by The hourglass summertime 2015 Collection, offered now at hourglass counters as well as online
Fellow hourglass fanatic as well as probable feline porcelain figurine lover, go grab your biggest, fluffiest, pouffiest (wait — I don’t believe that’s even a word) powder brush, as well as hurry back.
You’re going to requirement that clean when you work with these new hourglass Ambient illumination Bronzers.
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YAAAAAAS GIRL! hourglass totally went there. First, they provided us the glorious Ambient illumination Powders, then the incredible Ambient Blushes, as well as now these! — the new Ambient illumination Bronzers (available in two shades, $50 each).
From the left: the hourglass Ambient illumination Bronzers in luminous Bronze Light as well as Radiant Bronze Light, as well as Incandescent Electra Blush
Both bronzers, in addition to a new full-sized version of Ambient illumination blush in Incandescent Electra (Remember Electra from the the Ambient blush palette? I’m a fan.), are new for summertime 2015. They’re likewise being added to the long-term line (available now at hourglass counters as well as online).
Notice exactly how the bronzer pans are comprised of two shades, one lighter than the other? Those lighter areas are veins of Radiant Light as well as luminous Light Ambient illumination Powder running with the Bronzer.
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Hourglass suggests the luminous Bronze Light one for fair-skinned/lighter lovelies, as well as Radiant Bronze Light for medium/deeper-toned divas.
Hourglass Cosmetics Ambient illumination Bronzer in luminous Bronze Light
Now, the darker areas within each of the pans is the actual bronzer. Hourgless figured out a method to integrate warm, golden orange bronzers with cooler, ashier-toned taupes.
Interestingly, though, the warm orangey bronzer is what shows up in swatches, as well as likewise when I apply these on my face, which I do with a huge fluffy powder blush, which produces that whole sun-kissed, golden bronzed impact I like.
Hourglass Cosmetics Ambient illumination Bronzer in Radiant Bronze Light
When I utilize a dense contouring clean to apply these instead, it’s a totally different story. The application is more concentrated, as well as the bronzer comes across as cooler as well as more taupe, which is something I’d most likely utilize more for contouring than glow.
Hourglass Cosmetics Ambient illumination blush in Incandescent Electra, $35
As for chiseling yo’ cheeks, I wouldn’t bet on utilizing these, as both have a sheen to them, as well as shiny completes aren’t as remarkable as flat matte contours. If you’re looking for deep cuts, you’d most likely be much better off with something with a flat matte like Kat Von D’s shade & Light Palette.
Be that as it may, I believe it’s still nice to have the versatility of either being able to contour with these, or utilize them for all-over bronzing. Either way, I have to be cautious with these, since if I over-apply, my cheeks begin looking dingy. I believe less is finest in this case, unless you’re aiming for that mud-wrestling look.
Other bits as well as notes…
Blending: Totally, generally dreamy, as you may expect of the Ambient Powders. These bronzers virtually blend themselves. most of the time with bronzer, I like to go back in with a clean clean to diffuse any type of edges, however I don’t feel like I have to with these.
Wear time: I used Radiant Light a great deal last weekend as well as it lasted 7-8 hours each time I applied. It did begin to fade a bit after a while, however it wasn’t truly noticeable or bad.
Finish: Seriously, the sheen is one of the coolest things about these. hourglass has the whole glowy-but-not-shiny thing down, however it’s worth discussing in situation you have major pore action or bothersome dry skin. The sheen, while usually flattering, does seem to somewhat exaggerate pores as well as dry bits.
As these are $50 each, I’d definitely suggest stopping by an hourglass counter to play before choosing on one or the other (or neither, or both), as well as get an concept of exactly how they look as well as work on your skin. While you’re there, truly take the time to play, too. dust them lightly at first, as well as then go outside with a mirror to see exactly how your skin looks in natural light. then add one more layer in the store, as well as head back outside with your mirror again.
Don’t fail to remember to factor in the sheen, too. If you have pore and/or dry skin issues, something more matte may be a much better in shape (and if you requirement a matte recommendation, holla at me in the comments).
Hourglass summertime 2015: Swatches (for ref, I’m an NC 42 in MAC)
Hourglass Cosmetics Ambient illumination Bronzer in luminous Bronze Light
Hourglass Cosmetics Ambient illumination Bronzer in Radiant Bronze Light
Hourglass Cosmetics Ambient illumination blush in Incandescent Electra
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I like these bronzers, in specific exactly how well they blend as well as exactly how long they last. fantastic for all-over, natural-looking, sunlit skin, however they to seem to meander toward muddy quite quickly for me, which most likely keeps these more in the “like” zone than “love.” I truly have to be cautious to utilize a light hand with these; otherwise, my cheeks look dirrrrrtaaay.
Your friendly community beauty addict,
Karen
