
Hong Kong by Night (27)
Sephora Hong Kong by Night (27) Lipstories Lipstick ($8.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a rich, medium-dark red with subtle, warm undertones and a gold and ruby sparkle and pearl. It had nearly opaque pigmentation in a single layer with a lightly creamy consistency that was thin enough that I could feel the texture of the larger sparkles in the finish. This shade applied well and lasted for almost six hours. It left behind a slight stain and was lightly moisturizing on me.
Top Dupes
- Urban Decay Heat (LE, $17.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- Shiseido Bloodstone (RD503) (P, $28.00) is less shimmery (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Wrath (P, $17.00) is lighter (85% similar).
- Urban Decay Trap Queen (P, $18.00) is lighter (85% similar).
- Shiseido First Bite (RD307) (P, $28.00) is less shimmery, lighter (85% similar).
- Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics Role Play (P, $18.00) is less shimmery (85% similar).
- Urban Decay Cruel (P, $17.00) is lighter (85% similar).
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Formula Overview
$8.00/0.14 oz. - $57.14 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to be "lightweight" with "full-coverage color in one swipe." The majority of shades were pigmented with semi-opaque to full color payoff in a single layer, as described. The more shimmery shades tended to be a bit sheerer overall, while the mattes and creams were usually closer to opaque in coverage. The textures were typically creamy, lightweight, and not too thin or too thick on the lips, so they were comfortable to apply and to wear. There were some shades where the color pulled into my deeper lip lines upon application, and it was more or less noticeable just depending on the color and finish of the particular. Some shades seemed hydrating and others were non-drying. They lasted anywhere from three to over six hours on me. There was a subtle, sweet, fruity scent (I couldn't detect it on, just in the tube), and I haven't noticed any taste after wearing them.
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Ingredients
Octyldodecanol, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, CI 77891 (Titanium Dioxide), Polyethylene, Diisostearyl Malate, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, CI 77492 (Iron Oxides), Polybutene, VP/Hexadecene Copolymer, CI 77491 (Iron Oxides), Cera Microcristallina (Microcrystalline Wax), Disteardimonium Hectorite, CI 42090 (Blue 1 Lake), CI 15850 (Red 7 Lake), Fragrance, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, BHT.

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Malt Shake (29)
Sephora Malt Shake (29) Lipstories Lipstick ($8.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a deep, reddish burgundy with subtle, warm undertones and a glossy, cream finish. The lipstick had a smooth, creamy consistency with a lot of slip, but in spite of the slip, it actually applied evenly and yielded opaque color payoff in a single layer. The downside was that it was prone to moving and feathered on me within three hours of wear, though the color lasted for closer to five and a half hours on me. It left a stain behind and was lightly moisturizing.
Top Dupes
- Pat McGrath Anarkissed (P, $38.00) is cooler (95% similar).
- Too Faced Chocolate Cherries (P, $21.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- Make Up For Ever C407 (P, $22.00) is less glossy (90% similar).
- Bite Beauty Liquorice (P, $26.00) is lighter, less glossy (90% similar).
- Bite Beauty Scarlet (LE, $24.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- NARS Ingrid (P, $34.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- MAC Double Fudge (LE, $21.00) is darker (90% similar).
- MAC Dionysus (P, $21.00) is cooler (90% similar).
- NARS Bette (P, $34.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- Make Up For Ever Eggplant (501) (P, $24.00) is darker (90% similar).
- More dupes -- click to see the full list!
Formula Overview
$8.00/0.14 oz. - $57.14 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to be "lightweight" with "full-coverage color in one swipe." The majority of shades were pigmented with semi-opaque to full color payoff in a single layer, as described. The more shimmery shades tended to be a bit sheerer overall, while the mattes and creams were usually closer to opaque in coverage. The textures were typically creamy, lightweight, and not too thin or too thick on the lips, so they were comfortable to apply and to wear. There were some shades where the color pulled into my deeper lip lines upon application, and it was more or less noticeable just depending on the color and finish of the particular. Some shades seemed hydrating and others were non-drying. They lasted anywhere from three to over six hours on me. There was a subtle, sweet, fruity scent (I couldn't detect it on, just in the tube), and I haven't noticed any taste after wearing them.
Browse all of our Sephora Lipstories Lipstick swatches.
Ingredients
Octyldodecanol, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, CI 77891 (Titanium Dioxide), Polyethylene, Diisostearyl Malate, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, CI 77492 (Iron Oxides), Polybutene, VP/Hexadecene Copolymer, CI 77491 (Iron Oxides), Cera Microcristallina (Microcrystalline Wax), Disteardimonium Hectorite, CI 42090 (Blue 1 Lake), CI 15850 (Red 7 Lake), Fragrance, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, BHT.

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Matinee (30)
Sephora Matinee (30) Lipstories Lipstick ($8.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a brighter, medium plum with strong, warm undertones and a cream finish. It had good pigmentation in a single layer–almost opaque–that applied evenly and smoothly across my lips without dragging. The consistency was lightweight, creamy with moderate slip, and was comfortable to wear. This shade wore well for four and a half hours and was somewhat hydrating.
Top Dupes
- Marc Jacobs Beauty Sugar and Spice (P, $30.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- Estee Lauder Bois de Rose (P, $32.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty Shush, Blush (P, $28.00) is lighter, brighter (90% similar).
- Bite Beauty Jicama (LE, $24.00) is warmer, glossier (90% similar).
- Bobbi Brown Soft Berry (P, $37.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- Tarte Surf's Up (P, $21.00) is more muted (90% similar).
- MAC Brick-o-la (P, $17.50) is lighter, brighter (90% similar).
- Colour Pop Angel City (LE, $7.00) is lighter, brighter, less glossy (85% similar).
- Laura Mercier Cozy (P, $24.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Colour Pop Faded (P, $5.00) is lighter, brighter (85% similar).
- More dupes -- click to see the full list!
Formula Overview
$8.00/0.14 oz. - $57.14 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to be "lightweight" with "full-coverage color in one swipe." The majority of shades were pigmented with semi-opaque to full color payoff in a single layer, as described. The more shimmery shades tended to be a bit sheerer overall, while the mattes and creams were usually closer to opaque in coverage. The textures were typically creamy, lightweight, and not too thin or too thick on the lips, so they were comfortable to apply and to wear. There were some shades where the color pulled into my deeper lip lines upon application, and it was more or less noticeable just depending on the color and finish of the particular. Some shades seemed hydrating and others were non-drying. They lasted anywhere from three to over six hours on me. There was a subtle, sweet, fruity scent (I couldn't detect it on, just in the tube), and I haven't noticed any taste after wearing them.
Browse all of our Sephora Lipstories Lipstick swatches.
Ingredients
Octyldodecanol, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, CI 77891 (Titanium Dioxide), Polyethylene, Diisostearyl Malate, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, CI 77492 (Iron Oxides), Polybutene, VP/Hexadecene Copolymer, CI 77491 (Iron Oxides), Cera Microcristallina (Microcrystalline Wax), Disteardimonium Hectorite, CI 42090 (Blue 1 Lake), CI 15850 (Red 7 Lake), Fragrance, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, BHT.

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Sephora Hong Kong by Night (27) Lipstories Lipstick

Sephora Hong Kong by Night (27) Lipstories Lipstick

Sephora Hong Kong by Night (27) Lipstories Lipstick

Sephora Hong Kong by Night (27) Lipstories Lipstick

Sephora Hong Kong by Night (27) Lipstories Lipstick

Sephora Hong Kong by Night (27) Lipstories Lipstick

Sephora Malt Shake (29) Lipstories Lipstick

Sephora Malt Shake (29) Lipstories Lipstick

Sephora Malt Shake (29) Lipstories Lipstick

Sephora Malt Shake (29) Lipstories Lipstick

Sephora Malt Shake (29) Lipstories Lipstick

Sephora Malt Shake (29) Lipstories Lipstick

Sephora Matinee (30) Lipstories Lipstick

Sephora Matinee (30) Lipstories Lipstick

Sephora Matinee (30) Lipstories Lipstick

Sephora Matinee (30) Lipstories Lipstick

Sephora Matinee (30) Lipstories Lipstick

Sephora Matinee (30) Lipstories Lipstick

Sephora Hong Kong by Night (27) Lipstories Lipstick

Sephora Hong Kong by Night (27) Lipstories Lipstick

Sephora Hong Kong by Night (27) Lipstories Lipstick

Sephora Hong Kong by Night (27) Lipstories Lipstick

Sephora Hong Kong by Night (27) Lipstories Lipstick

Sephora Hong Kong by Night (27) Lipstories Lipstick

Sephora Malt Shake (29) Lipstories Lipstick

Sephora Malt Shake (29) Lipstories Lipstick

Sephora Malt Shake (29) Lipstories Lipstick

Sephora Malt Shake (29) Lipstories Lipstick

Sephora Malt Shake (29) Lipstories Lipstick

Sephora Malt Shake (29) Lipstories Lipstick

Sephora Matinee (30) Lipstories Lipstick

Sephora Matinee (30) Lipstories Lipstick

Sephora Matinee (30) Lipstories Lipstick

Sephora Matinee (30) Lipstories Lipstick

Sephora Matinee (30) Lipstories Lipstick

Sephora Matinee (30) Lipstories Lipstick