Hourglass Cosmetics

[MissTT]

I tried them on a client and they did nothing so I felt a little embarrassed. I'm usually too busy when I'm working to try them out and I don't usually go there on my days off since it's across town from my house. Which one should I try and where should I put it on my face? I'll commit to trying it out tomorrow when I go to work.

 

[xoxomia]

I tried them on a client and they did nothing so I felt a little embarrassed. I'm usually too busy when I'm working to try them out and I don't usually go there on my days off since it's across town from my house. Which one should I try and where should I put it on my face? I'll commit to trying it out tomorrow when I go to work.

It depends what you want to use them for and skin color.

http://www.dustinhunter.com/2013/05/21/hourglass-ambient-lighting-powders-personal-recommendations/

Check out his blog post, very helpful!

 

[MissTT]

yes I was being lazy and waiting for Specktra experts and skintwins to come out and tell me. LOL I've seen that post and it is great. I need to write down what I want.

 

[Knope2012]

I'll let you know how it works on me once my palette gets here. I'm really hoping for a nice softening or brightening effect depending on the powder. I really like Katred's review of some of the powders: http://morelikespace.blogspot.com/2013/04/making-faces-right-light.html

 

[MissTT]

I forgot katred had a blog...

 

[Knope2012]

I forgot katred had a blog...

She has a lot of amazing posts, and I've been enabled by many of them

 

[katred]

She has a lot of amazing posts, and I've been enabled by many of them

Thanks! Always happy to enable.

 

[Knope2012]

Thanks! Always happy to enable.

You're welcome! And I am all too happy to be enabled.

 

[1drfullycr8ed]

Here is a video with swatches of the Hourglass Ambient Lightening Palette on a WOC.

http://youtu.be/WOjOOBKp1uU

 

[Debbs]

My local Sephora had their last Hourglass Ambient Lightening Powder Pallette left in the store and I left it ! I feel that I will get a lot of usuage from Radiant Powder by itself so I will go back for that as it will always be around. The palette IMO was not such a good value for me if I am not going to get a lot of usuage from the other two colors

 

[Naynadine]

I got my Ambient Powder today (Ethereal)!

I'm not really sure what brush to use for it. I tried it with MAC's 129 but I saw next to nothing on my face. When I tried it on the back of my hand I saw the most subtle glow, but I didn't really see that effect on my face. Any recs on brushes&application?

 

[katred]

I got my Ambient Powder today (Ethereal)!

I'm not really sure what brush to use for it. I tried it with MAC's 129 but I saw next to nothing on my face. When I tried it on the back of my hand I saw the most subtle glow, but I didn't really see that effect on my face. Any recs on brushes&application?

I use the Mac 150 to get an all-over glow, which is subtle, more like a finishing powder, especially on the less shimmery shades (and I think Ethereal is one of the least shimmery). For a more targeted, more visible application, I used a small, dense brush (kind of like the Mac 109, but less round) and I buff the shade into my skin. This is more how I use Luminous (today, for instance), since it is such a nice highlighter. I do find, whether it's a general or targeted application, a little buffing motion can help bring out the glow. HTH!

 

[IHughes]

I'm really tempted to buy this and I'm about to order it but I'm not sure they'll be good for my skin tone. I don't want them just for blush and highlight, I'd like to use one overall. I'm C1 in MAC Face and Body and 1 in MAC Matchmaster if that helps at all. I love highlighting and I use MAC adored basically everyday

 

[Naynadine]

If you're not going to get a lot of use from all the powders, it's not worth it, especially since Radiant is available alone.


I use the Mac 150 to get an all-over glow, which is subtle, more like a finishing powder, especially on the less shimmery shades (and I think Ethereal is one of the least shimmery). For a more targeted, more visible application, I used a small, dense brush (kind of like the Mac 109, but less round) and I buff the shade into my skin. This is more how I use Luminous (today, for instance), since it is such a nice highlighter. I do find, whether it's a general or targeted application, a little buffing motion can help bring out the glow. HTH!

Thanks, Katred! I will try the 109 and also buffing it in.

 

[MaryJane]

I purchased the palette and it's the best makeup purchase I've made in a long time. I'm pale w/some yellow and pink undertones and I can use every color in the palette. Dim works as an all over face color, Radiant (I think that's the darkest color) can work as a light bronzer or all over the face to add some warmth, and Incandescent is an amazing highlighter. I've used this every day since I've bought it.

The palettte also comes with a sample of primer which is AMAZING. The first primer I've used that actually helps make my pores less noticable and makes my foundation look fresh all day. It's expensive but worth it.

 

[josephine90]

I purchased the palette and it's the best makeup purchase I've made in a long time. I'm pale w/some yellow and pink undertones and I can use every color in the palette. Dim works as an all over face color, Radiant (I think that's the darkest color) can work as a light bronzer or all over the face to add some warmth, and Incandescent is an amazing highlighter. I've used this every day since I've bought it.

The palettte also comes with a sample of primer which is AMAZING. The first primer I've used that actually helps make my pores less noticable and makes my foundation look fresh all day. It's expensive but worth it.

do u think i can do that too? hmm...

 

[lyseD]

I'm C1 in MAC Face and Body and 1 in MAC Matchmaster if that helps at all. I love highlighting and I use MAC adored basically everyday

I love all the colours and I wear C1. The new shade is a perfect highlighter for me and dim is great for all over.

 

[IHughes]

I purchased the palette and it's the best makeup purchase I've made in a long time. I'm pale w/some yellow and pink undertones and I can use every color in the palette. Dim works as an all over face color, Radiant (I think that's the darkest color) can work as a light bronzer or all over the face to add some warmth, and Incandescent is an amazing highlighter. I've used this every day since I've bought it.

The palettte also comes with a sample of primer which is AMAZING. The first primer I've used that actually helps make my pores less noticable and makes my foundation look fresh all day. It's expensive but worth it.

Thank you ever so much!!
I think I will be purchasing this! It'll be one of the priciest things I buy, but I'm so excited to try it!!

 

[katred]

I'm C1 in MAC Face and Body and 1 in MAC Matchmaster if that helps at all. I love highlighting and I use MAC adored basically everyday

I think you could probably use Dim as an all-over powder. It would warm your complexion a bit, but not add a lot of colour.

 

[IHughes]

I think you could probably use Dim as an all-over powder. It would warm your complexion a bit, but not add a lot of colour.

Thank you very much! I ordered it this morning but I won't be trying it for another 2 weeks. I'll tell you how I like it! I'm very excited!!