Hourglass Influencer, Inventor, Explorer GIRL Lip Stylos Reviews, Photos, Swatches

Christine — Fri, 27 Jan 2017 13:00:00 +0000

Influencer

Hourglass Influencer GIRL Lip Stylo ($32.00 for 0.09 oz.) is a soft, medium brown with subtle, rosy undertones and a natural sheen. It had semi-opaque, buildable pigmentation that covered the lips with even, smooth color. The texture was creamy, lightweight, and easy to work with as the color glided across the lips. It softened the look of a lot of my lip lines, too, which gave my lips a more hydrated, plumper appearance. The color lasted for four hours on me, and the formula felt hydrating over time.

The GIRL Lip Stylo formula is supposed to have “modern color with luxurious hydration for a lustrous finish,” while the brand founder is quoted (on Sephora) stating, “I can build as much–or as little–color as I like.” I would describe the coverage semi-opaque and buildable, which seemed to fit the brand’s description. The consistency was smooth, creamy, and lightweight, but the color still adhered well to the lips (three to five hours, depending on the shade). I definitely felt like I could apply a little here, a little there, and then spread the color out by pressing my lips together for sheerer coverage, or I could apply a single layer and get semi-opaque coverage fairly easily. The formula was incredibly comfortable to wear: lightweight, hydrating, and smoothing. Some balm-like formulas that have more coverage can sit in lip lines, but I felt like these filled them and made them look softer. I didn’t notice any scent or taste.

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Makeup Geek Waltz (LE, $12.00) is less glossy (95% similar).
Tom Ford Beauty Fabiola (LE, $36.00) is lighter, cooler (95% similar).
Estee Lauder Naked Desire (P, $32.00) is lighter (90% similar).
Tarte Candy (LE, $20.00) is less glossy (90% similar).
Laura Mercier Cinnful (P, $25.00) is cooler (95% similar).
MAC Sunset Pearl (LE, $25.00) is more shimmery (90% similar).
ColourPop Shaka (LE, $7.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
Sephora Taurus (90) (LE, $8.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
Tarte Siesta (P, $21.00) is darker (90% similar).
Bobbi Brown Uber Nude (P, $24.00) is darker, more pigmented (90% similar).

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$32.00/0.08 oz. - $400.00 Per Ounce

I definitely felt like I could apply a little here, a little there, and then spread the color out by pressing my lips together for sheerer coverage, or I could apply a single layer and get semi-opaque coverage fairly easily. The formula was incredibly comfortable to wear: lightweight, hydrating, and smoothing. Some balm-like formulas that have more coverage can sit in lip lines, but I felt like these filled them and made them look softer. I didn’t notice any scent or taste.

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Influencer

PPermanent. $32.00.

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Product

9.5

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

91%

Total

Inventor

Hourglass Inventor GIRL Lip Stylo ($32.00 for 0.09 oz.) is a medium-dark plum with warm undertones and a natural finish. It had semi-opaque, buildable color coverage paired with a creamy, lightweight, and lightly emollient consistency. The texture was thin enough that it didn’t slide around or feel slippery on the lips, while it did not emphasize the texture of my lips either. This shade wore just over four hours on me, and the formula was comfortable and moisturizing to wear.

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Shiseido Rose Crush (RD715) (DC, $28.00) is more muted, warmer (90% similar).
Chanel Rose Violine (P, $37.00) is lighter (95% similar).
Chanel Ce Soir (DC, $34.00) is less glossy (95% similar).
ColourPop C'mon Sis (LE, $10.00) is cooler (95% similar).
Shiseido Red Queen (RD716) (DC, $28.00) is cooler (95% similar).
MAC Hot Tahiti (DC, $19.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
Bite Beauty Zin (DC, $24.00) is cooler (90% similar).
Estee Lauder Bois de Rose (P, $32.00) is brighter (90% similar).
Revlon Berry Rich (P, $8.49) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
MAC Grande Dame (P, $25.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).

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Inventor

PPermanent. $32.00.

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Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

92%

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Explorer

Hourglass Explorer GIRL Lip Stylo ($32.00 for 0.09 oz.) is a medium coral with warm, orange undertones and a cream finish. It had mostly opaque pigmentation that covered the lips fairly evenly, but this was one of the few shades that had room for improvement with respect to application. I think the slight streakiness was due to the consistency being more emollient and a touch thicker, so it slid around more on the lips, even though it certainly felt comfortable on the lips–rather balm-like. The color wore well for four hours on me and was moisturizing.

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Tom Ford Beauty Charles (P, $36.00) is lighter (95% similar).
Make Up For Ever C303 (DC, $22.00) is cooler (95% similar).
MAC Fashion Force (LE, $20.00) is more muted (95% similar).
Urban Decay Protest (DC, $22.00) is darker, more muted (95% similar).
ColourPop Bloom Time (LE, $10.00) is cooler (95% similar).
Bite Beauty Atlanta (LE, $26.00) is darker (95% similar).
MAC Style Surge (P, $25.00) is warmer (90% similar).
Marc Jacobs Beauty Understudy (114) (DC, $30.00) is warmer (90% similar).
YSL Corail Marrakech (14) (P, $38.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
Tom Ford Beauty Insatiable (P, $57.00) is more muted, cooler (90% similar).

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$32.00/0.08 oz. - $400.00 Per Ounce

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Explorer

PPermanent. $32.00.

8.5

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

4.5

Application

86%

Total

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Hourglass Influencer, Inventor, Explorer GIRL Lip Stylos Reviews, Photos, Swatches

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Influencer

PPermanent. $32.00.

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Explorer

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Explorer

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