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Jol0 · Apr 9, 2015

brittbby said:
I just got my bronzers in and upon initial swatches, they are gorgeous. Definitely not necessary to own both... I mean, I'm going to keep both because I'm a hoarder like that but they arent vastly different, especially in terms of depth. The Suns already going down so I couldn't take great pictures. I plan on taking better pictures for my blog tomorrow. Upon initial swatching, luminous pulls more yellow and radiant pulls a little more red/orange on my skin.... But it's subtle once applied.

Looking at the screen: left is radiant, right is luminous.

Thanks for posting! Which one would be your favorite?

Jol0 · Apr 9, 2015

@brittbby also what shadow are you wearing? Gorgeous

brittbby · Apr 9, 2015

Jol0 said:
Thanks for posting! Which one would be your favorite?

That's a tough call! I think I need to play with them more to decide. But on first impressions, I might say Luminous Bronze. I like that it's a little more yellow.

brittbby · Apr 9, 2015

Jol0 said:
@brittbby also what shadow are you wearing? Gorgeous

it's tom ford cream eyeshadow in spice !

Jol0 · Apr 9, 2015

@brittbby thanks hun! You could easily sell me on all three items lol. I'm about NC35/40 and can't decide which bronzer to get. The Rouge sale is around the corner and can't decide! I'll def check out your blog when you post! Thanks again!

brittbby · Apr 9, 2015

Jol0 said:
@brittbby thanks hun! You could easily sell me on all three items lol. I'm about NC35/40 and can't decide which bronzer to get. The Rouge sale is around the corner and can't decide! I'll def check out your blog when you post! Thanks again!

That's my skin tone too! Glad I could help. Hopefully, I can get some better pictures tomorrow when the sun is shining!

Rasbury · Apr 9, 2015

Hmm...I was considering picking up the Ambient Lighting Palette in the upcoming sale for Dim Light and Radiant Light but these bronzers complicate things. Any pale gals out there have Radiant light and use it as a bronzer? Or is it too sheer? And/or any other favorite recommendations for bronzers for pale skin?

brittbby · Apr 9, 2015

Rasbury said:
Hmm...I was considering picking up the Ambient Lighting Palette in the upcoming sale for Dim Light and Radiant Light but these bronzers complicate things. Any pale gals out there have Radiant light and use it as a bronzer? Or is it too sheer? And/or any other favorite recommendations for bronzers for pale skin?

I'm not fair... But I can use radiant light to warm up my skin depending on how I apply it so its definitely not too sheer.

novocainedreams · Apr 9, 2015

Rasbury said:
Hmm...I was considering picking up the Ambient Lighting Palette in the upcoming sale for Dim Light and Radiant Light but these bronzers complicate things. Any pale gals out there have Radiant light and use it as a bronzer? Or is it too sheer? And/or any other favorite recommendations for bronzers for pale skin?

I've definitely used radiant light to warm up my face, I'm nw15 in MAC, and it definitely doesn't seem too sheer for me, but I don't use bronzers much at all, so for me it was good enough. I considered Luminous Bronzer also but then I thought back t radiant light and wondered if I would do well enough with that since I've never used bronzers much.

beauteblogueur · Apr 9, 2015

Rasbury said:
Hmm...I was considering picking up the Ambient Lighting Palette in the upcoming sale for Dim Light and Radiant Light but these bronzers complicate things. Any pale gals out there have Radiant light and use it as a bronzer? Or is it too sheer? And/or any other favorite recommendations for bronzers for pale skin?

I'm NW5-10 and have to use Radiant Light with a light hand. It's definitely not too sheer to use as a bronzer. Dim Light is practically a bronzer/contour on me, as is Mood Light.

It's not really a bronzer but I love Burberry's Earthy blush, it's great for contouring. Otherwise Guerlian make some lovely light bronzers, and NARS Laguna works for me in the summer.

shellygrrl · Apr 9, 2015

Rasbury said:
And/or any other favorite recommendations for bronzers for pale skin?

MAC Taupe blush (on my NARS Siberia(ish) skin, it's too warm for contour but works well as a bronzer), Benefit Hoola (it's okay if you use it with a light hand/with a brush that isn't too dense), The Body Shop Honey Bronze powders in either 01 or 02, or take a look at Guerlain's bronzers.

Monsy · Apr 10, 2015

Rasbury said:
Hmm...I was considering picking up the Ambient Lighting Palette in the upcoming sale for Dim Light and Radiant Light but these bronzers complicate things. Any pale gals out there have Radiant light and use it as a bronzer? Or is it too sheer? And/or any other favorite recommendations for bronzers for pale skin?

Armani 100 - absolutely the best on the market for light skin

MakeupAddict22 · Apr 10, 2015

I'm torn I like red based bronzers.. I'm fair with pink undertones but I do self tan from time to time. Which bronzer does everyone think out of the two new ambient bronzers would be best?

Rasbury · Apr 10, 2015

I won't quote everyone and make this a super long post but thank you to everyone who responded above! My make up "wants" list just about doubled in size. I think I'll stick with just Radiant Light so these new bronzers don't overwhelm my face, but I'm going to look into all the others mentioned as well. Now I can't wait to get to a Sephora/Nordstrom and swatch everything!

patentg33k · Apr 11, 2015

On your arm swatches, which is top, which is bottom? The deeper toned one looks like it's on the bottom--is that Radiant or luminous? Thank you so much!

brittbby said:
Looking at the screen: left is radiant, right is luminous.

Monsy · Apr 11, 2015

patentg33k said:
On your arm swatches, which is top, which is bottom? The deeper toned one looks like it's on the bottom--is that Radiant or luminous? Thank you so much!

it looks like luminous is on top ? i like how it looks in the swatch

patentg33k · Apr 11, 2015

Monsy said:
it looks like luminous is on top ? i like how it looks in the swatch

I think you are right now that I look closer--the top one looks more peachy, the bottom is deeper and more red. Hmmmm

brittbby · Apr 11, 2015

patentg33k said:
On your arm swatches, which is top, which is bottom? The deeper toned one looks like it's on the bottom--is that Radiant or luminous? Thank you so much!

The top one is luminous and the bottom is radiant!

walkingdead · Apr 11, 2015

brittbby said:
I just got my bronzers in and upon initial swatches, they are gorgeous. Definitely not necessary to own both... I mean, I'm going to keep both because I'm a hoarder like that but they arent vastly different, especially in terms of depth. The Suns already going down so I couldn't take great pictures. I plan on taking better pictures for my blog tomorrow. Upon initial swatching, luminous pulls more yellow and radiant pulls a little more red/orange on my skin.... But it's subtle once applied.

Looking at the screen: left is radiant, right is luminous.

Beautiful as always! What's on your lips?

ILoveMakeup84 · Apr 12, 2015

Amazing review and comparisons by the Beauty Look Book!! http://www.thebeautylookbook.com/2015/04/hourglass-ambient-lighting-bronzers.html?m=1

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