This guide is for anyone seeking a long-wearing, medium-coverage foundation that delivers a natural, soft glow finish while blurring imperfections. The Hourglass Ambient Soft Glow Foundation offers 16 hours of wear, resists transfer, humidity, and sweat, and includes skin-protecting ingredients. Achieving its full potential requires proper skin preparation and a thoughtful application technique to build coverage seamlessly.
16-Hour Wear: Provides long-lasting coverage that stays put throughout the day.
Medium, Buildable Coverage: Allows you to customize your coverage from natural to more complete.
Natural, Soft Glow Finish: Imparts a radiant, 'lit-from-within' look without being overly dewy or matte.
Light-Diffusing Pigments: Creates a soft-focus effect and helps protect against blue light.
Blurring Spheres: Minimizes the appearance of imperfections, pores, fine lines, and wrinkles.
Transfer, Humidity & Sweat Resistant: Ensures your foundation remains flawless in various conditions.
Non-Acnegenic & Non-Comedogenic: Formulated to not clog pores, suitable for most skin types.
Antioxidant Protection: Infused with White Tea Extract and Vitamin E to help protect against free radicals.
Vegan & Cruelty-Free: Aligns with ethical beauty standards.
Long-lasting 16-hour wear
Effectively blurs imperfections, fine lines, and pores
Provides a desirable natural, soft glow finish
Resistant to transfer, humidity, and sweat
Contains beneficial antioxidants for skin protection
Vegan and cruelty-free formulation
Optimal results depend on thorough skin preparation
Building coverage effectively requires careful blending
Info needed: May require specific application tools for best results (e.g., recommended brushes)
Info needed: Specific shade matching can be challenging without testing
Long-lasting 16-hour wear
Effectively blurs imperfections, fine lines, and pores
Provides a desirable natural, soft glow finish
Resistant to transfer, humidity, and sweat
Contains beneficial antioxidants for skin protection
Vegan and cruelty-free formulation
Optimal results depend on thorough skin preparation
Building coverage effectively requires careful blending
Info needed: May require specific application tools for best results (e.g., recommended brushes)
Info needed: Specific shade matching can be challenging without testing
The Hourglass Ambient Soft Glow Foundation is designed to feel weightless on the skin, providing a blendable, fluid texture that creates a 'second-skin' finish. It performs by utilizing light-diffusing pigments and blurring spheres to visually smooth the complexion and minimize the look of imperfections, resulting in a seamless, glowing appearance.
Skin Preparation: Always begin with a freshly moisturized and primed face. This creates a smooth canvas for even application and extends wear.
Starting Point: Dispense a pea-sized amount of foundation onto the back of your hand or directly onto your brush.
Application Technique: Apply the foundation to the center of your face first, then gently blend outward towards the hairline and jawline using a foundation brush (such as the Ambient Soft Glow Foundation Brush).
Buffing & Building: Gently buff the product into your skin. For additional coverage, apply another small amount and build until your desired level of coverage is achieved. Remember to build in thin layers to maintain the natural finish.
Targeted Coverage: For smaller areas requiring more coverage, such as blemishes or dark spots, use a smaller, more precise brush like the Nº 8 Large Concealer Brush or Vanish Seamless Finish Concealer Brush to gently tap and blend the foundation into the skin.
To prepare your skin for the Hourglass Ambient Soft Glow Foundation, ensure your face is clean, moisturized, and primed. A good primer will help create an even surface and can enhance the longevity of the foundation.
This foundation is formulated to be non-acnegenic and non-comedogenic, making it suitable for a wide range of skin types, including those prone to breakouts. It's designed to work seamlessly with Hourglass application tools, particularly their foundation and concealer brushes, for optimal blending and a smooth finish.
To maintain the product's integrity, store the foundation in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Ensure the cap is tightly closed after each use to prevent drying out and contamination. While no specific cleaning instructions are provided for the foundation itself, regularly clean your application brushes to prevent product buildup and ensure hygienic application.