Hourglass Cosmetics

[Kaori]

I'm so confused! I found this swatch http://www.perilouslypale.com/2013/03/hourglass-ambient-lighting-powder-in-ethereal-light-and-mood-light-photos-swatches-and-review.html where mood light looks like the kind of color I got, redish brown and not purple by any means... but on so many different swatches it looks lavender-pink! Is it maybe my skin tone that pulls out the non-lavender colors out? ; I'm getting feeling that these blushes and powders are going to look different depending on your skintone @_@

 

[veronikawithak]

I'm so confused! I found this swatch http://www.perilouslypale.com/2013/03/hourglass-ambient-lighting-powder-in-ethereal-light-and-mood-light-photos-swatches-and-review.html where mood light looks like the kind of color I got, redish brown and not purple by any means... but on so many different swatches it looks lavender-pink! Is it maybe my skin tone that pulls out the non-lavender colors out? ; I'm getting feeling that these blushes and powders are going to look different depending on your skintone @_@

Skin tone, camera, lighting, computer monitor.. All of these things are going to affect how it looks, which is why swatches are so annoying but we all want them anyway!! Lol.

 

[veronikawithak]

I don't see Magenta either! Or "vibrant poppy" in the Diffused swatch! I had high hopes based off the powders... I won't hesitate to return them if they aren't as described. Obviously swatching wasn't a possibility with an online launch...

That's why I was originally only ordering the ones I didn't already own as the powder... picking a blush similar to the blush color and mixing it with the powder is exactly what my plan was.. and the blushes will be returned if they aren't spectacular.

Yep... this may be the final decision for me... as I had originally anticipated. I was really hoping I was wrong and these would be as fantastic as the powders as a stand alone product. I don't need another ordinary blush that I can dupe.

Good call for suuure!! I got the blush with a powder I didn't have as well. I knew I wouldn't be able to pass up trying at least one of the blushes!

I've been playing around with putting Luminous over other blushes which I'm liking. I'm light enough to wear it alone too and it just defines and brings life to my face! It's like a subtle nude blush that adds a youthful glow.

 

[elegant-one]

I don't see Magenta either! Or "vibrant poppy" in the Diffused swatch! I had high hopes based off the powders... I won't hesitate to return them if they aren't as described. Obviously swatching wasn't a possibility with an online launch...

That's why I was originally only ordering the ones I didn't already own as the powder... picking a blush similar to the blush color and mixing it with the powder is exactly what my plan was.. and the blushes will be returned if they aren't spectacular.

Yep... this may be the final decision for me... as I had originally anticipated. I was really hoping I was wrong and these would be as fantastic as the powders as a stand alone product. I don't need another ordinary blush that I can dupe.

Exactly. Yep, mine will go right back if they aren't fabulous & have some color. And, hourglass will prolly get an email. Had they looked anywhere near the promo I would be fine.

 

[elegant-one]

Mine hasn't shipped yet either! I swear since I made VIB Rouge they send things out slower. So much for that free 3 day shipping

Good heavens, I know..blech

 

[katred]

So far I'm wondering why I ordered any of these instead of combining the powder of my choice from my Ambient Lighting palette with whatever blush I'm in the mood for. Duh

This is what I've been wondering too! I mean, I have shades that I could combine to get what I think the products should look like based on the description. I might try blending them to create swatches and then see how the real things compare.

 

[katred]

I'm so confused! I found this swatch http://www.perilouslypale.com/2013/03/hourglass-ambient-lighting-powder-in-ethereal-light-and-mood-light-photos-swatches-and-review.html where mood light looks like the kind of color I got, redish brown and not purple by any means... but on so many different swatches it looks lavender-pink! Is it maybe my skin tone that pulls out the non-lavender colors out? ; I'm getting feeling that these blushes and powders are going to look different depending on your skintone @_@

It definitely has to do with skin tone. Mine is similar to hers and I would say that Mood Light looks the same on me, maybe just a little more pink. I find that the lavender tones are less pronounced when seen against paler, cooler skin with this one. I have to say that this is the one ALP where I thought they missed the mark with the description. All the others were spot on.

 

[brittbby]

http://www.makeupandbeautyblog.com/product-reviews/hourglass-ambient-lighting-blush-review/ Karen reviewed them!

 

[elegant-one]

Both are really pretty on her. Hers still have more highlighter than blush. Gives me hope in the color though

 

[elegant-one]

Geesh, mine finally shipped. They will be here Wednesday.

 

[Audrey C]

Both are really pretty on her. Hers still have more highlighter than blush. Gives me hope in the color though

Yes, particularly if they were applied with a fan brush. Her skin tone is much deeper than mine - imagine what a regular blush brush would lay down.

 

[Knope2012]

Mine will be here Wednesday too. I'm hoping for good pigmentation. I don't need something super bright/dark, but I don't want to have to fight to get it to show up

 

[elegant-one]

Mine will be here Wednesday too. I'm hoping for good pigmentation. I don't need something super bright/dark, but I don't want to have to fight to get it to show up

Exactly

 

[macnc50diva]

I'm so jealous of you all! Screw the blushes though, I just want the ambient light palette...I may just have to buckle down and pay $150+ on eBay for it. That really SUCKS! Lol

 

[LiliV]

Finally got my shipping notice! Can't wait to get my blush

 

[purplevines]

I'm so jealous of you all! Screw the blushes though, I just want the ambient light palette...I may just have to buckle down and pay $150+ on eBay for it. That really SUCKS! Lol

Why don't you just buy three ambient lighting powders for that price instead..?


Karen's swatches of Radiant Magenta look like what I expected it to be, vs temptalia's weird coral! I hope you ladies all love your blushes!

 

[macnc50diva]

Why don't you just buy three ambient lighting powders for that price instead..? Karen's swatches of Radiant Magenta look like what I expected it to be, vs temptalia's weird coral! I hope you ladies all love your blushes!

The issue is, hourglass is sold out of the ones I want. Also, I wanted the one that was limited out of it.

 

[Kaori]

The issue is, hourglass is sold out of the ones I want. Also, I wanted the one that was limited out of it.

There is plenty other great highlighters which are just as good if not better

 

[thefbomb]

I kind if want to get them but I don't know which to get, I'd like the magenta one but is rather get 2 for free shipping but the other one I'm interested in is out of stock. Not sure if I should hold off until a sale whenever sephora has one OR until they are instore if I'm impatient, I mean it would be nice to swatch them, I just want them ASAP

 

[purplevines]

The issue is, hourglass is sold out of the ones I want. Also, I wanted the one that was limited out of it.

Hourglass is still selling out of the powders? Do you have a Sephora where you live? It would just suck for you to pay so much for not even full size products