The Best & Worst of Hourglass Confession Ultra Slim High Intensity Lipsticks
Hourglass Confession Ultra Slim High Intensity Lipstick ($34.00 for 0.03 oz.) is new formula that is available in 32 shades (two are exclusive to Hourglass’ website and are not included below). 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.).
Hourglass My Favorite Confession Ultra Slim High Intensity Lipstick ($34.00 for 0.03 oz.) is a brighter, medium pink with warm, yellow undertones and...
Hourglass My Favorite Confession Ultra Slim High Intensity Lipstick ($34.00 for 0.03 oz.) is a brighter, medium pink with warm, yellow undertones and...
Hourglass I Desire Confession Lipstick ($34.00 for 0.03 oz.) is a bright, medium orange with warm undertones and a satin finish. It was intensely...
Hourglass I Desire Confession Lipstick ($34.00 for 0.03 oz.) is a bright, medium orange with warm undertones and a satin finish. It was intensely...
Hourglass Secretly Confession Lipstick ($34.00 for 0.03 oz.) is a rich, medium-dark red with subtle, cool undertones and a satin finish. It had...
Hourglass Secretly Confession Lipstick ($34.00 for 0.03 oz.) is a rich, medium-dark red with subtle, cool undertones and a satin finish. It had...
I Hope We is a medium-dark pink with moderate, warm undertones and a cream finish. It had rich color coverage in a single layer, which adhered evenly...
I Hope We is a medium-dark pink with moderate, warm undertones and a cream finish. It had rich color coverage in a single layer, which adhered evenly...
Hourglass I Still Confession Ultra Slim High Intensity Lipstick ($34.00 for 0.03 oz.) is a vivid, medium red with neutral-to-warm undertones and a...
Hourglass I Still Confession Ultra Slim High Intensity Lipstick ($34.00 for 0.03 oz.) is a vivid, medium red with neutral-to-warm undertones and a...
Hourglass I Can't Wait Confession Lipstick ($34.00 for 0.03 oz.) is a slightly muted, medium-dark plum with warm, red undertones and a cream finish. ...
Hourglass I Can't Wait Confession Lipstick ($34.00 for 0.03 oz.) is a slightly muted, medium-dark plum with warm, red undertones and a cream finish. ...
Hourglass I Live For Confession Lipstick ($34.00 for 0.03 oz.) is a bold, medium-dark orange with warm, red undertones and a cream finish. It had...
Hourglass I Live For Confession Lipstick ($34.00 for 0.03 oz.) is a bold, medium-dark orange with warm, red undertones and a cream finish. It had...
Hourglass I Can't Live Without Confession Lipstick ($34.00 for 0.03 oz.) is a medium-dark, rosy plum with subtle, warm undertones and a cream finish. ...
Hourglass I Can't Live Without Confession Lipstick ($34.00 for 0.03 oz.) is a medium-dark, rosy plum with subtle, warm undertones and a cream finish. ...
Hourglass I Dream Confession Ultra Slim High Intensity Lipstick ($34.00 for 0.03 oz.) is a bright, medium pink coral with warm undertones and a cream...
Hourglass I Dream Confession Ultra Slim High Intensity Lipstick ($34.00 for 0.03 oz.) is a bright, medium pink coral with warm undertones and a cream...
Loves All of You is slightly muted, medium-dark copper with warm, balanced red and orange undertones and a satin finish. The pigmentation was opaque...
Loves All of You is slightly muted, medium-dark copper with warm, balanced red and orange undertones and a satin finish. The pigmentation was opaque...
Hourglass Every Time Confession Ultra Slim High Intensity Lipstick ($34.00 for 0.03 oz.) is a light, peachy brown with warm undertones and a cream...
Hourglass Every Time Confession Ultra Slim High Intensity Lipstick ($34.00 for 0.03 oz.) is a light, peachy brown with warm undertones and a cream...
Hourglass You Make Me Confession Ultra Slim High Intensity Lipstick ($34.00 for 0.03 oz.) is a muted, medium orange with a hint of warmer, brown...
Hourglass You Make Me Confession Ultra Slim High Intensity Lipstick ($34.00 for 0.03 oz.) is a muted, medium orange with a hint of warmer, brown...
Hourglass You Can Find Me Confession Ultra Slim High Intensity Lipstick ($34.00 for 0.03 oz.) is a brighter, medium coral with warm undertones and a...
Hourglass You Can Find Me Confession Ultra Slim High Intensity Lipstick ($34.00 for 0.03 oz.) is a brighter, medium coral with warm undertones and a...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Hourglass I Hide My Confession Ultra Slim High Intensity Lipstick ($34.00 for 0.03 oz.) is a deep, muted berry with subtle, cool undertones and a...
Hourglass I Hide My Confession Ultra Slim High Intensity Lipstick ($34.00 for 0.03 oz.) is a deep, muted berry with subtle, cool undertones and a...
I'll Forever is a rich, medium-dark copper with warm undertones and a satin finish. It had nearly opaque color coverage with a smooth, creamy texture...
I'll Forever is a rich, medium-dark copper with warm undertones and a satin finish. It had nearly opaque color coverage with a smooth, creamy texture...
Only You is a brighter, medium copper with strong, warm undertones and a cream finish. It had nearly opaque color payoff in one stroke with color...
Only You is a brighter, medium copper with strong, warm undertones and a cream finish. It had nearly opaque color payoff in one stroke with color...
Hourglass I Feel Confession Ultra Slim High Intensity Lipstick ($34.00 for 0.03 oz.) is a medium-dark, reddish-brown with moderate, warm undertones...
Hourglass I Feel Confession Ultra Slim High Intensity Lipstick ($34.00 for 0.03 oz.) is a medium-dark, reddish-brown with moderate, warm undertones...
Hourglass If Only Confession Ultra Slim High Intensity Lipstick ($34.00 for 0.03 oz.) is a medium-dark plum with warm undertones and a cream finish. ...
Hourglass If Only Confession Ultra Slim High Intensity Lipstick ($34.00 for 0.03 oz.) is a medium-dark plum with warm undertones and a cream finish. ...
Hourglass I Always Confession Ultra Slim High Intensity Lipstick ($34.00 for 0.03 oz.) is a bright, medium-dark pink with warmer undertones and a...
Hourglass I Always Confession Ultra Slim High Intensity Lipstick ($34.00 for 0.03 oz.) is a bright, medium-dark pink with warmer undertones and a...
Hourglass At Night Confession Lipstick ($34.00 for 0.03 oz.) is a medium-dark, brick red with soft, warm undertones and a cream finish. It had nearly...
Hourglass At Night Confession Lipstick ($34.00 for 0.03 oz.) is a medium-dark, brick red with soft, warm undertones and a cream finish. It had nearly...
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...
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...
I Wonder is a medium-dark, rosy coral with moderate, warm undertones and a satin finish. The lipstick had full color payoff in a single stroke, which...
I Wonder is a medium-dark, rosy coral with moderate, warm undertones and a satin finish. The lipstick had full color payoff in a single stroke, which...
Hourglass I'll Never Stop Confession Lipstick ($34.00 for 0.03 oz.) is a medium, peachy brown with warm, yellow undertones and a cream finish. It had...
Hourglass I'll Never Stop Confession Lipstick ($34.00 for 0.03 oz.) is a medium, peachy brown with warm, yellow undertones and a cream finish. It had...
Hourglass I Want Confession Ultra Slim High Intensity Lipstick ($34.00 for 0.03 oz.) is a light-medium, peachy brown with warm, orange undertones and...
Hourglass I Want Confession Ultra Slim High Intensity Lipstick ($34.00 for 0.03 oz.) is a light-medium, peachy brown with warm, orange undertones and...
Hourglass I've Kissed Confession Lipstick ($34.00 for 0.03 oz.) is a soft, medium pink with subtle, warm undertones and a cream finish. It had...
Hourglass I've Kissed Confession Lipstick ($34.00 for 0.03 oz.) is a soft, medium pink with subtle, warm undertones and a cream finish. It had...
Hourglass I Believe Confession Lipstick ($34.00 for 0.03 oz.) is a bright, medium fuchsia pink with cool, blue undertones and a cream finish. It had...
Hourglass I Believe Confession Lipstick ($34.00 for 0.03 oz.) is a bright, medium fuchsia pink with cool, blue undertones and a cream finish. It had...
Hourglass I Crave Confession Lipstick ($34.00 for 0.03 oz.) is a bright, medium red with neutral-to-warm undertones and a satin finish. It had good...
Hourglass I Crave Confession Lipstick ($34.00 for 0.03 oz.) is a bright, medium red with neutral-to-warm undertones and a satin finish. It had good...
Hourglass My Icon Is Confession Lipstick ($34.00 for 0.03 oz.) is a medium-dark red with cool, blue undertones and a soft sheen. The texture was...
Hourglass My Icon Is Confession Lipstick ($34.00 for 0.03 oz.) is a medium-dark red with cool, blue undertones and a soft sheen. The texture was...
You Are My is a soft, medium-dark plummy brown with warm undertones and a satin sheen. It had rich color coverage in a single layer, and the color...
You Are My is a soft, medium-dark plummy brown with warm undertones and a satin sheen. It had rich color coverage in a single layer, and the color...
All of Me is a rich, medium-dark pink-coral with warm undertones and a cream finish. It had nearly opaque pigmentation--very, very slight...
All of Me is a rich, medium-dark pink-coral with warm undertones and a cream finish. It had nearly opaque pigmentation--very, very slight...
Hourglass I Am Confession Ultra Slim High Intensity Lipstick ($34.00 for 0.03 oz.) is a bright, medium-dark pink with soft, warm undertones and a...
Hourglass I Am Confession Ultra Slim High Intensity Lipstick ($34.00 for 0.03 oz.) is a bright, medium-dark pink with soft, warm undertones and a...
Hourglass When I Was Confession Ultra Slim High Intensity Lipstick ($34.00 for 0.03 oz.) is a deeper peach with moderate, warm undertones that leaned...
Hourglass When I Was Confession Ultra Slim High Intensity Lipstick ($34.00 for 0.03 oz.) is a deeper peach with moderate, warm undertones that leaned...
At Dawn is a medium-dark, slightly pink-leaning coral with moderate, war undertones and a cream finish. It had nearly opaque pigmentation in a single...
At Dawn is a medium-dark, slightly pink-leaning coral with moderate, war undertones and a cream finish. It had nearly opaque pigmentation in a single...
At Dusk is a medium-dark red with strong, cool undertones and a satin finish. The consistency was lightweight, creamy with light slip--it was a bit...
At Dusk is a medium-dark red with strong, cool undertones and a satin finish. The consistency was lightweight, creamy with light slip--it was a bit...
Hourglass I've Never Confession Lipstick ($34.00 for 0.03 oz.) is a medium brown with warm, orange undertones and a cream finish. The lipstick had a...
Hourglass I've Never Confession Lipstick ($34.00 for 0.03 oz.) is a medium brown with warm, orange undertones and a cream finish. The lipstick had a...
Hourglass I'm Addicted Confession Lipstick ($34.00 for 0.03 oz.) is a soft, medium brown with warm, rosy undertones and a satin finish. The color...
Hourglass I'm Addicted Confession Lipstick ($34.00 for 0.03 oz.) is a soft, medium brown with warm, rosy undertones and a satin finish. The color...
Hourglass When I'm Alone Confession Ultra Slim High Intensity Lipstick ($34.00 for 0.03 oz.) is a deep plum with subtle, warm undertones and a natural...
Hourglass When I'm Alone Confession Ultra Slim High Intensity Lipstick ($34.00 for 0.03 oz.) is a deep plum with subtle, warm undertones and a natural...
Hourglass One Day Confession Lipstick ($34.00 for 0.03 oz.) is a soft, medium pink with subtle, warm undertones and a natural sheen. It had good color...
Hourglass One Day Confession Lipstick ($34.00 for 0.03 oz.) is a soft, medium pink with subtle, warm undertones and a natural sheen. It had good color...
Hourglass The First Time Confession Lipstick ($34.00 for 0.03 oz.) is a soft, light-medium coral with warm, orange undertones and a cream finish. It...
Hourglass The First Time Confession Lipstick ($34.00 for 0.03 oz.) is a soft, light-medium coral with warm, orange undertones and a cream finish. It...
Hourglass I Lust For Confession Lipstick ($34.00 for 0.03 oz.) is a light-medium, peachy coral with warm, orange undertones and a satin finish. It...
Hourglass I Lust For Confession Lipstick ($34.00 for 0.03 oz.) is a light-medium, peachy coral with warm, orange undertones and a satin finish. It...
Hourglass I Woke Up Confession Ultra Slim High Intensity Lipstick ($34.00 for 0.03 oz.) is a soft, medium pink with warm, yellow undertones and a...
Hourglass I Woke Up Confession Ultra Slim High Intensity Lipstick ($34.00 for 0.03 oz.) is a soft, medium pink with warm, yellow undertones and a...
Hourglass I'm Looking Confession Ultra Slim High Intensity Lipstick ($34.00 for 0.03 oz.) is a light-medium coral with moderate, warm undertones (just...
Hourglass I'm Looking Confession Ultra Slim High Intensity Lipstick ($34.00 for 0.03 oz.) is a light-medium coral with moderate, warm undertones (just...
Hourglass Let Me Confession Ultra Slim High Intensity Lipstick ($34.00 for 0.03 oz.) is a medium-dark, reddish-brown with moderate, warm undertones...
Hourglass Let Me Confession Ultra Slim High Intensity Lipstick ($34.00 for 0.03 oz.) is a medium-dark, reddish-brown with moderate, warm undertones...
Hourglass If I Could Confession Ultra Slim High Intensity Lipstick ($34.00 for 0.03 oz.) is a brighter, medium-dark plum with subtle, warm undertones...
Hourglass If I Could Confession Ultra Slim High Intensity Lipstick ($34.00 for 0.03 oz.) is a brighter, medium-dark plum with subtle, warm undertones...
My One Desire is a medium, rosy pink with warm undertones and a satin finish. It had opaque pigmentation that applied evenly across my lips without...
My One Desire is a medium, rosy pink with warm undertones and a satin finish. It had opaque pigmentation that applied evenly across my lips without...
I Cherish is a medium peach with warmer undertones and a natural sheen. It had nearly opaque pigmentation with a smooth, lightly creamy consistency...
I Cherish is a medium peach with warmer undertones and a natural sheen. It had nearly opaque pigmentation with a smooth, lightly creamy consistency...
Hourglass I Wish Confession Lipstick ($34.00 for 0.03 oz.) is a light peach with warm undertones and a cream finish. It had nearly opaque pigmentaiton...
Hourglass I Wish Confession Lipstick ($34.00 for 0.03 oz.) is a light peach with warm undertones and a cream finish. It had nearly opaque pigmentaiton...
You Inspire is a deep burgundy with subtle, cool undertones and a barley-there micro-shimmer that ran through the more cream-like finish. It had...
You Inspire is a deep burgundy with subtle, cool undertones and a barley-there micro-shimmer that ran through the more cream-like finish. It had...
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Reader Reviews
Based on 0 Reviews, 2 Quick Reviews
The Good: Creamy (1), Smooth (1), Easy To Apply (1), Long-wearing (1), Travel-friendly (1), Moisturizing (1)
The In-Between: Highly Pigmented (1), Non-sticky (1)
Hourglass Confession Ultra Slim High Intensity Lipstick
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Hourglass Confession Ultra Slim High Intensity Lipstick
At first glance, I thought it was a picture of a warped comb!!!
How many of these lipsticks do I want? Most of them! How many of these lipsticks will I buy? Well, my wallet says none, but I may override it and buy one, although narrowing it down to just one shade won’t be easy.
I also thought it was a comb:). These look so pretty..it is hard to narrow down. But I know i can write off several colors that don’t pair well me…so that is step one. Lol
Yeah to everyone Please save your money, the formula is great but these things are SUPER tiny. Despite the pretty shades and formula, you would run out in under a month wear with these.
They are smaller than Colour pops lippies Stixs and those guys are slim. lol
I’d say only try one if there is a sale…. Because at this price point you’re going to run out quickly compared to a full-size NARS Audacious lipstick in the same price range. T-T
I purchased “If only” before any of your reviews were published. After reading the mostly positive reviews, I had considered purchasing a second one. I thought that maybe I had gotten one from a “bad batch” or something I much prefer a voluptuous bullet style to this scrawny one, and not even its elegant case will save it (from banishment to the bottom of my make up drawer.)
I really tried to like it for a month at least. I kept it in my handbag, even warmed it a bit in the sun, but it never got creamier or smoother to apply. Pat McGrath’s Matte Trance are much more comfortable to wear IMO.
The one I own makes my lips feel drier and actually tugs at lips on application.
On second thought, I might save my money. I like mattes, but not when they’re so difficult to put on. And such a small amount for so much money. Too bad, there are some very pretty colors here.
They really hit this collection out of the park – most A’s, only two B’s and even those are B+. Color selections and finishes are fantastic. What a shame they priced it out of a lot customers price range. If the price was more reasonable I could see many picking up a few colors, instead of just one.
PS – I also thought it was a picture of a comb!! lol
Not getting any except for with that wonderful $20 coupon Sephora issues sometime late autumn. Will *probably* go for If Only or I’m Addicted To. The sadly paltry amount makes these such a ripoff by Hourglass. I guess I shouldn’t be surprised considering their Holiday cheek palettes.
I really like “When I’m Alone.” Bonus that it’s named after one of my favorite songs.
Beautiful Christine! I love that the one that is called “my favorite” was at the top of your list ? I am definitely going to go swatch these on my hand as soon as possible! Some of the shades are stunning ? Would you be able to recommend any specific ones in particular for someone with light skin, Ivory/porcelain? Thank you
They’re formulated without a lot of preservatives (the ingredient list one of the shortest I’ve seen), so it’s probably better that there isn’t a lot of product. I haven’t been able to swatch them yet, but I probably will buy at least one. I’d rather have one or two expensive, great-quality lipsticks than a drawer full of cheap, mediocre ones.
I think I got it narrowed down if going to purchase..I think my pick is My Icon Is. Either that or You Can Find Me. But which one? Lol
I just can’t get past the lack of value. The amount in these things is minuscule and I am trying to be more mindful about waste and this seems so…terribly wasteful. For $34, no less.
Honestly, there wasn’t a single dud for me amongst these. Yeah, they were pricey but I bought 12 and they’re all fantastic. Choosing favourites is more a case of choosing the ones I adore and the onss I just love. I Crave is a perfect red on me. I’ve Been is absolutely gorgeous as is If Only and I’ve Kissed. I really like I’m Addicted too.
I Want and You Can Find Me were my ‘least favourites’ so it’s interesting to see the variations between my list and Christine’s. I found You Can Find Me the least smooth and the least moisturising out more of my picks. I Want is probably lovely on some people, blah on others.. We both seem to agree on I Woke Up lol – def an A-/B+ shade! I think it’s a great name but it’s basically the same colour as my lips – MLMALBB at most. (‘My lips maybe a little bit better’ – har har har).
Now I’m rather curious about those two ‘exclusive’ shades….hmmm. I Dream and I Love look right up my alley! Maybe for science?
Oh, one question for you may Christine! I didn’t notice it at first but as I accumulated more shades, I realised that the only way to make out the name was by actually opening up the lipstick. I guess it would have been unelegant to put the shade name on the beautiful packaging. Lol. It is pretty annoying having to uncap them, and although I know the idea was for people to use them interchangeably with the refills…..one look at the diagram that comes with the packaging made that seem pretty laughable to me, it’s like a DIY manual!
Thank you for reviewing all of these, Christine. Immensely helpful as always 🙂
I mean, it’s really easy to remove – you pretty just pull it out and pop it back in 🙂
These still torture me especially with new TF Boys (and girls) coming out. I’m liking the finish on these better. I have a question, Christine, which you have probably already answered but I’ve missed it in my attempt to ignore the posts. $22 for .03 is much more palatable than $34 (with holder)
Can you own multiple refills in this formula and purchase a single holder without jeopardizing the integrity of the lipstick. So, are the single refills able to stand up to the test of swapping out lipstick shade in the holder. Is the holder meant to semi-permanently grab onto the refill and thereby make it difficult to switch out?
Thank you!
I found it really easy to switch out the shades but felt like they sat in the holder well, too – it wasn’t like I was worried about the refill popping out of the holder but was easily able to rotate between them as well. I only had two holders, and for photographing, I just used one holder, put a refill in it, took the refill out, and popped in the next shade – and on and so forth for all the shades!
Super helpful. Thank you! 🙂
Quite a few winners I just wish they were not so expensive!
Hey Christine,
I see swatches of I Dream on here but don’t see that color listed anywhere for sale at any of the sites that sells Hourglass. Was this just a temporary color released, is it not out yet or am I just having a hard time finding it?
Thanks!
Oh geez, nevermind…guessing this one is exclusive. Sorry about that!
Sorry, it was exclusive to Hourglass, and I only just purchased it and had it arrive late Friday, so I haven’t reviewed it.