CONFESSION LIPSTICK RED 0

Hourglass Confession Lipstick in Red 0 is a special edition shade named after the pigment that makes it. Red 0 is the brand's patent-pending vegan alternative to carmine, and it's what gives this lipstick its brilliant red colour.

What it actually does

• A red made without insects. Carmine, the industry's standard red pigment, is produced from crushed female insects. Hourglass developed Red 0 as a patent-pending vegan replacement for it.
• Fully vegan. The brand describes the shade as 100% vegan, and this is the point of the launch rather than a side note.
• Long-wearing. That's the benefit Hourglass lists for the formula.
• A clear bright red. The pigment delivers a brilliant red hue.
• Clean-formula callouts. Free of parabens, phthalates, mineral oil, sulfates SLS and SLES, and triclosan — and also gluten-free and cruelty-free, per the brand.

How to use

1. Twist the base to bring the bullet up, then apply straight to the lips.
2. Retract it fully before you put the cap back on — this keeps the tip from being crushed against the lid.

Is it right for you?

Questions

What exactly is "Red 0"?

It's Hourglass's own patent-pending pigment, created to replace carmine with a vegan ingredient. The shade is named after it because the pigment is the story here.

Why does carmine matter?

Carmine is derived from insects, which is why most red lipsticks can't be labelled vegan. Replacing it is what lets this shade be described as 100% vegan.

Will it last through a long day?

Hourglass lists long wear as the formula's benefit. As with any red, blotting after the first layer and reapplying gives you the most mileage.

Is it a limited shade?

It's described by the brand as a special edition, so availability can be limited. If it's showing in stock here, that's what we have.

Delivery, payment and returns?

Delivery takes 3 to 21 working days, depending on availability. We accept credit card, debit card, Instapay and mobile wallets — no cash on delivery. Returns cover defective, damaged or expired items only, reported within 1 day of delivery; refunds go back to the original payment method within 15–30 days.