Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powder 'Luminous Light'

Being that I am a HUGE fan of my Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powder in the shade 'Luminous Light' (full review here) I decided I needed to grow my collection as they are just perfect.

Here is a quick run down of Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powders; They come in a range of six shades that all mimic universally flattering light sources, from morning light to candlelight. With technologically advanced soft-focus particles that diffuse & soften the way light is reflected onto the skin allowing harsh lights to be manipulated and filtered, so the powder can  conceal skin imperfections, pores and wrinkles. The finishing powders enhance skin in any type of light, including flash photography.

The shade I'm sharing my thoughts on with your today is 'Ethereal Light' which is described as 'an opalescent sheer, cool white powder that mimics a moonlit glow—even in broad daylight'.

'Ethereal Light' doesn't have half as much shimmer & luminosity as 'Luminous Light'. It has more of a opalescent satin finish which I find works really well under my eyes to help make the duller looking skin look a lot more healthy & brighter. Also a light dusting on the high points of the face give a healthy look to the skin.

It works wonders on more mature skin, giving it back that youthful healthy glow without settling into fine lines. Like all Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powders the colour payoff is extremely subtle but the finish of the powder totally packs a punch & that why I & so many others love them.

The packaging is nice & weighty like you would expect from a higher end product but is a total magnet for finger prints, although that can quickly be forgiven because of the truly amazing product inside.

£38 from spacenk.com , liberty.co.uk & net-a-porter.com

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What's in my travel makeup bag?

On the 13th June was my 25th Birthday & to celebrate my amazing boyfriend Chris took me on a beautiful weekend away in Paris. 

We traveled in Style on the Premier coach of the Eurostar & had a beautiful hotel in the centre of Gare Du Nord, a perfect spot as your in short travelling distance to all major attractions. We had both been to Paris together before & did a lot of sight seeing then so this trip was purely for relaxation, wondering the beautiful streets of Paris & for my treat.... Sephora shopping! If you would like to see my little Sephora haul I have uploaded a pic on my Instagram(here) & I have some pics of my trip (here).

As a typical woman I may have slightly over packed, but I think I did pretty well on minimizing my makeup bag this time. Here's what I took with me;

Revlon Color stay foundation - through wind, rain, sun this foundation can do no wrong. Full coverage yet still natural & flawless (review here). 

Maybelline dream matte powder - To help keep that shine at bay. Why did they have to discontinue this?

LA Girl concealer - This really isn't my fave, but my holy grail Maybelline age rewind had run out so I made do & it did the job (review here).

Mac Pro conceal palette in 'Light' - I used the yellow shade to highlight  my under eyes in the evening for a more glam look(review here).

NYC Sun 'n' Bronze Bronzing Powder in 'Montauk Bronze' - Bargain holy grail bronzer (review here).

Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powder in 'Luminous Light'  - Now this was a risky move bringing this powder along as it is so fragile & expensive! but I simply can't do without it. I wrapped it in two pairs of socks & kept it in my hand luggage so I could keep an close eye on it. Haha yes I realize that's a little sad as I type this out, but I just loooove that powder(review here).

Mac Soft and Gentle MSF - Beautiful highlight to place along the cheek bones, brow bone & can double up as a lid shade(review here).

Urban decay Naked Basics palette - literally has every shade I need in here, for crease lid & blending.

Kiko wet n dry eyeshadow in 208 - I've been really into glowing golden eye looks, so I used this shade on the lid for evenings to change up my look(review here).

Stila stay all day eyeliner - For that budge proof cat wing.

Maybelline the rocket mascara - Holy grail!(review here)

Clinique bottom lash mascara - There will be no bottom lash smudge mishaps happening round here!

Collection 2000 'pink heaven' lip liner - All time fave lip liner, it's a spot on perfect match for my natural lip shade.

NYX Butter Gloss in 'crème brûlée' - perfect gloss for a nude lip(review here).

Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Volupte Lipstick in Nude Beige - I need my staple pink nude shade with me when ever I travel it can do no wrong (review here).

Revlon Butter Lipstick in 'Berry Smoothie' - it's a quick pop on your lips, no mirror needed lipie. Perfect for the handbag.

Urban Decay All Nighter Setting Spray - keep everything in place with the lovely sunny weather we had.

15 products! Well girls I am very impressed with myself for that, so lets just not go into how many makeup brushes I brought along with me too haha ALOT.

What are your must have products for your travel makeup bag? Do we have any of the same? 

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Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powder 'Luminous Light'

I've had my Hourglass Ambient Lighting powder in 'Luminous Light' since December & been putting off writing my review, for fear I just can't do this powder justice. I'm worried that words just can not describe how AMAZING this powder truly is. 

Let me just ask you, would you like to look air brush/filter perfect everyday? Yes......well then I think you need to invite an Hourglass Ambient Lighting powder into your life, pronto.

Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powders come in a range of six shades. From the sheer off white 'Etherial Glow' that gives the face a subtle opalescent finish to the sheer lavender 'Mood Light' that brights the complexion.

Each powder has a unique colour. All six are created with technologically advanced soft-focus particles that diffuse & soften the way light is reflected onto the skin so help the skin appear younger, even toned & radiant.

 I own 'Luminous Light', a champagne pearl shade that creates a soft incandescent glow on the face. When dusted all over the face It gives the effect that your 'glowing from within'. Rather than the strategically placed obvious highlighters that you dust on the cheek bone etc, this powder is so natural & flattering it is breathtakingly gorgeous. 

The Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powders can be used lightly all over the face as a finishing powder or alone on the high points of the face where you normally highlight. Either way this powder gives a flawless finish that I just can't get enough of. It works wonders on more mature skin, giving it back that youthful healthy glow without settling into fine line. 

The packaging too is lovely, although I must say it is a magnet for finger prints. That can be quickly forgiven though, as it is what's on the inside that counts.

So ladies have I stressed enough how amazing this powder truly is? I highly highly HIGHLY recommend it & you can thank me later.

£38 each available from SpaceNK (click here) John Lewis (click here) Liberty (click here)

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