Hourglass Cosmetics

[Monsy]

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

are you planning on getting them? or one?

 

[patentg33k]

are you planning on getting them? or one?

Yep, I ordered both. I love my bronzers beyond reason. I blame the Beauty Look Book and Heather King's video review. I think that the deeper one will need a super light hand for me, and hopefully isn't unwearable for lighter skin tones. I hope I don't turn all Real Housewives of Orange County. If you get a moment to watch Heather's video, you can see how deeply the darker one applies even though both look very similar in the pan. You may be paler/cooler than me? but I'm not sure (I can go a bit NC15/20, not just a straight NC15 especially as its getting sunnier).

I realize this isn't something that I need, but I do love the Ambient blushes so I'm hopeful. There has been only one sort-of negative review for these so far that I've seen by a vlogger who is fair and seems to be a bit on the cooler side. Crossing my fingers. What do you think?

The price is steep for this product--I hope I don't regret. Something tells me I should just get the Guerlain Jolie Tient bronzer instead, but when has reason ever prevailed?

 

[Monsy]

Yep, I ordered both. I love my bronzers beyond reason. I blame the Beauty Look Book and Heather King's video review. I think that the deeper one will need a super light hand for me, and hopefully isn't unwearable for lighter skin tones. I hope I don't turn all Real Housewives of Orange County. If you get a moment to watch Heather's video, you can see how deeply the darker one applies even though both look very similar in the pan. You may be paler/cooler than me? but I'm not sure (I can go a bit NC15/20, not just a straight NC15 especially as its getting sunnier).

I realize this isn't something that I need, but I do love the Ambient blushes so I'm hopeful. There has been only one sort-of negative review for these so far that I've seen by a vlogger who is fair and seems to be a bit on the cooler side. Crossing my fingers. What do you think?

The price is steep for this product--I hope I don't regret. Something tells me I should just get the Guerlain Jolie Tient bronzer instead, but when has reason ever prevailed?

I am warmer - more yellow than you. I am currently nc15 but I can do nc20/ chanel beige 20 during summer if I catch a little bit of sun.
I do like Ambient powders especially Dim and Luminous - are they something spectacular? Not really. I like to wear Dim all over, Radiand as a bronzer/blush and Luminous as a highlighter. It's my 5min makeup routine.
Blushes I haven't tried - i only like look of one but I wasn't crazy about the finish and color wasn't particularly unique - I would rather get chanel, armani, tf etc...

These new bronzers I have a feeling won't work for cooler light skin tones and I can see why. They are warm or at least they look warm to me in every blog post I've seen.

Price is steep and I have paid even more than that for example for Guerlain 4 season but Guerlain and their terracotta range is the best on the market...

And if you still haven't gotten any of the Joli teint you definitely should! I have Clair brunettes and it is beyond amazing.

I honestly need another bronzer like I need a hole in the head- I probably have around 15 bronzers but I use them daily and love them (trying to justify lol )

 

[MakeupAddict22]

So I bought both bronzers but I don't think I need both. I am nw13 in studio fix fluid and I'm loving both on me. However they are expensive so one needs to go back not sure which yet I'm leaning towards luminous to return.

 

[patentg33k]

I am warmer - more yellow than you. I am currently nc15 but I can do nc20/ chanel beige 20 during summer if I catch a little bit of sun.
I do like Ambient powders especially Dim and Luminous - are they something spectacular? Not really. I like to wear Dim all over, Radiand as a bronzer/blush and Luminous as a highlighter. It's my 5min makeup routine.
Blushes I haven't tried - i only like look of one but I wasn't crazy about the finish and color wasn't particularly unique - I would rather get chanel, armani, tf etc...

These new bronzers I have a feeling won't work for cooler light skin tones and I can see why. They are warm or at least they look warm to me in every blog post I've seen.

Price is steep and I have paid even more than that for example for Guerlain 4 season but Guerlain and their terracotta range is the best on the market...

And if you still haven't gotten any of the Joli teint you definitely should! I have Clair brunettes and it is beyond amazing.

I honestly need another bronzer like I need a hole in the head- I probably have around 15 bronzers but I use them daily and love them (trying to justify lol )

I like the Hourglass blushes much more than the powders. Honestly, I didn't love the ambient powders. The blushes are a whole different story to me, that's why I'm hopeful for the bronzers. I'm with you on the bronzer addiction! You are among friends here lol. Adding a shimmer to a bronzer? See, this is where I get weak lol.

I agree with you on Guerlain being the best. I love them so much. I think I'll do a quick little order for a Joli Teint too. Argh! Well, I do use them.

 

[Monsy]

I like the Hourglass blushes much more than the powders. Honestly, I didn't love the ambient powders. The blushes are a whole different story to me, that's why I'm hopeful for the bronzers. I'm with you on the bronzer addiction! You are among friends here lol. Adding a shimmer to a bronzer? See, this is where I get weak lol.

I agree with you on Guerlain being the best. I love them so much. I think I'll do a quick little order for a Joli Teint too. Argh! Well, I do use them.

 

[Monsy]

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 am pale currently nc15 and I use it as a bronzer or I like to call it "cheek color"
it is not sheer, especially if you are pale. It is ok there are MUCH better bronzers out there like Guerlain 4 seasons in the shade Nude or Armani 100

 

[crystalzi]

I ordered the luminous after seeing a couple reviews today with my vib code. Hopefully it doesn't pull too orange on me but thank goodness for the sephora return policy right?

 

[brittbby]

Beautiful as always! What's on your lips?

Haha I can't remember! I'm thinking it was Charlotte Tilbury Confession but it's completely escaped me!

 

[walkingdead]

Haha I can't remember! I'm thinking it was Charlotte Tilbury Confession but it's completely escaped me!

Thanks! I have that one !

 

[laurennnxox]

I am pale currently nc15 and I use it as a bronzer or I like to call it "cheek color"
it is not sheer, especially if you are pale. It is ok there are MUCH better bronzers out there like Guerlain 4 seasons in the shade Nude or Armani 100

I keep seeing you rave about Armani 100!! I really, really, want to try it but I've bought like 4 bronzers lately. Do I need another?

 

[Naynadine]

Nay you should check out armani bronzer 100. Trust me it is THE BEST thing on the market for lighter skin. For cooler skin tones for everyone. It is so soft and light and true bronze not warm not orange not red just plain nice bronze (brown). And the texture is unbelievable.

I will take a look at that one

I'm not feeling the Hourglass ones after seeing swatches. I agree that they look too warm for pale cooltoned skin like mine. Also, they're more shimmery than I expected - looks like I'm skipping.

 

[Jaymuhlee]

I keep seeing you rave about Armani 100!! I really, really, want to try it but I've bought like 4 bronzers lately. Do I need another? :haha:  

Which 4 have you picked up recently? I feel like I need a new everyday one for myself. I keep going back and forth on whether I should get Luminous or not. I'm going to wait till I can swatch it first. I have warm/olive undertones so it may work but I'm fearful of being orange!

 

[laurennnxox]

I keep going back and forth on whether I should get Luminous or not. I'm going to wait till I can swatch it first. I have warm/olive undertones so it may work but I'm fearful of being orange!

I neeeever used to be into bronzers and now it's all I can think about!

I've bought:
-Guerlain Joli Teint Powder Duo in both Light Blonde and Natural Blonde.
-Bobbi Brown Aruba. I'm loooving this one! It's a little shimmery yet sheer so it's hard to over do.
-Too Faced Pink Leopard. More of a bronzy-blush on me, but if applied with a light hand I can "call" it a bronzer.

I keep eyeing the Armani 100 one though! I waaaaaaaaant!

 

[bunnypoet]

I am pale currently nc15 and I use it as a bronzer or I like to call it "cheek color"
it is not sheer, especially if you are pale. It is ok there are MUCH better bronzers out there like Guerlain 4 seasons in the shade Nude or Armani 100

Do you like the new(ish) Armani 100 bronzer as much as the original 100 formulation?

 

[Monsy]

Do you like the new(ish) Armani 100 bronzer as much as the original 100 formulation?

I only have the new ones. I haven't tried the old ones. New ones are perfection.

 

[LivN]

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?

I don't know about HG but try Kevyn Aucoin Tropical Nights. It's amazing and has red under tone.

 

[bunnypoet]

I only have the new ones. I haven't tried the old ones. New ones are perfection.

The old 100 was my HG bronzer. The perfect shade for me - not orangey, muddy or too red. I'll have to check out the new version.

 

[Rasbury]

I neeeever used to be into bronzers and now it's all I can think about!

I've bought:
-Guerlain Joli Teint Powder Duo in both Light Blonde and Natural Blonde.
-Bobbi Brown Aruba. I'm loooving this one! It's a little shimmery yet sheer so it's hard to over do.
-Too Faced Pink Leopard. More of a bronzy-blush on me, but if applied with a light hand I can "call" it a bronzer.

I keep eyeing the Armani 100 one though! I waaaaaaaaant!

I was never into them either and now I just want to cover my face! I really like the looks of the Armani 100 too, but no place around me carries it. Don't want to but sight unseen but I may break down as it keeps getting warmer and sunnier out!

 

[laurennnxox]

I was never into them either and now I just want to cover my face! I really like the looks of the Armani 100 too, but no place around me carries it. Don't want to but sight unseen but I may break down as it keeps getting warmer and sunnier out! 

Haha, I might cave too. My birthday is soon and I've requested GCs! So i can order via sephora and worst case return if I don't like it. I'm in "treat yourself" mode :haha: