Hourglass Ambient Lighting Blush

…sooo every single makeup fan has been raving about this blush, and I’m here to tell you that it really is as amazing as people say it is.

Now, mineral/baked blushes aren’t new. Anyone remember Laura Gellar whose product used to be at Sephora? She basically had tons of these mineral-type products, and very year MAC comes out with a few Mineralize lines that are based on this concept: shimmery mineral powder running rivers through decently pigmented blush.

Hourglass’s Ambient Lighting Blush takes this to the next level, because my loves, there is no shimmer in these blushes! If you’ve checked out the Ambient Lighting Powder then you know that it’s a setting powder with a touch of velvety shine (not shimmer or glitter) that’s tinted to reflect light. The Ambient Lighting Powder runs through a very finely-milled blush in the Ambient Lighting Blush.

The end result is a blush that is pigmented but extremely easy to blend so that it looks natural on the skin. Actually, you can end up with a professional look without much work because these blushes blend so easily.

I’ve heard people say that because of the Ambient Lighting Powder, the blushes aren’t that pigmented, and I haven’t found that to be true. I have Luminous Flush in the blush, and it’s plenty pigmented. It shows up as a bright pink on my skin and I only dip my brush into the pan once. I think the pigmentation depends entirely on your skin-tone and what other makeup you’re wearing. If you do lots of contour or you enjoy wearing bronzer, then you might need to apply more product.

The colours available are:

Radiant Magenta
A golden fuchsia blush combined with Radiant Light for a summer glow.
Mood Exposure
A soft plum blush fused with Mood Light to brighten the complexion.
Diffused Heat
A vibrant poppy blush combined with Diffused Light for a subtle halo effect.
Ethereal Glow
A cool pink blush fused with Ethereal Light for a moonlit luminosity.
Dim Infusion
A subdued coral blush fused with Dim Light to add warmth.
Luminous Flush
A champagne rose blush fused with Luminous Light to evoke a candlelit glimmer.

You can find Hourglass cosmetics at Sephora stores. $41.

Mary Kay At Play Jelly Lip Gloss Swatch

Posted by Hollie

If you ladies remember, I recently posted about the Mary Kay At Play Baked Eye Trio review and swatches. This time, you'll get to meet the Mary Kay At Play™ Jelly Lip Gloss which is included in the Mary Kay At Play makeup line.

Trendy and vibrant lips are in. Mary Kay has got you covered for any occasion with the new Mary Kay At

Play™ color products featuring the new Mary Kay At Play™ Jelly Lip Gloss in gorgeous hues! This playful new line features three fabulous Jelly Lip Glosses in flirty and fun shades. Pout no more… these high impact glosses are ultra shiny and glide on smoothly, leaving lips feeling soft. Providing brilliant, intense

shine with a sheer kiss of color, the new Jelly Lip Glosses will inject a little excitement into your bag of

makeup tricks.

Mary Kay At Play™ Jelly Lip Glosses are super easy to wear and can easily be tossed into any wristlet,

pocket or handbag for travel and perfect share-ability. We all play in our own way! Mary Kay offers

three fabulous Mary Kay At Play™ Jelly Lip Glosses in flirtatiously fun shades...

Dazzle with berries. Glide on Berry Me for a gorgeous pink lip.

This stunning shade will provide a soft, luscious pucker

with ultimate shine!

Teddy Bare is perfect for those beauties craving a more “au naturel”

lip shade! Apply this gorgeous color for a more subtle look that still

has an amazing noticeable radiance!

Love a sizzling red lip? Hot Tamale is off the charts with its brilliant

shine and vibrant color! This stunning shade will be sure to deliver

an ultra-glossy finish with high-impact shine for a perfect pout.

(photo taken under natural light)

(photo taken under natural light)

Mary Kay at Play Jelly Lip Gloss in Berry Me Swatch (left)

Mary at Play Jelly Lip Gloss in Hot Tamale Swatch (right)

Mary Kay at Play Jelly Lip Gloss Applicator

What I like about it...

* affordable at only Php 355 each

* contains decent amount of product at 9.5 ml

* unscented, didn't notice any fragrance

* comes in a squeeze type tube, I find it easier to get the product out

* has a hygienic applicator, since I can easily wipe it off with tissue

* awesome staying power, lasts a good 4 hours on me

* provides a shiny, wet look

* leaves my lips moisturized and soft

* has decent color pay off, but not opaque. It just leaves a hint of color

What I don't like...

* a little sticky, that's why it lasts long

* can be a mess if applied directly from the tube, I prefer to use a lip brush for this

My rating: 4 / 5

Cover Photo and Info courtesy of Mary Kay Philippines

I love to use this on days I feel like wearing a no-makeup look. The hint of color these glosses gives out is perfect for that natural look. I prefer to place the gloss at the back of hand, then apply it on my lips with either a lip brush or just my finger. In case you're wondering, these are less sticky compared to MAC Lipglass lip gloss.

If you want a moisturizing lip gloss that lasts long with a hint of color, then this is for you. But if you hate thick and sticky lip glosses, I suggest you skip this.