Hourglass When I’m Alone, If I Could, I Hide My Confession Lipsticks

When I'm Alone

Hourglass When I’m Alone Confession Lipstick ($34.00 for 0.03 oz.) is a deep plum with subtle, warm undertones and a natural sheen. It had good pigmentation, though it wasn’t full coverage, with a smooth, even color application. The consistency was lightweight, creamy without being slippery, and it sat well on the lips. The lipstick never tugged on the lips, and the color did not feather over time but had a miniscule amount of color that settled into my deepest lip line after a couple of hours of wear (but I could smooth it back out if desired). On me, this shade stayed on well for six hours and left a subtle stain behind while being somewhat moisturizing.

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.).

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Bite Beauty Bordeaux (P, $28.00) is brighter, glossier (95% similar).
Wet 'n' Wild Dark Wine (P, $0.99) is lighter (95% similar).
Tarte Soul (LE, $20.00) is darker, less glossy (85% similar).
Tom Ford Beauty Nicholas (P, $35.00) is darker, less glossy (85% similar).
Tom Ford Beauty Jack (2016) (P, $35.00) is lighter (85% similar).
Tarte Yachting (P, $21.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
MAC Eugenie (LE, $17.00) is warmer, less glossy (85% similar).
Bite Beauty Beetroot (P, $26.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
MAC Marsala (P, $21.00) is lighter (85% similar).
Burberry Damson (No. 425) (P, $35.00) is lighter, less glossy (80% similar).
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Hourglass Confession Ultra Slim High Intensity Lipstick When I'm Alone

When I'm Alone

Temptalia

A-

Permanent

Product

Pigmentation

8.5

Texture

Longevity

Application

92%

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Price Comparisons

Compared to more standard-sized tubes:

Hourglass Confesssion Lipstick (with packaging) | $1,133.00/oz. ($34.00/0.03 oz.)
Serge Lutens Lipstick | $937.50/oz. ($75.00/0.08 oz.)
Hourglass Confesssion Lipstick (refill) | $733.33/oz. ($22.00/0.03 oz.)
Christian Louboutin Velvet Matte | $671.64/oz. ($90.00/0.134 oz.)
Tom Ford Lip Color | $540.00/oz. ($54.00/0.10 oz.)
Guerlain Rouge G | $466.67/oz. ($56.00 for 0.12 oz.)
Givenchy Le Rouge | $300.00/oz. ($36.00/0.12 oz.)
YSL Rouge Pur Couture | $284.62/oz. ($37.00/0.13 oz.)
Pat McGrath MatteTrance | $271.43/oz. ($38.00/0.14 oz.)
Hourglass Femme Rouge Velvet Creme Lipstick | $250.00/oz. ($30.00/0.12 oz.)

Compared to more slim-style tubes:

Hourglass Confesssion Lipstick (with packaging) | $1,133.00/oz. ($34.00/0.03 oz.)
Chanel Le Crayon Rouge de Couleur | $925.00/oz. ($37.00/0.04 oz.)
Cle de Peau Lip Luminizer (with packaging) | $857.14/oz. ($55.00/0.07 oz.)
Hourglass Confesssion Lipstick (refill) | $733.33/oz. ($22.00/0.03 oz.)
Surrat Lipslique | $680.00/oz. ($34.00/0.05 oz.)
Givenchy Le Rouge-a-Porter | $514.29/oz. ($36.00/0.07 oz.)
Cle de Peau Lip Luminizer (refill) | $500.00/oz. ($35.00/0.07 oz.)
Burberry Burberry Kisses Sheer | $485.71/oz. ($34.00/0.07 oz.)
Surratt Prismatique | $437.50/oz. ($36.00/0.08 oz.)
NARS Pure Matte | $400.00/oz. ($28.00/0.07 oz.)
Guerlain La Petite Robe Noire | $355.56/oz. ($32.00/0.09 oz.)
Hourglass GIRL Lip Stylo | $355.56/oz. ($32.00/0.09 oz.)

If I Could

Hourglass If I Could Confession Lipstick ($34.00 for 0.03 oz.) is a brighter, medium-dark plum with subtle, warm undertones and a creamy, lightly glossy finish. It had semi-opaque pigmentation that was slightly buildable but had a more emollient quality to the texture that made it less amenable to building up. It was easy to apply, never tugged as I glided it across the lips, but it had a noticeable translucency from the more slippery consistency. The lipstick applied evenly, though, which was an upside. It wore well for five and a half hours, was somewhat hydrating, and left a very subtle stain behind.

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Anastasia #10 (Vol. 1) (P, ) is lighter, cooler, less glossy (90% similar).
Charlotte Tilbury Hel's Bells (P, $34.00) is lighter, less glossy (90% similar).
Urban Decay Mosh Pit (P, $17.00) is warmer (90% similar).
MAC Babes and Balls (LE, $17.00) is darker, less glossy (90% similar).
Tom Ford Beauty Jack (2016) (P, $35.00) is lighter (90% similar).
Burberry Damson (No. 425) (P, $35.00) is lighter, warmer, less glossy (85% similar).
Colour Pop Plastics (LE, $5.00) is lighter, cooler (85% similar).
Tarte Hangry (P, $20.00) is warmer (85% similar).
Smashbox Fig (P, $21.00) is warmer (85% similar).
Maybelline Berry Bossy (P, $7.49) is lighter, cooler, less glossy (85% similar).
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Hourglass Confession Ultra Slim High Intensity Lipstick If I Could

If I Could

Temptalia

A-

Permanent

8.5

Product

Pigmentation

8.5

Texture

9.5

Longevity

Application

90%

Total

I Hide My

Hourglass I Hide My Confession Lipstick ($34.00 for 0.03 oz.) is a deep, muted berry with subtle, cool undertones and a cream finish. It was intensely pigmented with a smooth, creamy consistency that covered the lips evenly and felt comfortable to apply and to wear. The color adhered well to the lips so it lasted for over six hours, left a slight stain behind, and was lightly moisturizing overall. I did not experience any feathering with this shade when I tested it.

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MAC Babes and Balls (LE, $17.00) is less glossy (90% similar).
Make Up For Ever C506 (P, $22.00) is darker (90% similar).
Tarte Wet Suit (P, $22.00) is darker, less glossy (90% similar).
Smashbox Femme Fatale (P, $21.00) is cooler, less glossy (90% similar).
Anastasia #10 (Vol. 1) (P, ) is lighter, less glossy (85% similar).
Makeup Geek Spoiled (P, $15.00) is lighter (85% similar).
Tarte Yachting (P, $21.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar).
Charlotte Tilbury Hel's Bells (P, $34.00) is lighter, less glossy (85% similar).
Colour Pop Plastics (LE, $5.00) is brighter, less glossy (85% similar).
Makeup Geek Rocker Chick (P, $12.00) is darker, less glossy (85% similar).
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