Phantom Gloss? Oh, Yeah!

Hourglass Volumizing Glossy Balms now come in vegan red formulations. Zero insects harmed.

Hello, Gorgeous!

It’s always a cause for celebration when Hourglass announces a new launch. Earlier this year, they revealed Phantom Volumizing Glossy Balms in their patent-pending Red 0.

This is huge news for those committed to cruelty-free beauty since the shade includes pigment, the first vegan industry replacement for carmine. In case you missed the memo, most red lipsticks use a pigment made from crushed beetles. In a release discussing the new shade, Carisa Janes, Founder and President of Hourglass, said she developed Red 0 as a labor of love, highlighting the brand’s commitment to creating ethical and innovative products while pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in the industry.

Hourglass Phantom Volumizing Glossy Balms

If you already love these lip-plumping balms, you’ll probably really love the new shades:

• Red 0: This red is bold without being shocking, and the gloss makes it a softer option if you’re exploring a bold lip.

• Wander 75: This one is almost universally flatterin…