66%
would repurchase
4.4/5
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description

Create your perfect light with this palette featuring three shades of Ambient® Lighting Powder, which utilize Photoluminescent Technology to filter out harsh light and refine the appearance of the complexion. Each of these high-tech, soft-focus finishing powders recreate an exquisitely flattering light source. The powders can be applied individually or layered to imbue skin with a multidimensional glow. Palette includes 3 shades: DIM LIGHT: A neutral peach beige powder that blurs imperfections and highlights a radiant complexion with the perfect balance of warm and cool tones. INCANDESCENT LIGHT (exclusive to the palette): An opalescent pearl powder that brightens the complexion with a celestial glow. RADIANT LIGHT: A sun-kissed golden beige that enhances the overall complexion with believable, subtle warmth, and also extends a summer glow.

Reviews

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5.0
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10 years ago

I use every one of these powders and love the quality of each. Dim is an amazing all-over finishing powder for my fair, aging skin that appreciates the slight blurring effect. Luminous is my only...

About reviewer (12 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinNormal, Fair

HairBrunette

EyesGray



3.0
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10 years ago

I've had this palette since November of last year and I just haven't got as much use out of it as I would've liked for how expensive this is. Dim Light is just a bit too dark for my skin for an...

About reviewer (179 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Neutral

HairRed, Other, Other

EyesBlue


5.0
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10 years ago

After I first saw this online I knew I had to have it, it seemed so wonderful and luxurious. I am very pale, and I find this wonderful. On days I wear no makeup I use this lightly to contour and...

About reviewer (18 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinDry, Fair, Cool

HairBlond, Wavy, Fine

EyesBlue


4.0
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10 years ago

I've been eyeing the individual Ambient powders for so long but could never decide on a shade. I had no idea what kind of "lighting effect" I wanted, and being so pale I felt like a lot of the...

About reviewer (554 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinNormal, Fair, Cool

HairBlond, Wavy, Fine

EyesHazel


2.0
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10 years ago

Though nice, nothing justifies the price for this product. Let's face it, you're paying for the name and the packaging.

About reviewer (177 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

EyesBrown


2.0
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10 years ago

After reading all the positive reviews on the web, I bit the bullet and bought this product. I wanted to love it, as it was highly coveted by other sephora and MUA members... but my feelings for it...

About reviewer (2 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinSensitive, Fair, Cool

HairBlond, Wavy, Medium

EyesBlue


4.0
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10 years ago

Way back in the fall or winter, when Sephora had a 20% off VIB offer, I tried to buy this palette but it was sold out and I was disappointed. I was really on the fence about these Ambient Light...

About reviewer (1769 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinDry, Fair, Cool

HairBrown, Wavy, Coarse

EyesBrown


5.0
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10 years ago

Hourglass Ambient Lighting Palette is possibly the most decadent, over the top, unnecessary make up product in all of my make up collection, but since everybody and their mother seems to be talking...

About reviewer (257 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinVery Dry, Fair, Neutral

HairRed, Straight, Coarse

EyesGreen


5.0
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10 years ago

Amazing powders, thought this palette is a total RIP OFF for the amount you get. There's only 9 grams in the whole thing! At $67, I would expect to get a little more... Anywhoo, face looks...

About reviewer (73 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBrown, Other, Other

EyesHazel


5.0
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10 years ago

Hourglass ambient powders are superb; but they are subtle. That is part of what makes them so special. As a whole they provide, depending upon their color, sheer highlight or sheer shading for ...

About reviewer (498 reviews)

Age56 & Over

SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBlond, Curly, Fine

EyesBrown


5.0
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10 years ago

I was wary about buying this palette for months. I read dozens of reviews. It is semi-expensive, and as a really pale (NC15) neutrally-complected gal with zero bronzer needs or skills, I was not...

About reviewer (30 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinDry, Fair, Neutral

HairBlond, Wavy, Medium

EyesBlue


5.0
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10 years ago

I love ambient light powders and blushes. I generally use Dim Infusion blush and Diffused Light powder daily and couldn't pass this up after I fell in love with those two products. I wear NC20 in...

About reviewer (77 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBrown, Straight, Medium

EyesBrown


5.0
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11 years ago

Appearance: The product comes in a sleek plastic metallic brown case. There is a mirror on the inside. The palette contains three different powders. Dim light, Incandescent light, Radiant light....

About reviewer (34 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBlack, Straight, Fine

EyesBrown


5.0
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11 years ago

The one reviewer gave a great description of the product but I'm going to take this a little different for us gals a bit older and a little more afraid of too much shimmer. I've been wanting to...

About reviewer (268 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBlond, Straight, Fine

EyesHazel


5.0
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11 years ago

This cost me an arm and a leg because by the time I found it, it was nearly impossible to find, so naturally, the price was ridiculous... In any case, it was my first opportunity to try the ambient...

About reviewer (283 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinAcne-prone, Tan, Not Sure

HairBlack, Other, Other

EyesBrown


4.0
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11 years ago

I have oily skin and huge pores. My skin type also hates silicones, so I usually just deal with the pores and exfoliate / moisturize regularly. This is the first non irritating product to...

About reviewer (185 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinOily, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBrown, Other, Other

EyesHazel


4.0
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11 years ago

I am really glad I bought this, but I will not repurchase. Now, when I run out of Dim Light, HELL YES I will buy that on its own. It's the perfect finishing powder for me, does not settle in fine...

About reviewer (222 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

HairBlond, Wavy, Medium

EyesBlue


5.0
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11 years ago

After reading mixed reviews I still thought I would check it out. Even though the SA at Mecca (Sydney) said the individual compacts were better value, I still opted for this as I eyeing dim and...

About reviewer (18 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Olive

HairBlack

EyesBrown


5.0
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11 years ago

Ladies, if you want this you'd better get it! It sold out at Sephora during the 20% off sale but I just checked and it's still available on Hourglass's website. But you may want to read my comments...

About reviewer (244 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Fair, Cool

HairOther, Straight, Fine

EyesHazel


5.0
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11 years ago

I wanted to try the powders and opposed to buying 2 permanent ones I chose this instead. It's pretty and the powders are wonderful but the packaging is cheap flimsy plastic. If it was to drop a...

About reviewer (7 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

EyesHazel