Hourglass added four new shades of their Phantom Volumizing Glossy Lip Balm ($38 each) and they are incredibly beautiful. Three of them are shimmers and one is a new red. Out of all the Hourglass lip formulas this is probably my favorite, especially since I love a glossy lip.
Above left to right:
- Secret is a rose with gold shimmer (think MAC Sophisto vibes, but not as frosty)
- Invite is a medium tan brown with gold shimmer
- Wander is a light peachy pink with golden shimmer
- Red 0 is the most perfect wearable red for those who don’t like to wear red
Below also wearing:
Secret
_______
Invite
_______
Wander
_______
Red 0
Every single color of the new Phantom Glossy Balm is wearable and even though Wander is on the lighter side it still shows up on my lips – the pigment is perfect. The regular non shimmer shades are very soft and almost melty feeling once they’re on the lips. The shimmer version is smooth without texture but they have a slightly stiffer feel which I actually like better.
Since these are glossy balms lasting power isn’t going to be long, but they don’t slide off easily and I really like that the finish is forgiving so it fades nicely. They are nicely hydrating and smooth without feeling thick.
The Hourglass team sent a beautiful press box with the new shades and also included three from the permanent lineup. I’ve reviewed them here, here and here but thought I’d add them here too including Desire (rose mauve), Lure (plum) and Sense (the best nude pink).
Overall love. Every single color is one I think could be universally flattering. I’ve finally found my new holy grail red. I was hoping the peach orange shade Mystic in the Holiday 2024 Duo would be out individually but it looks like it’s only available in the set (still in stock). I might end up buying the set before it sells out since I love peachy coral shades.
Available now at Nordstrom, Sephora, Hourglass Cosmetics and all other Hourglass retailers.
New Hourglass Phantom Glossy Balm shades provided for review.