that's not a surprise given they only contain 0.03 oz. making them one of the smaller lipsticks on the market. Slim lipsticks typically contain around 0.07 oz. of product and are usually smaller than the average standard lipstick tube (which tends to be between 0.10 and 0.12 oz.).
Browse all of our Hourglass Confession Ultra Slim High Intensity Lipstick swatches.
Ingredients
My One Desire
LELimited Edition. $34.00.
True Love Means
True Love Means is a light-medium, peachy coral with warm undertones and a cream finish. The color payoff was fantastic, but the texture had moderate slip and was harder to apply precisely to the lips. I could not keep the color from sinking into my lip lines either. It was comfortable and moisturizing to wear, but it wasn’t the most flattering shade in the range on my lips. This shade stayed on well for four hours.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- MAC Kinda Sexy (P, $19.00) is less glossy (90% similar).
- MAC Reel Sexy (LE, $19.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- NARS Descanso (LE, $25.00) is cooler (95% similar).
- Bobbi Brown Buff (P, $29.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Revlon Bare Affair (P, $8.49) is lighter (90% similar).
- Fenty Beauty Motha Luva (P, $20.00) is lighter, less glossy (90% similar).
- ColourPop With the Band (P, $7.00) is less glossy (90% similar).
- ColourPop Peach Surprise (LE, $7.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Indulge Me (P, $8.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Pat McGrath Peep Show (P, $38.00) is lighter, cooler, less glossy (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$34.00/0.03 oz. - $1133.33 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to have "creamy, saturated, longwearing color with a satin finish." It's a light-medium thick formula that was typically opaque with a lightly creamy texture that glided on without tugging but did not slide around while worn. The majority of shades had a natural to satin finish, and they lasted anywhere from four to seven hours with light hydration. The best performing shades were light to dark while the lightest and deepest shades weren't quite as consistent.
The lipstick can be purchased with the full packaging/applicator for $34 or as a refill-only for $22. The refill packaging is substantial enough that it is usable on its own, as there's a detachable base that the refillable cap clicks onto (with an audible click), but they are very slim--and that's not a surprise given they only contain 0.03 oz. making them one of the smaller lipsticks on the market. Slim lipsticks typically contain around 0.07 oz. of product and are usually smaller than the average standard lipstick tube (which tends to be between 0.10 and 0.12 oz.).
Browse all of our Hourglass Confession Ultra Slim High Intensity Lipstick swatches.
Ingredients
True Love Means
LELimited Edition. $34.00.
You Are My
You Are My is a soft, medium-dark plummy brown with warm undertones and a satin sheen. It had rich color coverage in a single layer, and the color applied evenly and smoothly on the lips without dragging. The texture was lightweight with enough slip to apply well but not feel slippery when worn. This shade wore well for five hours and was hydrating over time.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop C'mon Sis (LE, $10.00) is brighter (90% similar).
- Chanel Rose Violine (P, $37.00) is cooler (95% similar).
- Tarte Mani (LE, $20.00) is darker (90% similar).
- MAC Natural Born Leader (LE, $19.00) is darker (90% similar).
- YSL Prime Beige (90) (P, $38.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Too Faced Girl Code (P, $22.00) is more muted, cooler (90% similar).
- Bobbi Brown Downtown Plum (P, $40.00) is darker (90% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Richard (P, $36.00) is warmer, less glossy (90% similar).
- Hourglass If Only (P, $34.00) is darker (95% similar).
- Tarte Beach Bum (P, $22.00) is warmer (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$34.00/0.03 oz. - $1133.33 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to have "creamy, saturated, longwearing color with a satin finish." It's a light-medium thick formula that was typically opaque with a lightly creamy texture that glided on without tugging but did not slide around while worn. The majority of shades had a natural to satin finish, and they lasted anywhere from four to seven hours with light hydration. The best performing shades were light to dark while the lightest and deepest shades weren't quite as consistent.
The lipstick can be purchased with the full packaging/applicator for $34 or as a refill-only for $22. The refill packaging is substantial enough that it is usable on its own, as there's a detachable base that the refillable cap clicks onto (with an audible click), but they are very slim--and that's not a surprise given they only contain 0.03 oz. making them one of the smaller lipsticks on the market. Slim lipsticks typically contain around 0.07 oz. of product and are usually smaller than the average standard lipstick tube (which tends to be between 0.10 and 0.12 oz.).
Browse all of our Hourglass Confession Ultra Slim High Intensity Lipstick swatches.
Ingredients
The lipstick holders look like cigarette holders and now a ciggie looking case. Houglass 100s.
Or crayons or pencils!
Definitely a less expensive way to try the formula.. not thinking any of these shades were in my top 3 though.
Yeah, that’s the downside – Hourglass could have easily offered holiday trio pricing on their full line-up since everything IS full-sized.
Exactly!!!
This is a brilliant set, but I wish they had another choice with deeper colours. I can really only wear 2 of these, and one only in the summer, so I will pass. I was quite disappointed, actually, when I researched the shades.
I’m always surprised brands don’t do more like light/dark or cool/warm!
I was tempted by this kit, but only 2 of the 3 colors will look good on me, so will skip. Thanks for saving me $
No problem!
Saved by my dupes! Got CP Faded (and Mrs.), Maybelline Touch Of Spice, MAC Reel Sexy, ABH Kiss (because it looks just like MAC Kinda Sexy, but a bit darker), and of course, I still have HG Activist on my WL. So I’m good!
Perfect 😀
I love the shades, but the lack of value turns me off tbh
Totally understand!
This is tempting since they’re beautiful lipsticks and the packaging is cool, but it’s hard to get past the tiny amount of product even in the “value” set. It’s a maybe for me.
Yeah, a “value” set only when it comes to Hourglass!
So true!! Hourglass’ value sets are a joke in terms of value. I wish they’d do better by their customers for holiday sets.
I know I’m supposed to be looking at the lipsticks, but, oh, my gosh, your eye look! It’s stunning!
Thanks!
This set is on my wish list. Lovely hues and I don’t have any obvious dupes!
Quelle suprise!
Yay!
I’m confused. All 3 tubes look the same. Which ones are just the refills?
Hi Rachel,
I photographed them by putting each one into the refill container, otherwise they roll around like crazy! Since the packaging is designed to be refillable, the packaging works for any of them. They are all the same size.
I, too, would prefer a customizable option as I have dupes for 2 of the 3 and, like you, Christine, didn’t find the nude shade particularly flattering.
I’m not sure I’m into these colors enough to go for it.