Hourglass | Ambient Lighting Powder

Bells

Beautiful

This powder is gorgeous!! I was a bit skeptical at first because I thought it would be glittery or shiny but it just makes your skin look so luminous. I thought I would end up using it as a highlighter but I use it under my eyes and it gives a beautiful soft glow. I like my makeup to look more natural and this is perfect for making foundation and concealer look more 'skin-like'. It also looks amazing in pictures. Not sure if I will repurchase because it's a bit pricey but it's going to last me ages anyway!

Eva

Dim Light

A most beautiful powder. All the products I’ve tried from Hourglass, less is most definitely more. A slight sweep of this powder gives the most amazing soft glow. You need so little of it that it will last forever. I use a big soft powder brush to apply it and it gives the most amazing understated glow. This is most definitely an absolutely must-have in my makeup arsenal. I wish I’d discovered it years ago!

Eglė

DIffused light

This has been such a game changer in my make up routine. I use it literally every time I do my make up and if I ever run out - I'll repurchase it for sure. I love that it makes my skin look more alive, especially when I wear matte foundations. I have a fair skin and I use it all over my face.

Amanda

Love this powder!

I have been raving about this powder to anyone who will listen. It’s expensive but worth it. Illuminates, airbrushes and has me “feeling myself” all day! TREAT YO SELF

Kathy

Wow

I am such a fan. WOW. Such great gorgeous powders.

Lorna

Beautiful

I love this product and have been using it for years, the only problem is that it doesn’t seem to last that long and is very subtle for the price point, I have to use a fair amount of product to notice a difference!

Diana

Not for me

Too sparkly for daytime use.

Aneliya Dimitrova

UNIQUE POWDERS

I have diffused light and dim light, these are unique as texture powders. I admit that I am not a fan of applying powder on my face. As I have dry skin around the eyes and on the cheeks, but with the greasy on the nose and forehead.I use diffused light for basic finishing and matting powder as well as under eyes. it's amazing. it doesn't dry me, the color matches mine. I use dim light as a blush and tan. this is because my skin is very light and this color appears as an accent but without being shiny, intrusive and screaming. namely, such an effect I look for - gentle, fresh, with a slight glow, with a non-cumulative coating. I'm really impressed with the effect that only these two powders sell on my skin, and imagine how many other shades hourglass has!

Kate

Perfect finish - Dim Light

I have dry skin and love using this as a setting powder. For minimal coverage, I love using this over my sunscreen to add a healthy glow.

Argia

Diffused Light – Awesome!

I use my Ambient Lighting Powder in Diffused Light every time I do make-up. It's totally suitable for my fair-to-light skin color-wise. I have combo/oily skin and I can confirm this powder works well for such a skin type. I do see the difference – my complexion looks more even and my skin gets healthy glow after using this wonderful product. Recommend!

Irina

nice powder

For lightning. Not for fixing. Good but pricy

Vaida

Tobula ***** Perfect

Tobula pudra perku jau trecia karta. ***** Perfect powder, I have now purchased three times.

Anna

Dim Light

This powder is good for yellow undertones, I think it may look better on dry skin than on my oily, textured skin.

Камилла

Ужасно ***Awful

Ужасный запах, ужасные блёстки по всему лицу, но экономичная. Макияж закрепляет плохо. Больше понравилась рассыпчатая версия. Эту не рекомендую. ***Horrible smell, terrible sparkles all over the face, but economical. Makeup fixes poorly. I liked the loose version more. I do not recommend this.

Nelli

it is a worthy replacement to Guerlain Meteorites

I have Dim Light, my skin is light and oily, I use the powder on whole face for final makeup. It makes my skin smooth and subtle glow (like Guerlain Meteorites). I think it will be great on sun kissed skin :)

Kris

The best powder I've ever had

The best powder I've ever had. It gives really beautiful skin after using, even if I have some skin troubles.

Joella

Beautiful

I love these powders; I think they give you beautiful glowing skin but it isn't something that really shows up. It's really subtle. I don't know if I think it's worth the money but I definitely think it's beautiful.

Ankita

Holy grail

Hourglass powders live up to the hype, and then some! The packaging and product quality are pure class, the application process super breezy and they make the skin look dewy and gorgeous. Do understand these are FINISHING powders, so apply them after you set your makeup. They blur any lingering imperfections and/or cakey skin. Moreover, the effects last on your skin the entire day (or night). Do not hesitate to get your hands on them - your skin will thank you for it!

Magda

Amazing

Beautiful powder! It has a flattering rose color that somehow makes skin look more bronzed and healthier. Like all ambient powders, it lends skin a satiny, glowy - but not glittery - finish. By far the best powder I've ever used.

pamela

Love it but allergic

Beautiful powder but I came out in small spots over my full face. So expensive too.

Ana

great, not magic

nice illuminating effect and makes the skin lively, but not so blurry as expected.

Tanja

I have stopped using foundation since I start using this powder. I just do my skincare and swipe this all over my face. At first it seemed like it is doing nothing, but as the day goes my skin is looking dewy, my imperfections are less visible and the skin over all is looking much healthier. I hate the word “holy grail” because everyone is using it, but this powder is my holy grail!

Rose Lain

OMG!

I have "Diffused Light" and it actually covers my redness WOW! The look that it gave is sooo soft! And it helps to matify my combination to oily skin without make it look cakey! I think is good for all skin types, because it won't dry out dry skins. I simply love it, is a HUGE game changing in my make up routine. I would buy other tones as well. Totally impressed!

TMM

Mood Light

I own 'Dim Light'. However, I found I looked too red whenever I caught myself in the mirror even with the lightest application and using an Hourglass brush. So I tried it as a blusher and it is perfect for a daytime natural look on my very fair skin. It also combines well when layered with 'Brilliant Nude' strobe blush.

Rehab

Natural and glowy effect

If you're looking for natural and glowing effect, this is the answer. It's not blind highlight. Doesn't emphasize pores.

Caroline

Geweldig.

Zo subtiel, heel mooie. Top product. ***So subtle, very beautiful. Top product. ***

Matilda

Glitter

I purchased ethereal light thinking it would be like the matte powder in the ambient light palette but lighter. The shade is ok, but there are tiny bits of glitter in it and I just can't stand that stuff. I wish there were a way of telling which shades had glitter and which didn't.

Millie

Best finishing powder

I received this makeup for Christmas and absolutely love it.

Olena

Dim Light

I'm wearing it over Chanel Vitalumiere. I prefer more of a dewy finish, I think matte finish makes me look older. This one blurs a bit but my skin still looks luminous.

Satu

Perfection!

This is perfect for that luminous natural glow. Best finishing powder ever!

PriK

Dim Light

Love this finishing powder, I use it on its own and its so nice, a nice fresh look with a little bit of glow. its genius that it has the blurring effect

Lizzy

Perfect for glowing skin

I love this powder so much! It really does look like the most flattering lightning is illuminating your skin. I have dim light and it's a subtle glow but makes a big difference in my make-up routine.

CJ

Lovely Finishing Powder

I took an age to decide on the colour to go for, (I'm Light-Medium Sand), in the end, I went for Diffused Light, (veeeeery light) and Dim light (perfect). I can't praise the 2 powders enough. I use them for finishing, the Diffused anywhere I strobe and the Dim on my forehead, jawline etc. They give a subtle glow and create an almost soft focus effect, completely different from my usual Charlotte Tilbury Flawless Finish. BUT be careful girls, on a recent night out I caught a glimpse of myself whilst sitting in the bright sunshine. To my horror, the subtle glow had gone and my face looked like a glitter ball. I made an excuse to drag husband to a shaded area where the desired look, was resumed. Lesson learnt: Apply sparingly during daytime and leave the Insta level of the application until after dark!

Snowgirl

Worth the hype!

I had watched so many make up reviews of these powders on YouTube and felt safe enough to believe it was worth spending the money on them. I got 5 of the 6 original Ambient lighting powders (every one but the radiant as I'm very pale). They arrived today and I have tried all 5 on my face. Genuinely surprised that the hype is actually very accurate! They really do make your skin look exactly like the lighting conditions described in the name. At one point I even tried diffused light on one side of my face, and ethereal light on the other half - no joke...each half of my face did look like it was in morning light and moon light respectively. Was also worried dim light would be too dark, but it's not at all...it just makes my skin look blurred and a bit more naturally sunkissed. Mood light is an excellent blush topper or full blusher if you use more; you can use it over entire space if used more sparingly, and it looks very romantic. Luminous light is a stunningly pretty lift with the most glow, but it's also subtle enough to just make you look really healthy. Totally worth the cost!

Ирина

Рекомендую! ***I recommend!***

На светлой, славянской коже оттенок Дим лайт очень даже сильно проявляет сразу после нанесения свечение. Оно несколько неуместно для дневного времени суток. Продукт для вечернего макияжа и для съёмок ***The shade of Dim Light is very strong even after the application of the glow. It is somewhat inappropriate for the daytime. Product is good for evening make-up and for shooting.***

ERIALC

No-powder powder

I'm on my third compact of Dim Light and will continue to repurchase. It's meant to be a finishing powder but I set my makeup with it and have found no issues. If anything, it leaves a very subtle and healthy radiance/sheen. The powder is undetectable and holds true to diffusing light off the face. Love this powder!

Rach

Fab

Love these powders I have ethereal and diffused light they set makeup really nicely.

Eva

Luminous Ambient Lighting Powder

I haven’t used this as a face powder yet, but I do use it as a highlighter, and it’s wonderful. It’s more subtle than the Strobe Lighting Powder, which makes it perfect for daytime, everyday highlighter. This is the powder I would recommend for anyone who is looking for something subtle, or who is just beginning to use a highlighter or might be a bit anxious about applying it. It goes in like a dream and can be blended so easily with either fingers or a big soft brush. I use a brush to buff bronzer, blusher and highlighter together, and I just glow. Hourglass powders are perfect for me, and although I have only recently discovered them, I already know they are the ones I will always use.

Alise

Dim Light Hourglass

An excellent product, I am so happy with it that I can’t go without it anymore not even for one day. I use it when I apply full make-up, but also when I only use a BB! It’s great for every day all the time

Елена

Прекрасная финишная пудра Fine finish powder

Пудру использую как финишную и как обычную. Лежит хорошо, блеска незаметно, не сушит кожу, отличный вариант когда не хотите перегрузить макияж I use the powder as the finish and as usual. It lies well, imperceptibly shine, does not dry the skin, a great option when you do not want to overload your makeup

Amy

My New Favourite Brand!!

I purchased the diffused light afew weeks back and I’ve absolutely fallen in love! I was worried as the price is high compared to other brands I use but it was worth the money! The product gives my skin such a healthy glow and I feel amazing wearing it. It is a subtle glow but that’s what’s great about it, it looks so natural! This will be a permanent product in my makeup bag from now on and I recommend everyone try it!

Elisia

FAVOURITE

I have loved Hourglass powders for years now and wouldn't dream of using anything else! I recently got this product for Christmas to join my highlighters, blushers and bronzers from Hourglass and it did not disappoint. I use a finely milled loose power over my entire face and this to set underneath my eyes. Beautiful glow and staying power.

Nikki

Amazing powder

I brought the ambient lighting powder in diffused light, I have been wanting to try this powder for such a long time, as I really love hourglass products and I wasn't disappointed. I have very fair skin that's combination, and does have texture, but this powder didn't emphasise any of my texture, and didn't make my skin look really shiny and oily, it just puts a very nice natural glow on the skin. It's a beautiful powder will definitely be purchasing again.

Caro

Fabulous

So easy to order my favourite product. Thanks.

Lois

You get what you pay for

I have been on the search for a subtle highlighter that I can use daily that works well with my skin tone for a long time. I was hesitant to buy the Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powder as it’s expensive, but I’m so glad I did. I think most people use it all over the face as a finishing powder, but I use it as a highlight on my brow bone, nose, apples of my cheeks and cheekbones. It’s buildable and gives a really natural looking glow. I have very fair skin and use the luminous light shade. I’m sure it’ll last me a while, but once I’ve ran out I won’t hesitate to re-purchase.

Charlotte

Best bronzer!

I use radiant light as a natural bronzer and it's the most perfect product! Gives you that sun kissed glow from within look. It melts into skin leaving no powdery trace. Such a beautiful product!

Anastasia Kovaleva

Like it

I have Diffused Light. It looks good on my fair skin. Can't say it 's good at fixing makeup, though I have normal skin. It is just a little bit mattifying, but give the natural glow at the same time. It is almost invisible on the skin. I see sparkles in the box, but don't see them on my skin, which is good (in their blushes and bronzers I see a lot of sparkles, that's why I don't buy it). Overall it is very good powder and most likely you will like it if you don't expect too much. I think, that you can find on the market something similar in that price range.

Darya

Perfect

Gives good natural coverage, I will be repurchasing!

MH

My to go powder

Great of all over the face glow!!

Aida

silk veil

Gentle cloud that envelops the skin. This powder perfectly polishes the skin, does not clog pores, smoothes small irregularities. Very pleased that I bought this powder.

PJ

Beautiful powder

Really subtle, not chalky or too glimmery. Worth its price and sturdy packaging as well. Only drawback - I have dry skin and the patches I get around my nose still show at the end of the day. So not a miracle, but close to it.

Natalie

Amazing product

I love these powders, especially Dim Light. It makes your skin blur, glow and very beautiful. When I use this powder, I like my reflection in the mirror. I think it’s the best powder I’ve ever used

NatashaB

Absolutely love these powders

I have used these Hourglass Ambient Powders since they first came to the UK and absolutely love and adore them. I love the fact that they last ages. Yes, they are pricey BUT the full size will last you ages. I love using these after I have put my foundation and setting powder on as they give a lovely glow. These are definitely not powdery and give your skin a natural glow. You also do not need to use much. I love using the Diffused Light when I get a bit of redness on my skin as if really does the job of diffusing the redness, I love the Mood Light when I am looking a bit grey due to not feeling great as it really lifts your skin, the Dim Light is a great allrounder. Luminous and Radiant Light are great at lifting your skin also and can also be used as a subtle highlighter. The other great thing about these are they do not make your skin look like you are a glitter ball either. I think if you used the Ethereal Light all over your face you might look a bit glittery so personally wouldn't use that all over. If you want to use the Ambient Powders all over your face the best ones to use in my opinion is Dim, Diffused and Mood Light. These powders last all day also (especially with a good setting spray like Urban Decay or Skindinavia) I find that after about 12 hours my make up still looks great, fresh and I have a lovely subtle glow. One of these lasts me between 6-12 months and that is using it 4-6 days a week. You only need a light dusting as these are a finishing powder and NOT a setting powder. I really love these and hope they NEVER stop making them.

Elise

Nice, but not my thing

The formula is lovely, but I can't believe I invested this much into powders when I don't really wear any (much prefer creams and liquids). I like Dim Light especially because the pink hue makes you look fresh-faced and airbrushed, but Candle Light is a bit lacklustre.

Jona

Way too drying - did not suit my skin type

Really clung on to my dry patches and made them worse. Did not see it as illuminating at all, my Becca soft light blurring powder is much better for my skin type. I have combination/dry skin.

Jacqui

Great product, gives a wonderful glow to the skin without being glittery, bought get two shades but considering more!

Peta M

HG best

Best powder ever!

amosova9408

Very good product

Love this product.

Amanda ambient powder diffused light

Give star review

Lovely subtle powder that gives face a slight illuminating sheen. Brilliant for dry skin as it doesn't look overly matte or caked on.

Karet

Love it!

I am using the shade diffused light and I put it under my eyes to set the concealer, bit on my cheeks and forehead. It gives a very nice glow and sets foundation/concealer as it is my own skin not makeup. The most important thing that I like about this powder, is that I don't feel it on my face and it doesn't get cakey.

Volanek

Brilliant

Absolutely the best powder I've ever had! My skin looks divine.

MarS

A must have in your beauty bag!

I was looking forward to trying hourglass products and it was a rewarding experience. Love this “smart” finishing powder that works on delivering the “lighting” effect. It is ideal and gives a luxurious finish. I loved ethereal and diffused light (similar but it’s all about the details), not too keen on dim light though (best try if your skin tone is medium or darker) alternatively I am using it as a natural blush! Luminous is good too (it is slightly darker too) but works well even in fair skin tones as it adds a slight touch of the “sun-kissed” effect but as subtle as it should! All in all a “classy” product! The packaging doesn’t disappoint either! If you are considering going for the small one-don’t! It’s not as user-friendly if aimed to be used as a powder and you will repurchase sooner rather than later!

Karolina

Perfect glow

Perfect natural glow on skin. I love it ❤️

Zuzska L

Hourglass ambient lighting powder

A beautiful product, nice natural tan to your face.

entdoc

Overpriced

Sure its a nice powder.. but I feel it doesn't do enough of anything to be worth an eye - watering 42 pounds! I feel your money would be better spent on other high end powders.

ERIALC

Best finishing powder

I have gone through 3 of them (Dim light) so far and the finish it gives is soft luminosity. I'm not sure if it's a great setting powder or it evens the skin but it really gives an undetectable luminosity just for that extra oomph. It doesn't cake nor crease my makeup and a little goes a long way. It's my holy grail and I'll never be without it

Laura

Good finishing powder

I have the diffused light. That one doesn't really show up on the face visibly. I just use it as a good finishing powder. Keeps my mascara from smudging. Never cakes. Really light. I have no reason to try any other setting powder.

Francesca

The Product you need

I love a no-makeup look and this powder is perfect for that. It subtly evens out the skin tone for a very soft look. The glitter is there but you can't really see it unless you get ultra-close, it actually just makes your skin look radiant and more uniform. Killer!

Ash

Perfect powder

Dim Light is my favourite powder to use, I use it all over the face and it adds a beautiful glow without making my skin look oily. It feels light, silky and is undetectable once applied, it does not add texture and blurs away any pores or blemishes.

Random girl

Beautiful powder for dry skin

I have eczema and I find it hard to get powders that don't highlight that but this does the job. I have diffused light and I find it suits my palest of pale complection. They do give you a glow which if you are not into that then I wouldn't purchase. The are expensive but the packaging and product make it feel worth the money. I have found Cult Beauty to be the most affordable place to purchase Hourglass.

Issy

Amazing

Love these powders! I have dim light and radiant light. They give your skin the most beautiful glow.

Lei

New favourite product!

I absolutely love this! It makes my skin look radiant, without exaggerating any texture.

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