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What It Does
This best-selling finishing powder is the ultimate complexion filter that blurs, smoothes and perfects skin for a soft-focus finish. Formulated with micron-size, color correcting particles, each powder captures and diffuses harsh light to reveal a healthy glow from within. Designed to be the last step in your complexion routine to give skin an instant photo-filter finish.
Create your perfect light with this wardrobe of six universal finishing powders that recreate the most exquisitely flattering light—from ethereal moonlight to luminous candlelight. Each powder captures, diffuses and softens surrounding light with groundbreaking Photoluminescent Technology. Available in 6 shades.
Named to Vogue 100 Beauty Hall of Fame in 2016.
How To Use
- This is a finishing powder that is to be used as the last step in your complexion routine (after foundation, concealer and setting powder).
- Apply powder all over the face using Ambient Powder Brush as the final step for a flawless complexion.
- Explore the Ambient Lighting Collection to create your perfect light.
Key Ingredients
Photoluminescent Technology: The optically transparent particles alter the appearance of the skin by manipulating and refracting favorable light. The result is skin that looks smooth, even, and enhanced – not masked. The soft-focus technology helps to minimize the look of wrinkles and imperfections, neutralize discoloration, and emulate the appearance of young, healthy skin.
Formulated Without
- Parabens, Fragrance, Talc, Nanoparticles, Gluten
- Not tested on animals, we are proud to be a cruelty-free brand
Features and Benefits
- Powders mimic six universally flattering light sources, from morning light to candlelight, allowing clients to build a wardrobe of options—not unlike having a personal lighting technician at your disposal.
- By manipulating and filtering out harsh light, powders conceal skin imperfections, pores and wrinkles.
- State-of-the-art formula delivers a multi-dimensional luminescence to every skin tone, making it appear softer, younger and perfectly lit.
- Universal powders make them suitable for every skin tone, while each can be worn day and night.
- The finishing powders enhance skin in any type of light, including flash photography.
Shade Options:
- Ethereal Light: A sheer, cool white powder that mimics a moonlit glow.
- Diffused Light: A soft, warm, pale yellow powder that conceals redness and gives skin clarity.
- Dim Light: A neutral beige powder that blurs imperfections.
- Mood Light: A soft, sheer lavender pink powder that brightens a dull complexion.
- Luminous Light: A champagne pearl powder that creates a soft, candlelit glow.
- Radiant Light: A sun-kissed golden beige that enhances skin with a believable, subtle warmth.
Pairs Well With
- Ambient Powder Brush
- Ambient Lighting Collection
- Veil Mineral Powder
- Ambient Lighting Bronzer
0.35 oz./ 10 g

Responsibly Manufactured: PETA Beauty Without Bunnies.
Sustainable Materials: Vegan Beauty.
About Hourglass:
Founded by beauty industry veteran Carisa Janes, Hourglass Cosmetics blends science, beauty, and luxury in its state-of-the-art makeup and skin products. Products for the face, eyes, lips, and cheeks are formulated with advanced technology, groundbreaking active ingredients, and modern color palettes to create surreal skin.