Can we all just take a moment of appreciation for how damn beautiful this is! I don’t quite think I’ve seen something so gorgeous! *heart-eyed emojis everywhere* Since I seen the Hourglass Ambient Lighting Edit Palette for the first time back in July as a little teaser of what was to come from the festive season I just knew this had to mine. After falling in love with one of the Hourglass blushes I just needed a little more Hourglass in my life and what’s a better way to try them out than this palette!? Set with three powders, two blushes and a bronzer, it is the perfect all in one palette that would be perfect for traveling and on the go. Encased in the usual gold hourglass mirrored compact with a very handy large mirror, it certainly looks the part sitting on my dressing table. So at an eye-watering £65 is it worth the buzz?
The top row includes three of the Ambient Lighting Powders; Dim Light, Iridescent Light and Diffused Light. Dim Light is the darkest of the three and is a peach-beige shade that is said to blur imperfections and highlight the complexion. Personally this shade is a little too dark as an all over setting powder on my complexion and instead works best to slightly warm up my skin. Iridescent Light is the exclusive shade to the palette and is a light pearly pink shimmery powder. This works as a gorgeous highlight shade for on the cheekbones although it does have specks of glitter running through it so probably isn’t for everyone. The last powder in the top row is the the one I’ve been waiting to try for so long and the classic blogger favourite; Diffused Light. This shade is a soft pale yellow powder that works at concealing redness. This shade is the perfect match with my skin as an all over setting powder, whilst it looks shimmery in the pan it doesn’t translate on to the skin and adds a fresh glow.
The bottom row includes the three colour powders for adding a little warmth and shade to the face. It includes two blushes; Mood Exposure and Luminous Flush. Mood Exposure is a light plum mauve shade which is the perfect natural blush tone and one I’ve had on my wish list for a while. It works perfectly with my pale complexion and adds a natural warmth to the cheeks. Luminous Flush is much brighter in comparison and is described as a ‘champagne rose’ shade. This adds a lovely flush of colour to the cheeks and a shade I think will look gorgeous during the Summer months with tanned skin. Having already used the Hourglass blush formula before I knew what to expect and wasn’t left disappointed. They are without a doubt one of the most gorgeous blushes I have ever used, the formula is super lightweight and lifts the skin by giving it a hint of colour and a soft radiant glow. The blushes have a shimmery finish but don’t appear overly shimmery or glittery on the skin at all. Last but not least, the Luminous Bronze Light also makes an appearance which is a soft shimmery bronze shade. I was never particularly interested in trying the bronzer formula but I was quite looking forward to giving it a try in this palette. The light shade works nicely with my skin and doesn’t appear muddy or orange toned. When it comes to bronzer I am more into matte formulas rather than shimmery so this one was never going to be a favourite although it adds a gorgeous warmth to the skin. Again this is one I think I will reserve for the warmer months when I want that tanned bronzed up look.
Whilst the palette offers a gorgeous collection of powders, the price tag and value for money isn’t so great. At £65 is doesn’t come cheap at all but is particularly poor when weighing up the overall worth of this palette. I am not going to go into all the maths here but what I will say is that at £65 for 1.4g of product compared to the usual Ambient Lighting Blushes which are priced at £28 for 4.2g of product, it really is poor value for money. The pan sizes are quite small as you would expect with the product weighting although I haven’t had too much trouble with fitting my brushes in the pans. If you do own quite a few Hourglass products especially the other palettes then I am aware some of the powders in this palette also make an appearance in others which means I probably wouldn’t suggest splashing the cash on this one. As beautiful as it is, you are much better getting a full sized blush or powder for a cheaper price. Although if you haven’t dabbled too much in Hourglass then it makes a great way to try out a few of their popular powder products. Also I am sure it will make a great Christmas gift! So it may not be great value but I do admit I light up with happiness every time I bring this palette out to play!
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It is so gorgeous!
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So incredibly stunning… Hourglass can do no wrong!
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I know right! Its the most beautiful palette I’ve ever seen and the quality is just amazing!
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Super gorgeous!!! Love it. Never tried this brand but can’t wait to!!
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Its amazing! I love it! You definitely need to try something out from Hourglass!
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I’m sure it is!! I will…next year’s list!!
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Haha 🙂
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It’s 1.4g x 6 pans, so 8.4g of total product so it’s not horrendous. However, it is still a crazy expensive item for what it is. It costs $95 here in Canada. I saw it in person and just couldn’t justify it. I’m only really interested in 1 of the Ambient powder and maybe 1 of the blushes… so I’ll just buy the exact items I want instead.
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Oops sorry worded that wrong! The price isn’t very justifiable at all, they should have made it a lot cheaper especially in line with the value of their other palettes which seem to be much better value. Its even more expensive in the UK but is just too high for what you get! Yeah thats a good idea, you are probably better just buying the individual powders! Nevertheless the quality of these powders are beautiful!
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It looks really beautiful!
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It really is! I love it 🙂
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I love hourglass products and I really want this! So pretty!
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Beautiful 😍
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I know right!
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So beautiful!!!! I hope all is well with you lovely! ❤ xo
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Thanks Katie:) It is super beautiful! I love it! I am doing well thanks! I hope you are doing good too! Long time no speak! Hope your move went well! Looking forward to seeing you blogging again 🙂
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You’re welcome Lauren! 🙂 I know it’s been such a long time! I will be back more permanently the first week of December, I just posted a post about it. 😉 xo
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🙂 Yay! Looking forward to it! I’ll go check out your post!
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Thanks hun!!! ❤ xo
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So jealous you have this palette, Lauren!
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Haha sorry Julie! It is amazing though!
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It’s sooo pretty! I featured it on my Christmas Gift Guide! Need to find someone to buy me this. Haha x
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It is just so gorgeous! Hahaha fingers crossed!
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Fingers crossed! I received the Dim Infusion blusher for my birthday, but have yet to use it. Seriously want this palette! x
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It would make a lovely gift! Hope you get your hands on it! Their blushes are amazing!
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Going to try it as soon as I finished the Benefit Coralista blusher! x
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Such a gorgeous palette! I am indeed a fan ❤
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It is so beautiful!! I am very much a fan too!
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🙂 hehe xox
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