\nShe created a whole range of luminous setting\u00a0powders, able to set the complexion makeup but with the most beautiful glow. These powders are a kind of hybrid between\u00a0highlighters and regular setting powders for the face.<\/p>\n
Our dear Carissa\u00a0was inspired by her mother’s apartment, lit only with pink bulbs. This pink light is the most flattering for the complexion, a good trick! wink<\/span> So for example, there is:<\/p>\n – Diffused Light<\/strong>,\u00a0a light yellow semi-matte powder that mimics the soft morning sun. It’s perfect for\u00a0removing redness (this is my favorite powder when I have ugly red zits to hide) At the end of 2013, Hourglass launched blushes in the same range, the Ambient Lighting Blushes<\/a>. Indeed, they are marbleized and “mixed” with the famous Ambient Lighting Powders, so of course they added\u00a0color<\/strong> to the cheeks, but also luminosity<\/strong> (thanks to the powders). And all that without the usual glitter often found in the regular iridescent blushes. This “soft-focus” effect is possiblme thanks to spherical particles that can refract light while diffusing it. This kind of innovative technique can be found in some very luxury products for the complexion (remember, I had spoken about it in my Diorskin Star review<\/a>).<\/p>\n I discovered my passion for blushes very late. Until recently, I used very sheer and dull colors for my cheeks, because I was afraid to look like a can of paint if I was wearing brighter colours. For this year Christmas holidays, Hourglass has released a limited edition of these famous blush in a palette. The brand had already done this last year for its famous powders, which is how I\u00a0discovered them!<\/p>\n In this blush palette, there are 2 colours\u00a0that already exist in the brand’s permanent collection and 1 which is exclusive to the palette:<\/p>\n – Luminous Flush<\/strong><\/a>: a pink\/coral champagne, very soft (the left one in the palette). It’s beautiful on a light to medium skin. This is marbleized \u00a0with the\u00a0Luminous Light<\/a>\u00a0powder. You can wear these colours separately, but it’s also possible to mix them together. The shades are quite close, so why not?<\/p>\n The pigmentation<\/strong> is pretty good even though the colors are quite light<\/strong>. I think these kind of shades are more suitable for light to medium skin. On a darker skin, I’m afraid the colours won’t have a good pay-off.<\/p>\n The palette packaging<\/strong> with 3 different blushes is super convenient because it allows you to try 3 different colours for a better price. (yes, I know, $58 is not exactly cheap) The packaging of the palette is made in plastic, but it has a very chic metallic coating, in rose gold (obviously<\/a>). And these marbleized blushes are to dye for, aren’t they? Yes, I saw you staring at them, don’t deny it! (I totally did) wink<\/span> <\/p>\n In the photo above, you can see the small difference in size of the palette with the blushes. (On the left is the color Dim Infusion and on\u00a0the right, it’s Diffused Heat)(my two favorite blushes for spring and summer)<\/p>\n Regarding the formula<\/strong>, the brand is quite strict about the ingredients they use and all powders and blushes are talc-free, paraben-free, without nanoparticles and fragrance-free<\/strong>.<\/p>\n About the application<\/strong>,\u00a0like the other powders of the brand, these blushes are quite powdery when you take them, but not on the skin. The blush applied with a brush is very smooth<\/strong>, not patchy at all and it’s very easy to blend<\/strong>.<\/p>\n The lasting power is excellent<\/strong>, the 3 blushes lasts more than six hours on my cheeks. (knowing that I have oily skin, it’s quite an achievement) (a regular blush lasts usually two hours on me)<\/p>\n I’m wearing the shade Mood Exposure (the right one in the palette).<\/p>\n [wprs-pros][wprs-cons]<\/p>\n The Ambient Lighting Blush Palette is available online on the Hourglass website<\/a>\u00a0for $58\u00a0( or on\u00a0Space NK<\/a> and Net-A-Porter<\/a>).<\/p>\n Photos credits: bonniegarner.com<\/p>\n
\nThese Ambient Lighting Powders<\/a>\u00a0bring a very soft glow<\/strong> to the face. They are available in 7 different shades, and each is supposed to recreate a different light. Basically, these powders are like a photo studio in a box.<\/p>\n
\n– Dim Light<\/strong>,\u00a0a semi-matte beige\/peachy powder that blurs the imperfections (pores, wrinkles and whatsoever) (my favorite finishing powder after a short night)(so, like every morning)
\n– Luminous Light<\/strong>,\u00a0a slightly iridescent champagne\/beige powder which for me is more like an highlighter, but without the glittery effect you get\u00a0with some products
\n– Mood Light<\/strong>,\u00a0a pink powder, inspired by the famous pink bulbs, which gives a very soft glow to the face (I don’t have this one)(yet)(why ???)
\n– or\u00a0Incandescent Light<\/strong>,\u00a0an opalescent and sparkling powder, which I mostly use as an highlighter. It is wonderful to create the perfect J-Lo glow!<\/p>\n
\nHourglass blushes have become my favorites (along with those from NARS or Tarte) (oh la la, Tarte blushes, I will definitely do a blog post about them, they’re so great) because they are very subtle and so very luminous. They refresh your face immediately without giving the impression that you’re wearing some war\u00a0paints. (remember the 80s blushes)
\nAnd I’m not the only one to rave about them. I think that all American and English beauty bloggers are obsessed. But it’s not really surprising, they’re amazing products.<\/p>\nHourglass Ambient Lighting Blush Palette\u0003<\/a>:<\/h3>\n
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\n– Mood Exposure<\/a>:\u00a0<\/strong>a pink \u00a0beigy plum (yes, I know, this color description is a bit weird). This colour is perfect for Fall, in my opinion. It fits perfectly with my dark berry lips<\/a> and my brown eye makeup<\/a>. This blush is mixed with Mood Light<\/a>, the famous pink powder I mentioned above.\u00a0<\/strong>
\n– Incandescent Electra:<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>this blush is exclusive to the palette. This is a kind of Barbie pink, a very light peachy pink, and this one is quite shimmery as it’s mixed with the Incandescent Light<\/a>\u00a0powder, a sparkling powder which is only in the\u00a0Ambient Lighting Palette<\/a>.<\/p>\n
\nEvery Hourglass blush sold separately is sold $35 alone, and the size of the mono blushes is slightly larger.<\/p>\n![\"Hourglass](\"https:\/\/bonniegarner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/hourglass_ambient_lighting_blush_palette_blush_dim_infusion_blush_diffused_heat.jpg\")
<\/a><\/p>\nFinally, here are the swatches:<\/h3>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nAnd on me:<\/h3>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nSo in summary:<\/h3>\n
And you, have you already tried any Hourglass products? Tempted by this beautiful Ambient Lighting Blush Palette?<\/h5>\n