Hourglass Seeker, Activist, Achiever GIRL Lip Stylos Reviews, Photos, Swatches

Christine — Wed, 01 Feb 2017 19:00:00 +0000

Seeker

Hourglass Seeker GIRL Lip Stylo ($32.00 for 0.09 oz.) is a bright, pop of pink with warm undertones and a natural sheen. It had nearly opaque coverage, though it required two layers for truly full coverage results. The soft, emollient, and balm-like texture made application easy and comfortable to do straight from the tube, but it also made it possible to get sheerer coverage by applying less and smoothing the color out by pressing my lips together, if desired. On me, the color wore well for four and a half hours and felt moisturizing 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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Bite Beauty Éclair (DC, $24.00) is lighter (95% similar).
Estee Lauder Spellbound (P, $32.00) is cooler (95% similar).
Hourglass I've Kissed (P, $34.00) is lighter (95% similar).
Smashbox Pink Drank (P, $24.00) is lighter, glossier (90% similar).
Shiseido Streaming Mauve (208) (P, $26.00) is darker, warmer (95% similar).
Guerlain #06 (P, $36.00) is warmer (90% similar).
Laura Mercier Nu Prefere (P, $32.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
YSL Rose Nu (88) (P, $38.00) is less pigmented, glossier (90% similar).
Becca Sorbet (DC, $24.00) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
Revlon Speak Up (P, $10.99) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).

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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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Seeker

PPermanent. $32.00.

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Activist

Hourglass Activist GIRL Lip Stylo ($32.00 for 0.09 oz.) is a soft, muted, medium-dark rosy plum with warm undertones and a cream finish. It had good color coverage that was buildable to opaque coverage in two layers. The lipstick had a smooth, lightly emollient texture that felt as comfortable as a lip balm but adhered better and didn’t feel as thick or as slippery. It wore well for four and a half hours and left my lips feeling hydrated.

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Tom Ford Beauty Impulse (Right) (LE, ) is more pigmented (95% similar).
bareMinerals Mantra (P, $20.00) is darker, more muted (95% similar).
Hourglass My One Desire (LE, $34.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
MAC Finally Free (LE, $19.00) is warmer (90% similar).
Bite Beauty Chutney (DC, $24.00) is warmer (90% similar).
Shiseido Red Queen (RD716) (DC, $28.00) is warmer (90% similar).
Tarte Set Sail (P, $21.00) is warmer (90% similar).
Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics Wish (DC, $17.00) is lighter (90% similar).
Urban Decay Rapture (DC, $18.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
Burberry Tea Rose (277) (P, $34.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).

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Activist

PPermanent. $32.00.

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92%

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Achiever

Hourglass Achiever GIRL Lip Stylo ($32.00 for 0.09 oz.) is a muted, medium-dark brown with a hint of plum paired with a lightly glossy sheen. It had semi-opaque pigmentation that was buildable to full coverage with two layers. It was incredibly comfortable to wear, as the texture was smooth, creamy without being heavy, and hydrating over the four and a half hours it lasted.

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MAC Amor Prohibido (LE, $19.00) is lighter (90% similar).
Too Faced Girl Code (P, $22.00) is cooler (90% similar).
Tom Ford Beauty Show It Off (Lip Color) (PiP, ) is cooler (85% similar).
Burberry Fawn (05) (P, $34.00) is cooler (90% similar).
Guerlain Jicky (DC, $37.00) is lighter (90% similar).
Urban Decay Tampered (DC, $18.00) is cooler (85% similar).
Bobbi Brown Downtown Plum (DC, $37.00) is brighter, warmer (90% similar).
Pat McGrath Lavish (DC, $40.00) is darker, more pigmented (90% similar).
Bobbi Brown Soft Nude (P, $24.00) is lighter (85% similar).
Tarte Praise (LE, $24.00) is lighter, warmer (80% similar).

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Achiever

PPermanent. $32.00.

9.5

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9.5

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96%

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Hourglass Seeker, Activist, Achiever GIRL Lip Stylos Reviews, Photos, Swatches

Seeker

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Seeker

PPermanent. $32.00.

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Activist

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Activist

PPermanent. $32.00.

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Achiever

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Achiever

PPermanent. $32.00.

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