Hourglass Ambient Lighting Blush in Diffused Heat (Review, Photos & Swatches)

By now, many of you have probably heard about the groundbreaking powders that Hourglass Cosmetics came out with recently called Ambient Lighting? The setting powders caused quite a stir in the beauty community because of their ability to capture, diffuse and soften the way light reflects on the skin. These “wonder powders” help to conceal pores, skin imperfections and even wrinkles while making the skin look radiant. Now, the customized lighting effects of the Ambient Light Powder has been infused into Ambient Lighting Blush, an array of vivid cheek colours to create a seamless, soft-focus, multi-dimensional colour for the cheeks!

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Hourglass Ambient Lighting Blush – $35 USD/ $41 CAD – 4.2g

Unlike traditional blush, which tends to be flat, Ambient Lighting Blush uses Photoluminescent Technology for depth and dimension. The airy, lightweight powders contain optically transparent particles that amplify the colors to a multi-dimensional level”. There are 6 blush shades available ranging from soft coral to cool pink. The blushes apply like a dream. The powder is smooth and velvety to the touch and creates a soft focus, 3D effect on the skin. I absolutely love it! 

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Hourglass Ambient Lighting Blush – Outside Packaging
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Hourglass Ambient Lighting Blush in Diffused Heat
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Hourglass Ambient Lighting Blush in “Diffused Heat”
The swatch on the left is the result of swirling my finger across the entire product.
The right swatch shows the pigmented blush colour only (without “Diffused Light” mixed in) 


Shade Range:

Radiant Magenta
Golden fuchsia combined with Radiant Light for a summer glow

Mood Exposure
Soft plum fused with Mood Light to brighten the complexion

Diffused Heat
Vibrant poppy combined with Diffused Light for a subtle halo effect


Ethereal Glow
Cool pink fused with Ethereal Light for a moonlit luminosity

Dim Infusion
Subdued coral fused with Dim Light to add warmth

Luminous Flush
Champagne rose fused with Luminous Lightto evoke a candlelit glimmer

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Hourglass Ambient Lighting Blush – Shade Range
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 The Hourglass Ambient Lighting Blush 
is free of parabens, talc, fragrance, nanoparticles and gluten. Available online or at you local Sephora store.