Hourglass • Extreme sheen • Lip Gloss

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*TOP REVIEWER* Kayelle on 6/21/2009 1:54:00 AM more reviews by Kayelle

Age: 19-24   Skin: Oily   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Blue    

I bought this gloss in Reflect, a clear pink with silver micro-glitter. On my lips it adds a little bit of shimmer and shine, but nothing particularly noticeable. I like it well enough, but it has something of an oily gel texture and a too-sweet scent. Bonus points for the great lip brush and cute packaging, but overall this is pretty average.

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librariandiva on 5/4/2009 11:56:00 AM more reviews by librariandiva

Age: 36-43   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Cool   Hair: Brunette, Curly, Fine   Eyes: Brown    

If you like a gloss with soft colors, this is a good choice. I like the LUSH, which is a soft, coral-ly pink with touches of tiny gold flecks. It's VERY soft (both the color and the texture) , feels very hydrating on my lips, after the color fades (which is not strong to begin with) my lips still feel moist for hours.
I feel this is too expensive for what it is, ($28) but I still like it. I will probably get my next tube on ebay for a cheaper price.
I like the smell, too. Little bit like cookies.

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*TOP REVIEWER* Nocturnefata on 11/25/2008 9:54:00 PM more reviews by Nocturnefata

Age: 30-35   Skin: Combination, Fair   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Green    

I got mine in imagine. It's very neutral and it tones down my very dark lips. There is a lot of sparkle as well, though it is not overwhelming. The gloss also makes my lips look bigger and this color would be great with a smokey eye. I find the texture to be sheer but it is pretty pigmented. The wear is a good 3-4 hours on me of high shine. Then a softer shimmer/color for another 2 hours.

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*TOP REVIEWER* gna on 9/19/2008 1:33:00 AM more reviews by gna

Age: 30-35   Skin: Other   Hair: Black   Eyes: Brown    

Lovely gloss. I've been wearing samples of these, packaged in cute mini tubes. The colors are all natural, flattering, and sheer. My favorite is Imagine, which I thought would be too frosty and light, but looked natural and glowing on my lips . However, I would not repurchase due to the price. A girl's got to stop somewhere, and gloss at $28.00, not including tax, is insane, especially when there are comparable, if not better, products on the market. Hourglass gloss is smooth, non-irritating and non-drying, and has good lasting power. But it's certainly not waterproof. They don't last all day on me. Shu's Gloss Unlimited is comparable, if not better, as they are a bit more moisturizing, and cheaper.

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*TOP REVIEWER* baileybabe7486 on 9/3/2008 7:54:00 PM more reviews by baileybabe7486

Age: 19-24   Skin: Normal, Fair-Medium   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Blue    

Like the reviewer below I got these two for 2 on ebay. I do like the gloss and it certainly was a bargain, but I'm not overwhelmed. It's a milky medium pink with maybe just the tiniest hint of a coral. It goes on fairly sheer and is not very buildable. Smells lovely.

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reviewsreviewsreviews on 8/6/2008 9:38:00 PM more reviews by reviewsreviewsreviews

Age: 19-24   Skin: Other   Hair: Other   Eyes: Other    

I got Origami, a pink that looks milky but applies sheer, on ebay for 2 for $10. Yes-it's legitimate, and it's on there frequently. This has a delicious scent. It reminds me of Hawaii. The brush applicator is perfect, and the formula is creamier than Chanel. It's so classy looking and gives me glossy lips for hours-what's not to love?

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*TOP REVIEWER* proximitythe53rd on 8/6/2008 5:16:00 AM more reviews by proximitythe53rd

Age: 25-29   Skin: Acne-prone, Fair, Neutral   Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Fine   Eyes: Green    

I'm another person who got the sample of "Imagine" from Sephora, and was quite impressed.
It took me a while to get around to wearing this, because it looked like a sort of apricot color which usually doesn't look that good on me ... but this one actually does. It's a very shiny gloss, but the color is actually quite natural looking. The texture is smooth, and very slightly sticky, though still sort of creamy. It seems to last well, and stay in place. Imagine is actually a great MLBB shade.
The gloss has a light coco scent, which is nice, and not annoying at all.

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charmressa on 7/12/2008 11:33:00 AM more reviews by charmressa

Age: 19-24   Skin: Acne-prone, Fair-Medium   Hair: Brown, Wavy, Fine   Eyes: Green    

Got a sample from Sephora a while back and I ended up buying the full tube because the sample was so dinky I used it up in two or three applications. This gloss is not sticky and does not "bunch" as much as Mac Lipglass does.

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jezebelo on 7/5/2008 7:00:00 PM more reviews by jezebelo

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Green    

Recieved a sample of Imagine from Sephora and I fell in love with the color of this on my lips, it is very complimentary to my skin tone. Because I had a sample size in a small tube I would take it to work and keep it in my pocket. I was shocked when during a 12 hour shift I only had to reapply once during the day. This factor makes it worth the high price tag-you get what you pay for, thats for sure. I cant wait to try the other colors.

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meiren on 5/10/2008 7:02:00 PM more reviews by meiren

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Fair, Warm   Hair: Brown, Wavy, Fine   Eyes: Hazel    

I have Nectar and Lush and I love love love them. Nectar is kind of peachy, coral color and Lush is pretty pink IMO. They are so pretty!!!They have nice smell, great texture and lasting color (I thought it'd be gone after a dinner date, but when I wiped my mouth at the end of the night without thinking it still showed up on the tissue). The colors are subtle but they stand out at the same time- perfect everyday lip gloss. I love the texture as it is not as sticky like other lipglosses on the market. The quality is really good. Just try them. Replacing my bobbi brown lip glosses. Only gripe is the price.. so a lippie off.

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sarahm1234 on 3/12/2008 8:28:00 PM more reviews by sarahm1234

Age: 19-24   Skin: Other   Hair: Other   Eyes: Other    

really happy to have found this product! it has an amazing texture, stays on well, great range of colors to choose from, nice vanilla scent! i tried "ignite" and really like the color. as soon as i get to sephora again i will buy imagine, the shade that everyone is raving about. can highly recommend this lip gloss!

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nycgal on 2/28/2008 9:41:00 PM more reviews by nycgal

Age: 44-55   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Blue    

Absolutely FANTASTIC gloss. Gorgeous color range. Beautiful feel. Does not dry the lips. Wears well without extreme stickiness. Decent amount of product, simple yet nice container with a nice brush applicator. VERY pricey at $28 bucks, but it's worth it - certainly my HG of glosses at last!!! I just bought "TRUTH" - a natural, creamy skintone pink with opacity and no shimmer/frost. Makes lips look shiny, full and soft! Can't wait to try ALL the other colors - the range is that easy for all skin tones to wear. Don't let the 'neon' tones fool you -- they are very wearable and beautiful! *EDIT* 2/5- I have now added "NECTAR" - a creamy, coral pink. "LUSH" - a creamy, warm pink with a teensy (and I mean teensy) amount of gold shimmer. "IMAGINE" - a sheer, pinked beige with light gold shimmer. "PRIMAL" - a clear pink berry with a teensy bit of neutral shimmer (not silver nor gold). "ORIGAMI" - a creamy, slighty opaque baby pink with no shimmer.

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bettyblue38 on 12/26/2007 1:43:00 AM more reviews by bettyblue38

Age: 44-55   Skin: Combination, Fair   Hair: Other   Eyes: Brown    

I was fortunate to have a good friend sending me an Hourglass Extreme Shine in Imagine. The price is really high end. In comparison to the price for EL and Chanel I would say it is in the same range if I convert it to Euro. Armani is for sure more expensive. Back to the Hourglass. Nice packaging. The brush is great. Not a cheap one like other brands (e.g. BB where the brush spreads wide after a certain time) The texture is superb!!! I really really liked MAC gloss and glass. But this, IMHO, is much better. Not sticky like the MAC. It is a great gloss and shine effect and it lasts very long. The smell is really nice. To me like Vanilla. The brush has the right amount of gloss on it once you pull it out. Nothing remains on the winding (not sure if this is the right word). Even though the price can give me a short "toothache" I would definetly buy it again and a different color. Imagine is a pink-nude color. Not really nude nude and not pinky pink. Just the right combination of both colors to look perfect on almost every skintone. My opinion.

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pappy on 9/24/2007 3:42:00 PM more reviews by pappy

Age: 44-55   Skin: Acne-prone   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Brown    

This is wonderful. Light feeling on the lips. Great packaging. Brush tip. Lasts pretty well. The color Ignite is a lovely yov b-t better look. It smooths lip wrinkles a bit. only grip, price, none the less, will continue to explore the line.

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