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Hourglass Ambient Lighting Blush Palette for Holiday 2014
Hourglass Ambient Lighting Blush Palette
Update on 10/1: Now available for to all at Sephora while supplies last 🙂
A limited edition palette featuring three shades of ambient lighting blush, the groundbreaking blush that creates seamless, soft-focus and multidimensional color. Features two of our best-selling shades, Luminous Flush and Mood Exposure, as well as a new shade, Incandescent Electra, which is exclusive to the Ambient Lighting Blush palette.
Ambient Lighting Blush Palette ($58.00 U.S. / $67.00 CDN) (Limited Edition)
- Luminous Flush Champagne rose blush fused with Luminous Light to evoke a candlelit glimmer
- IIncandescent Electra Cool peach blush blended with Incandescent Light for a celestial glow
- Mood Exposure Soft plum blush fused with Mood Light to brighten the complexion
Availability: Early access for VIB Rouges at Sephora while supplies last; October 2014 at Barneys New York, Bergdorf Goodman, Net-A-Porter.com, Sephora, Space NK, and Hourglasscosmetics.com
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Hourglass Ambient Lighting Blush Palette
Hourglass Ambient Lighting Blush Palette
Ooooh, isn’t that pretty! I really like how this is packaged. The simple gold compact really lets the pretty swirled powder cakes speak (err…twinkle?) for themselves.
They really should make this one permanent as well. because there is no way i ll be able to afford it right away with all the shopping thats to take place around Christmas anyway. but yea, a few months down the line, i’d love to buy it for myself.
I feel the same way <3
Totally agree.
no reason to assume they/it will not (become perm,) if ALPs are any indicator. I suppose i depends on sales/popularity. Got the alp palette WELL after XMAS release, well into perm territory. Only got mood exposure blush, bec. i find the alps a tad too warm for total comfort. ‘mood’ rules, if you are cooler, though it’s really fairly neutral. the others, swatched in store, just seem obviously warmer. they are warmer than ‘mood’ is cool. i’d hate to suggest waiting, if it never does go perm!
So beautiful!!! Ughh
It looks so gorgeous and I am so planning on getting this. I held off buying Hourglass blushes after the powders didn’t do anything for me my Clarins powders didn’t already do anyway (in fact I think the Clarins ones are far prettier than the Hourglass ones). Anyways…rambling on in excitement. Gorgeous palette. Especially the middle and right one!
I’m really looking forward to this! I already have Luminous Flush, however, so that will be the only thing keeping me from buying it right away.
Dang, I’d be really interested in this except I already have Mood Exposure.
Same! I realllly want it though, gah, especially with the exclusive shade. They really know how to get me. 😛
Was this already released for VIB Rouge? I never got an email telling me about it and it says sold out 🙁
It’s actually not available yet. Sephora has said that it will be released in October.
I ordered mine as soon as I saw it was available and I got it last wednesday.
Don’t think so, Kate! I’m VIB Rouge and the page still says Coming Soon! Hope that helps
Yeah the launch was for VIB Rouge not VIB’s. They will restock it later but most people that reached VIB Rouge didn’t get a notice.
I just got the email this morning that its available….
Me neither. I also didn’t get an email for the release of the exclusive vice LTD palette that was released yesterday. Sephora is really dropping the ball on sending emails to their VIB rouge customers.
Thanks! I spend so much at Sephora I am VIB Rouge for like the next 3 years. Apparently they don’t value my money enough to send me notices about exclusive stuff. I’d switch to another store for makeup but Sephora is so convenient.
I got the email that said it was back in stock last night around midnight and bought it right away (VIB Rouge)
Yes Kate, it was available for VIB Rouge last week. When I saw on the website that it was coming soon, I requested an email informing me when it became available. I ordered it shortly after receiving the email saying it was in and it is supposed to be delivered tomorrow. I’m sure it will be in stock again soon! 🙂
This is so cool, I haven’t tried these blushes at all but this might be the way to do it, plus that’s pretty much all of the basic shades of blush I need for travel.
Just fainted.
I need this! I never use up blushes so it seems like a great investment.
This looks amazing. I love the look of all the colors. I feel like this is going to be flying off the shelves. I might just have to splurge myself (wink).
Wish this one had come out first. Mood exposure is the best for me. Had to get a single. will probably wait on this, then regret it (LE). Then S will hopefully make it permanent. I do like to dawdle. I found ALBs a bit hard to get used to. should have just gone with the Mood powder, in terms of rotation + use.
Aaaaaaand the wish list just keeps getting longer.
Ditto.
P.S. I LOVE your user name. So good.
Oh thank you 😀
I haven’t been wearing makeup long enough (I am 31 and only began wearing makeup this year) to have jumped into the blush train… Can someone who loves Hourglass provide evidence as to why their blushes are better than other, cheaper blushes? I want to understand and don’t have access to a store that carries it. Thank you!
It’s the milling of the mica powder that make them so nice. But more smoother then MAC mineralize line. 😉 It’s one of the few high end brands where I feel like the quality justifies the price.
But personally there is nothing wrong with budget blushes. It something you need to test in person to see if it worth it to you.
Seems to Rouge only access 🙁 Gah want this.
Hehe – three flavours of bacon in one palette! 😀 Don’t get me wrong, I recognise the quality of the Hourglass blushes, I just think it’s cute how much they look like meat/histological slides! 😀
I thought they looked like the swirled special flavored fudges the specialty shops on the Oregon Coast make. They marble them like that. Now that you’ve said “bacon,” that’s all I can see! 😀
why.so.beautiful !! And why dont I stop falling for packaging and presentation! I know that the products themselves are great too though but there are so many other palettes I’m looking fwd to as well:s We’ll see..we’ll see!
Early access at Sephora is actually only for VIB Rouge (at least at the moment)!
This will be my first must buy of the holiday season. I have not seem any VIB early access e mail come through my files yet, though.
I kinda reeeeeeeally want this. Very badly.
Could this be any more beautiful?? I don’t think so! I’d really like to get it but I’ve got a sneaking suspicion it will have sold out when I finally go to America in November 🙁
It looks so pretty! I already have 2 of the colors not sure if it’s worth buying for 1 color. I will wait for your swatches and dupes. Hopefully there will be a dupe for the middle color.
I want this!
Like in theory, but it’d be nice if they’d released the cool blush separately. All the blushes are so warm 🙁
You can get mood exposure as a single. Pricey, though. i use it MUUUUUCH more than the three in the original trio palette.
I’ve been wanting to try these blushes but I didn’t want to commit to just one. I’d rather have variety than quantity for some products, so this is perfect for me!
I’m the same! Also, the 2 permanent shades are actuall the ones I planned to buy individually, so this couldn’t be more perfect.
Which would you invest in Christine. Should i invest in this palette or plunk the cash into the CdP highlighter (#11?). I’m leaning towards the CdP but i always value your opinion (and anyone else who would love to weigh in).
They’re different products to me, so it’s hard to say. Cle de Peau’s highlighter doesn’t add as much color–mostly glow/luminosity–whereas the blushes add some color (though if you are deeper in tone, not so much, they are all pretty light-medium).
This palette is limited, though, and they’re good products (at least, the two permanent blushes in their individual forms — hopefully the quality is consistent in the palette!), so this might make more sense since Cle de Peau’s is permanent.
My mistake, i confused this with the Ambient Highlight powders (which i own Dim – like my mistake!). Wondering if the palette of highlight powders was worth investing vs just the single of CdP #11. Sorry about that!
Do you know when this will be available for VIB ? It says only vib rouge.. 🙁
I went to my local Sephora yesterday and asked when these were coming in (I also asked about Vice3). The sales associate was kind enough to take down my number and tell me that she’ll keep one on hold for me when they do arrive. Corporate is going to get a very nice email from me!
Wow!!! 3 I don’t have. Hourglass is smart to put these together bc I think most ppl ended up with diffused heat and/or radiant magenta. So tempting!
I know when I click on Sephora it says it’s for VIB only. When I log in, I can’t seem to put it in my cart. Maybe it’s not available in Canada yet?
I just place a Sephora order on the weekend so I can’t buy this till October. >_<
Was all set to put this on my wish-list, but I already have Mood Exposure as a single. Can’t justify the $70CDN price tag for 2 blushes. 🙁
So excited for this palette!
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I know what’s going to be a gift from me, to me this holiday season!
I am doing pretty good as this is the only thing that I want from the Holiday Collections.
Either everything is going to get tons better from here on out or I am going to have spent very little this holiday season…
I. Want. It.
ooo. I have definitely wanted to try these blushes out. wonder if all the colors show up well on darker skin, like NC 44?
They don’t really have the payoff for darker skin tones unfortunately. They’re stunning on fair skin, but they can come off a tad ashy when they even show up on darker tones. Super disappointing for pros and our lovely ladies of colour.
Do you think it would look ashy on an olive compexion? Thanks!
I would definitely try it in store to be sure, but I’ve seen the 2 permanent shades look lovely on fair-light/medium olive toned skin. I can’t speak for the limited edition shade obviously 😛
Hope that helps.
I have Diffused Heat, and I loveeeee it. I absolutely want this! 2 colors I don’t have plus a new color, how can I say no?! I’m VIB Rouge and it says Coming Soon still on Sephora’s site – hopefully its released soon!
Hmmmmm… Dunno how I feel about this one.
My jaw totally dropped when I saw this.. I just might need this.
$19.33 for each blush ($58) Oh yeah I want it.
Thank you for the price breakdown, i can easily buy it now even though i already have mood exposure. LOL
Okay… this time I am gonna die and go to blush heaven 🙂
And the Xmas wishlist for the hubby grows. Will you be doing a review of this palette Christine? I know the 2 permanent shades have been done already, but that middle shade is right up my alley… I’d love to get the feedback before I casually beg my man for an early anniversary present.
Oh my gosh.. I’ve looking for new blushes recently. I just signed up for Sephora to email me when it comes in stock.
Eep! Love this. I have a single of Dim Infusion and love it. Luckily don’t have the existing colors that come in this palette, so I’ll have to snag!
Weird that I’m a VIB Rouge and it won’t let me add to bag.
I’m a VIB Rouge as well and I’m seeing a “coming soon” message and can’t add it to the cart. I don’t know if it’s just not available yet (in which case, it would be better marketing to wait until it’s available to have it up) or if there was a very limited first round of stock and it’s sold out for now (also not the best marketing). I get that this all creates buzz and increases demand, but sometimes I just want the instant gratification of at least ordering a shiny, new plaything 🙂
These are so pretty, it sucks that it’s not “favorable” to deeper/darker skin tones. I love quite a few hourglass products..
Agreed!! They felt so nice, but once is swatched, just looked ashy on me
I think it’s overpriced. The blushes don’t cost as much as the powders, but this cost the same as the powder palette.
ACTUALLY… going off of the Sephora website, the full size of the individual blushes is $35 for 0.15 oz. and this holiday palette says it’s 3 x 0.11 oz. (total value $77), so at $58 US this is technically a better value than the ambient lighting palette from last year 😀
Thank you for this price breakdown! More justification! 😀
No problem! I’m so glad I held off on buying the individual shades!
So excited to be picking this up. I had a feeling they might do this so I held off on the Ambient Lighting Blushes. This and the Vice 3 palette are on my Christmast list to myself right now.
Why Hourglass!!!? It’s a must I have this I wanted Mood Exposure so know I’ll wait and get this. I already ordered the other palette so this will be a great addition to my hourglass collection.
DAT MIDDLE SHADE.
That looks pretty – I think I will investigate this.
I’m a Rouge and it’s not letting me buy it.
I have to buy this one. The only Hourglass product I’ve tried has been the primer and it was amazing. The price is good for 3 blush products too!
Ugh! I wish they had two to choose from as i already have mood exposure! I still might buy this as it would be a bargain compared to if i would buy 2 blushes separately ($35 × 2 =$70) so maybe i will hand down my old mood exposure to my sis or just have extra….can’t wait to see swatches especially of the new one!
According to the Sephora website, the blushes in this palette are 0.11oz each vs. 0.15oz for individual ambient light blushes. Still a good deal I suppose but just something to keep in mind!
I’m a VIB Rouge and it just says Coming Soon on the website. I checked the Hourglass twitter and they are now saying that Sephora will sell this palette to VIB Rouge on 9/19! I’m hoping to grab it as soon as it becomes available!
I’ve been wanting to try a blush or two from these. I think I’ll make an effort ant try to get this palette. I guess it’s about time I try to order from Sephora. 🙂
I’m excited about this!!! I don’t know if I’ll actually get it, but the idea of paying for smaller versions of 3 different shades is very appealing and it’s definitely a contender on the list of things that I might purchase in the next season.
I’m going to have to go check reviews of the two shades that are out to get a better idea. 🙂
Which of these websites sells internationally or worldwide shipping?
Interesting, the two permanent shades in this palette are pretty similar. Maybe they thought a brighter one like Radiant Magenta would not be the best for a holiday/fall/winter palette? Many of them do look very similar in general… still loving my Radiant Magenta! Surprised that it turned out to be an everyday blush for me, very wearable.
Oh my gosh, my hands are ITCHING for this already. So beautiful!
I am so excited about this! Don’t have single Hourglass blush till now (though Diffused Heat has been in my Sephora for months now!).
It’s online now!!
This just became available on Sephora’s website tonight for VIB Rouge members! I just placed my order, hopefully those who are looking into purchasing will be able to order as well! 🙂
I just bought this through the VIB Rouge exclusive, and I can’t wait to get it! I probably shouldn’t have, since I have Luminous Flush and Mood Exposure already, but I couldn’t resist. The new shade looks so pretty. I guess I’ll just have to pass on my singles to my mom! 🙂
Got the email from Sephora today – and bought it right away. I am excited! Thanks for enabling me 🙂
I just purchased this on Sephora’s website! It’s available for sale to VIB Rouge members this morning.
Ugh sephora, why did you email me to say it’s in stock when I’m not vib rouge and can’t purchase!? So mean. Guess I will wait till October.
So happy I held out on getting them individually!!! I just ordered mine!!
Hate to say this but I am passing on this one. I already have both shades minus the exclusive shade…..can’t justify the purchase. Might cave down the line when Sephora offers its holiday discount. Also quite annoyed in Sephora….I am VIB Rouge and where are the emails for exclusive releases and promotions ?? If Ulta sold Hourglass, Dior and a few other lines I would shop less at Sephora. I have seen this promoted here on Temptalia and Hourglass instagram but not from Sephora. Interesting.
It’s finally live now and I ordered it. I currently only have Ethereal Glow Blush, so these will all be new shades for me. I love the formula so much.
If anyone had their eye on the new Urban Decay Full Frontal (why these names UD, why) Lipstick Stash, Sephora now has that in stock too. And, a super-cute little Hello Kitty “An Apple a Day” lip balm trio featuring those adorable little apple-shaped balms. Yes, this turned into a little haul for me today.
This is sooo on my list. And it makes me happy that I didn’t pick up an of the individual blushes because now I am totally justified in my purchase. 🙂
I love this and would have bought it today – but I am not VIB Rouge. I feel like they should just make things available to everyone at the same time. If this “sells out” before it gets to the rest of use VIBs and regular Insiders and they don’t make it available again – I’m going to be very disappointed.
This is one of those things that I knew right away would be coming home with me. I put a lot of faith in Hourglass products and I’ve loved the blushes I’ve tried thus far.
I’m VIB Rouge, I got the email saying it was back in stock as I was on my way to bed last night, dropped everything and placed my order. I’ve been eyeing these blushes since they first came out, and the palette seems like the way to go.
I’m definitely going to have to watch my makeup spending going into this holiday season… it’s only September, and it’s already getting ridiculous!
I like the shades in this. I keep lusting for Radiant Magenta even though I’m not sure I could wear it.
Oh gosh, this palette is way too gorgeous
It’s back in stock, ladies! Shop it like it’s hot!
It’s on my wish list! And I am dead set on actually GETTING it too 🙂 Can’t wait to get three of these blushes at once!
im sure they’ll end up makin this perm like they did the last palette!! anyhoo…i really wanted to LOVE this palette but sadly its going back. it’s too sheer for my med drk complexion n i was REALLY lookin fwd to mood exposure **le sigh**
GOT IT!
Now I’m on mu ban.
I ordered this palette as soon as Sephora sent the email that it was available and I wore IIncandescent Electra for the first time today and I love it! I was wondering if I should wait for the November Sephora sale, but knew I would be kicking myself if it was sold out then, so I got it right away.
I have to be honest, I have another color of this in the full size and these seem a bit more powdery to me than the others. They also take more effort to get to show up on NW25 skin tone than when I tried them the first time in store. I still like them, but not quite as crazy about them as I thought I would be due to the powdery nature. I will keep them but always wish they were just a bit nicer quality.
How are Hourglass blushes? Are they worth all the hype? I own a lot of NARS blushes, so Im not sure if these are worth getting.