level 2. The Foundation Matrix is designed to help. Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. I’ve hear that a Physician’s Formula powder foundation (youth wear? . ( Log Out /  ❤, i adore u I have a travel size of Dim Light too. I had to sell it! I understand what you mean, even after you find the dupe, you want the “real thing”. How p. Sorry; post got cut off. It is really nice but much stronger shine compared to the others. The Physician’s Formula powder might fit the bill – I also just realized that I do have the Insta-ready powder. It’s a travel-sized trio of Ambient Lighting Powders in Dim Light, Incandescent Light (new) and Radiant Light. I tried it as a highlighter once when I first bought it, but realized it was not highlighty enough. I've been searching for budget alternatives, and so far have found Wet n Wild Reserve Your Cabana, Elf Illuminating Palette, Makeup Revolution Radiance Palette, and the Milani Prep Set Glow powder. Os presento una comparativa entre los polvos de Hourglass y el "dupe" que sacó Makeup Revolution. I think if the Houglass is too dark for you, then the Essence will be too dark for you as well! , Love that NYC highlighter! Do you guys typically not get the full assortment of Essence products? I was kneeling on the floor to check the bottom bit as products were kind of double stacked and I was expecting it to be hidden somewhere! There are SO many baked products out on the market now – for instance Kiko has some – that I don’t think it’s necessary to pay the big bucks for Hourglass. • Frost: highly reflective finish with an even, shiny coverage; borderline metallic, (Let me know in the comments if these definitions resonate with you… ), The highlighter in question is the Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powder in Dim Light. Yeah I’m looking at the blushers but I think I’d go for Diffused Heat ^_^ I’m glad that we both agree with each other on the descriptions. The highest end at Sephora are the designer ones like Dior, Chanel, Burberry, Marc Jacobs. Greaseball. I want them… but do not need them… *sigh*, Just got lucky, hubby gifted me those two.. hehe. These are my own interpretations and usage for these words, and your understanding might be different. I’m glad my descriptions align with yours too! Enter your email address to receive notifications of new posts by email. Colour-wise, they have similar tones – Essence is more of a golden bronze while Hourglass is pinky peach. Oooh, a post on highlighters…my current obsession! My very first highlighting product was theBalm Mary-Lou Manizer which was crazy intense frost. I’ve had somewhat of a love/hate relationship with Revolution over the last six months as I’ve found many of their launches to be disappointing in terms of formula compared to what they used to launch. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. Look no further than Temptalia's Swatch Gallery. Here are our dupes for Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powder, which is a powder that retails for $48.00 and contains 0.35 oz. Do you just wipe off the brush on a tissue? I do want to show how it compares to the Hourglass: , I love how the wet ‘n wild one was nothing like a bronzer *lol* the shade is so light haha what were they thinking . I would say the Hourglass is nice but I feel overpriced. Looking for the best makeup and beauty products? Look to see if any shades between two palettes are known dupes. See, I have the opposite problem – can’t get my paws on Catrice here! , I have never tried Hourglass products before but that looks like a fantastic highlighter!! , Those Ambient blushes are sooooo pretty. • Freedom Pro Highlight Powder in Diffused – C$4.97 for 7.5g I’ve looked high and low for the essence highlighter and it hasn’t made its way here yet / we aren’t going to get it XD I have a dedicated roll that I keep for makeup only! . Yes, I think Hourglass created a unique product here. Ethereal yet natural looking. So, originally I was only going to compare the Freedom Pro Highlight Powder in Diffused against the Hourglass because I’d heard that it is a dupe. Hourglass Dupe - Makeup Revolution Highlighter Palette Review I’m going to cut straight to the chase here – the new 'Highlight' highlighter palette* from Makeup Revolution is just *insert tears of joy*. Not a fan of a highlighter but Hourglass wins my hard. That could last you a lifetime! Sheen with no visible glitter, almost could be used as a powder. • Glitter: individual scattered sparkles that are larger in size, and look distinct even at a distance That said, in order to find a worthwhile dupe, you first need to understand what makes the original so great: the Ambient Lighting powder from Hourglass is known and loved for its … The Freedom one would look gorgeous on you – like a unicorn kissed you on the cheeks! They sell L’OREAL at Sephora in France? XD It does sound very similar. I can’t seem to find the reason Wet and Wild considers that shade a bronzer but it’s a gorgeous unbronzer shade. As I’m sure you’re all aware by now, I’m a huge fan of the Hourglass Ambient Lighting Blushers. Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window), Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window), Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window), detailed review of the Hourglass Ambient Lighting Palette which includes this shade over at Polished & Inspired’s blog, https://www.tambeauty.com/en/Freedom-Makeup-London-Pro-Highlight—Diffused/m-977.aspx, http://m.sephora.fr/index.html#!catalog/product/view/P2667001?cm_mmc=Search_Search_Google_PLAMaquillage_Teint_&skuId=361809, http://www.lorealparis.ca/en/products/make-up/face/highlighter-and-illuminator/true-match-lumi-powder-glow-illuminator-w102-golden/, Sephora VIB Sale Shopping List April 2017 Edition | stash matters, My Three Year Blogiversary! I’m able to wear both the Hourglass and Wet n Wild as all over face powders whereas I’m not able to with the other 2. But I’ll get it one day, because it is so gorgeous. Oooh which Freedom powder do you use as all over? Best Dupe for Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powders? In conclusion, I think the Makeup Revolution Radiance Palette is OK as a shimmery highlighter palette, I don’t think I would repurchase it, whereas I think the Hourglass Ambient Lighting Palette is a gorgeous face powder/ soft focus highlighting palette and I would splurge on it all over again. In our displays, the slot for the highlighter is at the very bottom of the stand, beside the blushes and pressed powders / concealers. https://www.tambeauty.com/en/Freedom-Makeup-London-Pro-Highlight—Diffused/m-977.aspx. Oct 2, 2014 - Hourglass Ambient Lighting Blush Palette Hourglass Ambient Lighting Blush Palette ($58.00 for 0.33 oz.) I do wear this as an all over face powder, especially in the winter months to make my dehydrated skin look more alive. Jul 24, 2019 - hi!! A Soft & Colorful Eyeshadow Look ft. Natasha Denona, A Coppery Eye Look ft. 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Puder, braun. It's a loose powder, however, which is a make-or-break for some, but if that's not a problem for you, then you're golden. Makeup Revolution has a dupe for the ambient lighting palette and tbh I like it better! • Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powder in Dim Light – C$55 for 10g For me, the Hourglass hasn’t found its match exactly but I do think Wet n Wild is worth a look. Hourglass Cosmetics Ambient Strobe Lighting Powder - Brilliant. Hourglass Filtered Light Dupes Here are our dupes for Hourglass Filtered Light, which is a very warm-toned, light brown with a natural finish. The Wet n Wild “bronzer” does come in deeper shades but there’s a huge jump from the Reserve Your Cabana to the next shade up – I would love to see a mid-tone. • Essence Pure Nude Highlighter in Be My Highlight – C$5.99 for 6.5g. I did check out their other powders too and I did find they were more shimmery than this one – the Dim Light is definitely special among their line up. Thanks for the tip! I know Hourglass can get pricy so it probably is better to go with the travel size, especially if I won’t be using it every day. It is a permanent powder that retails for $48.00 and contains 0.35 oz. It provides a glowy effect that doesn’t make me look like the Tin Man. I like to use them when my face is looking a little flat and dull – they bring the skin to life and give it a little glow without them looking too shimmery or glittery. E.g. , Really? I bought Diffused Light as an all over face powder as Dim Light is just a touch too dark for me like 75% of the year. Revolution Bronzer Reloaded – Hourglass Dupe?! I think it would look really nice on you! What low sheen face powders can you recommend for me? Maybe I should do another post comparing the super frosty ones like Mary-Lou Manizer, Becca and the Essence. Hourglass Ambient Lighting Vs Makeup Revolution Radiance Palette Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powders 8 Dupe Radiance Palette Dupe Of The Month Hourglass Ambient … Continued: how long do you usually use powder products before trashing them? 2 Angebote (ab 311,90 €/100 g) ab 31,19 € Hourglass Cosmetics Veil Translucent Setting Powder (0,9g) Puder, matt. As soon as I first got wind that Makeup Revolution were releasing a Radiance Palette (there’s also a Highlighter Palette in the range which contains three lighter powders) I immediately thought of how it might compare to the Hourglass Ambient Lighting Palette. It is much better served as a highlighter for the high points of the face. This post didn't originally start out as trying to find a dupe for the Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powder, but I ended up with a few "glowy" type of face powders / highlighters in my stash so I decided to see how they look against each other. Need help finding your perfect foundation shade? Hourglass Dim Light Dupes Here are our dupes for Hourglass Dim Light, which is a slightly warm-toned, light peach with a luminous finish. I’ve wanted to get another HG powder, but they’re all so shimmery/glittery that I would have to use them as highlights, and since I only use highlighters 3-4 times a month, it would be a waste of money. . Duplicate a high-end product or never buy the same shade twice. I was going to give that Essence highlighter a try but I honestly think that’s going to be too dark for me. Makeup Revolution is so on it with dupes! Wow, I knew that the Essence one couldn’t be worn all over the face, but I’m surprised it’s the most frosty out of all of them, because it’s still a highlighter that I consider more “natural” – Becca is much more metallic to me! Too bad they don’t offer it in a lighter shade. they sell Sleek and La Mer, Ours are firmly in the high-end and some designer brands but not luxury like La Mer. I dipped my toe into the Hourglass powders via the travel size in Dim Light. I thought the Essence one of comparison of pan would be most similar, and what planet were they on calling that a bronzer? I like the powders but I LOVE the blushers. 2 Angebote . Hahaha, yes, that “bronzer” is for the Corpse Bride! Here, L’Oreal is firmly a drugstore brand – they’re not at Sephora or at department stores. I use a fluffy brush to dust it all over. xxx No idea, haven’t been able to swatch don’t want to buy blind. Build your own palette, create a color combination, or discover look ideas to try. I’ll be able to use it more in the summer, when I’m just that little bit darker. Oh yes, Dim Light would be too dark for you, definitely. I dislike any shimmer, frosty finish products. It’s a baked product with the telltale domed shape to the powder and slight texture to the surface. We hope you'll consider supporting Temptalia by shopping through our links below. Catrice does the Sun Glow Minarel Bronzing powder that may just be a worthy dupe as well. Okay, cool.. I’ve been keeping powders forever as well hahaha. I’m kind of obsessive about it but I wipe off the brush every time I dip into the pan. ( Log Out /  If you’ve been looking for a dupe for Hourglass’ infamous Ambient Lighting Powders, then look no further – you’ve come to the right place. Readers often ask me what are my absolute, all-time favorites, and now you can find my current and long-time favorites all in one place! Essence is stocked only in one shop here and it’s an odd shop called Wilkos which is predominately home supplies, no limited edition stuff for us, the line doesn’t seem to change from me looking for that highlighter for the past few months! I think people would start laughing if they saw L’Oreal at Sephora here! It is a limited edition powder that retails for … ab 43,00 € Hourglass Cosmetics Born This Way Loose Setting Powder Translucent Medium (17g) Puder, medium, matt, vegan. • Wet n Wild “Bronzer” in Reserve Your Cabana – C$5.99 for 13g I love a good dupe! xo, Diffused Light looks really nice too – when I was researching I toyed with that one and also Mood Light (cuz me a Crab, very MOOD-y ) ( Log Out /  It is every but similar to the description you gave for the Hourglass. I swatched it on my hand as well and it seems to be frostier swatched than it is on the face. Great post Stashy! Love your caparisons! However, if Essence can lower down the shine, I will get it. But I like the warmth it adds to my face. LOL, you’re the worst (and also the best) for sharing that link to buy the Freedom highlighter! essence looks seriously promising when compare to other dupe competitors. But to level set, this is what I mean when I say: Sephora sells travel size of it which is a great way to try before committing to the full size! I’m terrible at remembering to bronze my skin so this does dual duty. http://m.sephora.fr/index.html#!catalog/product/view/P2667001?cm_mmc=Search_Search_Google_PLAMaquillage_Teint_&skuId=361809 it is crazy, I haven’t come across their tester yet, it looks like it maybe a shimmer? How about the L’oreal highters? ( Log Out /  I felt similar to you about the whole notion of highlighting. I’m wearing the Essence highlighter today. It is still a subtle highlight, which is what I prefer. Thanks! I have one of the freedom powders which is pretty nice! Thanks! Thanks! Thanks again! I do find Essence to be a nice topper for warm coloured blushes, but it might be a tad dark for those with fair skin (I didn’t even realize that this has a shade name: “#10 Be My Highlight” – as far as I know, it only comes in this shade). The Dupe List is here to help. I love an affordable dupe. Change ). Drugstore and ultra high end. My skin has been so dehydrated lately, this powder helps with giving some luminosity back to my face. I agree, the whole presence of the Hourglass is so gorgeous – from the packaging to the way the pan looks. Reviews of the newest releases from best to worst! First, I thought I’d define some terms for various words I will be using to describe the glowy finishes. • Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powder in Dim Light –… Maybe a bronzer for a polar bear at a push! with cheese The effect is similar, if not slightly better (I own both the Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powder in Dim and P&P's Celestial Powder). http://www.lorealparis.ca/en/products/make-up/face/highlighter-and-illuminator/true-match-lumi-powder-glow-illuminator-w102-golden/ They have the best products for super cheap, I’ll have to look into it! Thank you to Polished and Inspired, Rachael of HelplessWhilstDrying, and Jill Jacks for enabling me with all these highlighters! Thank you for your support! I’ve been contemplating about getting it for ages and then Polished and Inspired give me this travel sized one when we met up last year! It is really nice but I’m undecided about the full size. Our Sephora here has all sort of brands. I’d still love to try the Hourglass one though! I hope you’ll find one that you like! I tried it as an all over face powder and it made me look like. For me, it’s not to control oil or mattify – it just gives a smoother, more luminous finish to my skin. This post didn’t originally start out as trying to find a dupe for the Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powder, but I ended up with a few “glowy” type of face powders / highlighters in my stash so I decided to see how they look against each other. Here are our dupes for Hourglass Ghost, which is a limited edition cheek palette that retails for $80.00 and contains 0.29 oz. • Sheen: is a smooth, even glow with low reflective qualities and no individual sparkle is apparent LMAO I don’t get why Shoppers dumps a random makeup display in front of the condoms, but they totally do. xx. I NEED that Freedom highlighter! in illumination) is a good dupe for the Hourglass powder in Dim Light. Lovely comparison post and I love the look of that Essence one! I’ve been using the Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powders for years. It’s more matte that it looks like a blush but it’s still flattering on your skin tone. Shelly Lighting August 5, 2018. It helps make my under eye area not look so dried out. . The Houglass Ambient Lighting Powder is a beautiful color on you! I’ll keep searching of course, since the full size of that powder is quite pricey! The HG highlighter seems like it’s in a unique category. 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