77%
would repurchase
4.4/5
package quality

price range

description

This groundbreaking hybrid combines the customized lighting effects of Ambient® Lighting Powder with a spectrum of breathtakingly modern hues. The result is seamless, soft-focus and multidimensional colour. Available in 7 shades. Hourglass has fused Ambient® Lighting Powder, the cutting-edge collection of finishing powders, with an array of vivid cheek colours, creating a hybrid product that is unique, contemporary and revolutionary. Unlike traditional blush, which tends to be flat, Ambient Lighting Blush uses Photoluminescent Technology to exhibit depth and dimension. The airy, lightweight powders contain optically transparent particles that amplify the colours to a multidimensional level—effectively reinventing the way you view blush.

ingredients

Mica, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Boron Nitride, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Octyldodecanol; Benzoic Acid, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Dehydroacetic Acid, Diamond Powder, Dimethicone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Laureth-7, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Phenoxyethanol, Polyacrylamide, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Potassium Sorbate, Silica, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Sorbic Acid, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, May Contain (+/-): Red 7 Lake (Ci 15850), Yellow 5 Lake (Ci 19140), Carmine (Ci 75470), Ultramarines (Ci 77007), Bismuth Oxychloride (Ci 77163), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499), Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891).

Reviews

Reviews


2.0
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2 years ago

For the price tag, I expected more. To me, it is not as pigmented as less expensive blushes and it takes time to build (if you like more natural or to build this could be a plus - why I added the...

About reviewer (149 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBlond, Other, Other

EyesBrown



5.0
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2 years ago

I own 3 of these and love them. In fact now that I'm getting older (43 here) plus blush collector. I've found with these I can never go wrong. They always make my skin look fantastic. Plus they...

About reviewer (1099 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Fair, Cool

HairBlond, Wavy, Medium

EyesGreen


5.0
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2 years ago

I have four of these Hourglass blushes. My skin and undertones are very neutral and fair. Yes, I must be careful how I load my brush. But everyone of the four colors I have are amazing! I am...

About reviewer (25 reviews)

Age56 & Over

SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Neutral

HairBlond, Wavy, Fine

EyesGreen


5.0
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5 years ago

I got this in Brilliant Nude and I love it! I couldn’t seem to find a lot of reviews for this color... I use a light hand when applying and on fair skin it’s a barley there nude for me which is...

About reviewer (17 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium

HairBrown

EyesHazel


4.0
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6 years ago

I have two of these in the shades, "Brilliant Nude" and "Mood Exposure". For your reference, I am NC20 in depth with neutral slightly olive undertones. I already have some slight redness on my...

About reviewer (43 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBrown, Straight, Fine

EyesBrown


5.0
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7 years ago

I ADORE this blush!! I have some red spots on my cheeks and most blushes just accentuate the problem. This is flawless, blendable and gorgeous, yet very natural looking. I have it in several colors...

About reviewer (383 reviews)

Age56 & Over

SkinVery Dry, Fair, Neutral

HairOther, Straight, Fine

EyesHazel


2.0
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7 years ago

I have this in the shade radiant magenta and it really is a gorgeous natural looking blush. The problem is it fades, sometimes as fast as ten minutes after application. I’m even using this over...

About reviewer (87 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinOily, Fair, Neutral

HairBrown, Wavy, Medium

EyesBlue


5.0
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7 years ago

Only downside is the price but the investment is worth it. The only blush I use, beautiful raidiant colour instead of looking like a clown with every other blush I’ve tried.

About reviewer (13 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinDry, Olive, Warm

HairBlond, Wavy, Medium

EyesBlue


5.0
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7 years ago

Update Aug 2020. I initially downgraded this blush because it didn't seem to last long on me but over the years my skin has gotten drier and I don't have a problem with it lasting now. This has...

About reviewer (96 reviews)

Age56 & Over

SkinNormal, Fair, Cool

HairBlond, Straight, Fine

EyesBlue


3.0
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8 years ago

Bought this in Dim Fusion to go with my Ambient Lighting Palette. Sadly I'm underwhelmed. Colour looks nothing like the mix in the pan and the pay off is just blah. Was hoping for amazing things...

About reviewer (18 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBrown

EyesGreen


4.0
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8 years ago

I am NC15 with ruddiness/blotchy skin due to rosacea (and being Irish). I have this in shade Radiant Magenta and I love it and have worn it every day since I got it. First of all, this is a...

About reviewer (556 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinSensitive, Fair, Warm

HairBlond, Curly, Fine

EyesBrown


5.0
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8 years ago

I picked up the Hourglass blushes in Diffused Heat, Luminous Flush, and Dim Infusion. These are the first Hourglass products I've tried. Retail price is $38 each. First, the packaging is very luxe...

About reviewer (512 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinDry, Fair, Neutral

HairBrown, Wavy, Coarse

EyesBrown


5.0
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9 years ago

Love this blush. It's an interesting and unusual blush for 2 reasons. First of all, it goes on a little differently as the pigment doesn't show up in full immediately upon application. I think the...

About reviewer (156 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinCombination, Olive, Warm

HairBrunette, Straight, Medium

EyesBrown


5.0
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9 years ago

The new Holiday Hourglass Ambient Lighting Edit palette really made me at first so excited. The quality is of course outstanding but the pans are so super tiny!!!! Check the Funniest video about...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Medium

HairBlond

EyesBlue


1.0
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9 years ago

I dont think Ive ever been so under whelmed with a makeup product. I had this given to me as a gift from a family member who went overseas when this was first released. I have the colour Radiant...

About reviewer (92 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Fair

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


5.0
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9 years ago

This blusher is gorgeous! It's so pretty on. I have olive skin and use Dim fusion. It's wonderful for sensitive skin, it gives me a glowing look and blends beautifully. It's super pigmented so I...

About reviewer (5 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinOther

HairOther

EyesOther


5.0
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9 years ago

I have the blusher trio gift set and I am in love! I didn't think the plum shade would look good on my super fair neutral skin... But it really ended up being my favorite! I love all the colors...

About reviewer (24 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinDry, Fair, Neutral

HairBlond, Straight, Fine

EyesBlue


3.0
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9 years ago

I'm a blush addict, so I have a lot of blush. Sadly, I don't feel these are that special. I'm around a NC20 with oily/dehydrated skin. I have Dim Infusion, Radiant Magenta, and Mood Exposure....

About reviewer (155 reviews)

Age

SkinSensitive, Fair, Neutral

HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

EyesHazel


5.0
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9 years ago

I am a huge fan of Hourglass Ambient Lighting Blush! The packaging is gorgeous and classy, and the fine pigmented powder is beautiful. The marbled swirI is bespoke, so that each individual blush...

About reviewer (3 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Olive

HairBlack

EyesBrown


5.0
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10 years ago

Best blush I have ever used hands down. I have the radiant magenta shade and when I can afford to I'll buy the rest of them. It's luminous and highly pigmented. Super finely milled also. The only...

About reviewer (22 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

EyesBlue