The HOURGLASS Thread

[Mcakes]

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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Velvet Story Lip Cream: Hourglass Velvet Story Lip Cream 

[MCSSavvy]

@meganlisa  -  Decisions, decisions!  I decided to go ahead and get both the quad and the 6 pan.  I'd love to grab the plum out of the scattered light trio but foil is a hard pass and I've almost bought but put back ray several times.  Someone asked on their insta if the plum shade would be released as a single but as of right now they say it is limited edition to the holiday trio.  Sigh.  I don't have any of the ambient lighting powders or bronzers yet (a few blushes, yes) so I'm excited about this purchase. I am traveling for work next month so I'm excited to grab them before my flight!  With the exception of restocking some skin care at F&F or in November, this is also my big holiday purchase.

[meganlisa]

@MCSSavvy Those scattered light eyeshadows I wear a lot.  But they last!  So for me to buy ones I already have to get a new shade is just silly.  I would have liked the new limited shade but let's get real, I don't "need" it.

I also got both palettes and am thrilled with them (I live close so they arrived).  The nice thing about the size is that we can travel with them.  

Totally happy that these are my big holiday purchase.  I also finally got the ND Sunset palette during the last 20% off sale and which I love. I am very happy with my current bathroom full of makeup and, like you, am mostly just replenishing skincare through year end.  

Glad to hear that you like these too!

[Sunnysmom]

Same @meganlisa ! Thank you BIC phew! lol. I got the 6 palette showing such restraint 🙄🤣Really want the quad but will try to hold out to see better swatches from you all. Is the brush that amazing and a must? I didn’t do it. Hope I won’t feel the regret too soon on it all and it’ll still be available to buy when in store. Ugg!! Excited to see them you guys! 

[Anonymous]

@Sunnysmom  -- I don't have the brush yet but it's on my wish-list.  The brushes are nice, high quality and vegan.  At every sale the local stores sell out of the ones they carry in stock so I think there is something that must be said for that in regards to the brush quality.  

[Sunnysmom]

Hmm yes I wonder too @Anonymous . I’ve seen it and wondered. May have to pick up during next event, good idea! 

[seekingtruth]

@Anonymous @Mcakes @dapt529 @meganlisa @makeitup305  I just ordered the palette and the quad as well (I know - sucker!)  But each does have 3 new shades 🙂

[Anonymous]

@seekingtruth  -- Sweet!  I'm glad you were able to snag both palettes.  They look incredibly pretty and I'm interested in the blushes.  Do I need that many blushes?  No...but they are so pretty and I love their formula!  

[dapt529]

I know but I planned for this.Their blushes are stunning. Hope you love them!

[dapt529]

I just ordered the blush quad, the Ghost Edit and the brush.I missed last years so I wasn’t taking that chance again.

[Mochapj]

The holiday edit

[RNGesusPls]

Gosh darn it, I wish my eyes hadn't seen this. This is dangerous. 

6-pan or blush quad, decisions decisions...

[makeitup305]

@RNGesusPls I feel like the blush quad only has one new shade, the rest look like ones in their permanent line no?

[MCSSavvy]

@makeitup305  The blush quad has 3 new blushes - nude blush is the only existing one that made it into the quad.

[makeitup305]

thanks @MCSSavvy ! I guess the marbling in the pictures reminds me of some other shades. I've seen a few reviews and swatches and it's definitely appealing, especially since I don't have any coral-y shades from Hourglass.

[MCSSavvy]

@makeitup305  I stopped at Blue Mercury today and they were kind enough to pull out the holiday collection (the entire collection)  from their backroom for me to swatch.  I had in my cart on the Hourglass website both the palette and blush quad but had yet to put in my card info.  I went on a whim and they have a really nice Hourglass display at that location and carry the full line in store.  So anyway, I love the palette - gorg.  And I actually did cave on the scattered light trio since I didn't have ray and loved molten.  But I really only loved one color in the quad.  I think since my current skin shade is very light with pink/blue undertone  it is hard for me to pull off the two shades that swatched more coral than anything else.  I'm sorry I didn't take photos of the swatches -- I had just left Sephora  and it was a rather chaotic scene - Blue Mercury on the other hand was nice, quiet and on-on-one attention and was caught up in the moment.  Found out they just started a loyalty program this month so for every $100 you get $5 off. I went ahead and signed up - why not?  Sorry, a little off track - I just was so surprised to find somewhere in my area that carries the entire line and their display was lovely.  I may swatch the quad again when it gets in Sephora and F&F comes around to see if I feel differently.  The colors are gorg but didn't really feel like it would work well for me.  The ghost palette tots tots adorbs. 

[niki172]

@MCSSavvy do you feel that the Ghost palette would work for those with fair skin? Thanks for the review especially on the quad. Finding blushes/bronzers when you're fair skinned without making it looking like you're a clown can be a challenge lol 😂. I don't own any of the scatter light pots - are they pigmented?

[MCSSavvy]

@niki172  - The scattered light shadows are pigmented - I either apply with my finger or using a packing brush over my eye primer.  They apply nicely and you can build up the coverage or apply a sheer layer.  Molten has the same formula as Foil and Ray which are part of the regular line of scattered light shadows.  Definitely worth checking out and swatching in the store if you haven't looked at them before.

[MCSSavvy]

@niki172  - The ghost palette swatched beautifully on me and I think the whole palette would look lovely on people with porcelain to light skin  and some medium skin tones.  I'm a P20 in Cover Fx and Cream in Hourglass Vanish Liquid if that gives you reference as to my current foundation shades to my current skin tone.  That said, I think most in the porcelain to medium range could also wear the quad.  

[niki172]

@MCSSavvy thanks so much for your reply. I'm C1 Cameo in Laura Mercier foundation and Cream in Hourglass's foundation stick so I think it'll work with my skin tone. I'll have to check out the scattered lights pots. My store has them, but I'm not sure what all they'll get for the holidays. It seems like they keep sending my store less and less of the more exciting launches. Between this and Guerlain's holiday Meteorites this will probably be my big purchase for the holidays.

[RNGesusPls]

Thanks for the review @MCSSavvy ! I do like the ghost palette's coolish tones!

[MCSSavvy]

@RNGesusPls  - You're welcome.  It feels very cool tone!  😄