Hourglass Influencer, Inventor, Explorer GIRL Lip Stylos

Influencer

Hourglass Influencer GIRL Lip Stylo ($32.00 for 0.09 oz.) is a soft, medium brown with subtle, rosy undertones and a natural sheen. It had semi-opaque, buildable pigmentation that covered the lips with even, smooth color. The texture was creamy, lightweight, and easy to work with as the color glided across the lips. It softened the look of a lot of my lip lines, too, which gave my lips a more hydrated, plumper appearance. The color lasted for four hours on me, and the formula felt hydrating over time.

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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Laura Mercier Cinnful (P, $25.00) is cooler (95% similar).
Tarte Candy (LE, $20.00) is less glossy (90% similar).
MAC Among the Fireflies (LE, $17.00) is darker (90% similar).
Bobbi Brown Uber Nude (P, $24.00) is more pigmented, darker (90% similar).
Bite Beauty Marzipan (P, $28.00) is warmer, darker (85% similar).
Tom Ford Beauty Public Display (Lip Color) (P) is warmer, darker (85% similar).
MAC Touch (P, $17.00) is cooler, darker (80% similar).
Bobbi Brown Uber Suede (P, $24.00) is darker (80% similar).
MAC Smoked Almond (P, $21.00) is cooler, darker (80% similar).

Hourglass GIRL Lip Stylo Influencer

Influencer

Temptalia

A-

Permanent

Product

9.5

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

91%

Total

Inventor

Hourglass Inventor GIRL Lip Stylo ($32.00 for 0.09 oz.) is a medium-dark plum with warm undertones and a natural finish. It had semi-opaque, buildable color coverage paired with a creamy, lightweight, and lightly emollient consistency. The texture was thin enough that it didn’t slide around or feel slippery on the lips, while it did not emphasize the texture of my lips either. This shade wore just over four hours on me, and the formula was comfortable and moisturizing to wear.

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Chanel Ce Soir (DC, $34.00) is less glossy (95% similar).
Shiseido Red Queen (RD716) (P, $28.00) is cooler (95% similar).
MAC Hot Tahiti (P, $17.00) is cooler, darker (90% similar).
Shiseido Rose Crush (RD715) (P, $28.00) is warmer, more muted (90% similar).
Bite Beauty Rhubarb (P, $24.00) is lighter (90% similar).
Tarte Glaze (LE, $24.00) is lighter (90% similar).
MAC Glamourdaze (LE, $17.00) is darker (90% similar).
MAC Grande Dame (P, $23.00) is lighter, more shimmery (90% similar).
Bite Beauty Rosewood (P, $28.00) is more muted, lighter (90% similar).
Marc Jacobs Beauty Shush, Blush (P, $28.00) is darker (90% similar).

Hourglass GIRL Lip Stylo Inventor

Inventor

Temptalia

A-

Permanent

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

92%

Total

Explorer

Hourglass Explorer GIRL Lip Stylo ($32.00 for 0.09 oz.) is a medium coral with warm, orange undertones and a cream finish. It had mostly opaque pigmentation that covered the lips fairly evenly, but this was one of the few shades that had room for improvement with respect to application. I think the slight streakiness was due to the consistency being more emollient and a touch thicker, so it slid around more on the lips, even though it certainly felt comfortable on the lips–rather balm-like. The color wore well for four hours on me and was moisturizing.