Hourglass Cosmetics Ambient Lighting Blush
Works for
Evens skin toneNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
MoisturizingNot advertised by the brand · Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Dimethicone + 2 moreWorks
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: dimethicone, c13-14 isoparaffin.
Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Sorbitan sesquioleateMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Mica~22–33%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaSynthetic fluorphlogopite~8.1–12.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A mineral that is used as an optical filter (makes the skin looks nicer through light reflection) and to improve the texture of cosmetic products
More about Synthetic fluorphlogopiteBoron nitride~5.4–8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to absord oil and evenly disperse other ingredients (for example, pigment) in product formulation
More about Boron nitrideHdi/trimethylol hexyllactone crosspolymer~4.1–6.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a silky product texture and add volume to products
More about Hdi/trimethylol hexyllactone crosspolymerPolymethyl methacrylate~3.4–5.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is used to enhance product texture and can help to optically mask skin imperfections
More about Polymethyl methacrylateOctyldodecanol~2.4–3.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation
More about OctyldodecanolPolymethylsilsesquioxane~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that improves product texture and helps dissolve other ingredients. Can form a non-greasy film on the skin to prevent moisture loss
More about PolymethylsilsesquioxaneDimethicone~1.9–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconeSorbic acid~0.3–0.6%
Magnesium aluminum silicate~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might be helpful in restoring skin barrier function and, when combined with zinc carbonate and malonic acid, reducing fine lines and wrinkles by stimulating elastin production. Also helps stabilize the product formulation
More about Magnesium aluminum silicatePhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolSodium dehydroacetate~0.3–0.6%
Trimethylsiloxysilicate~0.95–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps create a nice product consistency and support the delivery of other ingredients
More about TrimethylsiloxysilicatePolyacrylamide~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to improve product texture and help oil and water mix together
More about PolyacrylamideC13-14 isoparaffin~0.85–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin, dissolve other ingredients and create a thicker product consistency
More about C13-14 isoparaffinBenzoic acid~0.25–0.5%
Dehydroacetic acid~0.3–0.6%
Laureth-7~0.55–1.35%
Silica~0.85–1.25%
Potassium sorbate~0.3–0.6%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.5–1.15%
Diamond powder~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Does not have known skin benefits. Might help create an optical illusion of smoother skin
More about Diamond powderSorbitan sesquioleate~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used to help oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Sorbitan sesquioleateTin oxide~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A colorant that can add a pearl-like appearance to the formulation
More about Tin oxideIron oxides~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear
More about Iron oxidesCi 19140~0.15–0.65%
Ci 16035~0.15–0.6%
Titanium dioxide~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
More about Titanium dioxideCi 15850~0.1–0.45%
Ci 77163~0.1–0.4%
Ultramarines~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Mica, Synthetic fluorphlogopite, Boron nitride, Hdi/trimethylol hexyllactone crosspolymer, Polymethyl methacrylate, Octyldodecanol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Dimethicone, Sorbic acid, Magnesium aluminum silicate, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium dehydroacetate, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Polyacrylamide, C13-14 isoparaffin, Benzoic acid, Dehydroacetic acid, Laureth-7, Silica, Potassium sorbate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Diamond powder, Sorbitan sesquioleate, Tin oxide, Iron oxides, Ci 19140, Ci 16035, Titanium dioxide, Ci 15850, Ci 77163, Ultramarines
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Worth comparing, line by line.
Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| Hourglass CosmeticsAmbient Lighting BlushYOUR PRODUCT | Glo Skin BeautyPressed Base | COSRXPure Fit Cica Powder | REVOLUTION SKINCAREGoddess Glow Primer Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 35% | 33% | 32% |
| Price | $48.00 | $51.90+$3.90 | $9.44−$38.56 | $13.25−$34.75 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 1 of 3 | 1 of 3 | 3 of 3 |
| Key difference | — | Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract | Madecassoside | Cyclopentasiloxane |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Hourglass - Ambient Lighting Blush" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Hourglass" is cruelty free, but its parent company is not.
Price
The product retails for 66.33CA$ in Canada, from 75.00A$ up to 132.14A$ in Australia, for 45.00$ in the United States and for 46.00£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 11 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Safety Assessment of Boron Nitride as Used in Cosmetics cir-safety.org
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- 4Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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