Hourglass I've Been, One Time, When I'm With You Confession Lipsticks Reviews, Photos, Swatches
I've Been
Hourglass I’ve Been Confession Lipstick ($34.00 for 0.03 oz.) is a medium, plummy brown with warm undertones and a cream finish. It had rich, opaque pigmentation that applied evenly and smoothly across the lips. The texture was lightweight, creamy without being slippery, and glided on with ease. This shade wore well for five hours and was lightly hydrating over time.
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).
Top Dupes
- Pat McGrath Attitude (DC, $40.00) is cooler (95% similar).
- Bite Beauty Molasses (DC, $24.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Wicked Ways (P, $55.00) is cooler (90% similar).
- Sephora Yum Yum (10) (P, $8.00) is darker (95% similar).
- MAC MamaStarrr (LE, $19.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Bite Beauty Calvados (P, $24.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Sassy (LE, $7.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Intense (P, $37.00) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- NARS Ava (LE, $34.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Estee Lauder Mind Game (P, $32.00) 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
I've Been
PPermanent. $34.00.
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.)
One Time
Hourglass One Time Confession Lipstick ($34.00 for 0.03 oz.) is a medium-dark, rosy plum with subtle, warm undertones and a satin sheen. It had nearly opaque pigmentation that covered the lips with smooth, even coverage. The lipstick was creamy enough that it did not tug when applied but sat well on the lips and did not slide around over time. It lasted for five hours, left a subtle stain behind, and was lightly moisturizing.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Bobbi Brown Razzberry (P, $37.00) is darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop Little Snow (LE, $10.00) is lighter, warmer (95% similar).
- Chanel New Prodigious (178) (LE, $45.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Tarte Soaked (LE, $21.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- Pat McGrath Executive Realness (P, $38.00) is darker (90% similar).
- Revlon Mauvy Night (P, $8.49) is lighter (90% similar).
- Charlotte Tilbury Amazing Amal (P, $37.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Bobbi Brown Plum Rose (DC, $37.00) is lighter, warmer, glossier (90% similar).
- NARS Transeurope Express (P, $26.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Bobbi Brown Rose Blossom (DC, $37.00) is glossier (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
One Time
PPermanent. $34.00.
When I'm With You
Hourglass When I’m With You Confession Lipstick ($34.00 for 0.03 oz.) is a dark berry with cool undertones and satin finish. It had good color coverage, though it was not quite opaque, that applied evenly on the lips and felt comfortable to apply as it did not tug or drag on the lips. The texture was lightweight, smooth and lightly creamy but did not feel slippery or move around on the lips over time. On me, it stayed on well for six hours, left a fuchsia stain behind, and was somewhat hydrating over time.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Unravelled (LE, $10.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- Anastasia Plumeria (P, $18.00) is darker (90% similar).
- Pat McGrath Pink Ultraness (LE, $40.00) is lighter, brighter, glossier (95% similar).
- ColourPop Persuasion (LE, $7.00) is more muted (90% similar).
- Bite Beauty #002 (LE, $36.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- Dior Ultra Pulse (870) (P, $37.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Tarte Twerk (P, $20.00) is lighter, brighter (90% similar).
- Bite Beauty Supreme (DC, $24.00) is warmer (85% similar).
- Pat McGrath Extravaganza (P, $38.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- Givenchy Prune Trendy (327) (P, $36.00) is lighter (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.
Oh, noooo!
When I’m With You looks so so gorgeous, and PERFECT for me!
AND Hourglass is cruelty-free!
And the durned lipstick is $34!
Oh, well; I could stand to cut down on eating, anyhow … 🙂
Aww! Well, don’t go sacrificing any meals for the lipstick 🙂
Oh, mercy; now I’m eyeing One Time, as well; it looks a bit more rose, less purple, than When I’m, and that might serve me better.
If these weren’t 34 freakin’ dollars, I’d buy BOTH.
I may, anyhow …
Let’s see, who said, “I don’t mind paying more for cruelty-free!”?
I think it was … Carla!
Guh, all these colors and finishes are so gorgeous.
There are some stunning shades in the line!
Cute colors, I’m not sure if I could pull off I’ve been, but the others are awesome!
Happy to hear there are a few that would work for you!
I’ve Been is my fave here!
That’s a pretty one!
I love I’ve Been. It pulls quite a bit cooler on me but I have very rosy pigmented lips. Impatiently waiting for One Time to arrive! It looks beautiful on you, Christine.
I’ve been wearing some of the lighter shades (I Want, I Woke Up) and am not really feeling it. I Want is a perfectly nice nude but perfectly nice nudes can be bought for less. Now the darker shades on the other hand….those are fabulous.
Bummer to hear that the lighter ones aren’t working for you!
Ooh, these are gorgeous! I can’t stop staring at When I’m with You.
They are!
One Time is such a pretty shade of pink!
Glad you liked it, Macy!
I’ve Been is such a glorious autumnal shade – love it.
I love and want them all! These are all my kinda colors for fall. Especially I’ve Been. That one is my favorite!
Thanks for the price breakdown, Christine! I’m glad to see that my Pat McGrath Mattetrance splurge was actually a sound economic decision. ???