Monday, August 19, 2013

Icon

I first heard about Hourglass Cosmetics last year when I saw photographs of Christina Hendricks and Kat Dennings at the Emmys wearing the most stunning shade of red on their lips.  I quickly found out they were both wearing the Opaque Rouge Liquid Lipstick in Icon. The liquid lipstick formula had me very intrigued so I decided to buy Icon back in April when was at Space NK as I'm not really near one that often and as far as I know it's the only place in Dublin that stocks Hourglass products. 

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The first thing I will say about this is that it won't be for everyone. Unlike solid lipstick from a bullet, you do need some extra patience when applying these and you can't just slap them on without a mirror. They need careful and precise application. However once it's on, it really does stay on. If you stick to the instructions on the box, with a little practice, it gets easier to apply each time. I did find it tricky at first, but sticking to the instructions is key to making the most of these liquid lipsticks.

They are unscented and the packaging has a retro-futuristic feel to it. As you can see in the photos it has a small doe foot applicator which makes the application a lot more precise. They also contain skin conditioning ingredients such as Vitamins A, C and E that help keep your lips moisturised and protected throughout the day.

To be honest I haven't worn this for 14 hours straight so I don't know how true that claim is, but it really doesn't budge from your lips and doesn't bleed at all, you just have to be careful to not rub your lips together or it ruins the effect. I would say this is a semi-matte finish rather than full on matte (compared to my other matte lipsticks), it looks similar to the finish of the Estée Lauder matte lipsticks.

It seems to me that the Opaque Rouge lipsticks are the perfect product for an occasion such as a Wedding/ Prom/ Debs etc. when you don't want to worry about having to touch up your lips all day/night. Never one to save red lips for a special occasion I do like to wear this to work as it means I know I won't need to touch up at all.

Icon is the perfect classic deep red shade and stood out the most to me from all of the colours available. The only other shade I would really be interested in investing in is Muse, which is a more coral red.

These retail for approximately £23/ €26. You can find them at Space NK or Liberty.

What do you think? Do these long lasting lip products appeal to you?

Emma x

*I'm wearing Urban Decay's Midnight Rodeo and Lost from the Book of Shadows IV on my eyes

17 comments:

  1. oh my, you're so glamourous! The hourglass opaque lipstick in riviera is on my birthday wishlist, i didn't know they were free from paraben and other nasties, this is really cool! x

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    1. Yeah, they are such a high quality product which eases the pain of parting with the money for them. Riviera is such a stunning shade too! Hope someone treats you to it! :)

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  2. STUNNING. You look so classic and elegant but modern at the same time. I absolutely love the rest of your makeup too - the eyes especially! I haven't tried anything from Hourglass but their ambient powders are tempting me...

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    1. Thank you so much! Glad you like the eyes too, I just recently tried that eyeshadow combination and I absolutely love it, especially as transitional make up coming into Autumn here in Ireland. The only bad thing is that Midnight Rodeo has really chunky glitter that gets everywhere! :)

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  3. This is so, so lovely on you Emma! I have Riviera, a gorgeous orangey red, which I am in love with.

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    1. Yes, Riviera is one of the only other shades that caught my eye, it's such a perfect orangey red. They really are amazing lip products!

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  4. It is a beautiful colour on you Emma. I love the packaging too.

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    1. Thank you Thelma, the packaging is fantastic, I love how sturdy it is!

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  5. I'm so glad I found you blog! It's gorgeous! :)
    I also have a hourglass lipstick which I absolutely adore in Rose :)

    xx

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    1. I just looked up Rose and it's such a pretty shade, I'm very tempted! ;)

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  6. That looks absolutely GORGEOUS on you Emma - wow!

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    1. Thanks Kailey, I can't wait to wear it more in Autumn, it was a bit too dark for Summer

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  7. Such a gorgeous shade! Delighted to have found your blog :)

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    1. Thank you Lorraine! I just followed you there, always delighted to find great Irish bloggers! :)

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  8. Hello Emma, what a beautiful shade on your eyes. May I ask, what products you used?
    I'm always inspired by your lipstick choice. Wonderful. Since I know your blog I'm finally brave enough to wear bold colours too and mix and match different colour families like russian red with a purple toned outfit. I stumbled upon you blog by searching for someone with green eyes and a warm skin tone and hair colouring to see what might look good on me, because in Germany most women are cool toned (blue or greyish eyes, ash toned hair). I'm just a litte bit darker with the skin but have warm hair (strands of "gold dark blond", warm light brown and a little red,I don't even know how to call this colour... everything and nothing explicit :-D) . I can adpat a lot. Thank you every day for your great looks. :-) Greets fom Germany.

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    1. Hi! I used Urban Decay Lost and Midnight Rodeo on my eyes from the Book of Shadows 4 on my eyes! So glad my reviews have been of help to you and that you're enjoying trying out new colours! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave me such a lovely comment!

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  9. gnt, que cor mais linda!!!
    <3

    xx


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