Hourglass powder for setting under eye.

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Nov 28, 2015

Ealu T.

I got mine from the Space NK store in Dublin, Ireland. But, I'm certain you can get it in stores there too. It's only out a few months now. I have it and I have to say I absolutely love it, the fact that it's all in the one palette and also that I get to try the 2 blushes, bronzer and highlighter. I have to say the bronzer in the palette is one of the best I have used. It leaves the softest finish, just gorgeous. I did read a lot of reviews where people were unhappy with the sizes but to be fair, I think it's very good value. There's no way I'm ever going to hit pan on any of them in the near future!

Nov 27, 2015

Ashli R.

Really?!?!?!? Is it available in store or just online? If you happen to know. @Sabrina aawwwww you!! I'm so sad I stayed away from all you lovely ladies so long!! Thank you all so much for your input and knowledge. I can't wait to try some new stuff

Nov 27, 2015

Ealu T.

Ashli, Hourglass has a limited edition Holiday Palette that has both Dim and Diffused light, along with Iridescent light ( a subtle pink highlighter which I love), 2 blushes and a radiant bronzer. The sizes are smaller than individual pans but you get to try them all out.

Nov 27, 2015

Sabrina K.

Oh Ashli you will rock it no matter what! And hey if you have the powder I say Do it! And let us know how it works out ;)

Nov 27, 2015

Ashli R.

@Ealu thank you!! I'm sorry I'm like all over the place about these ambient powders but if I'm going to fork over almost fifty bucks for a powder I want it to be perfect. I hate goin back and returning things but I sure will to get the right one!! I wish I could afford to try them alllllll mua hahahaha

Nov 27, 2015

Ashli R.

Oh @Sabrina I loooooove Tati so much and I just happen to have that powder in the shade she used in that video. So I may give it a shot even though I'm terrified as I have to work tonight and I want my makeup to be on point lol. After the weekend and all the Black Friday madness is over I'm going to stop by the big Sephora here in Austin and have a look see at the hourglass powders. Eeeeekkkkkkkkkkkkk

Nov 27, 2015

Ealu T.

Ashli, I'm NC 43.5 for reference and I use diffused light under my eyes and it's not pale on me at all. It's got luminosity so it's not just a pale yellow powder. It definitely creates a more awake rested look for me.

Nov 27, 2015

Sabrina K.

Uh I love Tati!! And I saw that video as well - it looks great and she swears by that product, and as I understand it's a drugstore products! I think it's worth the try - I seen several YouTubers use the technique... Only thing it might be heavy but I guess you that just depends on how much you use!

I tried the IT cosmetics products today - The bye bye pores powder was great but seemed a bit dry under my eyes, I'm going to try it again tomorrow to see it if was users mistake!
I also used a tiny bit of the IT illuminazer and it's beautiful - I used just the tiniest amount under my eye to brighten it up and it definitely did but man you have to be careful with it it's definitely not finely enough milled for the under eye - on the rest of the face it was amazing!

Nov 27, 2015

Ashli R.

Or perhaps bare minerals well rested? Or summer bisque??

Nov 27, 2015

Ashli R.

I recently saw a video by Tati on YouTube. She showed how she bakes her face and she uses the Coty air spun powder on a damp beauty blender. Any thoughts on that product? And possibly baking my face?? Lol seems so weird typing that

Nov 27, 2015

Ashli R.

@Marleen thank you so much for your knowledgable insights. I feel like I am constantly battling my under eye issue and lately I feel like my Ben Nye banana powder is looking far to yellow so I picked up the Laura mercier secret brightening powder and I don't know if maybe I need to play around with my applications technique or what but it ends up creasing really horribly under my eyes. uuuggghhhh I'm just so aggravated with it altogether. Seriously though @Marleen your responses mean so much

Nov 27, 2015

Marleen B.

Ashli R. A few more thoughts. As I said I don't think the DIFFUSED LIGHT has any luminosity, if I'm right about that, I personally wouldn't spend that kind of money on just a pale yellow powder. There are other brands that have pale yellow powders for less money. Like Bobbi Brown. DIM LIGHT on the other hand has a low level of luminosity but not too much because it's meant for all over your face. But if DIM LIGHT is too dark and you still want some luminosity, you might consider TOO-FACED CANDLELIGHT SOFTLY ILLUMINATING TRANSLUCENT POWDER. Not to be mistaken for their highlighter. The Candlelight translucent powder is made for all over the face also, and has luminosity too, but it's also a pale yellow.

Nov 27, 2015

Ashli R.

Oh man but now that I find myself pondering I want to try both diffused and dim light. And I meant that I was leaning more towards dim like not diffused. Sorry about that

Nov 27, 2015

Ashli R.

@Marleen I also fall somewhere in the middle of things. My skin tone is usually medium as I tan frequently. I'm going to pop into Sephora and check each powder out in person but at this point I'm definitely leaning towards diffused light. If the powders weren't so pricey I would give them all a go lol oh to be rich and spoil yourself with makeup.

Nov 27, 2015

Marleen B.

@Ashli R. I also have a medium skintone & found DIFFUSED light too light for me. It really is a pale yellow. Although, my medium skintone has a little bit of an olive undertone and lean towards a "golden" medium. In the IT COSMETICS CC CREAM, medium is too light & tan is too dark, so I mix the two. If that gives you any point of reference. The DIM light is more of a peachy beige and in my opinion has a slight luminosity whereas I don't remember the DIFFUSED light havi ng any luminosity, it was just brightening. Although I could be wrong because I'm basing this off memory since I didn't buy Diffused Lighting.

Nov 27, 2015

Marleen B.

@Sabrina K. Before the Ambient Powders came out, I used to mix a little loose highlighter powder into my Laura Mercier Brightening Powder. You have to be careful not to add too much so you don't look like a disco ball. And try to find a shimmer powder that is finely milled, like a satin finish eye shadow and not anything with sparkles or glitter in it. When adding the shimmer little by little, test it out on the back of your hand to make sure you don't see any obvious shimmer, you just want to give it a satin finish. Better to add too little than too much.

Nov 27, 2015

Ashli R.

And thank all of you gorgeous creatures for your wonderful informative responses

Nov 27, 2015

Ashli R.

Hmmmmm so I'm thinking either Dim light or diffused light. Would you ladies perhaps have an opinion on which one would look better??

Nov 27, 2015

Marleen B.

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Nov 27, 2015

Marleen B.

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Nov 27, 2015

Marleen B.

Right now I'm using a Morphe Concealer Setting Brush M554. Before that, I was using my Senna Baby Face brush which I still use & love. I only apply the slightest amount of powder and never get creasing. Here are some pics & info on the Ambient powders. I have a medium skintone and prefer Dim & Luminous (using an extra light hand with the Luminous ) I think lighter skintones would fare better with Ethereal (pale) & Diffused (light). Radiant would look better on deeper skintones but has a lot of luminosity & would need a very light hand. I don't know how MOOD would look under the eyes and probably wouldnt even try it.

Nov 26, 2015

Angela J.

I use the dim light under my eyes and in my t zone.

Nov 26, 2015

Ashli R.

Perhaps I could hear you ladies favorite form of application as well??

Nov 26, 2015

Ashli R.

Oh and @Sabrina will you please let me know how you like the new items you will be test driving tomorrow??

Nov 26, 2015

Ashli R.

I'm definitely going to have to try the Diffused light @Ealu!! And since the RCMA is so cheap I think I'm going to have to try it as well.