Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powder in Dim Light ($45) - a neutral peachy beige powder that perfectly balances warm and cool tones, blurs imperfections and lights up the complexion. Dim Light is exactly what it is described to be, peachy beige with a finely milled texture.
I see no hint of shimmer in Dim Light but there's a subtle, overall sheen that ends up being noticeable after buffing onto skin. I was quite clueless as to how to use Dim Light - it did look pretty blah in the pan and very matte. The texture feels super silky and there is quite a bit of fallout for the first couple of times, especially while picking it up with a dense brush. Since it is quite sheer, I love a dusting of this on top of foundations or buffing it in over BB creams and tinted moisturizers. It does work well just over moisturizer too, but it doesn't take care of imperfections/and or blemishes. I find Dim Light to be quite a nice product on my dry skin, since it lacks that powdery look and adds a subtle radiance and a teeny tiny amount of color and warmth. As for my pores, I don't think it shrinks them down drastically, but they do look a tad less pronounced.
The packaging is quite nice, typically Hourglass and quite sturdy to travel with. If you fall into the medium/dark category, Dim Light is a great way to add a bit of glow and a good setting powder for that uber natural look. If you are lighter, I do think it will add a little more of color and radiance to pale winter skin. If you are one of those lucky ones blessed with flawless skin, you'll be good to go with just a little dusting over moisturizer. As for me, I do like it, very much, but I don't think its a must-have for anyone - just nice to have, that's all. It hasn't changed my mind about using or not using other setting powders and neither is it something I can't live without, but I like the convenience and the very natural, overall effect it has.
Have you tried the Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powders? How do you use them? Do share!
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| Wearing Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powder in Dim Light over Maybelline Dream Fresh BB Cream in Medium |
The packaging is quite nice, typically Hourglass and quite sturdy to travel with. If you fall into the medium/dark category, Dim Light is a great way to add a bit of glow and a good setting powder for that uber natural look. If you are lighter, I do think it will add a little more of color and radiance to pale winter skin. If you are one of those lucky ones blessed with flawless skin, you'll be good to go with just a little dusting over moisturizer. As for me, I do like it, very much, but I don't think its a must-have for anyone - just nice to have, that's all. It hasn't changed my mind about using or not using other setting powders and neither is it something I can't live without, but I like the convenience and the very natural, overall effect it has.
Have you tried the Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powders? How do you use them? Do share!
Hmmmmmmmmmmm...I have a feeling I would feel the same way about this..nice to have but not something I would miss sorts. You look quite nice, though, in the photo :)
ReplyDeleteThank you!:) A lot of people seem to love it..I wonder if I'm using it wrong. Maybe I'll love it more in the summer?!
DeleteI love this powder!It is quite sheer on me as you say but one of my recent favorites.
ReplyDeleteIts really nice to have! I'm looking fwd to using it more when the weather gets slightly warmer :)
DeleteGlad you like it!
DeleteJust when I finally decided to get this, it's out of stock on Sephora.
ReplyDeleteOh is it!?? Ah, they should stock up soon. Let me know if you like it :)
DeleteI'm about a MAC NC 40, not sure if I should get Dim Light, or something else? It looks lovely on you, though!
ReplyDeleteI'm about a MAC NC 40, not sure if I should get Dim Light, or something else? It looks lovely on you, though!
ReplyDeleteThank you! Its a very sheer powder, hardly any coverage..Dim Light is supposed to balance warm and cool tones so do try it out sometime..
DeleteI think I am going to go without... too expensive for what it is.
ReplyDeleteMISSY IN THE MIRROR