By far my favorite new product for 2013. I really can’t believe how great the new Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powder makes my skin look. I apply it as the last step in my makeup routine and it takes my skin to a level of airbrushed, flawless perfection. The illuminating particles make my skin glow and my whole face is perfected, my skin looks amazing.

You can pick your shade from sheer to my preference Radiant Light the perfect bit of color to wake up pale/fair skin tones.  The powder is micro fine and keep my combo skin shine free. It is now on my must-have list Ambient Lighting Powder takes my skin from so-so to wow in the few strokes of a brush. 

My crummy camera does not do this miracle powder justice. But even with this less than stellar photo you can see the effects of Ambient Light Powder. On the left (Before) that is my skin with just BB cream, which covers well enough but you still see spots and my overall color is just a bit underwhelming. Then on the right (after photo) that is 1 minute later after I applied the Hourglass Ambient Light Powder with my Kabuki brush. The flaws in my skin are barely noticeable my skin texture looks smoother and in person poreless! I love how it warms my skin tone and makes my skin look healthy and glowing. I want to bath my whole body in this magic powder Hourglass you have me hooked!

Hourglass Ambient Light Powder $45

What it is:
A universal finishing powder that features state-of-the-art technology to recreate the most exquisitely flattering types of light.

What it does:
Create your perfect light. Ambient Lighting Powder is a groundbreaking collection of finishing powders that capture, diffuse, and soften the way light reflects on your skin. Ambient’s illuminating particles are one of the first ever to exhibit both photoluminescence and color-correcting capabilities. The transparent micron-sized spheres with an entrapped diamond core—called photoluminescent technology—do not simply cloak imperfections like traditional powder, but rather, alter and refine the perceived appearance of the complexion by manipulating and filtering out harsh light. Delivering a multidimensional luminescence to every skintone, skin appears softer, younger, and lit-from-within. With six universal shades available, you can choose to create your desired lighting effect—not unlike having a personal lighting technician. Ambient is free of talc, gluten, fragrance, and nanoparticles.

What it is formulated WITHOUT:
- Parabens

What else you need to know:
“I learned early on how different types of light can truly flatter the complexion. Growing up, my mother had pink light bulbs in all of the lamps throughout the house. She loved pink light because it was the softest and most flattering, and she always wanted to look good. I used this concept of lighting in Ambient Lighting Powder.”—Carisa Janes, Hourglass Founder

Available for purchase at www.hourglasscosmetics.com, Sephora and Barney.

Hourglass Veil Mineral Primer + No. 28 Primer Serum Duo

Make Her Up is happy to team up with Hourglass, and giveaway this awesome duo of products! This set contains a pair of bestselling Hourglass primers that ensure your skin looks flawless and your makeup looks freshly applied all day long.

Both primers in this kit are designed for all skin types. Veil mineral primer SPF 15 is water-resistant and neutralizes redness (even rosacea) to create an even skintone, minimizes the appearance of all visible pores, fine lines, imperfections and extends the durability of all makeup applied on top of it. No. 28 Primer Serum is infused with 28 ultra hydrating ingredients to nourish your skin. This silky, lightweight oil blend glides on and quickly absorbs to hydrate the skin, refine the appearance of visible pores, and prepare your skin for makeup application.

This set contains:
- 0.16 oz No. 28 Primer Serum
- 0.33 oz Veil Mineral Primer

THREE (3) lucky winners will win this set!!

HERE’S THE FUN PART!! Make Her Up will be using Rafflecopter to host the giveaways – giving EVERYONE an equal and fair chance at winning. You have MORE THAN ONE way to enter! For an extra chance at winning, complete each of the four entries! Good luck!

*You will be able to enter more than one contest, so enter-away!

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Hourglass Best of Hourglass Set

Do you or someone you know love Hourglass? Luckily for YOU this holiday season, Hourglass has released a “Best Of” gift set! You get the BEST of their products – in ONE GIFT SET – for only $59!

The Best of Hourglass set is a sophisticated four-piece collection of bestselling products that will make your skin look flawless, lashes dramatic, and lips gleam with hydrated shine.

This best-of set features two primers that are designed for all skin types. Veil Mineral Primer SPF 15 neutralizes redness (even rosacea) to create an even skintone; helps minimize the appearance of all visible pores, fine lines, and imperfections; extends the durability of all makeup applied on top of it; and repels water. No. 28 Primer Serum is infused with 28 ultrahydrating ingredients to nourish your skin. This silky, lightweight oil blend glides on and quickly absorbs to hydrate the skin, refine the appearance of visible pores, and prepare your skin for makeup application. Fourteen essential oils soften the complexion: bois de rose, lavender, geranium, petit grain, lemon, rosemary, vanilla, clove, amyris, orange, ylang ylang, eucalyptus, cedar, and rose geranium. Ten lipid-rich plant oils help hydrate the skin’s underlying layers: hazelnut, kukui nut, rose hip, borage, olive, green tea, cherry pit, sweet almond, jojoba, and evening primrose. And four skin-rejuvenating vitamins condition the complexion: A, B5, C and E.

With the included Film Noire Full Spectrum Mascara, luxurious lashes are merely a swipe away. This multitasking mascara lengthens, lifts, adds volume and clump-free definition, and conditions. The triple-cut signature hourglass shaped brush enables you to achieve full, defined, reflective, jet-black lashes. Complete your look with a full-size Extreme Sheen High Shine Lip Gloss. Richly pigmented, never sticky or tacky, this water-resistant gloss fills in fine lines on the lips making them appear soft and smooth and delivers opulent shine.

This set contains:
- 0.33 oz Veil Mineral Primer
- 0.35 oz Film Noir Full Spectrum Mascara in Onyx
- 0.24 oz Extreme Sheen High Shine Lip Gloss in Ignite
- 0.16 oz N° 28 Primer Serum

Wrap it up – call it a day! You won’t be sorry!

This gift would make ME very happy – how about the women in your life?

BUY

Hourglass Best of Hourglass Set

Do you or someone you know love Hourglass? Luckily for YOU this holiday season, Hourglass has released a “Best Of” gift set! You get the BEST of their products – in ONE GIFT SET – for only $59!

The Best of Hourglass set is a sophisticated four-piece collection of bestselling products that will make your skin look flawless, lashes dramatic, and lips gleam with hydrated shine.

This best-of set features two primers that are designed for all skin types. Veil Mineral Primer SPF 15 neutralizes redness (even rosacea) to create an even skintone; helps minimize the appearance of all visible pores, fine lines, and imperfections; extends the durability of all makeup applied on top of it; and repels water. No. 28 Primer Serum is infused with 28 ultrahydrating ingredients to nourish your skin. This silky, lightweight oil blend glides on and quickly absorbs to hydrate the skin, refine the appearance of visible pores, and prepare your skin for makeup application. Fourteen essential oils soften the complexion: bois de rose, lavender, geranium, petit grain, lemon, rosemary, vanilla, clove, amyris, orange, ylang ylang, eucalyptus, cedar, and rose geranium. Ten lipid-rich plant oils help hydrate the skin’s underlying layers: hazelnut, kukui nut, rose hip, borage, olive, green tea, cherry pit, sweet almond, jojoba, and evening primrose. And four skin-rejuvenating vitamins condition the complexion: A, B5, C and E.

With the included Film Noire Full Spectrum Mascara, luxurious lashes are merely a swipe away. This multitasking mascara lengthens, lifts, adds volume and clump-free definition, and conditions. The triple-cut signature hourglass shaped brush enables you to achieve full, defined, reflective, jet-black lashes. Complete your look with a full-size Extreme Sheen High Shine Lip Gloss. Richly pigmented, never sticky or tacky, this water-resistant gloss fills in fine lines on the lips making them appear soft and smooth and delivers opulent shine.

This set contains:
- 0.33 oz Veil Mineral Primer
- 0.35 oz Film Noir Full Spectrum Mascara in Onyx
- 0.24 oz Extreme Sheen High Shine Lip Gloss in Ignite
- 0.16 oz N° 28 Primer Serum

Wrap it up – call it a day! You won’t be sorry!

This gift would make ME very happy – how about the women in your life?

BUY

Hourglass Opaque Rouge Liquid Lipstick is a richly pigmented and silky smooth matte lip color that delivers 14 hours of continuous wear without flaking or dryness.

I am absolutely IN LOVE with this lipstick! It goes on smoothly like a lipgloss, and dries like a lipstick! It has this amazing velvet matte finish that actually DOES LAST 14 hours!! LOOOOOOOOOOOVE!

Here’s more on this awesome lipstick!

* A proprietary blend of advanced polymers delivers intense, vibrant color for up to 14 hours, as well as a sophisticated velvet matte finish.

* Creates a breathable film of intense pigment that instantly bonds to the lips and seals in moisture with skin-conditioning emollients, fruit extracts and vitamins.

* Cili Fruit and Goji Berry extracts offer anti-oxidant protection for the lips, while Vitamins A, C and E nourish and protect.

* Rich formula glides on, provides cushion without tackiness and infuses the lips with dramatic color.

* Creates a silky smooth texture on the lips while filling in fine lines and preventing moisture evaporation.

* For optimal staying power, clean lips of other oils and balms. Allow to set for 30 seconds to one minute.

* Throughout the day, lips stay comfortable, while color film remains vibrant, elastic and firmly bound to the skin – without flaking or dryness.

* Extended coverage means you can literally set it and forget it over the course of the day.

* Free of parabens, phthalates, sulfates and lanolin.

$28

At Sunday’s Primetime Emmy Awards, nominees Zooey Deschanel and Christina Hendricks both looked stunning in makeup by Hourglass Cosmetics.

Below is how to replicate the looks:

Zooey Deschanel

New Girl star Zooey Deschanel, nominated in the Lead Comedy Actress category, can be counted on to wow on the red carpet. “She’s a risk-taker who follows her instincts,” says makeup artist Jorjee Douglass, who created a beautiful makeup look to offset her striking blue Reem Acra dress, and her glossy raven locks.

Complexion: Jorjee began by priming the skin with Hourglass Veil Mineral Primer, and followed with Hourglass Illusion Tinted Moisturizer in Ivory. Hourglass Hidden Corrective Concealer was utilized in two different shades – Fair and Pearl. She finished the skin with Hourglass Oxygen Mineral Powder in #1.

Cheeks: She applied Hourglass Aura Sheer Cheek Stain in Flush, topped with Dior’s Rosy Glow in 001 petal.

Eyes: She started with the light shimmer shade of Hourglass Vol. 6 Eye Palette across the whole lid, then contoured the crease of the eye with the brown and black colors; and finally, blended the whole lid with the pink. She then shimmered the entire lid with Beauty is Life Everest.

She framed the eyes using Hourglass Calligraphy Liquid Eye Liner in Ebony and Hourglass Script Precision Liquid Liner. She lined the top in a cat shape bringing it out past the lid and the lashes. Lining under the eyes, she went from the middle of the eye and straight out –making it a princess version of Cleopatra’s eye. She finished the eyes with false lashes and Hourglass Film Noir Lash Lacquer.

Lips: Jorjee completed the look with Hourglass Opaque Rouge Liquid Lipstick in Ballet.

Christina Hendricks

With her creamy skin, Titian hair and killer curves, Christina Hendricks always sizzles on the red carpet. For the Emmys, makeup artist Vanessa Scali gave theMad Men star a gorgeous look to complement the old Hollywood feel of her Christian Siriano gown and Lorraine Schwartz jewelry. “I was inspired by the soft, feminine look of the dress and its cool, shimmery neutral color against her skin. I kept her face soft and romantic, but added contrast and strength with a bold lip color.” Hendricks, nominated in the Supporting Drama Actress category this year, looked stunning.

Complexion: Vanessa began by using Hourglass No. 28 Primer Serum. She loves this primer serum as it delivers penetrating moisture and leaves the skin feeling beautiful and clean. She then applied Hourglass Illusion Tinted Moisturizer in Shell – the formula is effortless to apply and made her skin look natural and flawless. Hourglass Hidden Corrective Concealer was applied wherever necessary.

Cheeks: Hourglass Aura Sheer Cheek Stain in Flush was applied to the apples of the cheeks blending outward to the cheekbones.

Emily Blunt turned heads at the Toronto International Film Festival premiere of Looper on Thursday, September 6. The British beauty, sporting blonde locks and a mauve Roland Mouret dress, had an ethereal glow orchestrated by makeup artist Jenn Streicher. Streicher used makeup from Hourglass to play up luminous skin, smoky eyes and nude matte lips.

Skin
Jenn began by using SK-II Skin Signature Cream and La Mer The Eye Concentrate. She then primed the complexion with Hourglass No. 28 Primer Serum, and followed with Hourglass Veil Fluid Makeup in shade no. 1.5 nude. Hourglass Hidden Corrective Concealer was utilized in two different shades. Jenn used Fair, a light shade, around the nose and as a highlighter, and Pearl, a slightly darker shade, under the eyes.

Cheeks
 Jenn applied Hourglass Superficial Waterproof Bronzer all over the complexion to create a radiant glow. She then used the bronze shade from Hourglass Illume Crème-to-Powder Bronzer Duo in Sunset to contour the cheeks and jaw line. The blush shade from Illume was dabbed onto the cheekbones, over which was layered Hourglass Aura Sheer Cheek Stain in Petal, a peachy pink tone, on the apples of the cheeks.

Eyes
 She started by tracing the eyes with MAC Eye Pencil in Coffee and blended the color out. The smoky eye statement came care of Hourglass Visionaire Eye Shadow Duo in Gypsy: the shell shimmer shade was applied up to the brow bone and the copper shimmer shade embellished the lids and below the eyes. Jenn then heightened the eyes with Hourglass Script Precision Liquid Liner, which is small enough to work between the lashes. She finished up with Hourglass Film Noir Full Spectrum Mascara for voluminous lashes.