topic Re: Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powder in Beauty

Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powder

x123 — Wed, 24 Dec 2014 23:46:52 GMT

Anyone else tried this? I finally splurged ($45) based on the reviews by Wayne Goss and on beautypedia.com. Purchased it in dim light. It applies far more sheer than the color appears in the compact and works beautifully for a light/medium complexion more on the medium side. But even a light application makes you look flawless. It literally does make you look like you were lit well. And softens pores and lines. Doesn't look powdery at all. Over the Mally Poreless Face Defender it almost looks too good if that makes sense. I don't want to look that flawless. I prefer looking more natural. Anyone else tried this?

Re: Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powder

F1wild — Wed, 24 Dec 2014 23:56:29 GMT

I haven't tried the HG, but did buy the Skinn Candlelight. From your description they are very similar. Has anyone used both of these who can give a good comparison?

Re: Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powder

Funloving — Thu, 25 Dec 2014 13:08:15 GMT

I thought Skinn Candlelight was a liquid product, but could be all wrong.

I love & am addicted to the Ambient Lighting Powders. I have the palette of 3 (Dim, Incandescent & Radiant)- which at one time was a LE. I also have the singles in Mood & Luminous. I think Mood is my fave, but love them all for different reasons.

Re: Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powder

jackthebear — Thu, 25 Dec 2014 14:44:27 GMT

I just saw a post some where Wayne? that Hourglass has eyeshadows coming for spring15

I tried the ambient palette,while lovely didn't bite @ the price

Re: Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powder

kmbcincy — Thu, 25 Dec 2014 16:29:50 GMT

Does the Hourglass Ambient Powder work for older skin? TIA and Merry Christmas everyone!

Re: Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powder

F1wild — Thu, 25 Dec 2014 16:48:01 GMT

On 12/25/2014 Funloving said:
I thought Skinn Candlelight was a liquid product, but could be all wrong.

I love & am addicted to the Ambient Lighting Powders. I have the palette of 3 (Dim, Incandescent & Radiant)- which at one time was a LE. I also have the singles in Mood & Luminous. I think Mood is my fave, but love them all for different reasons.

No, the Skinn Candlelight is a powder in a compact. I have it and I've tried to compare how it on my skin to the swatches of the HG Ambient Lighting Powder. Pretty darn close.

Another, similar powder is by Kevyn Aucoin.

Gone are the glitters, hello to the candle-lit from within look!

Re: Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powder

Funloving — Fri, 26 Dec 2014 00:31:05 GMT

On 12/25/2014 F1wild said:
On 12/25/2014 Funloving said:
I thought Skinn Candlelight was a liquid product, but could be all wrong.

I love & am addicted to the Ambient Lighting Powders. I have the palette of 3 (Dim, Incandescent & Radiant)- which at one time was a LE. I also have the singles in Mood & Luminous. I think Mood is my fave, but love them all for different reasons.

No, the Skinn Candlelight is a powder in a compact. I have it and I've tried to compare how it on my skin to the swatches of the HG Ambient Lighting Powder. Pretty darn close.

Another, similar powder is by Kevyn Aucoin.

Gone are the glitters, hello to the candle-lit from within look!

Amen, F1wild And thanks for letting me know about Skinn Candlelight. I was probably thinking of the product he was selling during his last shows- which to me looks a lot like Benefit's 'High Beam'.

Totally appropriate for older skin, kmbcincy. I think we need it most. A lot of younger skin already has a natural luminosity. I do agree the price is a bit OTT... but I'm enjoying & don't regret purchasing one bit. They are subtle.. yet definitely work as intended.

Merry Christmas to you both!

Re: Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powder

Funloving — Fri, 26 Dec 2014 00:37:50 GMT

On 12/25/2014 jackthebear said:
I just saw a post some where Wayne? that Hourglass has eyeshadows coming for spring15

I tried the ambient palette,while lovely didn't bite @ the price

Thanks for this info on the eye shadows, jackthebear. I had no interest in the blushes but love the AL. I can certainly understand not wanting to pay the price.

Merry Christmas!

Re: Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powder

jackthebear — Fri, 26 Dec 2014 01:32:10 GMT

On 12/25/2014 Funloving said:
On 12/25/2014 jackthebear said:
I just saw a post some where Wayne? that Hourglass has eyeshadows coming for spring15

I tried the ambient palette,while lovely didn't bite @ the price

Thanks for this info on the eye shadows, jackthebear. I had no interest in the blushes but love the AL. I can certainly understand not wanting to pay the price.

Merry Christmas!

funloving

http://instagram.com/p/w_vBFFPF8v/?modal=true

look at this picture from Wayne's instagram how different these look

Re: Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powder

Funloving — Fri, 26 Dec 2014 08:26:35 GMT

On 12/25/2014 jackthebear said:
On 12/25/2014 Funloving said:
On 12/25/2014 jackthebear said:
I just saw a post some where Wayne? that Hourglass has eyeshadows coming for spring15

I tried the ambient palette,while lovely didn't bite @ the price

Thanks for this info on the eye shadows, jackthebear. I had no interest in the blushes but love the AL. I can certainly understand not wanting to pay the price.

Merry Christmas!

funloving

http://instagram.com/p/w_vBFFPF8v/?modal=true

look at this picture from Wayne's instagram how different these look

Oh wow! Combine the way these look with Wayne's description of being more like cream with no fall-out makes these lovelies pretty irresistible.

I already have a weakness for good eyeshadow palettes.

This is going on my wish list.

Thanks for the link jackthebear!

Re: Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powder

jackthebear — Fri, 26 Dec 2014 13:43:50 GMT

On 12/26/2014 Funloving said:
On 12/25/2014 jackthebear said:
On 12/25/2014 Funloving said:
On 12/25/2014 jackthebear said:
I just saw a post some where Wayne? that Hourglass has eyeshadows coming for spring15

I tried the ambient palette,while lovely didn't bite @ the price

Thanks for this info on the eye shadows, jackthebear. I had no interest in the blushes but love the AL. I can certainly understand not wanting to pay the price.

Merry Christmas!

funloving

http://instagram.com/p/w_vBFFPF8v/?modal=true

look at this picture from Wayne's instagram how different these look

Oh wow! Combine the way these look with Wayne's description of being more like cream with no fall-out makes these lovelies pretty irresistible.

I already have a weakness for good eyeshadow palettes.

This is going on my wish list.

Thanks for the link jackthebear!

you are welcome, and they do look fun don't they

I just added him to my IG

Re: Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powder

3star — Fri, 26 Dec 2014 16:57:07 GMT

I love this powder, as it is so soft and flattering. I think any woman of any age can wear this product, my mother who is in her 80's uses it as all over face color and she looks amazing.

Re: Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powder

Swedishmiss — Sat, 27 Dec 2014 00:13:47 GMT

I just purchased mood light. I am very fair and applied this very lightly. It gives a nice, very soft, very subtle glow. I have been using for three days now. I like it, but not sure it is worth the $$ to repurchase. Again, this is very subtle.

Re: Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powder

Funloving — Sat, 27 Dec 2014 21:08:57 GMT

On 12/26/2014 Swedishmiss said: I just purchased mood light. I am very fair and applied this very lightly. It gives a nice, very soft, very subtle glow. I have been using for three days now. I like it, but not sure it is worth the $$ to repurchase. Again, this is very subtle.

You picked my favorite with Mood Light, Swedishmiss. But admittedly do love each one I own. I'm trying to imagine how Mood looks on fair skin since it's one that medium to darker skin tones normally use. Hey, there's no rules, right? YEP. They are pricey. One of the reasons I love them is because they are subtle, but do make a difference. As far as repurchasing, I doubt you'll ever have to since these palettes should last forever.

We used to have a thread going. Some shades have more shimmer than others. I hate to use that word since they really aren't a shimmer powder. They produce more of a lit from within glow without looking oily in the least. It was a splurge for me.. yet still one of my favorite purchases. It's one of those items you can live without, but am SO happy I don't have to. I don't wear daily, but always when I know pictures will be taken, for special occasions & when my skin needs a youthful boost.

Re: Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powder

Funloving — Sat, 27 Dec 2014 21:21:58 GMT

On 12/26/2014 3star said: I love this powder, as it is so soft and flattering. I think any woman of any age can wear this product, my mother who is in her 80's uses it as all over face color and she looks amazing.

Trying to remember back, the idea was to replicate how the skin looks in the most flattering lighting to minimize skin's imperfections.

Your mother is a testament to how this works well for women of any age.. and I would think ethnicity.

Re: Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powder

Swedishmiss — Sat, 27 Dec 2014 22:19:38 GMT

On 12/27/2014 Funloving said:
On 12/26/2014 Swedishmiss said: I just purchased mood light. I am very fair and applied this very lightly. It gives a nice, very soft, very subtle glow. I have been using for three days now. I like it, but not sure it is worth the $$ to repurchase. Again, this is very subtle.

You picked my favorite with Mood Light, Swedishmiss. But admittedly do love each one I own. I'm trying to imagine how Mood looks on fair skin since it's one that medium to darker skin tones normally use. Hey, there's no rules, right? YEP. They are pricey. One of the reasons I love them is because they are subtle, but do make a difference. As far as repurchasing, I doubt you'll ever have to since these palettes should last forever.

We used to have a thread going. Some shades have more shimmer than others. I hate to use that word since they really aren't a shimmer powder. They produce more of a lit from within glow without looking oily in the least. It was a splurge for me.. yet still one of my favorite purchases. It's one of those items you can live without, but am SO happy I don't have to. I don't wear daily, but always when I know pictures will be taken, for special occasions & when my skin needs a youthful boost.