Hourglass has released three new shades of Extreme Sheen High Shine Lipgloss ($28 each for 0.17 oz/5g) in Canvas (dusty nude pink), Ballet (bright pink) and Muse (bright coral). These are slightly different from the existing Extreme Sheens in that the new ones are high impact glosses with super rich pigment. Those who are looking for a glossy liquid lipstick will love these. Hourglass sent two for me to try in Canvas and Ballet. I’ve been wearing these for the past week and have been thoroughly impressed with the natural shine, rich pigment and long lasting power.
These come with a thin sponge tip applicator. They have a texture similar to that of a liquid lipstick but have a non-drying feel. The shine in the formula prevents these from looking flat like most other liquid lipsticks. They have a richer more pigmented look compared to Dior’s new Addict Fluid Sticks but are similar in concept.
Ballet is a rich pink that is very bright on my lips. It’s not quite neon so I can actually wear the color. It covers the lip entirely. Canvas is a nude pink rose also with full coverage. I like that it’s a natural color with rich pigment that doesn’t wash out the skin.
Swatches:
Comparison swatches show how pigmented and rich in color Canvas and Ballet are, left to right: Hourglass Femme Nude 6 (swatched here), NARS Riekugen Satin Lip Pencil. Tom Ford Tawny Pink Lipgloss, Dior Addict Fluid Stick in Kiss Me (on lips here), NARS Isola Bella Satin Lip Pencil, Dior Addict Fluid Stick in Rieuse (on lips here), Tom Ford Sugar Pink Lipgloss, Burberry Pink Sweet Pea Lip Gloss (swatched here), Chanel Rouge Allure Extrait de Gloss in Imaginaire
Bottom line love. Canvas is an easy one to fall in love with. Who doesn’t love a good nude pink that doesn’t wash them out? However in an effort to wear more color (per many reader requests), I’ve been pushing myself to go outside of my comfort zone and wear Ballet on multiple occasions. For me it’s definitely bright, but friends and family have all given positive feedback. Both shades will be available in stores starting June.
Available now at: Sephora and Hourglasscosmetics.com
Launching early June at: Barneys New York, Bergdorf Goodman, Net-A-Porter.com, and Space NK
This post contains press samples sent by Hourglass for review consideration. For more information please refer to my Disclosures.
Both shades look lovely on your lips! Canvas reminds me of Illamasqua Move Intense Lipgloss 🙂
Amazing…. I can't stop watching!
WOW! These things look amazing… love the packaging the most.
Ballet looks great on you!
I'm seriously impressed with the pigmentation! They look like a liquid lipstick, I can't tell the difference! Both colours are such a nice match on you!
Canvas is gorgeous! Thanks so much for the swatches! I'm definitely getting mine ~
Shades are very pretty. I wish these were available in India too.
Very nice post, Ilove Ballet!
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Both of them look great on you! Canvas is a very my kinds color so I am pulled towards it! 🙂
Oh my they look incredible on you, especially canvas!
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I know that as we shift into summer mode the tendency is to wear brighter colors, but Canvas is so lovely. It is deep enough and contains enough pink so that it doesn't look bland and washed out as so many nudes do. It's a very pretty color on you. Looking at your comparison arm swatches, it was the one that immediately grabbed my attention.
Both colors look gorgeous on you! I have to check these out 🙂
Ballet is by far the best one. Canvas looks like paste, not flattering but I hate the nude lip look anyway. It makes women look unwell. Ballet is gorgeous and life enhancing on you, a winner!!!
Sabrina, how does Canvas compared to Dior Tiny Pink? Also do these glosses have any scent? Thanks!
I'm a little late on the hourglass band wagon, but these colours are SENSATIONAL. thanks for taking some time out of your day to review these beautiful colours. definitely getting Canvas.