Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powder

The Hourglass Ambient Lighting powders have taken on cult status in the beauty and blogging world with everyone and their mum raving about them. I have to admit that the new palette they are bringing out for christmas (I think it will be available in Oct/Nov) is on my wish list but the price tag will probably be quite eye watering so when the opportunity arose to try out one of the single powders, I was over the moon and I may have squealed slightly...ok, a lot. 

I chose the *Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powder in Diffused Light (£38 at Urban Retreat Beautique). Each powder claims to perform a certain task, for example, Dim Light blurs imperfections and highlights a radiant complexion, Mood Light mimics soft lighting and brightens the complexion and Diffused Light conceals redness and gives skin clarity. I chose Diffused Light as I have quite a lot of redness in my skin naturally and also because of eczema flare ups. 

The packaging and compact are very luxe and fancy, it feels like it is very high quality, as you can imagine from the price. The compact is a little chunky but it isn't an issue for me and it also has a good sized mirror in the lid. The powder itself is a very pale yellow with very fine shimmer. The texture of the powder is incredibly smooth and very finely milled so it doesn't look caky or heavy on the skin. 

I've been using the powder all over my face, especially under my eyes to set my foundation and concealer in place. The powder takes away oily shine but it still gives the skin such a gorgeous radiant, lit from within glow that doesn't look glittery or shiny. It is translucent so it doesn't add colour or coverage but it really helps to reduce the look of redness and it gives the illusion of blurring imperfections, skin tone issues and pores like a soft focus veil over the skin. I find it doesn't emphasise dryness or settle into fine lines on me which is fantastic! 

Overall, I have been using this powder everyday I've worn makeup since I received it. I love the packaging and the powder just makes my skin look better without being obvious, heavy or glittery on the skin.  I've only tried this Diffused Light shade but I can say that it has definitely lived up to the hype, in my opinion. Overall rating: ★★★★★, 5/5!

I definitely want to try out more the wide range of luxe beauty products from Urban Retreat Beautique, I love their sales and I also love that they have a 'coming soon' section! Here's my mini wish list:

Have you tried any of the Hourglass ambient lighting powders? Have you bought anything from Urban Retreat Beautique?