Hourglass Unlocked Ambient Lighting Edit Palette Review & Swatches
Unlocked
Hourglass Unlocked Ambient Lighting Edit Palette ($80.00 for 0.24 oz.) is a new, limited edition holiday palette that features two Ambient Lighting Powders, one Ambient Lighting Bronzer, two Ambient Lighting Blushes, and one Metallic Strobe Lighting Powder. The upside to this year’s palette (in a way) is that the included shades are new rather than repeated from the permanent range. The palette contains $10.51 worth of Ambient Lighting Powder, $5.13 worth of Ambient Lighting Bronzer, $20.27 worth of Ambient Lighting Blush, and $9.50 worth of Metallic Strobe Lighting Powder for a total value of $45.41. I’m not sure why the Hourglass Ambient Lighting palettes are priced so much over the “value” in the palette (as usually palettes offer more value than purchasing alone).
I’d actually love to see Hourglass bring back trios for the holidays–maybe two or three (at least one for lighter skin, one for deeper skin) rather than attempting a one-size-fits-few kind of palette. I am not fair (I’d classify myself as light-medium) but found that the second Ambient Lighting Powder darkened my complexion noticeably if used all-over, so it was more suitable as a bronzer on me, so I found that it was a palette that seemed most suitable for medium to medium deep skin tones.
Ingredients
Unlocked
LELimited Edition. $80.00.
Soft Light
Soft Light is a light beige with warm, golden undertones and a soft matte finish–there was a dusting of pearl that gave it a lift but not enough to make it read shimmery on my skin. In the swatch, I’ve packed it on in the left portion to try and show the powder’s color as it does diffuse well into my actual skin tone (my arm being light to light-medium) as it was sheer (as intended!). Dusted all-over my face, the powder softened the appearance of pores and skin texture to give a soft matte finish that didn’t look dry or flat. It seemed to add a smidgen of overall warmth as well. I like using powders like this as they’re intended–finishing powders–to add back some luminosity after setting with a more matte powder or on days when I’m indoors and don’t need a full-on setting powder for longevity. It didn’t inhibit the wear of my base products and did seem to help prevent shine coming through for an extra hour or so.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Formula Overview
$48.00/0.35 oz. - $137.14 Per Ounce
The Ambient Lighting Powders breathe life back into the skin after you’ve applied foundations and setting powders–especially if you have more mattifying base products on. They’re not full-on highlighters, but they’re not exactly setting powders (by Hourglass’ definition, they are finishing powders).
If you have very oily skin, you may still need your usual setting powder, but for my normal-to-dry skin, the Ambient Lighting Powders work as a setting and finishing powder in one for me. I get extended wear out of my base products, but the powders also smooths the skin’s appearance, minimizes pores and imperfections, and gives the skin a natural luminosity (not shiny, not shimmery). It is that something extra that someone won’t see and go, “Oh, nice lipstick!” but “Did you do something different with your skin?” When people start asking you about your skincare routine, that’s when you know a product is really delivering on its promises!
The only negative I have to say about the products is that the texture is very, very soft, so depending on the brush you use, excess powder can be kicked up (and wasted).
Browse all of our Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powder swatches.
Ingredients
Mica, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Boron Nitride, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Octyldodecanol, Silica, Benzimidazole Diamond Amidoethyl Urea Carbamoyl Propyl Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Phenoxyethanol, Dimethicone, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Sorbic Acid, Polyacrylamide, Benzoic Acid, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Potassium Sorbate, Dehydroacetic Acid, Laureth-7, Ethylhexylglycerin, Trimethylsiloxysilicate. May Contain: Ci 77891 (Titanium Dioxide), Ci 77163 (Bismuth Oxychloride),Ci 77491 (Iron Oxide),Ci 77492 (Iron Oxide), Ci 77499 (Iron Oxide),Ci 75470 (Carmine).
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
Looks Using this Product
Soft Light
PPermanent. $48.00.
Filtered Light
Filtered Light is a soft, light brown with warm, yellow undertones and a satin sheen. It had medium coverage–far more than anticipated given it’s part of the Ambient Lighting Powder range–which resulted in a more noticeable deepening on my skin tone when I used this all-over. The powder would be more suitable for medium and deeper complexions for all-over application but would work to add warmth on lighter skin tones like a subtle bronzer. It had a smooth, silky consistency that was a smidgen powdery in the pan, but it did not appear dry or dusty applied to my skin. It did smooth out my skin’s texture and give me a more “poreless” appearance. As a finishing powder, it did not disrupt the longevity of my base, and I’d say it did extend the wear by an hour or so.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Benefit Hoola Lite (P, $30.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Guerlain Terracotta Gold Light (LE, $60.00) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- Anastasia Sun Kissed (P, $35.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Physicians Formula Light Bronze (P, $14.99) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Burberry London With Love (LE, $68.00) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- L'Oreal Light (P, $15.99) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
- Sephora Los Cabos (P, $17.00) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar).
- Chanel Medium Light (P, $58.00) is lighter, cooler (80% similar).
- Dior Fair Bronze (01) (P, $48.00) is less shimmery, lighter (80% similar).
Formula Overview
$48.00/0.35 oz. - $137.14 Per Ounce
The Ambient Lighting Powders breathe life back into the skin after you’ve applied foundations and setting powders–especially if you have more mattifying base products on. They’re not full-on highlighters, but they’re not exactly setting powders (by Hourglass’ definition, they are finishing powders).
If you have very oily skin, you may still need your usual setting powder, but for my normal-to-dry skin, the Ambient Lighting Powders work as a setting and finishing powder in one for me. I get extended wear out of my base products, but the powders also smooths the skin’s appearance, minimizes pores and imperfections, and gives the skin a natural luminosity (not shiny, not shimmery). It is that something extra that someone won’t see and go, “Oh, nice lipstick!” but “Did you do something different with your skin?” When people start asking you about your skincare routine, that’s when you know a product is really delivering on its promises!
The only negative I have to say about the products is that the texture is very, very soft, so depending on the brush you use, excess powder can be kicked up (and wasted).
Browse all of our Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powder swatches.
Ingredients
Mica, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Boron Nitride, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Octyldodecanol, Silica, Benzimidazole Diamond Amidoethyl Urea Carbamoyl Propyl Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Phenoxyethanol, Dimethicone, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Sorbic Acid, Polyacrylamide, Benzoic Acid, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Potassium Sorbate, Dehydroacetic Acid, Laureth-7, Ethylhexylglycerin, Trimethylsiloxysilicate. May Contain: Ci 77891 (Titanium Dioxide), Ci 77163 (Bismuth Oxychloride),Ci 77491 (Iron Oxide),Ci 77492 (Iron Oxide), Ci 77499 (Iron Oxide),Ci 75470 (Carmine).
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
Filtered Light
LELimited Edition. $48.00.
Golden Bronze Light
Golden Bronze Light is a medium brown with warm undertones and a golden sheen. It was richly pigmented with a smooth, silky texture that wasn’t too soft nor too firm in the pan, so it was blendable and easy to work with on my skin. The bronzer applied evenly to bare skin and yielded a soft, natural finish. It stayed on well for eight and a half hours on me before fading noticeably. (The downside is that the formula is supposed to be buildable, and this shade was quite pigmented.)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Buxom Backyard Bronze (P, $28.00) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- Too Faced Pineapple Paradise (Bronzer) (PiP, ) is cooler (95% similar).
- Physicians Formula Bronze (P, $14.99) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Physicians Formula Deep Bronzer (P, $14.99) is less shimmery (90% similar).
- Too Faced Chocolate Gold (P, $30.00) is more shimmery (90% similar).
- L'Oreal Light (01) (P, $14.99) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Tower 28 Gold Coast (P, $20.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Gucci Beauty Medium (03) (P, $62.00) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- Kevyn Aucoin Tropical Days (P, $48.00) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Too Faced Jolie (LE, ) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$52.00/0.39 oz. - $133.33 Per Ounce
The Ambient Lighting Bronzer formula is supposed have a “sheer, airy” feel (sheer as in texture) that give a “natural, sun-kissed glow” with the “illuminating effects of Ambient Lighting Powder” with “bronze pigments” that give it “buildable color.” The formula tends to be more pigmented (usually semi-opaque), but the textures are always soft enough that a less dense brush or lighter hand is an option for picking up less product and getting less coverage. I find that the bronzer formula tends to be less powdery compared to the original Ambient Lighting Powders, which is nice. The wear is typically around eight hours on me.
Browse all of our Hourglass Ambient Lighting Bronzer swatches.
Ingredients
Mica, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Boron Nitride, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Octyldodecanol, Benzoic Acid, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Dehydroacetic Acid, Diamond Powder, Dimethicone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Laureth-7, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Phenoxyethanol, Polyacrylamide, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Potassium Sorbate, Silica, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Sorbic Acid, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Tin Oxide, Trimethylsiloxysilicate. May Contain (+/-): Red 7 Lake (Ci 15850), Bismuth Oxychloride (Ci 77163), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499), Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891).
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
Golden Bronze Light
PPermanent. $52.00.
Nude Glow
Nude Glow is a light-medium, pinky-peach with warm undertones and flecks of gold micro-sparkle. The blush was rather pigmented when it was supposed to be buildable… which is doable with a light touch or a less-dense brush; that technique often works with most pigmented products, though. The blush had a soft, slightly dusty texture in the pan, but it was smooth and blendable on my cheeks. It yielded a golden sheen that was more apparent than I expected. This shade wore well for eight hours on me before it started to fade noticeably.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- By Terry Tan & Flash Cruise #6 (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Kevyn Aucoin Rose Cliff #1 (PiP, ) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Clinique Opal Pop (01) (P, $26.50) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Le Metier de Beaute Whisper (P, $30.00) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- Benefit Gold Rush (PiP, $29.00) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Yummy Cookies (LE, $8.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- NARS Tempted (P, $30.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Benefit CORALista (Palette) (PiP, $29.00) is more shimmery (90% similar).
- Maybelline Nude Rebellion (201) (LE, $8.99) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Wet 'n' Wild Apri-cot in the Middle (P, $2.99) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$40.00/0.15 oz. - $266.67 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to have “depth and dimension” unlike traditional blush, be “lightweight and airy,” and have the “perfect balance of pigment and powder.” Hourglass says it uses “an advanced ‘miscelare’ technique,” which means to mix in Italian (per Sephora) and is how the marbled effect is achieved. The blush is also supposed to have “buildable color.” It does bring to mind the concept of a lot of baked formulas on the market, but I think the texture is softer and more finely-milled than most.
The texture is very soft and delicate; it feels exactly like the Ambient Lighting Powders. In an all-over powder, I don’t mind what can sometimes veer on powderiness, but in a blush, it can be easy to overload color onto the blush and then onto the skin. I wish it was slightly firmer or less powdery, which would minimize waste and make it more foolproof to apply.
Browse all of our Hourglass Ambient Lighting Blush swatches.
Ingredients
Mica, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Boron Nitride, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Octyldodecanol; Benzoic Acid, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Dehydroacetic Acid, Diamond Powder, Dimethicone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Laureth-7, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Phenoxyethanol, Polyacrylamide, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Potassium Sorbate, Silica, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Sorbic Acid, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Tin Oxide, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, May Contain: (+/-): Red 7 Lake (CI 15850), Red 40 Lake (CI 16035), Carmine (CI 75470), Ultramarines (CI 77007), Bismuth Oxychloride (CI 77163), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891)
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
Looks Using this Product
Nude Glow
LELimited Edition. $40.00.
Mood Flush
Mood Flush is a medium pink with warm undertones and a natural finish. It had semi-opaque, buildable pigmentation with a soft, silky consistency that was slightly powdery in the pan, but it was so finely-milled that it sat on my skin well and did not look dry or dusty. The blush applied evenly, blended out easily along the edges, and stayed on well for eight hours.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Sydney Grace Tangled (P, $9.00) is less shimmery, brighter (90% similar).
- MAC Mocha (P, $24.00) is less shimmery (90% similar).
- NABLA Cosmetics Independence (P, $26.00) is more shimmery (90% similar).
- Estee Lauder Sensuous Rose (LE, $28.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Laura Geller Boysenberry (P, $28.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Tarte Concept (LE, $29.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Estee Lauder Sensuous Rose (P, $34.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Phytosurgence Fume (P, $17.07) is less shimmery, lighter (85% similar).
- ColourPop Between the Sheets (P, $8.00) is less shimmery, warmer (85% similar).
- KVD Beauty Piaf (Shade) (DC, ) is less shimmery (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$40.00/0.15 oz. - $266.67 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to have “depth and dimension” unlike traditional blush, be “lightweight and airy,” and have the “perfect balance of pigment and powder.” Hourglass says it uses “an advanced ‘miscelare’ technique,” which means to mix in Italian (per Sephora) and is how the marbled effect is achieved. The blush is also supposed to have “buildable color.” It does bring to mind the concept of a lot of baked formulas on the market, but I think the texture is softer and more finely-milled than most.
The texture is very soft and delicate; it feels exactly like the Ambient Lighting Powders. In an all-over powder, I don’t mind what can sometimes veer on powderiness, but in a blush, it can be easy to overload color onto the blush and then onto the skin. I wish it was slightly firmer or less powdery, which would minimize waste and make it more foolproof to apply.
Browse all of our Hourglass Ambient Lighting Blush swatches.
Ingredients
Mica, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Boron Nitride, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Octyldodecanol; Benzoic Acid, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Dehydroacetic Acid, Diamond Powder, Dimethicone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Laureth-7, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Phenoxyethanol, Polyacrylamide, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Potassium Sorbate, Silica, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Sorbic Acid, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Tin Oxide, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, May Contain: (+/-): Red 7 Lake (CI 15850), Red 40 Lake (CI 16035), Carmine (CI 75470), Ultramarines (CI 77007), Bismuth Oxychloride (CI 77163), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891)
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
Looks Using this Product
Mood Flush
PPermanent. $40.00.
Champagne Strobe Light
Champagne Strobe Light is a light-medium gold with warm, yellow undertones and a metallic sheen. It had medium coverage in a single layer with a moderate shine that was smooth and reflective without emphasizing my skin’s natural texture. The powder was soft, silky, and blendable without being too dusty in the pan. It wore well for eight hours on me before fading a bit.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Linda Hallberg Cosmetics Virgio (P, $21.00) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- Anastasia Summer (LE, ) is less shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
- Tarte Gator Wings (LE, ) is darker (95% similar).
- Milk Makeup Iced (P, $28.00) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- Iconic London Coral Glow (Right) (PiP, ) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- Urban Decay No Angel (LE, $26.00) is cooler (95% similar).
- Becca Moonstone (P, $19.00) is less shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
- ColourPop Star Brite (P, $10.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop You're a Trip (LE, $10.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Drop a Pin (LE, $10.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
Formula Overview
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The brand described the formula as "formulated with intensely concentrated, multifaceted pearl particles" to give "the most reflective glow." It's supposed to have a "velvety texture." These seem to be an intensified version of the brand's Ambient Strobe Lighting Powders, but this formula is not presently available individually. The Metallic variation has a lot more pearl and is aptly described as "metallic."
The powders had a soft, lightly dusty texture in the pan, but they blended out nicely on the skin and were definitely high-shine, intense highlighters on the skin (both dry and damp). They were fairly pigmented with coverage ranging from medium, buildable to full depending on the shade and whether it was used dry or damp with damp application always yielded more coverage and a shinier finish. The highlighters wore well for seven and a half to eight hours on me.
Browse all of our Hourglass Ambient Metallic Strobe Lighting Powder swatches.
Too warm and dark for me, but just found out there’s another holiday blush/highlighter palette they have, also 6 pans. I think it’s great they have 2 options this year
Yeah, I saw it too. I’m waiting for the other one as well 🙂
Same
I looked for a second palette, can you tell me where to find it? Hourglass holiday palettes are my favorite of the holiday releases but this one is just too dark for my skin tone. 🙁
Check HG’s IG for more info. They announced today that they are releasing it to Sephora on 10/3. Also, if you google Ambient Edit 4 you can find a couple of teasers 🙂
Ditto
So they’re doing it yet again! Ripping people off in their holiday palettes (while other companies are giving a bit of extra value for money). This is why I’ve boycotted Hourglass for several years now (thought I did break down a while back to purchase their loose powder) – it just really makes me angry.
My reaction exactly. It’s disrespectful to its customers, and feels deceitful. I too boycott Hourglass for same reason.
Good point about the value of the palette! I’m not sure the price is worth it just to get the new shades. I’m very fair so I don’t think this would work out for my skin tone.
Thank you for noting that this seems more useful for medium and darker complexions! I’m very fair, so this makes it an easy skip for me. I was sorely tempted, even with it being a poor “value” since I never seem to hit pan on this kid of product anyway. Your reviews are really helpfu, especiallyl in the craziness that is the holiday release season.
I have heard many say these palettes are difficult to use because the pans are so small. What brushes did you use to apply these powders or do you have recommendations for good brushes to work with the Hourglass palettes in general?
I don’t keep track of the brushes I use unless there was a reason to (e.g. it didn’t work well with a specific type of brush) so I’m not sure which ones I used here, but I didn’t have to make any modifications or use smaller brushes!
It’s another skip for me. Only half the palette would work for me, so it’s definitely not worth the money. I wish they would create deeper bronzers and lighting powders.
Another year, another Hourglass overpriced, under ounce palette, another “NO” from me.
Makes me a little sad because they finally did a face palette for those of us who have more depth of skintone. Been waiting for that!
Eh, perhaps if it goes on sale, I’ll grab it.
I’m intrigued since Hourglass rarely makes a palette that is especially suited for deeper skin tones. I’m still loving my Ambient Edit palette from last year but I may buy this one too. I don’t have any dupes of the blushes. Wish the cost was more reasonable for what you get though.
1.4g per pan for blush/bronzer/powder/highlighter is a bit skimpy – especially when you consider most individual blush pans are at least 4g, mostly 7-8g and powders are often 9 – 15g. And for that price?
RRRRRRRIP OFF.
There are so many good highlighters and illuminating blushers available these days, and I think high end brands need to offer something really luxe or unique to justify their price points – and this isn’t it.
Thanks for the review and the heads up regarding skintone – a miss for my NW15 face!
I was very into this as I just recently got turned onto their Ambient Lighting Bronzers.
Do you know if this is exclusive to Sephora or anything?
I don’t know – Hourglass didn’t send any press info on it, and Sephora just has “first access” not “exclusive” listed.
No it’s not exclusive to Sephora. It’s on the Hourglass website as well as other retailers.
It’s beautiful! But not sure I can justify getting another Hourglass palette. Is the formula at all different from the original formula? This is supposed to be a vegan product, but how is it different from the original? Is it just the 5% donation to the Nonhuman Rights Project that’s different about this palette?
I didn’t find that it felt any different – these are new shades.
The pictures in this review are beyond cute! I love the detailed shadow look, and your smile is precious 🙂 thanks for such great work!
Agreed on the one-size-fits-all approach not really working — I’ve never bought an Hourglass palette and will definitely pass on this one, I just don’t feel tempted by a palette of this size and variety at this price point if even 1 out of 6 shades isn’t going to work for me. That’s a sixth of the total price I’m paying per color/product included that I wouldn’t really use. :/
Christine, do you think this would work on an NC 30-37, medium warm skintone? I have tried 2 regular blushes from Hourglass. It was the only powder products, besides Mac’s new blushes (forgot name now) that didn’t dry out my skin. I’m traveling a lot lately, was thinking maybe this could be a good bronzer/powder/blush/highlighter option.
Possibly – I’m about NC20/NC25 so I’d think NC30 for sure.
A beautiful palette, but shame on Hourglass for trying to rip off its customers……
Definitely not useful to me, but sure is pretty to look at. I have to believe that Hourglass is selling these pretty well despite the price gouging or they wouldn’t keep doing that — no reason for them to change if people are paying what they’re asking.
I have medium skin tone. I don’t make up everyday. This palette is good for me because the bronzer can be used for as eyeshadow too. I travel a lot, so that’s gonna be save my time to pick up just the palette and some lips. ? Also, the highlighter is not too intense which I love.
I am happy hourglass released a palette targeted towards deeper skintones… I just forgot how little product was in the pans… I much prefer the 3 pans palettes for that.
I like it but I think I’d be better off buying individuals.
I purchased a few full size colors a few years ago because I was offended at the price of the Ambient pallette. I gave in and purchased Ambient 3, and I use that thing so much more than my full size shades. I have found I much prefer pallettes, and I am no where near close to hitting pan. I am totally feeling the 6 pan pallettes for $80. Especially if someone has never tried hourglass before. Even if you were to purchase 6 minis, you’d be looking at $140ish. Two full size powders would have you at $90ish.
I’m all for these pallettes as a way to try out a few different hourglass shades, and the convenience of a pallette.