tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post1723507042883444493..comments2023-09-21T04:56:01.437-04:00Comments on Best Things in Beauty: Hourglass Ambient Lighting PowderCharlestongirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08269794937743797142noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-39598440024323793232013-03-29T12:24:53.997-04:002013-03-29T12:24:53.997-04:00I'm so glad I found this blog. I'm going t...I'm so glad I found this blog. I'm going to be returning the new Nars Light Reflecting Transluscent Powder, which isn't any better than the MAC prep and prime transluscent powder (which I have now realized is my HG finishing powder). I was thinking about picking one of these up instead and glad to know that I can save my mula for something else! Aileenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10126620966656348310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-58745362700390478562013-03-11T13:40:44.752-04:002013-03-11T13:40:44.752-04:00MY LADY, YOU MAKE ME HAPPY,BECAUSE WE DON'T HA...MY LADY, YOU MAKE ME HAPPY,BECAUSE WE DON'T HAVE HOURGLASS IN GREECE !Amaliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00931852503426514389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-5390977238259382302013-03-09T07:33:03.907-05:002013-03-09T07:33:03.907-05:00Thanks so much for your honest discussion and revi...Thanks so much for your honest discussion and review of this, CG. I'm very skeptical when a product gets uniform raves across the blogosphere--my first question is, how much was the blogger paid to like the product? I am very happy with my Guerlain and Laura Mercier finishing powders (Meteorites and Matte Translucent pressed powder) and I am loathe to jump on a bandwagon. We are witnessing monicanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-70805362496549903972013-03-08T17:32:42.684-05:002013-03-08T17:32:42.684-05:00I went to Sephora and tried on all six powders and...I went to Sephora and tried on all six powders and left with Mood and Dim light. I love them both very much. They make my skin glow and diminish my flaws. I think everyone's skin is different and you have to find something that works for you personally. I love Guerlain Meteorites, they give me a nice glow as well but they do nothing to hide or diminish the appearance of my fine lines. Adrianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00845328250746261415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-71524642237878765472013-03-08T10:48:36.496-05:002013-03-08T10:48:36.496-05:00Like many others, I'm very thankful for your r...Like many others, I'm very thankful for your review. I had this item on my radar screen as a result of the numerous positive reviews and as someone with maturing skin, I think it is something I can certainly do without and will not miss in my collection. Thank you for the additional information and swatches.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-1234614649620505052013-03-08T06:17:48.313-05:002013-03-08T06:17:48.313-05:00Thanks anonymous,
I have sampled the Armani Lum...Thanks anonymous,<br /> I have sampled the Armani Luminous Silk foundation. Don't love the smell and found the finish a little powdery, but they now make colors 3.75 and 4.75 which have pink undertones, close that of MUFE HD in 115. I think these two match my skin pretty well but both have fragrance and are not the best for a dewy finish. I recently bought the Laura Mercier tinted Ellennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-85525521480703654562013-03-08T04:36:12.335-05:002013-03-08T04:36:12.335-05:00Hi ellen,
I have really good skin am in my 50'...Hi ellen,<br /> I have really good skin am in my 50's and have tried everything under the sun :Armani(every type they offer all aretoo yellow) YSL Touche eclat foundation- way too greasy and heavy; Dior (nude foundation, nude BB and Forever)all are good but not perfect BUT my favourites for dewy skin that looks natural are: Laura Mercier Tinted Moisteriser (why I ever stray?) and By Terry Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-42015772674462028272013-03-08T03:07:02.419-05:002013-03-08T03:07:02.419-05:00i have not tried the Hourglass powders yet- but ha...i have not tried the Hourglass powders yet- but have been dying to try them. i can't wear the Guerlain meteorites as they contain gluten and was hoping for a nice all over swirl and glow powder. i really enjoyed Josh's video. informative and thorough. i think i'll watch it again before i go :)<br /><br />that being said- i LOVE the new NARS light reflecting setting powder but i can LoveSugarBabyDollnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-82375077124110252792013-03-08T02:33:07.591-05:002013-03-08T02:33:07.591-05:00When you recommend Chantecaille or Armani for a go...When you recommend Chantecaille or Armani for a good foundation/powder combo, do you mean their powders (if so which one) or their foundations too? I appreciate the advice, don't want to waste more money or time!!Ellennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-26999974075435981852013-03-08T01:47:41.374-05:002013-03-08T01:47:41.374-05:00Hi CG! Which Chantecaille finishing powders do you...Hi CG! Which Chantecaille finishing powders do you recommend for a subtle glow? Thanks!!Gingernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-12137104604887279462013-03-07T22:38:22.781-05:002013-03-07T22:38:22.781-05:00Hi Ellen,
Have you taken a look at Dior? They of...Hi Ellen,<br /><br />Have you taken a look at Dior? They offer four different undertones at each level of intensity. Their intensities are numbered 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, etc. with 01 being the lightest. Then, they offer the intensities in four undertones. 0 is beige, 1 is yellow, 2 is pink, and 3 is apricot. So, for example, shades 020, 021, 022, and 023 would all be the same intensity (02), Eileenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01591893495803781535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-28037370357401082392013-03-07T22:38:13.009-05:002013-03-07T22:38:13.009-05:00I am with Deb on this, I LOVE this product! I have...I am with Deb on this, I LOVE this product! I have it in Luminous. I want to get it in Mood next and was thinking about Dim or Diffused. This says a lot because, besides blush on my checks, I never use powder anywhere else. I have dry skin and my pores are so big you can park a car in 'em. Any powder I tried prior to these ended up sitting in said pores screaming "look at me!" It CGstreinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09799517474324269178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-8115408554633669992013-03-07T22:20:12.878-05:002013-03-07T22:20:12.878-05:00I'm so happy to read your review... but sorry ...I'm so happy to read your review... but sorry you wasted your money!<br /><br />Just like you, after reading so many extatic reviews on the web, I got really excited and headed to my Sephora, planning on buying at least one.<br /><br />I swatched them. I tried them on my face. And I left the store with my hands empty and my wallet still full!<br />Most of the shades looked atrocious on my Lullehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12142001310839703331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-43243571571848831032013-03-07T21:01:17.486-05:002013-03-07T21:01:17.486-05:00Hi Ellen,
I'm so sorry you're having such...Hi Ellen,<br /><br />I'm so sorry you're having such a hard time. For a good foundation/powder combination I highly recommend you try Chantecaille or Armani. There is nothing like the Chantecaille loose powder! Their HD powder is good too. Best of Luck!Jonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-91974173159194411142013-03-07T20:42:07.456-05:002013-03-07T20:42:07.456-05:00No one has mentioned Bobbi Brown's brightening...No one has mentioned Bobbi Brown's brightening powders in Porcelain Pearl or Nude. I think they were released at the same time as the Hourglass and Nars and seem to be trying to fill the same niche. I have been in the market for a new foundation with a radiant finish for a long time now. It seems everyone I try turns yellow when I use my tried and true Clinique blended face powder in Ellennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-81783120507252258612013-03-07T20:20:34.087-05:002013-03-07T20:20:34.087-05:00Definitely, these powders need to be tested before...Definitely, these powders need to be tested before one buys. With your paler complexion, I would say that Luminous would have been a better match, as well as it having the most "glow". I bought Dim Light, and it fits well with my skin tone, but I didn't expect it to be that peachy. With a satin-ish finish, I'm glad it doesn't glow more than that - I wasn't looking for a Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-34417519686656790992013-03-07T19:11:11.307-05:002013-03-07T19:11:11.307-05:00Hi Charleston Girl,
I LOVE THIS PRODUCT!! I am 56...Hi Charleston Girl,<br />I LOVE THIS PRODUCT!! I am 56 yrs old and I have fine lines and a few wrinkles. I am very fair with faint freckles and red hair and my skin has red to pink undertones. And to add more insult to injury, I have large pores; especially noticeable on my nose. Combine all of these factors and foundations and powders are just a nightmare for me to get right. I absolutely Debnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-12930216777409238432013-03-07T19:03:23.330-05:002013-03-07T19:03:23.330-05:00I bought Mood and Dim. Like you, I found Dim to be...I bought Mood and Dim. Like you, I found Dim to be a bit too dark for my skin, but plan to use it this summer for a light tanned look. I do like the Mood powder and it gives me an all-over finishing glow. I have dry skin so I don't use these as setting powders and people with oily skin should know that you will still need to use something else to combat those issues. I plan to see how Tensyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07962253068614740801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-69764996189148160252013-03-07T18:52:46.286-05:002013-03-07T18:52:46.286-05:00I have been eyeing this powder for months but have...I have been eyeing this powder for months but haven't got a chance to try it. Thanks for the honest review so I'll probably put it in my "not so urgent" list.Ginnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15215177354520372316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-7635653272023821522013-03-07T17:57:24.541-05:002013-03-07T17:57:24.541-05:00All,
I'm much happier with Chantecaille HD, A...All,<br /><br />I'm much happier with Chantecaille HD, Armani from years past, and good ol' Guerlain. <br /><br />I don't think I should have to work hard to make a product good/work for me. I'll go watch the recommended videos, but I doubt I'll do a 180. <br /><br />I will give Hourglass the marketing award of the year, though. These LOOKED uber-fab, and even Christine said Charlestongirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08269794937743797142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-5974250820525557542013-03-07T17:56:10.468-05:002013-03-07T17:56:10.468-05:00Jo, that's the shade I think I should have tri...Jo, that's the shade I think I should have tried.<br /><br />Charlestongirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08269794937743797142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-74196677079383877052013-03-07T17:24:34.076-05:002013-03-07T17:24:34.076-05:00I have this in Luminous and I like (not love) it. ...I have this in Luminous and I like (not love) it. It does give my skin a nice glow. I do find this powder to be a bit on the heavy side, it is not as sheer as I would like. I think it is best used as a highlighter and not an all over powder. I'll stick to my Chantecaille loose powder for a finishing powder and add this to my stock of highlighters I use afterward for a glow. I was not at Jonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-44185184191617806382013-03-07T16:29:09.715-05:002013-03-07T16:29:09.715-05:00Thank you for the great review, CG! Wow, what a de...Thank you for the great review, CG! Wow, what a debate! Glad to know that I'm not the only one who's not impressed. <br /><br />Call me old-fashioned, but I'll stick to Chantecaille HD powder for setting and to Guerlain Meteorites (any of them) for glow. <br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-4288590734426569772013-03-07T14:50:32.002-05:002013-03-07T14:50:32.002-05:00thank goodness i am not the only one. i tried it ...thank goodness i am not the only one. i tried it too and i don't see a difference. i've tried the nars reflecting setting powder and i definitely saw a difference but with these, i just can't. i thought something was wrong with me.victorianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-22406907068120712022013-03-07T14:11:13.306-05:002013-03-07T14:11:13.306-05:00Thank you! I was underwhelmed by these and the Nar...Thank you! I was underwhelmed by these and the Nars powders, both. You mention Guerlain, By Terry, and Chantecaille, which of their powders do you like? Trying so hard to find a powder I can use in t-zone and around eyes that will set concealer and bring a lightness or glow. No luck yet, and several expensive mistakes!Marynoreply@blogger.com