61%
would repurchase
4.1/5
package quality

price range

description

A collection of finishing powders that recreate the most flattering light. Create the perfect illumination for your face with Hourglass Ambient® Lighting Powder, a collection of finishing powders that recreate the most flattering light. Infused with innovative Photoluminescent Technology, each finishing powder captures, diffuses and softens the look of skin. The micron-size, colour-correcting particles refract light and create transparent coverage, filtering out harsh light and refining skin’s appearance. Available in six shades.

ingredients

Mica, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Boron Nitride, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Octyldodecanol, Silica, Benzimidazole Diamond Amidoethyl Urea Carbamoyl Propyl Olymethylsilsesquioxane, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Phenoxyethanol, Dimethicone, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Sorbic Acid, Olyacrylamide, Benzoic Acid, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Potassium Sorbate, Dehydroacetic Acid, Laureth-7, Ethylhexylglycerin, Trimethylsiloxysilicate. May Contain : Ci 77891 (Titanium Dioxide), Ci 77163 (Bismuth Oxychloride),Ci 77491 (Iron Oxide),Ci 77492 (Iron Oxide), Ci 77499 (Iron Oxide),Ci 75470 (Carmine).

Reviews

Reviews


1.0
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5 years ago

Unfortunately I had a MAJOR allergic reaction to this product and had to go to urgent care. I also did a skin test on my arm to verify the allergy and sure enough it caused my skin to have a major...

About reviewer (3 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinDry, Fair-Medium

HairBlond

EyesGreen



3.0
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6 years ago

I would have given this product 5 stars if not for one thing - it made my face sting! I don't have particularly sensitive skin, it's combination (so my cheeks are a bit drier) but I reacted very...

About reviewer (24 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Cool

HairBlond, Wavy, Medium

EyesBlue


5.0
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7 years ago

Oh wow! I love these powders so much! So first off these are NOT highlighters and they are NOT Setting powders, they are Finishing Powders that you apply after you have finished your makeup. Now I...

About reviewer (77 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown


5.0
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7 years ago

This is a beautiful light silky powder to add a subtle glow. I have it in Luminous Light and diffused light. I wear powder foundations so I often just add a touch of one of these powders to add a...

About reviewer (16 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinOther, Medium

HairBrunette

EyesGreen


4.0
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8 years ago

THIS IS A FINISHING POWDER, NOT A HIGHLIGHTER OR BRONZER OR BLUSH!!!! Just felt the need to put that in all caps since a lot of negative reviews on this powder seem to stem from improper usage. Its...

About reviewer (31 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinNormal, Fair, Cool

HairBlond, Wavy, Fine

EyesGreen


5.0
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8 years ago

Application is so so important with this powder, if you're using it to blur skin and set your whole face. Turns out no brush works with this (except perhaps the brush from the company but I am not...

About reviewer (81 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Olive, Neutral

HairBlack, Straight, Fine

EyesBlack


5.0
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8 years ago

I bought the triple set of these and was amazed how good it is. But they are not highlighters. I use a large fan brush over all 3 colours then gently dust over my face after powder. It really does...

About reviewer (203 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinOily, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBlond, Wavy, Coarse

EyesBlue


1.0
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8 years ago

Beautiful packaging finely milled powder-that's it. Does nothing and stays on for 2 hours max on my normal combi acne prone skin. I gave it a good try I've tried ethereal diffused and dim, dun was...

About reviewer (4 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinDry, Fair, Neutral

HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

EyesGreen


5.0
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8 years ago

I have used the luminous and dim light versions and love both. I use the luminous light mainly under the eyes because it has a slight shimmer and I use the dim light all over. These powders are...

About reviewer (42 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Tan, Not Sure

HairBlack, Other, Other

EyesBrown


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8 years ago

I caught on late with this product, but glad I did. It is a beauty! Have it in radiant light as I am a medium with yellow undertones and it is works so well to add radiance, blur imperfections and...

About reviewer (46 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Medium, Warm

HairBrown, Other, Fine

EyesBlack


4.0
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8 years ago

This product was nice, I have sensitive skin and am very cautious as to what I put on my face, I didn't get any bad reactions. I liked this product but did not love it, I doubt that I would buy it...

About reviewer (2 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinOther, Fair

HairBrunette

EyesHazel


1.0
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8 years ago

It was the largest disappointment ever. In my entire life. (This is compared to my holy grail powder guerlain meteorites so the review may be harsh.) First off I have pale skin- i bought this...

About reviewer (9 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinSensitive, Fair, Neutral

HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

EyesBlue


3.0
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9 years ago

I purchased the palette so I could try more than one powder. I do like Dim Light because of the diffusing effect it has on my skin - I actually received many compliments when using Dim Light....

About reviewer (327 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinDry, Medium, Warm

HairBrunette, Wavy, Coarse

EyesHazel


5.0
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9 years ago

BEAUTIFUL! I'm not a powder person, I despise powders. My skin is dry and always longing for moisture but the hype around this product made me curious. I'm so glad i bought into everyone's reviews....

About reviewer (17 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinDry, Fair, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

EyesGray


5.0
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9 years ago

this stuff is a godsend. i've been using it for years and have tried a few colors but am currently digging the "dim light" shade. it makes my crappy skin look pretty flawless and smooths, blends...

About reviewer (3 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinAcne-prone, Other

HairBrown

EyesBlue


5.0
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9 years ago

Light skin / dry but hydrated / NW20 with pink undertones Minimalist make up The (2) that work for my NW20 pink undertone skin 1). Etheral - has a bit of sparkle in it good for under...

About reviewer (173 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinDry, Fair, Cool

HairBrown, Kinky, Fine

EyesHazel


5.0
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9 years ago

This powder is AMAZING for diffusing my large pores in general and I highly recommend it. I'm currently using "Diffused Light" (yellow tone similar to Ben Nye Banana Powder....but better) to set my...

About reviewer (2 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinNormal, Olive, Warm

HairBrunette, Curly, Coarse

EyesBrown


5.0
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9 years ago

I LOVE this! I am 55 yrs old and the first weekend I used it I have several people tell me I had such beautiful skin. Not something I am use to hearing!! It gives me a glow but it's not shiny. I...

About reviewer (15 reviews)

Age56 & Over

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown


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10 years ago

All the hypes .... sigh. Its really nothing special, on my dry skin & oily T zone are alike. Its really a 3 lippies, but for the over-price, down to 2 lippies. No re-purchase.

About reviewer (778 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBrunette, Straight, Coarse

EyesBrown


5.0
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10 years ago

"Did I accidentally stumble into some good lighting?" Sorry, Clueless reference. I got the palette - comprised of Dim, Incandescent, and Radiant. Dim is a good match for my skin tone, so it adds...

About reviewer (33 reviews)

Age

SkinDry, Fair, Neutral

HairRed, Wavy, Fine

EyesBlue