I really had a hard time deciding which blushes to feature in my Summer of 2014 Bronzed, glowing, healthy summer Tip #8 Flushed Cheeks. In the end I went for two of my Tom Ford favourites. But it is not like I was using only those two. There were another two on ( heavy! ) rotation on my makeup routine!
They are the Hourglass Ambient Lighting Blushes in Ethereal Glow and Dim Infusion, everyone knows and talks about.
These hybrid blushes with an innovative formulation, which combines the customized lighting effects of the Ambient Lighting Powder ( review here ) with an infusion of unseen before modern colors. The texture of the product is airy, lightweight and deliver seamless, soft-focus colour and a healthy, luminous, natural finish.
Hourglass products are paraben, talc, fragrance, nano-particle and gluten free.
My most loved Ambient Lighting Blush, is also my first Hourglass purchase: Ethereal Glow, a cool pink blush infused with the Ethereal Light Powder for a moonlit luminosity. I know that there are a lot of mixed reviews on this one, but let me start by telling you that this is one very, very light pink blush, almost white. There is not a lot of colour to it, but enough to bring a bit of life to my complexion. For me that is definitely a plus since my go-to makeup look is the natural look.
I have really been enjoying the Hourglass Ambient Lighting Blush, in Dim Infusion too. This one is a subdued coral blush infused with the Dim Light Powder to add warmth to any complexion. Excellent during this time of year, when I am a bit tanned, to make the tan stand out even more.
To apply them I use this amazing Hakuhodo J210 round blush brush, which is dense enough to pick up the exact amount of product I need for the whatever look I go for. Then I tap the blush onto the apples of my cheeks and blend up, towards my temples. And I am done!
Have you tried these blushes yet? Give your opinion in the Comment section below!
See you soon, beautiful!
xx, Annie
Even just in the package they look so pretty! I’ve never looked into these (or the powders)-obviously price for one but I’m always skeptical of anything with glow/luminosity haha. Very pretty though 🙂
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I was was skeptical too, that’s why it took me so long to purchase some of these. I first got the powders, and since those didn’t made me look like a disco ball there were even less chances the blushes would. And I was right! 🙂 xx
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Good to know, glad they worked for you!
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They look so luxurious and gorgeous! Definitely straight onto my wish list 🙂 I wasn’t sure on the shade but this post cleared it up! Going for dim infusion it is!
Great post!
X Maja
http://Www.majaestelle.com
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Excellent choice, my dear! Can’t wait to hear your opinion after using it! 😉 xx
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I’ll report 🙂 xx
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Happy shopping then, and enjoy it! 🙂 xx
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I LOVE these blushes – I reach for them practically ever day! Will definitely have to check out the Hakuhodo brush for application!
Great post xo
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Thank you, lovely! They are amazing indeed and the Hakuhodo’s are amazing as well! And the brushes from the J Series, which most of mine are from, are pretty affordable too! 😉 xx
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Oh these blushes have been giving me sleepless nights for months! 😐 They apparently cannot be shipped to India Boo hoo hoo 😥 So pretty! *sigh*
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hi my lovely! have you checked their website? xx
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They don’t ship to India! 😦 I tries Space.nk as well same story!
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Wow! That sucks! 😦 I know that SpaceNK ships internationally… Too bad they don’t ship to India! Why so many brands don’t, I wonder?! 0.O
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No idea! 😦
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I took the liberty to send SpaceNK an email for details. I hope you don’t mind, lovely! when they’ll reply I will let you know 😉 xx
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Hey Annie! That is so sweet of you!! 😀 Thank you so much lovely!! ❤
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No problem, sweetie! I’m curious too! 😉 xx
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Oh! And they answered already! Wow the SpaceNK Customer Service os always amazing!
Dear Annie,
Thank you for your email.
We are able to ship Hourglass products to India. The best way to proceed with any order is at http://www.spacenk.co.uk or through our direct sales team on the number below, Monday through to Friday from 8am-6.30pm and Saturday between the hours of 9.00am to 5.30pm.
The postage charge is £5.00 and delivery can take up to 28 working days. We accept all major credit cards except American Express.
We hope this information helps and if you need any further help please do not hesitate to contact us.
Kind regards,
Charlotte Moore
Space NK
Customer Services
Unit 15
Telford Way
East Acton
London
W3 7XS
Tel: +44 208 740 2085
Fax: +44 208 740 2089
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I am going to try this.. but I remember one time I was placing an order and they declined saying that the particluar item cannot be shipped.. and it was Hourglass!! fingers crossed!! 😀
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Maybe they changed their shipping policy! I hope everything works just fine now! Let me know! Happy shopping, lovely! 🙂 xx
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Yeah may be and I hadn’t checked back since! Will keep you in the loop for the loot when it happens! 😉
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So here you have the “official” answer!
Good news, right?! *hide, credit cards, hide!!!* 😛 😀 xx
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OMG!
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I have my eyes on these for a while now!!!!
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Oh gosh. This has been on my wishlist forever. I might just cave and get one.
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I thought the same: just one! Aaand… now I own… more than one! LOL
But they are worth every single penny! 😀 xx
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Dim Infusion looks absolutely gorgeous! ❤
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It really is! And the quality is amazing too! 😉 xx
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These are such lovely blushes, both in the pan and swatched!
XOXO
Veronica
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Hi, Veronica! I have to admit that they definitely are! 🙂 Have you tried them in person?
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No not yet! I don’t have a Sephora super close to me.
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Oh! My Sephora doesn’t carry Hourglass products, unfortunately! But I got mine from the SpaceNK website! 😉 xx
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