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When Sephora announced the pre-launch of the Hourglass Ambient Lighting Blushes to the VIB’s I wasn’t sure what to think. I knew I loved the Ambient Lighting Powder, but how different could the blushes be? It was hard to decide if I wanted to try them out when there were no reviews and no swatches. After some thought I ordered one, Luminous Flush, and waited. When it arrived I fell in love. Hard. So hard that I knew I needed all of the others. So during a sale I took the plunge and ordered the other five blushes.
Since this week for Makeup Wars we’re focusing on our favorite blushes for the Spring and Summer season I thought it’d be a perfect time to swatch and show off all six of the Hourglass Ambient Lighting Blushes together.
- Mood Exposure (soft plum)
- Luminous Flush (champagne rose)
- Radiant Magenta (golden fuchsia)
- Ethereal Glow (cool pink)
- Diffused Heat (vibrant poppy)
- Dim Infusion (subdued coral)
My favorite thing about these blushes is that they truly make the face come alive and glow without becoming the disco-ball-glitter-bomb-of-death. They wear and blend well and the pigment is completely perfect, almost impossible to over-do. The finish ends up being luminous, soft and natural. With just one touch you know it’s a high quality product that you’ll have to repurchase over and over again.
On a related note did you guys hear that the previously limited edition Hourglass Ambient Lighting Palette is coming back? I’m SO excited! I missed out the first time so this time I will definitely be sure to get my hands on one!
Hourglass Ambient Lighting Blush retails for $35.00 and is available at Sephora.
What is your favorite warm weather blush? Check out what the other bloggers are wearing this Spring/Summer by clicking the icons below!
I’ve heard mixed reviews on these, so not sure if I’ll bite or not!
Sheila recently posted..304/365 Days of Makeup IV
I’m in makeup heaven looking at all of them ! I’m lusting over just owning one..
betzy carmona recently posted..Dare To Wear White During Your Period
oh wow, I love all of these!
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These are so freaking gorgeous. I drool over them whenever I’m in sephora.
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Girl did a major haul again!!!! Shoot, you made me want to buy few more of these blushes!!!!!!
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What can I say? Hourglass does things to me. 😉
I bought one of these and now I need more!
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I have Dim Infusion but I have to really layer it on to show up.
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Your pictures are droolworthy. I’ve been back and forth on these and should have ordered one during the Sephora sale. If I can ever go to a mall again I’m sure I’ll walk out with at least one.
MarciaF (beauty info zone) recently posted..Spring blush the Makeup Wars way
Thank you!!!
They are so darn pretty. I could look at them all day. I want Diffused Heat but its always sold out
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So you know in cartoons, like Popeye or something, when his heart beats out of his chest. That is exactly what is happening to me.
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These look amazing! I may have to try one of them out!
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these are so pretty – I splurged on the sweetheart blushes from Too FAced and while I love it – I wished I had splurged on these. I love it. I can’t wait till I can get the Hourglass Ambient Lighting palette…. excited.
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I have Diffused Heat… people say it’s so close to Luminous Flush… but Luminous Flush is SOOOO pretty! Do I need it, or should I get Ethereal Glow instead?
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I’d say Diffused Heat is probably closer to Radiant Magenta, but it’s definitely similar (but deeper) to Luminous Flush. I use Ethereal Glow as a highlight shade. I think we’re around the same skin tone so idk if you’d like it for just a blush.
I have always been smitten by those baked, swirly pans! These are no exception.
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Lovely choices! I didn’t get a chance to swatch at my only Sephora trip since I’ve been back! Too many people at the Hourglass section that wouldn’t even let me squeeze in!
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Ahhh, I’m green with envy, I wish I could buy them all, too! <3
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these look so pretty! Too bad their are not available here in Estonia 🙁
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I hemmed and hawed about buying any of these Hourglass powders or blushes. Finally pulled the trigger on a couple powders, and the next day found out that the palette was being re-released! lol. Luckily, I didn’t buy the powders that were in it, so I can still get it. I’m stalking Sephora.
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I’m stalking them too! I needs that palette!
So pretty! I’m holding out for the ambient lighting too, I missed that one too.
Ohhh, these look gorgeous! I really need to step up my blush game. I don’t have nearly enough!
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I just bought my first Ambient Lighting blush during the recent Sephora 15% sale. I grabbed Luminous Flush. Love it! Oh it is gorge! I still want Dim Infusion and Diffused Heat. 😀
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I have Mood Exposure and I love it. Plum goodness! I want to try the Magenta, but none of the others really are calling my name. 😉
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I hear SO much about these blushes and their palette, I’m going to have to check it out! I love the idea of the soft and natural blush.
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Love your swatches! I wish Ethereal Glow had worked for me.
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Wow, “Mood Exposure” looks amazing!
My favorite warm weather blush is…hmmm…oh! NARS “Day Dream.”
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I really liked those too!! I’m sad people aren’t loving them as much as I thought. I think you have to find the right color for them to work…
Kelly recently posted..Makeup Wars: Favorite Blush for Spring/Summer 2014
Those blushes are so beautiful! I bought my first Ambient Lighting Powder during the Sephora sale the day before they announced the return of the palette lol. Oh well, next coupon
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SO MANY PRETTIES! Of course you would have them all ENABLER!
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bahahahhaha 😉
Oh my goodness! So much pretty! I only have one so far. You are making me very envious!
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One had me hooked. I needed them all =\ Needed, I say!
I am using mostly bronzer from Smashbox, that’s my blusher. Those look super pretty and subtle.
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