Hourglass Liberator & Warrior GIRL Lip Stylos Reviews, Photos, Swatches
Liberator
Hourglass Liberator GIRL Lip Stylo ($32.00 for 0.09 oz.) is a brighter, medium-dark berry with reddish undertones and a natural sheen. It had semi-opaque, buildable pigmentation that applied beautifully to the lips with smooth, even coverage. The finish was luminous without being too glossy or emollient, so the wear time wasn’t compromised, but my lips looked smoother and plumper. This shade wore well for just over five hours and left a subtle stain behind. The formula felt hydrating to my lips.
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.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Marc Jacobs Beauty Cabaret (146) (DC, $30.00) is warmer (95% similar).
- Too Faced Berry Naughty (DC, $22.00) is darker (95% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Xavier (DC, $36.00) is darker, cooler (95% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Purple Noon (LE, $52.00) is darker, cooler (95% similar).
- NARS Afghan Red (DC, $28.00) is darker (90% similar).
- Estee Lauder Confident (P, $32.00) is brighter (90% similar).
- Dior Ultra Pulse (870) (P, $37.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Dior Bohemienne (881) (P, $37.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty Seduce Me (128) (DC, $30.00) is brighter (90% similar).
- L'Oreal Glassy Garnet (P, $9.99) is darker (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$32.00/0.08 oz. - $400.00 Per Ounce
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.
Browse all of our Hourglass GIRL Lip Stylo swatches.
Liberator
PPermanent. $32.00.
Warrior
Hourglass Warrior GIRL Lip Stylo ($32.00 for 0.09 oz.) is a dark burgundy with cool undertones and a soft sheen. It had semi-opaque pigmentation (but it did not seem buildable beyond that), and while it applied fairly well, there was room for improvement. I felt like the amount of evenness was impressive given its emollient consistency, lightly glossy finish, and less-than full coverage pigmentation. The lipstick had a moderately emollient, smooth texture that applied with ease across the lips and was comfortable to wear, as it felt quite lightweight and was moisturizing over time. The color lasted for five hours on me and left a stain behind.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Lancome Nuit Parisienne (493) (P, $32.00) is less shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
- Chanel Cassis (P, $37.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- Guerlain Black Red (910) (P, $36.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (95% similar).
- Bite Beauty Jam (DC, $26.00) is lighter, brighter (95% similar).
- Inglot #293 Lipstick Cream (P, $12.00) is lighter, brighter (90% similar).
- Bite Beauty Mulberry (P, $28.00) is less shimmery, warmer, less glossy (90% similar).
- MAC More Than a Woman (LE, $19.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- Bite Beauty Sugared Maple (LE, $24.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- Milani Bitten (P, $8.99) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- MAC Labradorable (LE, $25.00) is warmer (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$32.00/0.08 oz. - $400.00 Per Ounce
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.
Browse all of our Hourglass GIRL Lip Stylo swatches.
I have been waiting patiently for your review of Liberator. It seems to be quite a few other bloggers’ favorite. I finally trotted down to Sephora and swatched it myself. Beautiful! But I decided on Protector, because I do not have a dupe for it in my collection. I find that Liberator is very similar to YSL oil- in- stick Smoking Plum ,which is lovely and mango scented, although not quite as opaque as Liberator. I also picked up Activist. The only prob with the new stylos, is that it is nearly impossible to pick out just one!
I probably will be investing in a couple more!
Aww, sorry it ended up being in the last review, lol!
I’m glad you found a couple to enjoy! 🙂
I like how the shade liberator looks so even on the lips.absolutely worth checking out!
Yay!
I bit the price bullet and purchased Liberator based on your sneak peek – and it is SO WORTH IT! I love the feel of this formula, and the color wears well for how comfortable it is. Just wanted to say thanks for the review/sneak peek as I probably would have skipped over this product based on the price alone.
Happy to hear it, Valerie! These were really enjoyable to test between all the liquid lipsticks I had going on this past month, haha 😉
I bought it based on the sneak peak too! Nice to see that Christine liked it as much as we do.
Liberator is pretty, I’d wear it! Warrior Girl is probably a tad too dark for me.
Awesome! 🙂 Hope you can check out Liberator sometime.
I *love* Liberator, and even though I have dupes (Sheer Shame, Brocade) that I like a lot, I want it, because of the formula and performance! I also love Warrior, but have and love Jam, so I really should pass on it…
Jam is a good one to have instead!
Both colors are gorgeous, and I like the positive, inspiring names
They are!
These Girl Lip Stylos are getting me in trouble here! I love BOTH of these shades. A lot! So yes, at $32 a pop, these are not exactly UD Vice or MAC price range. On the other hand, I absolutely love the smooth appearance these impart, plus the very POSITIVE, empowering messages that these names give. We truly NEED these messages now more than ever.
We definitely do <3
I have been loving all of these Hourglass GIRL reviews! This range sounds so lovely, both in formula and in vision.
Agreed, Rae! 🙂
After buying and returning 4 shades, I finally found the perfect one, Achiever, and bought another just in case they dump it.
So glad you found one to love, Christine!
Wow! Liberator looks so beautiful on you and gets a great review too. I have to get it now.
Thank you, Valerie!
These were the shades at the top of my list when they were released. I have Jam so not a pressing need for Warrior. Liberator however would probably be my first. Mother of Dragons, Breaker of Chains, The Unburnt. YAS…
Woohoo!
I love so many of these I’m almost frozen on where I want to start! Care to throw out a name to get me started?
Hi Christine,
Thanks for the swatches and reviews. I was wondering how liberator would compare to Phyto-lip twist, berry shade, from Sisley? Thanks.
Sónia
They’re completely different shades!