Hourglass Icon, Visionary, Protector GIRL Lip Stylos

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Hourglass Icon GIRL Lip Stylo ($32.00 for 0.09 oz.) is a bold, medium-dark red with cool, pink undertones and a natural sheen. It had semi-opaque, buildable color coverage that applied evenly and smoothly. It had a creamy, thin (but not too thin!) texture that glided across the lips nicely but didn’t melt too much that it was hard to be precise. The soft sheen and creamier consistency made it appear almost like a lip stain. The color lasted for five hours, was hydrating, and very comfortable to wear.

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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Bobbi Brown Imperial Red (P, $35.00) is darker (95% similar).
Tom Ford Beauty Leonardo (P, $35.00) is cooler, darker (95% similar).
Guerlain Samsara (P, $37.00) is darker (95% similar).
MAC Dangerously Chic (P, $23.00) is brighter, lighter (95% similar).
Guerlain Vega (P, $37.00) is darker (95% similar).
Bite Beauty #009 (LE, $36.00) is lighter (95% similar).
Bite Beauty Tannin (P, $26.00) is darker (95% similar).
MAC Life's Blood (LE, $21.00) is lighter (95% similar).
Bobbi Brown Russian Doll (P, $35.00) is lighter (95% similar).
Giorgio Armani #406 (P, $32.00) is more muted (95% similar).

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Temptalia

A+

Permanent

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

9.5

Longevity

Application

99%

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Visionary

Hourglass Visionary GIRL Lip Stylo ($32.00 for 0.09 oz.) is a deep, coppery red with warm undertones and a soft sheen. It had medium, buildable coverage–up to nearly opaque coverage–paired with a creamy, glide-on texture that was thin, lightweight, and comfortable to wear. The color went on evenly, an I didn’t have issues with the color lingering in my lip lines over time. This shade wore nicely for five hours and left a subtle, reddish stain behind.

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Urban Decay Rock Steady (P, $17.00) is brighter (95% similar).
Too Faced Melted Velvet (P, $21.00) is brighter (95% similar).
Bobbi Brown Red Velvet (P, $35.00) is warmer (95% similar).
NARS Shirley (P, $32.00) is darker (90% similar).
YSL Black Red (71) (LE, $36.00) is warmer, darker (90% similar).
Urban Decay Mrs. Mia Wallace (P, $17.00) is warmer, brighter (90% similar).
NARS Rita (P, $32.00) is warmer, brighter (90% similar).

Hourglass GIRL Lip Stylo Visionary

Visionary

Temptalia

Permanent

9.5

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

9.5

Longevity

Application

96%

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Protector

Hourglass Protector GIRL Lip Stylo ($32.00 for 0.09 oz.) is a medium-dark berry with hints of magenta and a natural sheen. The finish was glossy enough to make my lips appear smoother but didn’t actually feel slippery or slide around while worn. The consistency was lightly creamy, adhered well to the lips without being clingy, and applied evenly. It had semi-opaque, buildable coverage that lasted for five hours, left a stain behind, and was hydrating.