Rare Beauty Hope & Happy Soft Pinch Tinted Lip Oils Reviews & Swatches
Hope
Rare Beauty Hope Soft Pinch Tinted Lip Oil ($20.00 for 0.1 oz.) is a medium, yellowy-pink that turned to a slightly darker, rosy pink with less noticeable warm undertones due to the cooler, pink-red stain.
- Medium, buildable coverage
- Lightweight, lightly emollient and smooth, spreadable
- Applied evenly without emphasizing lip texture or lip lines
- Long-wearing (2 hours for shine, 4.5 hours for color/stain), lightly hydrating
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- NARS Sexual Content (P, $26.00) is cooler (90% similar).
- MAC Excellent Erica (LE, $21.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Lisa Eldridge Beauty (P, $25.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- NARS Promise (LE, $26.00) is cooler (90% similar).
- Rare Beauty Happy (P, $20.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Rare Beauty Nearly Berry (P, $18.00) is cooler (90% similar).
- Pat McGrath Heavy Petal (P, $30.00) is cooler (90% similar).
- NARS Éphélide (LE, $26.00) is cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop It's On Me (LE, $10.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- NARS Conquest (LE, $26.00) is lighter, cooler (85% similar).
Formula Overview
$20.00/0.1 oz. - $200.00 Per Ounce
The formula is described as a "tinted lip oil" that gives "comfortable, buildable" color and shine while leaving lips "hydrated and nourished" all day long but is "never sticky." All of the shades tint the lips a similar pinky-red hue, so some of the lighter and/or warmer shades tended to lose some of their nuance when applied.
It had a smooth, spreadable consistency that was lightweight, not overly oily but comfortable to work with and felt like it was balanced between thickness, spreadability, and having a cushioned feel on my lips. I felt like it was more like a water-based lip stain than a true lip oil as it wasn't as nourishing or as hydrating as an oil would have been, but it definitely produced a strong stain and was comfortable to wear.
I didn't notice much of a scent or taste, but it did have a cool, mint-like tingle that was noticeable after about five minutes and lingered for the first half hour overall. It didn't hurt nor cause any allergic reaction for me.
Browse all of our Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Tinted Lip Oil swatches.
Ingredients
Water (Aqua/Eau), Diphenyl Dimethicone, Diisostearyl Malate, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Octyldodecanol, Glycerin, Bis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Dipropylene Glycol, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Sorbitan Isostearate, Polysorbate 60, Pentylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Menthoxypropanediol, Ceteareth-20, Squalane, Fragrance (Parfum), Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Stevioside, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Nymphaea Odorata Root Extract, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Benzyl Salicylate, Limonene, Eugenol, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Yellow 6 (CI 15985), Red 33 (CI 17200), Red 28 (CI 45410), Blue 1 (CI 42090).
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
Hope
PPermanent. $20.00.
Happy
Rare Beauty Happy Soft Pinch Tinted Lip Oil ($20.00 for 0.1 oz.) is a medium pink with subtle, warm undertones and a lightly glossy, creamy finish that turned a bit darker and cooler-toned over time due to the stain.
- Medium, buildable coverage
- Lightweight, lightly emollient and smooth, spreadable
- Applied evenly without emphasizing lip texture but settled a bit into lip lines
- Long-wearing (2 hours for shine, 4 hours for color/stain), lightly hydrating
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Pat McGrath Heavy Petal (P, $30.00) is cooler (95% similar).
- NARS Éphélide (LE, $26.00) is cooler (90% similar).
- NARS Sexual Content (P, $26.00) is cooler (90% similar).
- Rare Beauty Hope (P, $20.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Sun Kiss (LE, $8.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Rare Beauty Nearly Berry (P, $18.00) is cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop It's On Me (LE, $10.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- NARS Promise (LE, $26.00) is cooler (90% similar).
- Rare Beauty Wonder (P, $20.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
- MAC Excellent Erica (LE, $21.00) is lighter, cooler (80% similar).
Formula Overview
$20.00/0.1 oz. - $200.00 Per Ounce
The formula is described as a "tinted lip oil" that gives "comfortable, buildable" color and shine while leaving lips "hydrated and nourished" all day long but is "never sticky." All of the shades tint the lips a similar pinky-red hue, so some of the lighter and/or warmer shades tended to lose some of their nuance when applied.
It had a smooth, spreadable consistency that was lightweight, not overly oily but comfortable to work with and felt like it was balanced between thickness, spreadability, and having a cushioned feel on my lips. I felt like it was more like a water-based lip stain than a true lip oil as it wasn't as nourishing or as hydrating as an oil would have been, but it definitely produced a strong stain and was comfortable to wear.
I didn't notice much of a scent or taste, but it did have a cool, mint-like tingle that was noticeable after about five minutes and lingered for the first half hour overall. It didn't hurt nor cause any allergic reaction for me.
Browse all of our Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Tinted Lip Oil swatches.
Ingredients
Water (Aqua/Eau), Diphenyl Dimethicone, Diisostearyl Malate, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Octyldodecanol, Glycerin, Bis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Dipropylene Glycol, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Sorbitan Isostearate, Polysorbate 60, Pentylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Menthoxypropanediol, Ceteareth-20, Squalane, Fragrance (Parfum), Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Stevioside, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Nymphaea Odorata Root Extract, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Benzyl Salicylate, Limonene, Eugenol, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Yellow 6 (CI 15985), Red 33 (CI 17200), Red 28 (CI 45410), Blue 1 (CI 42090).
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
Applied to the lips, it’s a bit difficult to tell these two in particular apart! As in; they could actually be dupes for each other, lol.
But, if I’m to pick one, it would probably be Hope.
Yes, I do agree with Nancy that both of them are very similar and I guess what the difference is the shade colour they dry down to. Hope is lovely and both of them are quite popular pink shades.
I have Hope, and the difference between initial application and the dry-down color is pretty significant. It’s a gorgeous shade.