Hourglass Blush in Mood Exposure Review
Blush has long been one of my favourite makeup tools to spice up my complexion.
During the fall and winter, I am quite pale so during those months blush is my best friend. It becomes one of my daily beauty essentials. If I’m ever in a rush I tend to quickly just apply my mascara, blush, and lip-balm before heading out the door.
Over the last few months, I’ve found myself reaching for a soft plum toned blush by Hourglass Cosmetics called “Mood Exposure”.
Hourglass Blush Review
What is it?
“A groundbreaking hybrid that combines the customized lighting effects of Ambient Lighting Powder or Strobe Powder with a spectrum of breathtakingly modern hues.” – Sephora.com
This blush is a very delicate mauve-tone blush. In the pan, you’ll notice there’s a marbled look of deeper mauve tones and softer pinks. This marbled effect is achieved during the mixing process.
The Colour:
The colour of this blush is really what I would consider my perfect blush shade. It is a rich plum-rose tone that looks so beautifully natural on the skin.
This warm mauvy blush has a soft luminous finish to it. It’s not glittery or sparkly, but it does have something that creates a subtle radiant shift.
I’ve worn this blush a number of times now, and I would say that it lasts about 10-12 hours on the skin. The variance in the wear time really comes down to where you are and what you’re doing. For example, if you’re outside in the elements, it’ll likely wear off sooner than if you’re indoors at the office.
Hourglass Mood Exposure Blush Ingredients
Mica, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Boron Nitride, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Octyldodecanol, Benzoic Acid, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Dehydroacetic Acid, Diamond Powder, Dimethicone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Laureth-7, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Phenoxyethanol, Polyacrylamide, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Potassium Sorbate, Silica, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Sorbic Acid, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Trimethylsiloxysilicate. May Contain (+/-): Red 7 Lake (Ci 15850), Yellow 5 Lake (Ci 19140), Carmine (Ci 75470), Ultramarines (Ci 77007), Bismuth Oxychloride (Ci 77163), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499), Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891).
– Found on Sephora.com
Texture:
This is a powder blush with a soft and velvety feel to it.
Powder blushes are typically my go-to. I find they easily build up, and are great to work with in a rush.
There is a small amount of kick-up when you dip into this blush. But, that isn’t surprising or unique for a powder blush.
The Cost:
This is an expensive blush at $41.00.
Even with the steep cost though, I definitely will be purchasing this blush again. I adore the colour, the texture, and the way it applies.
SUMMARY:
Hourglass Ambient Lighting Blush in Mood Exposure has become one of my absolute favourite blushes and it’s one I’ll purchase in the future again and again.
I love it’s rich and unique mauvy-plum tone, its natural radiant finish, and it’s velvety texture.
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It looks absolutely gorgeous on you! It is a pricey blush, but so so pretty!
Thank you! Hourglass Cosmetics are definitely on the pricier side, but I'm totally enamored by the Ambient Lighting blush in "Mood Exposure", I wear it almost daily!
I have seen this before, but here, in Spain I don't know where can I buy it. It looks fantastic, and the colours are incredible.
I invite you to see my beauty post "new in" and "Perfumes". Hope you'll like it.
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I'm not sure where you could purchase this in Spain, but I believe most Sephora's would carry Hourglass Cosmetics!
I love this blush color. It looks so natural on you. So pretty. Where is this available from?
Hi Allie, this blush is available at Sephora! I've linked it in my post as well so you can buy it online too =)
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I have dim infusion, which is a gorgeous peachy shade. However, I love how natural mood exposure looks on your skin
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Dim Fusion is a great colour for spring, it's so light and refreshing! Very Pretty!
Bree, I have a tough time finding a good blush… it always looks awful on me, I am sure it is the color I am choosing… I will have to go to the MAC store and the Sephora store… to see if they can advise me on a good shade for me… This color looks great on you xox
Hey Launna! I find it tough finding a blush shade that totally suits me too. I would suggest going into Sephora and having them do a skin test on you. They'll take a photo of a few parts of your face and the computer generates a bunch of great makeup options for you based on your skintone! It's very cool.