VELVET STORY LIP CREAM

Hourglass Velvet Story Lip Cream is a lip mousse so light it barely registers, finishing matte but blurred rather than hard-edged. Where most liquid mattes press flat colour onto the lip, this one floats a soft-focus wash on top, so the finish diffuses instead of outlining every dry patch. The whipped texture stays cushiony to wear, and a tapered applicator handles the precision.

What it actually does

• Matte without the flatness. Hourglass describes a diffused, soft-focus result — the colour blurs the lip rather than drawing a sharp block of pigment.
• Comfortable, not tight. The whipped, velvety texture is formulated to feel cushiony on the lip during wear, which is the usual trade-off with matte liquids.
• Goes on smoothly. The brand describes the mousse as applying smooth, with colour that sits on the lips instead of gripping them.
• Precision built into the wand. A custom tapered applicator lets you define the lip line and then fill in from the same tool.
• Six shades. Crush (pink), Hint (beige honey), Indulge (desert rose), Luxe (mauve), Pure (rose) and Touch (pink beige).

How to use

1. Define first with the tip. Use the point of the tapered applicator to outline and shape the lip.
2. Fill with the flat edge. Turn the applicator and use its broad side to fill in and blend the colour across the lip.
3. For a stained, blurred lip: put one thin layer on the bottom lip only, press your lips together gently to transfer, then use a fingertip to fade the colour outward toward the edges until it softens.

Is it right for you?

Questions

How is this different from a normal matte liquid lipstick?

Hourglass draws the distinction itself: conventional matte liquids put colour down firmly, while this formula floats an infusion of colour that creates a blurring effect. The texture is a whipped mousse, so it reads cushiony rather than tight.

Which shade is the most neutral?

Hint is a beige honey and Touch is a pink beige — those are the quietest of the six. Pure is a rose, Indulge a desert rose, Luxe a mauve, and Crush the clearest pink.

Can I make it look softer and less full-on?

Yes, using the brand's own method: a single layer on the lower lip, press lips together, then fade the edges out with your finger. You get a stained, blurred lip instead of a defined one.

How long does delivery take, and how can I pay?

Delivery takes 3 to 21 working days, depending on availability. You can pay by credit card, debit card, Instapay or mobile wallets — cash on delivery is not available.

What if it arrives damaged or past its date?

Report it to us within 1 day of delivery with a photo. We handle returns for defective, damaged or expired items only, and once verified the refund goes back to your original payment method within 15–30 days.