In my constant search for high perfrmance natural beauty options I came across the company Hourglass. While they do not make completely 100% natural cosmetics, they do try to leave out all the yucky stuff like parabens, sulfates, synthetic, fragrances, synthetic dyes, and phthalates.
"Hourglass exists at the revolutionary intersection of science, beauty
and luxury. The brand is acclaimed for its breakthrough formulations,
technological innovations and unwavering commitment to reinvention.
Complexion products are infused with the most groundbreaking active
ingredients available to create unbelievably surreal skin. Distinguished
by sensorial textures, modern color collections, and sleek custom
packaging—Hourglass puts the art in state-of-the-art."
I had never tried any of their products but had heard great things about their mineral primer, tinted moisturizer and ambient lighting powders. While in Sephora a few weeks back, I saw that they had come out with a set of Ambient Lighting Blush, which are basically swirls of color mixed into the different ambient powders. So unlike other flat blushes these use Photoluminescent Technology to give depth and dimension to cheeks.
I got samples of some of the other products to try first, but decided to go ahead and get the blush in Dim Infusion. First off, I don't have any coral/peach blushes in my collection so I basically needed this... ;) and second I couldn't justify spending the money on just the (basically invisible) Ambient Lighting Powder. At least this you could see on the skin. I know there are some die hard ALP fans...but I'm just not that into setting/highlighting powders.
PACKAGING
I have to say that I LOVE the packaging of Hourglass products. Sleek and modern, they remind us that products can be beautiful and functional. This blush come in a plastic square(ish) compact and it's sort of a light golden bronze color. The compact simply snaps open and close and there's a pretty good size mirror inside. Good for travel. The front says HOURGLASS and the back lists the product color.
PRODUCT
Dim Infusion is described as "a subdued coral blush fused with Dim Light to add warmth". I'd say this is pretty accurate. Although in mine I noticed that I have less of the coral color than in other Dim infusions I've seen... I only think this could be a negative if you have darker skin. But becasue I have a pretty light complexion, I think it's nice. Becasue the color swirls are so pigmented I still only have to use the smallest dab and I get a nice wash of color that looks natural & glowing, not overdone. And by adding a bit more I can build it up if I want a stronger cheek. But this may be harder on a darker complexion. I imagine that with some of the other 'brighter' colors you may need to use a really light hand
when pressing your brush into the product, especially if there is more color swirl than in mine. I think a fluffier blush (like a stippling or powder brush)
would work best for applying as a regular blush brush might be too dense and make it harder to diffuse and blend.
You get .15 oz, which I think is an okay amount. I'd definitely take more, especially for the price, but it's enough to dip a brush into and since a little goes a long way, seems like it will last quite a while.
Most notably is the feel. I hear that the ALPs also have a similar consistency... it's really nice. Because it's so finely milled it feels like silk on the skin not chalky, like some blushes. And it seems to blend easier than other powder blushes I've tried as well.
PRICING
$$$ out of $$$
At $35, this blush is on my high-end product list. Is it worth it? I'm still a little up in the air about that. I think since I didn't have anything like it and I feel like it will last me forever, that yes it's worth it. But if you already have a ton of blushes in a myriad of colors, maybe not.
PURCHASING
You can purchase the Ambient Lighting Blushes on the Hourglass website, at Sephora and Sephora.com.
CONCLUSION
Overall, I really liked this blush. It gives my cheeks a beautiful glow and nice definition. I think I might repurchase this in the future, but there may be something else I like better when that time rolls around, so it's hard to say. I do know that I can't wait to try out more Hourglass products!
If you've tried this or any other items from Hourglass, please let me know! I'd love to know what you're loving. :)
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