Hourglass Leader, Lover, Innovator GIRL Lip Stylos Reviews, Photos, Swatches

Christine — Tue, 24 Jan 2017 17:00:00 +0000

Leader

Hourglass Leader GIRL Lip Stylo ($32.00 for 0.09 oz.) is a bright, medium-dark fuchsia pink with subtle, cool undertones and a soft sheen. It had semi-opaque, buildable color payoff that covered the lips with even, smooth color. The texture was creamy, thin without being clingy or emphasizing, and softened the look of my lip lines. This shade did not seem quite as hydrating as others in the line, though it was still lightly moisturizing over the four and a half hours it lasted. It also left a subtle stain behind.

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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Bobbi Brown Crush (P, $29.00) is less shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
Burberry Hibiscus (237) (P, $34.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (95% similar).
Tom Ford Beauty Ashley (LE, $36.00) is lighter, brighter (95% similar).
Dior Darling (775) (P, $35.00) is more muted (95% similar).
MAC Eros (DC, $21.00) is lighter (95% similar).
Bite Beauty #004 (LE, $36.00) is lighter, brighter (90% similar).
Tom Ford Beauty Otranto (P, $55.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
Tom Ford Beauty Viva (LE, $36.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
NARS Carnal Carnation (DC, $28.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
Bobbi Brown Hot Rose (DC, $37.00) is lighter, brighter, warmer (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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Leader

PPermanent. $32.00.

9.5

Product

Pigmentation

9.5

Texture

Longevity

Application

96%

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Lover

Hourglass Lover GIRL Lip Stylo ($32.00 for 0.09 oz.) is a bright, medium-dark orange with warm, red undertones and a creamy, lightly glossy finish. It had mostly opaque, buildable coverage paired with a creamy, smooth, balm-like texture that applied even coverage to the lips. There were slight “lines” visible when I pressed my lips together, as the formula had more slip. It was incredibly comfortable to wear, hydrating, and longer wearing at five hours.

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Maybelline Infra-red (DC, $7.99) is darker (95% similar).
MAC Night to Remember (LE, $19.00) is less glossy (95% similar).
Hourglass I Crave (P, $34.00) is brighter (95% similar).
MAC Audacious (P, $23.00) is darker, less glossy (95% similar).
Bite Beauty Holly (DC, $24.00) is cooler (95% similar).
Chanel Fiction (222) (P, $37.00) is lighter (95% similar).
Marc Jacobs Beauty Surrender Dorothy (124) (DC, $30.00) is more muted (95% similar).
Laura Mercier Cherry on Top (P, $25.00) is lighter (95% similar).
NARS Future Red (LE, $26.00) is cooler (95% similar).
Chanel No. 04 (LE, $45.00) is brighter (95% similar).

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Lover

PPermanent. $32.00.

A-

Product

9.5

Pigmentation

8.5

Texture

9.5

Longevity

Application

92%

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Innovator

Hourglass Innovator GIRL Lip Stylo ($32.00 for 0.09 oz.) is a medium-dark brick red with warm undertones and a cream finish. It had nearly opaque pigmentation in a single layer, though the creamier, lightly balmy consistency would make it possible to apply less and still achieve even, sheerer coverage. The lip crayon had a creamy, lightweight, and comfortable feel on the lips, which also seemed to hydrate my lips over the five hours it lasted.

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Bobbi Brown Russian Doll (DC, $37.00) is lighter (95% similar).
ColourPop Snow White (LE, $10.00) is less shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
Bite Beauty Coulis (LE, $24.00) is less glossy (95% similar).
KVD Beauty Outlaw (P, $19.00) is cooler (95% similar).
Urban Decay F-Bomb (DC, $18.00) is warmer (95% similar).
MAC Yoni Crush (LE, $19.00) is lighter (90% similar).
MAC Dangerously Chic (P, $23.00) is more muted (95% similar).
Anastasia Primary #3 (Vol. 1) (PiP, ) is brighter, less glossy (95% similar).
Revlon Wine with Everything (P, $8.49) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (95% similar).
Shiseido Ruby Copper (RD501) (DC, $28.00) is cooler (95% similar).

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$32.00/0.08 oz. - $400.00 Per Ounce

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Innovator

PPermanent. $32.00.

9.5

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

9.5

Longevity

Application

96%

Total

Hourglass Leader GIRL Lip Stylo

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Hourglass Innovator GIRL Lip Stylo

Hourglass Leader GIRL Lip Stylo

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Hourglass Leader, Lover, Innovator GIRL Lip Stylos Reviews, Photos, Swatches

Leader

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Leader

PPermanent. $32.00.

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Lover

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Lover

PPermanent. $32.00.

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Innovator

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Innovator

PPermanent. $32.00.

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