I Believe

Hourglass I Believe Confession Lipstick ($34.00 for 0.03 oz.) is a bright, medium fuchsia pink with cool, blue undertones and a cream finish. It had nearly opaque color coverage that glided onto the lips evenly and smoothly without tugging on the lips during application. The consistency was lightweight, creamy but not slippery, and comfortable to wear. It lasted for five hours and was lightly hydrating.

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.).

FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).

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• ColourPop Fizzy Pop (LE, $7.00) is warmer, glossier (90% similar).
• NARS Yu (PiP, $25.00) is darker (90% similar).
• NARS Marisa (P, $34.00) is lighter (90% similar).
• Dior Popsicle (353) (LE, $38.00) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
• MAC Peach Blossom Pink (LE, $19.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
• MAC Aim for Gorgeous (LE, $19.00) is darker (90% similar).
• Dior Ultra Daring (755) (P, $37.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
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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

Price Comparisons

Compared to more standard-sized tubes:

• Hourglass Confesssion Lipstick (with packaging) | $1,133.00/oz. ($34.00/0.03 oz.)
• Hourglass Confesssion Lipstick (refill) | $733.33/oz. ($22.00/0.03 oz.)
• Givenchy Le Rouge | $300.00/oz. ($36.00/0.12 oz.)
• Tom Ford Lip Color | $540.00/oz. ($54.00/0.10 oz.)
• Guerlain Rouge G | ($56.00 for 0.12 oz.)
• Christian Louboutin Velvet Matte | $671.64/oz. ($90.00/0.134 oz.)
• YSL Rouge Pur Couture | $284.62/oz. ($37.00/0.13 oz.)
• Pat McGrath MatteTrance | $271.43/oz. ($38.00/0.14 oz.)
• Hourglass Femme Rouge Velvet Creme Lipstick | $250.00/oz. ($30.00/0.12 oz.)
• Serge Lutens Lipstick | $937.50/oz. ($75.00/0.08 oz.)

Compared to more slim-style tubes:

• Surratt Prismatique | $437.50/oz. ($36.00/0.08 oz.)
• Givenchy Le Rouge-a-Porter | $514.29/oz. ($36.00/0.07 oz.)
• Burberry Burberry Kisses Sheer | $485.71/oz. ($34.00/0.07 oz.)
• Surrat Lipslique | $680.00/oz. ($34.00/0.05 oz.)
• NARS Pure Matte | $400.00/oz. ($28.00/0.07 oz.)
• Guerlain La Petite Robe Noire | $355.56/oz. ($32.00/0.09 oz.)
• Hourglass GIRL Lip Stylo | $355.56/oz. ($32.00/0.09 oz.)
• Cle de Peau Lip Luminizer (refill) | $500.00/oz. ($35.00/0.07 oz.)
• Cle de Peau Lip Luminizer (with packaging) | $857.14/oz. ($55.00/0.07 oz.)
• Chanel Le Crayon Rouge de Couleur | $925.00/oz. ($37.00/0.04 oz.)

I Can't Wait

Hourglass I Can’t Wait Confession Lipstick ($34.00 for 0.03 oz.) is a slightly muted, medium-dark plum with warm, red undertones and a cream finish. It was richly pigmented and yielded smooth, even coverage as the formula was lightly creamy and glided on with ease. The texture did not feel overly slippery or too emollient, so it sat well on the lips and stayed on for a solid five and a half hours. It felt moisturizing while worn.

FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).

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• Tom Ford Beauty Cooper (LE, $36.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).
• MAC Just My Type (P, $20.00) is less glossy (95% similar).
• Givenchy Framboise Couture (323) (P, $36.00) is lighter, glossier (95% similar).
• Tom Ford Beauty Electrique (P, $57.00) is lighter, glossier (90% similar).
• Bite Beauty Radish (DC, $26.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
• ColourPop Maxed Out (P, $7.00) is darker, less glossy (90% similar).
• YSL Fuchsia Heroine (7) (P, $38.00) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
• Givenchy Fuchsia Irresistible (205) (P, $36.00) is brighter (90% similar).
• MAC Good Kisser (P, $19.00) is lighter (90% similar).
• Bite Beauty Framboise (DC, $24.00) is lighter (90% similar).

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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

I Live For

Hourglass I Live For Confession Lipstick ($34.00 for 0.03 oz.) is a bold, medium-dark orange with warm, red undertones and a cream finish. It had opaque color payoff in a single layer, while the texture was lightweight, smooth, and creamy enough to spread across the lips without dragging or tugging but not feel slippery or move around while worn. The formula was lightly moisturizing over the five hours this shade wore for.

FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).

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• Revlon Feed the Flame (P, $12.39) is lighter (95% similar).
• Revlon Smokin' Hot (P, $10.99) is lighter (95% similar).
• MAC Lobster (DC, $21.00) is darker, more muted, glossier (95% similar).
• NYX Indie Flick (P, $6.00) is darker (95% similar).
• Lipstick Queen Jungle Queen (P, $22.00) is glossier (95% similar).
• Bite Beauty Blood Orange (DC, $24.00) is darker (95% similar).
• MAC So Chaud (P, $19.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
• ColourPop Get a Room (P, $10.00) is warmer (90% similar).
• MAC Style Shocked (P, $22.00) is darker, less glossy (90% similar).
• Bobbi Brown Lady Ruba (P, $28.00) is darker (90% similar).

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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

Hourglass I Believe Confession Ultra Slim High Intensity Lipstick

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