When do I apply the ambient lighting powders from hourglass?

[amaghrebia]

Hi all, I recently purchased the hourglass ambient lighting palette and I am struggling with figuring out how and when to incorporate them into my makeup routine. My first question is, when do I use them? Do I apply them after/before blush? or after /before bronzer? Also, there are three powders in the palette. According to the palette instructions, the incandescent powder should be used as a highlighter but I am not sure if when I should apply the other two powders? Should I apply the other two, then apply bronzer, then blush and then the incandescent powder as a highlighter? Any advice would be helpful and extremely appreciated.

[MCSSavvy]

@amaghrebia  - Like @SportyGirly125  said it really comes down to personal preference.  Personally, I will very lightly place some Diffused Light down after my foundation - the rest generally depends on time constraints or they type of look I'm trying to achieve overall. The great thing about the ABL powders is they are very versatile so you really can't go wrong in when or in what order you apply the powder.  One thing to keep in mind - a little powder goes a long way so start with a light hand and build up if you need or want to.  There are several YouTubers that have some good informational videos on Hourglass and suggested uses for their products.  You may want to check those out to look for some ideas.  I'm not a die-hard YouTube beauty follower but I've found some great ideas and tips in some videos I've come across and it helps me to visualize it.  I've seen Hourglass videos from Michelle Wang, Mel Thompson, KinkySweat, Elle Leary and Kelsee Briana Jai that both swatch/give impressions and also show some ways to apply the products.  Hope that helps.

[amaghrebia]

Thank you so much!! 

[SportyGirly125]

@amaghrebia @There really isn’t a specific way to use them. I like to apply them after my whole makeup is done for an all over glow or after I do my bronzer and blush and apply as a subtle highlighter. It’s really up to you.  I actually like mixing them together (All 3) or you can use one or two for an all over glow or highlighter. I say play around with it and see what works for you.