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The HOURGLASS Thread

Mcakes — Mon, 19 Apr 2021 13:19:28 GMT

This thread is dedicated to all things Hourglass! One of my all time favorite brands

Direct Link to Hourglass Product Page: https://www.sephora.com/brand/hourglass

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Anonymous — Mon, 28 Mar 2016 00:46:40 GMT

I like their eyeshadow brushes (mainly used for glittery/highly shimmery eyeshadows since these brushes are synthetic and easier to take care of), and mineral veil primer...That primer truly doesn't cause any bad reaction (on my skin, at least).

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ValentineNicole — Mon, 28 Mar 2016 01:14:24 GMT

I'm a big hourglass fan!! I love the blushes, strobe powders, and incandescent lighting powders. I also use their foundation, mascara, lipstick, primer, lipgloss, and eyeshadows! So excited to see this thread!

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Mcakes — Mon, 28 Mar 2016 01:28:45 GMT

Yes, their brushes are amazing! I really love every single one I have and am working on getting the whole collection lol.

I'm happy you like their mineral veil primer, I have skin that leans on the drier sign so their No 28 primer works better for me.

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Mcakes — Mon, 28 Mar 2016 01:30:22 GMT

A girl after my own heart 😄 Hourglass addicts unite! haha.

You should try out their brushes next 😉

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virgo87 — Wed, 30 Mar 2016 21:41:47 GMT

@Mcakes I have the Ambient Lighting Palette and Luminous Flush & Mood Exposure blushes. The blushes are so beautiful and I would probably own more if it weren't for the $45 CAD price tag.

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Mcakes — Thu, 31 Mar 2016 01:45:04 GMT

@virgo87 I agree with you! Blushes in general aren't my favorite category but the Hourglass blushes get the job done for me. In flow with the entire brand, they make it look like you have natural and effortlessly blushed cheeks 🙂

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EvilLemons — Thu, 31 Mar 2016 02:01:44 GMT

The Hourglass blush is the only one that actually made me say, 'Wow!' after I put it on. It's lasted an incredibly long time.

I also love my Dim light ambient powder. I'm considering the palette.

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Asche — Thu, 31 Mar 2016 14:18:25 GMT

Ohhh Hourglass, how I love you.

I've got quite a good collection of their brushes going (all the eyeshadow brushes, large concealer, and the blush brush) They're so heavenly! I only have one blush thus far (incandescent electra). I've also been loving their Illusion skin tint.

Their blushes are incredible. They have the most beautiful luminosity and really blend out perfectly. I don't have any blushes that are as perfect as the Hourglass ones. I want to get a few more, but because of the price they're more likely to end up on my birthday/Christmas wish list! 😛

I have yet to get an ambient lighting powder or strobe powders, but I'm determined to get them!

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Mcakes — Thu, 31 Mar 2016 16:01:00 GMT

I love the ALP palette! The powders work so well individually or all together. Can't wait to build my own palette at their Abbott Kinney location!

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Mcakes — Thu, 31 Mar 2016 16:02:50 GMT

The upcoming Spring sale or the 20% sale at the end of the year are great times to get them! One of the best things about the brand is that they don't turn and burn their products like a lot of other companies do so you know they are going to stick around 😉

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Asche — Thu, 31 Mar 2016 16:11:00 GMT

I always mean to pick up an ambient lighting powder during a sale, and it always gets overshadowed by expensive necessities that I actually need. I don't need another powder, so it's always been an easy thing to say "oh, I'll get it next time". I am definitely glad they keep their products consistent!

This will be the year though! I'm determined! Hahaha.

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Mcakes — Thu, 31 Mar 2016 16:16:49 GMT

I hear you, my sale list is pretty much all necessities for this round lol. Yes, I'll check in with you later this year and remind you it's a must 😛

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Asche — Thu, 31 Mar 2016 23:17:53 GMT

Hold me to it! Which lighting powder would you recommend I get first? I'm pretty fair skinned and thought ethereal light would be a good one to start with, but I'm not 100% sure. I swatched them all in stores and still couldn't decide which would be best.

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veronika23 — Fri, 01 Apr 2016 00:08:50 GMT

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Asche — Fri, 01 Apr 2016 00:10:09 GMT

Ohhh my gosh, nearly just fell off my chair. I need all of them.

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JazaChai — Fri, 01 Apr 2016 00:22:46 GMT

I am fair with warm undertones, and I use Diffused Light as an allover setting powder for when I don't want to be matte. It has the least shimmer of any of them, I believe, and the slight yellow tint is perfect for me. It is very slight though. It wouldn't look odd on at least neutral undertones, I would think

If you're much lighter or pinker than I am, Ethereal is probably a good choice, but I can't really compare them as I've never used that one.

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kthrace — Fri, 01 Apr 2016 01:35:17 GMT

Ethereal is nice for very fair skin but I think Diffused is better if you have a little redness that you'd like to correct or you don't want a total "Snow White" look. I'm "Kat Von D Light 42" pale (aka no foundation has ever been too pale for me) and I use Ethereal under my eyes and on any places I would typically highlight, and then Diffused over the rest of my face. Ethereal definitely matches me and it works well if I'm using a slightly too dark foundation, but I feel like it can make me look too washed out if I, not careful.

But it will really depend on the look you're going for... If you want full on porcelain princess, try Ethereal. If you want to neutralize some redness and look less ghostly, I would start with Diffused. It won't make you look tanned or darker than you are as it is still very light, but it doesn't have the slight white cast that Ethereal does (if that makes sense).

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Mcakes — Fri, 01 Apr 2016 01:41:12 GMT

I'll definitely hold you to it @Asche 😉 I am light to medium but get pretty fair in the winter and I really love Incandescent Light (exclusive to the ALP) which is similar to Ethereal Light in the permanent range.

I have to agree with @JazaChai, Diffused Light is fantastic! Also enjoy using Dim Light all over the face on no makeup days but just want something to make my skin look awesome.

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Mcakes — Fri, 01 Apr 2016 01:41:49 GMT

Thank you so much for posting this @veronika23! I am beyond excited for this!