Nº 28™ LIP TREATMENT OIL

Hourglass Nº 28™ Lip Treatment Oil sits somewhere between skincare and makeup: a rich oil blend the brand positions as an advanced anti-ageing treatment for the lips. It is dispensed through a gold-plated tip, and comes either clear with a high-shine finish or in three tinted shades.

What it actually does

• Treats rather than just coats. Hourglass builds it as an anti-ageing lip treatment, combining several active ingredients in one oil base.
• Saliporine-8 is included for its reputation for raising moisture levels in skin.
• Volulip™ is credited by the brand with improving the texture, shape and softness of the lips.
• Viamerine is there to hydrate and, per Hourglass, reduce how deep wrinkles appear.
• A 24-karat gold-plated, antibacterial tip applies the oil and is described as feeling soothing against the lips.
• Clear or tinted. One clear option with a glossy finish, plus three shades that give the lips a flush of colour.
• Clean-formula callouts. Hourglass lists it as free of sulfates SLS and SLES, parabens, formaldehydes and formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, coal tar and hydroquinone — and as vegan, cruelty-free and gluten-free.

How to use

1. Take the plastic cap off.
2. Press to dispense. Rest your index finger on the grooved surface behind the gold tip and push down until product comes through.
3. Glide the tip across the lips and reapply through the day as needed. Recap it after use so the tip stays clean.

Is it right for you?

Questions

Is this a gloss or a treatment?

Hourglass sells it as a treatment oil, so the actives are the point — but the clear version finishes with high shine, which makes it wearable as your only lip product.

What does the gold tip actually do?

It's a 24-karat gold-plated, antibacterial applicator tip. The brand describes the contact with the lips as soothing, and because it's antibacterial it stays hygienic between uses.

Clear or a tinted shade?

Take the clear one if you want glossy lips over your own colour or on top of lipstick. Take one of the three tints if you'd rather the treatment also stands in for a lip colour.

Nothing comes out when I press it — is it faulty?

A new one usually needs a few presses before the oil reaches the tip. Keep your finger on the grooved area and press repeatedly. If it still won't dispense, contact us within 1 day of delivery.

Delivery, payment and returns?

Delivery takes 3 to 21 working days, depending on availability. You can pay by credit card, debit card, Instapay and mobile wallets — no cash on delivery. Returns apply to defective, damaged or expired items only, reported within 1 day of delivery, with the refund going back to your original payment method within 15–30 days.