#Hourglass luminous flush skin#

Predictably, I have several very similar shades in my blush collection. The inbuilt highlighter works to soften and add dimension to the coral/pink pigment so it's not just a block colour. They definitely have good colour payoff, but I don't find Diffused Heat ultra pigmented (which is a good thing), especially if you use a fluffy brush like the Real Techniques Blush Brush or Multi Task Brush.

#Hourglass luminous flush skin#

I'm of the view that the single most important factor in ensuring satisfaction with these Ambient Lighting Blushes is picking the right shade that best suits your blush preferences and skin tone, since the application takes care of itself and the quality seems uniform across the board. L-r: NARS Orgasm, Hourglass Diffused Heat, NARS Deep Throat, theBalm FratBoy

Luminous Flush was a bit too reddish/rosy, but I was drawn to Diffused Heat, particularly the swirls of Diffused Light (the one Ambient Lighting Powder that I kind of wish I'd purchased instead of Dim Light) mixed into the 'vibrant poppy' colour. It wasn't until I spotted Luminous Flush and Diffused Heat at another Mecca store that I was tempted to buy. I wasn't convinced with Radiant Magenta on me, as incredibly attractive it looked in the pan, the subdued browny peach of Dim Infusion seemed a touch too dusty and light, Ethereal Glow was out of the question and Mood Exposure didn't appeal to me. Was the effect that special and unique that I'd fork out $50 a pop for them? Probably not. When these rolled in Mecca Cosmetica, I was quick to slap some of the testers on my cheeks and examine closely. Who was I kidding - even if they turned out to be hideously expensive and overrated, I just wanted to join in on the fun. For a brief moment, I thought I'd be a rare specimen among beauty bloggers: someone that didn't succumb to the monstrous hype surrounding Hourglass Ambient Lighting Blush.