Thanks so much to a couple of our lovely community for pointing our that the other *new blush 'Sublime Flush' was previously in the Ghost ambient lighting palette. So if you have that palette, you already have that blush! Xx
This would have been a nice chance for Hourglass to make blushes and bronzers for Tan-deeper skin but nooo... another blush for fair-medium skin. I’m not even that deep Fenty (410) , Too Faced(Chai), Nars(Macao) but all their powder products show up like White ash on my skin and their complexion products are so orange for darker skintones. They don’t have any shades for deep skin tones, they don’t run dark at all
Fun Fact: Black woman once used triple shifted flour as powder which gave them a ash look but they also used it on their neck and chest. They used a man's tee shirt to rub it off as much as possible to set their face since they did not have foundation or powder for their skin tone. I use to help my mother by shifting her flour. I guess Hourglass want us to continue using flour.
@@theresag1969 the brand mented makes a lovely powder that works well for darker skin tones from what I hear, also cover fx. But honestly, mented is awesome
Why wouldn't people want everyone to be able to use beauty products? Those who are very pale and those on the darker tones are usually left out, it's not just the darker tones. My best friend is pale as snow and I'm dark brown we both have problem with many beauty companies, especially Hourglass. We just sightsee when it comes to Hourglass.
I think this looks absolutely beautiful on you! I have fair skin so I can wear anything, if applied properly. I can't imagine what it would be like to have limited options! I know many people depend on you for skin tone suitability product reviews. I, for one, am grateful for your input. Enjoy your school break time! ❤
This is what some people don't understand, darker skin are more disadvantaged because at least if you are light skinned almost everything will work/show up on your skin tone.
Thank you so much for posting this and discussing inclusive shade collections. It is absolutely important and thank you so much for taking your stand. Also... lashes!!!! 😍 This is a gorgeous look.
I'm roughly your skintone when I'm tanned, and my initial thoughts regarding hourglass were the same as yours, none of the blushes would ever work. However when I was at their counter in Berlin swatching the blushes (all looked white and ashy), a really helpful saleswoman told me that you can't swatch hourglass products because they swatch completely different from what they apply. So she did my makeup and applied the blushes and it turned out that I found four that I really enjoyed. Just something to bear in mind if you'd like to try their blushes. But yes absolutely they need to expand their shade range
Thank you for talking about shade range I’m a makeup enthusiast I can’t tell you how it feels to be excited for a launch only to be completely left out. I have pretty much the entire Hourglass range and can only use 1 or 2 of the shades in the 6 pan palettes I hope this is a sign they will be more inclusive
Yess thanks so much for posting! This looks like the first hourglass blush that I will purchase. Are there any visible glitters in this one? Also thank you for not apologizing for calling out lack of inclusivity in shade ranges (especially in luxury cosmetics). Brands are finally starting to offer their products to a broader range of people which means calling them out works!
I love Hourglass blushes so much, but I definitely wish they were more inclusive. I can wear most of them, but a lot of people can't. This one looks gorgeous on you! I rushed over to their site when you mentioned Sublime Flush as it looked right up my street, then I realised it's in the Ghost palette, so I already have it!
I'm fair to light and I want this! I see so many people similar in tone or around my skin tone and they always choose light pinks or peach tones only but plums and berries actually look GORGEOUS on fair and light skin tones! It looks like the natural flush or blush we actually turn! So I find it much more flattering. Especially in the fall and winter! I love fair skin with berry and plum tones! 😍
I just wish Hourglass would come out with one of the Edit face palettes in deeper skin tones!!! I’m a light/medium and medium/tan in the summer and the ones they make are are still too light!! It’s like c’mon Hourglass, you’re basically saying F you to a huge market of people!!!
Certainly agree with you about inclusivity! In a market where you are wanting to please/sell, to the general public, to be a complete representative of a brand, you really can’t omit specific skin colors/tones, and if you don’t understand that concept, you need a consultant or a different line of work! I love that you underscore this point. 😘
Hi! Your video popped up on my feed and I was curious about the new Brick Red Blush so here I am. I was skeptical because I just returned some Hourglass products because they were too light. Can’t wait to get this! And.. because of your stance on inclusivity you’ve gained a new sub! Thank you! ❤️
I for one think it is important to discuss colour inclusivity - it helps a lot of people to make buying decisions and I think it's super helpful. Thank you Charlotte for taking a stance.
Beautiful video Charlotte, and the blush looks wonderful on you!!!👍🤩 Totally agree with you of course, every brand should have products for ALL skintones of course!!!!!!!!🖐😘😘
👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾that’s why I love you dear Charlotte... sense the beginning of your Chanel you always stand for your opinions and you don’t change for no body 👏🏾👏🏾and thank you for this review I love hourglass products, and I don’t have a blush that I can use but this one looks pretty pigmented maybe will work for me too 💖
I have an individual blush in Incandescent Electra and it’s the most beautiful blush I own. It shows up on me just fine even when I’m really tan. At my tannest my skin is about the same shade as you. In the pan it looks like it’s gonna be light but on the skin it’s much darker and it’s gorgeous. It’s more of a peachy coral blush and it’s luminous. I totally agree with you that brands have got to be inclusive and have products for everybody and I appreciate that you talk about it. I hope you have a wonderful day, lots of love from Arkansas in the USA ❤️❤️
I bought this as the shade looked like nothing I have and I LOVE blush so much, couldn’t not wear it or else my pale skin would look dead lol. And I wore this for the first time today. It’s lovely, as I said I’m pale and it works fine on me with a light hand, but it’s great to see them bring a colour which works on deeper skin too! Hopefully the sign of more to come!! I’m also considering buying the other new blush 👍🏻😊 x
I’m in agreement with you about brands needing to be more inclusive. They need to cater to all the people they would accept money from. That’s the entire world, as greedy as all brands are. So you’re right, include products for everyone! Blessings, Charlotte 🌻❤️
Peeps, a heads up - the Sublime Flush blush is the pink one from the Ambient Lighting Edit Ghost Palette, so if you have that palette you don’t need to buy this blush! 😬
Ok I’m clearly having a moment of lack of sleep or lack of brain lol When I saw this pop up I thought “huh? HourGlass for night? Is it a skincare? Why are we wearing their powder at night?” 🙈 Yep those are sometimes the wacky thoughts that momentarily pop into my head😳🤓. Thank you for the great share:) it looks SO pretty! Tammy Roy 🇨🇦
Hi Charlotte, thanks for the review. I'm a light/medium skin tone, do you think this is too red?? I'm just wondering before I buy?? Any advice would be great, thanks x
Thanks for the video on this release. Some how I missed the buzz on this one. It is beautiful. I love all of the ambient powders that I have used. Hourglass powders are unlike any others in my opinion. I can dupe their colors but not their finish. The radiance and glow of their powder makes the skin look pore-blurted and stunning.
I have the same issue with Hourglass blushes, I love diffused heat and Euphoric Fusion but have tried and failed with other blushes. I was tempted by this one but the Brick Red name kinda put me off. Thanks so much for the swatched vs the Ghost Palette and Pinch Me I have those ones, so helpful 👍🏻👍🏻
Thank you for speaking about inclusivity. I completely agree with you on this. I've worked in beauty/haircare for about ten years and I can tell you it may be a brand's choice but it doesn't make it the right one; they can also opt to do better, as they should! x
Sublime Flush is my absolute favourite!!!!!It is very much like NARS Orgasm but without the high shimmer which is great if you have a light skin tone and are over 40💥🧡
Another in depth and detailed review thank you so much 🥰this is a gorgeous blush shade for medium tan skin . I m wondering about the color of the lipstick it looks pretty but I dont like the formula on those lipsticks xx
Thank you for showing it built up and the swatch comparisons. Last thing I want is to spend $40 on a blush and have it not work for me (I don't like returning things). But based on what I've seen, even though I'm of a darker skintone, I think this would actually work for me! That's exciting.
Hmmm i want to buy it but i hoped to be able to choose it personally with the highlight streaks a little lesser and more to the side so that i can get more of the actual colour
Ok wow .. I really really want this! Iam doing good with spending less in makeup and minimze my collection to a more realistic size but that color speaks to me and I use 9.5/10 Hourglass blushes. It looks like a good sunkissed/burnt look for my pale skin. I hope I can buy it from europe (austria). You look stunning as always! Hourglass is my favourite brand (NW10) but they need to expand there shade range!
Totally agreed that Hourglass needs to STEP IT UP with color range, it’s ridiculous and at one point there will be an outrage. However, I think you should try some other Hourglass blushes on your cheeks if you haven’t already. Their blushes are GLORIOUS just like what one experienced with this one, but strangely doesn’t show up much when swatched. I used it in my bridal work often because it gives me a perfectly beaming blushing bride every time. I’ve used Diffused Heat oh darker complexion and have it still be visible, so maybe give that a try. Although this one really seems the BEST blush for medium+ skin tone.
Great video! I’ve been waiting so long for an Hourglass blush that would work for my medium deep complexion. Until now, the only ones were in the Unlocked palette.
I really think they need to do a range that doesnt have the marble effect - and then make some deep shades that arent washed down by the ambient powder. Basically thinking like the unlocked range but with right colours. I find the marble to make it really variable - you can get them too light or too dark dependent on the mix. Take that out of the equation and then be inclusive with your colours.
But the ambient powder is what makes their products special. It's why I want to try it. They just need to make darker more bronze ambient powder that they can use to marble with. Without the ambient powder, I don't see what is so unique about hourglass.
jazmeen04 fair enough if that is what attracts you to the brand. I can use HG but the marble effect is so incredibly annoying - sometimes you waste your $ (outside the USA no refunds) if there is too much ambient powder that the blush becomes almost non-existent and I am NC20 so that is saying something. Sometimes it ends up incredibly bright if there is too much colour & little ambient. The unlocked palette became so popular as it still has that blurring effect without being variable. It is just an easy solution to the pot luck of how they manufacture but you are right they could also do a deeper shade of ambient powder.
My sister is semi dark (half black) and she uses the radiant magenta and vibrant poppy one. They look really beautiful on her but I wish hourglass would make more colours for darker skin
Hey pretty girl I think I already have something very similar from Hourglass....Yes it’s beautiful 😍 but I don’t think I need to buy another one... Anyhoo you look fab hope your enjoying the family time we are still on lock down here in Australia 🇦🇺....Take care love ya girl....♥️🇦🇺💋
I totally agree with you Charlotte. It is a beautiful blush! Still Hourglass has a lot of work to do when it comes to expanding their shade range. If they are not working towards inclusivity then they are actively excluding a lot of skin tones (they are not the only one to be honest) and there is absolutely no reason for it that can ever make sense 🤷🏾.
Hi Charlotte! If you've tried the current hourglass range on your skintone and it doesn't work then fair enough, but I'm very close to you in tone and I have two of their singles: mood exposure (LOVE, beautiful buildable nude shade) and diffused heat (nice but not my fave, quite pink with microglitters). They're both buildable and show up well on me. I was really interested in the other "new" shade sublime flush, turns out it's a repeat from the ghost palette. That's probably why it's not been advertised but it looks beautiful! I'm so tempted to buy it but I already have toooooo many blushes
Hi lovely, it’s a pretty colour but very similar to the hourglass ambient you swatched it’s nice it hasn’t got any glitter in this one, great review why on earth people would moan about you talking about shade ranges I’m 🤷♀️ by 😂 lots of 💕 jo x
Oh wow I never expected that Unlocked palette blush to be so similar. It is a stunning blush, wowie. I feel the shade is best described as the perfect Red Velvet cake, I may or may not be eating one right now 😏😌
I found you a fee weeks ago through your last Hourglass review and have since watched so many of your videos, incl. you divorce video (just had a similar aka cheating experience a few months ago, although he was not my husband) ! I can't believe I haven't found you earlier, you're such a beautiful person inside and out! I hope this blush comes out as a mini as well as I only buy their mini ones and despite using them consistently I have yet to use up one 😆
Lady, it’s like you read my mind. I have been going back and forth about this blush like crazy! Especially because I jumped on the Pat McGrath release yesterday. I saw the other shade too and was equally surprised they didn’t mention it. I also saw they removed the shade Brilliant Nude from their site. Edit: My bad, brilliant nude is there. I always forget that they have two different formulas, one with ambient lighting powder and one with strobe lighting powder, and their website groups them separately.
Beautiful colour on you. Definitely isn't brick red but I like the plummy/mauve undertone better ironically 😂 I don't necessarily need it but it's interesting...I love mood exposure in their ambient blush range which is more "nude" mauve. Even I think hourglass catering to deeper skin tones is looking overdue and I'm fair... if they can't even bring out shades for medium to tan skin tones I can't imagine the frustration of people with deep to dark skin tones
Thank you for standing your ground & calling it like it is! 💪 It's 2020 - brands should all have an assortment for EVERYONE - From fairest to the deepest tones. Everyone enjoys the beauty of makeup, so make sure there is something for everyone. Whomever has had the nerve to criticize & get upset over this, you can go away. Clearly you miss the old days of exclusion. Fabulous review as always & you look 😍
I love your expressions “ love my blush to blush” 😃 I am with you barely there is not my thing we have the same skin tone I value your opinion God bless 🙏
I have the diffused heat and its terrible it has diffused light powder mixed with the blush color and even on me light to medium it doesnt show up unless I strategically put my brush on only the pink color. The blushes that don't have the marble are my fav from them.
Brittany Myers Yes I wish they didn’t do the marbling, it’s so deceptive as to what the colour will look like on the cheek. My eye gets drawn to the coloured bits and I think it’ll work, but in actual use the colour gets so diluted by the ambient lighting powder base that they end up too pale. Just make a solid blush so we can see what we’re getting!
Ok, now that I’ve watched your swatches, I’m curious. I picked up the Lunar New Year limited edition blush from Hourglass last year, and I’m wondering how similar it is.
I have the 2019 lunar new year blush and it looked similar to me too, but the new year one is maybe even slightly more magenta/cool tone, more similar to the Mac blush she showed? Maybe? (Sorry I'm at work and don't have it for reference currently lol)
Now that's the kind of thing we're trying to get out of..why would you as a brand cater to one or a certain range of tone when you can include all different tone (cause that's how the world is made up) and in light of that..you(the brand)benefits from the sales and profits. If your shit is good now and you're genuine..everyone will be happy and will also look forward to whatever your next release is so I agree with you. If those same people shades were left out of a brand that they were interested in..they wouldn't be talking all that nonsense. They need to go sit down somewhere and let you do your tutorials your way..keep doing what you're doing
Ahhhhh!!! You tricky lady!!! It ISN'T Saturday!!! 😆 🤣 😂 But thank you for keeping me company while I press my scrubs haha Such a pleasant surprise!!! Xoxo!!! 💋 💋 😗
Thank you for bringing up Inclusivity in shade ranges. It is rather frustrating to hear “everyone” in the beauty community raving about a brand and knowing that not one thing in the line was made with your skin tone in mind. At best you would have to find a way to somehow make it work.
Also gotta quickly say - I guess I must be really naive because I had no clue that anyone in this day and age would disagree that makeup and skincare should strive to be more inclusive. I definitely hope to live in a world some day where inclusivity is just a given❤️❤️❤️ Xo Tammy Roy 🇨🇦
Total respect for you Charlotte. Imo, brands most definitely should be catering for ALL skin tones, it's a disgrace that some don't. I'm very fortunate in that I can obtain all my needs at any given time, without any fuss. Those people who bleat on about you mentioning the lack of inclusive makeup, ought to try to imagine the frustration of others who are struggling to find makeup in shades that compliment their skin colour/tone. Hourglass has always irked me on this issue. They (and a few others) are behaving like dinosaurs. So, it's "about time" they reacted to their customers. Am I cheering them for creating this blusher? Hell no! The whole line needs dragging into the 21st century. I bow to the siss who stands her ground, 👍👍👍💞💖💞💖💞
Preach it, Charlotte! I can't imagine anyone being so tone-deaf that they don't think inclusiveness is important, even in makeup. Anyway, that blush looked beautiful on you!
Thanks so much to a couple of our lovely community for pointing our that the other *new blush 'Sublime Flush' was previously in the Ghost ambient lighting palette. So if you have that palette, you already have that blush! Xx
Thank you for your reviews, so interesting to see you 4 years back 😊
This would have been a nice chance for Hourglass to make blushes and bronzers for Tan-deeper skin but nooo... another blush for fair-medium skin. I’m not even that deep Fenty (410) , Too Faced(Chai), Nars(Macao) but all their powder products show up like White ash on my skin and their complexion products are so orange for darker skintones. They don’t have any shades for deep skin tones, they don’t run dark at all
It's past time they completely overhauled their bronzers and powders...Xx
I had no idea!! 😲😲 I've never used any of their makeup before, just looks pretty.
Fun Fact: Black woman once used triple shifted flour as powder which gave them a ash look but they also used it on their neck and chest. They used a man's tee shirt to rub it off as much as possible to set their face since they did not have foundation or powder for their skin tone. I use to help my mother by shifting her flour. I guess Hourglass want us to continue using flour.
@@theresag1969 the brand mented makes a lovely powder that works well for darker skin tones from what I hear, also cover fx. But honestly, mented is awesome
@@theresag1969 here's a link in case you were curious www.mentedcosmetics.com/products/skin-silk-loose-setting-powder
I totally agree with you 👍, inclusion is everything. Folks, that don't see that are totally out of life's loop. Love 💘 from NYC
It never ceases to amaze me the things people say....X
Why wouldn't people want everyone to be able to use beauty products? Those who are very pale and those on the darker tones are usually left out, it's not just the darker tones.
My best friend is pale as snow and I'm dark brown we both have problem with many beauty companies, especially Hourglass. We just sightsee when it comes to Hourglass.
Brands should ABSOLUTELY cater to all skin tones! Thanks for voicing your opinion on the matter. I greatly appreciate it love💜
I’m mesmerised by your nails, the colour on them is gorgeous!
Thank you! x
Just started watching it, haven’t finished but let me tell you you are looking so so gorgeous and radiant. I am already sold!
Thanks so much! x
I think this looks absolutely beautiful on you! I have fair skin so I can wear anything, if applied properly. I can't imagine what it would be like to have limited options! I know many people depend on you for skin tone suitability product reviews. I, for one, am grateful for your input.
Enjoy your school break time! ❤
Thank you so much lovely Leah! X
This is what some people don't understand, darker skin are more disadvantaged because at least if you are light skinned almost everything will work/show up on your skin tone.
Thank you so much for posting this and discussing inclusive shade collections. It is absolutely important and thank you so much for taking your stand. Also... lashes!!!! 😍 This is a gorgeous look.
I'm roughly your skintone when I'm tanned, and my initial thoughts regarding hourglass were the same as yours, none of the blushes would ever work. However when I was at their counter in Berlin swatching the blushes (all looked white and ashy), a really helpful saleswoman told me that you can't swatch hourglass products because they swatch completely different from what they apply. So she did my makeup and applied the blushes and it turned out that I found four that I really enjoyed. Just something to bear in mind if you'd like to try their blushes. But yes absolutely they need to expand their shade range
Awwww Charlotte visited Charlotte 🤣🕷
🤣🤣🤣 there's only room for one in this house!
Too funny! 😂
Charlotte Holdcroft HAAAAA!!! 🤣🤣🤣
Thank you for talking about shade range I’m a makeup enthusiast I can’t tell you how it feels to be excited for a launch only to be completely left out. I have pretty much the entire Hourglass range and can only use 1 or 2 of the shades in the 6 pan palettes I hope this is a sign they will be more inclusive
Yess thanks so much for posting! This looks like the first hourglass blush that I will purchase. Are there any visible glitters in this one? Also thank you for not apologizing for calling out lack of inclusivity in shade ranges (especially in luxury cosmetics). Brands are finally starting to offer their products to a broader range of people which means calling them out works!
No not at all!! Thank you, it gets draining trying to explain to people why it matters who are determined not to get it! X
I love Hourglass blushes so much, but I definitely wish they were more inclusive. I can wear most of them, but a lot of people can't. This one looks gorgeous on you! I rushed over to their site when you mentioned Sublime Flush as it looked right up my street, then I realised it's in the Ghost palette, so I already have it!
Well thats a win!! lol x
The yellow against your beautiful tan and blue eyes is awesome!!
I'm fair to light and I want this! I see so many people similar in tone or around my skin tone and they always choose light pinks or peach tones only but plums and berries actually look GORGEOUS on fair and light skin tones! It looks like the natural flush or blush we actually turn! So I find it much more flattering. Especially in the fall and winter! I love fair skin with berry and plum tones! 😍
I just wish Hourglass would come out with one of the Edit face palettes in deeper skin tones!!! I’m a light/medium and medium/tan in the summer and the ones they make are are still too light!! It’s like c’mon Hourglass, you’re basically saying F you to a huge market of people!!!
Absolutely, especially now they're bringing out 2 shades each time! x
Certainly agree with you about inclusivity! In a market where you are wanting to please/sell, to the general public, to be a complete representative of a brand, you really can’t omit specific skin colors/tones, and if you don’t understand that concept, you need a consultant or a different line of work!
I love that you underscore this point. 😘
I really love this blush on you, it looks so pretty!
Oh thank you!
Hi! Your video popped up on my feed and I was curious about the new Brick Red Blush so here I am. I was skeptical because I just returned some Hourglass products because they were too light. Can’t wait to get this! And.. because of your stance on inclusivity you’ve gained a new sub! Thank you! ❤️
I for one think it is important to discuss colour inclusivity - it helps a lot of people to make buying decisions and I think it's super helpful. Thank you Charlotte for taking a stance.
I totally agree! x
Beautiful video Charlotte, and the blush looks wonderful on you!!!👍🤩 Totally agree with you of course, every brand should have products for ALL skintones of course!!!!!!!!🖐😘😘
👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾that’s why I love you dear Charlotte... sense the beginning of your Chanel you always stand for your opinions and you don’t change for no body 👏🏾👏🏾and thank you for this review I love hourglass products, and I don’t have a blush that I can use but this one looks pretty pigmented maybe will work for me too 💖
I have an individual blush in Incandescent Electra and it’s the most beautiful blush I own. It shows up on me just fine even when I’m really tan. At my tannest my skin is about the same shade as you. In the pan it looks like it’s gonna be light but on the skin it’s much darker and it’s gorgeous. It’s more of a peachy coral blush and it’s luminous. I totally agree with you that brands have got to be inclusive and have products for everybody and I appreciate that you talk about it. I hope you have a wonderful day, lots of love from Arkansas in the USA ❤️❤️
I've tried it, but not pigmented enough on me sadly! i rehomed that one x
I bought this as the shade looked like nothing I have and I LOVE blush so much, couldn’t not wear it or else my pale skin would look dead lol. And I wore this for the first time today. It’s lovely, as I said I’m pale and it works fine on me with a light hand, but it’s great to see them bring a colour which works on deeper skin too! Hopefully the sign of more to come!! I’m also considering buying the other new blush 👍🏻😊 x
It's beautiful.... Your complete look is amazing. Loving your CT Tan bronzer as well.
I’m in agreement with you about brands needing to be more inclusive. They need to cater to all the people they would accept money from. That’s the entire world, as greedy as all brands are. So you’re right, include products for everyone! Blessings, Charlotte 🌻❤️
Peeps, a heads up - the Sublime Flush blush is the pink one from the Ambient Lighting Edit Ghost Palette, so if you have that palette you don’t need to buy this blush! 😬
Thank you for the info!! x
Ok I’m clearly having a moment of lack of sleep or lack of brain lol When I saw this pop up I thought “huh? HourGlass for night? Is it a skincare? Why are we wearing their powder at night?” 🙈 Yep those are sometimes the wacky thoughts that momentarily pop into my head😳🤓.
Thank you for the great share:) it looks SO pretty!
Tammy Roy 🇨🇦
Brilliant video Charlotte. Love that blush colour on you. Glad Hourglass are starting to become more inclusive 💕💕
Thank you lovely x
So lovely on Charlotte!
👏🏻 for calling out brands on their shade ranges (& hoping to see more progress from hourglass)
Hi Charlotte, thanks for the review. I'm a light/medium skin tone, do you think this is too red?? I'm just wondering before I buy?? Any advice would be great, thanks x
Not at all, I think it would be beautiful! X
Thanks Charlotte, you've twisted my arm 😋
What nailpolish are you wearing? It's the perfect orange shade! 😍
What pretty colors in the thumbnail! I love the look of Hourglass cheek products, especially their blushes! 😍😍😍
Thanks for the video on this release. Some how I missed the buzz on this one. It is beautiful. I love all of the ambient powders that I have used. Hourglass powders are unlike any others in my opinion. I can dupe their colors but not their finish. The radiance and glow of their powder makes the skin look pore-blurted and stunning.
You are always the first with HG tests
Love your stance on skin tones....you are awesome xx 👏🏽
I have the same issue with Hourglass blushes, I love diffused heat and Euphoric Fusion but have tried and failed with other blushes. I was tempted by this one but the Brick Red name kinda put me off. Thanks so much for the swatched vs the Ghost Palette and Pinch Me I have those ones, so helpful 👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks for the demo ! We were just discussing on KBJ’s live that these pics are deceiving!! This product is now a maybe for me...
Thank you for speaking about inclusivity. I completely agree with you on this. I've worked in beauty/haircare for about ten years and I can tell you it may be a brand's choice but it doesn't make it the right one; they can also opt to do better, as they should! x
The best thing about going on hols is getting back to a load of vids from you I can binge on 😀
I love love love this top on you Charlotte, what a gorgeous color on you.
Hi Hun! Love this blush shade on you!! I am really tempted now 🤩💜💸! Thanks for sharing
It's so good!
Sublime Flush is my absolute favourite!!!!!It is very much like NARS Orgasm but without the high shimmer which is great if you have a light skin tone and are over 40💥🧡
Thanks for your thoughts, the blush looks really beautiful on you 😍
Another in depth and detailed review thank you so much 🥰this is a gorgeous blush shade for medium tan skin . I m wondering about the color of the lipstick it looks pretty but I dont like the formula on those lipsticks xx
Thank you for showing it built up and the swatch comparisons. Last thing I want is to spend $40 on a blush and have it not work for me (I don't like returning things). But based on what I've seen, even though I'm of a darker skintone, I think this would actually work for me! That's exciting.
Hmmm i want to buy it but i hoped to be able to choose it personally with the highlight streaks a little lesser and more to the side so that i can get more of the actual colour
Ok wow .. I really really want this! Iam doing good with spending less in makeup and minimze my collection to a more realistic size but that color speaks to me and I use 9.5/10 Hourglass blushes. It looks like a good sunkissed/burnt look for my pale skin.
I hope I can buy it from europe (austria).
You look stunning as always! Hourglass is my favourite brand (NW10) but they need to expand there shade range!
Totally agreed that Hourglass needs to STEP IT UP with color range, it’s ridiculous and at one point there will be an outrage. However, I think you should try some other Hourglass blushes on your cheeks if you haven’t already. Their blushes are GLORIOUS just like what one experienced with this one, but strangely doesn’t show up much when swatched. I used it in my bridal work often because it gives me a perfectly beaming blushing bride every time. I’ve used Diffused Heat oh darker complexion and have it still be visible, so maybe give that a try. Although this one really seems the BEST blush for medium+ skin tone.
Wow that top is gorgeous! Do you have a link?
I love your videos! I am ghost white compared to you but I still learn so much. I love that lip on you as well as the blush.
Great video! I’ve been waiting so long for an Hourglass blush that would work for my medium deep complexion. Until now, the only ones were in the Unlocked palette.
You look amazing Charlotte.❤️❤️
Thank you! X
What blush brush are you using? I think you said Sonia G. Is it a Sonia G blush brush? Thank you 🙏
I really think they need to do a range that doesnt have the marble effect - and then make some deep shades that arent washed down by the ambient powder. Basically thinking like the unlocked range but with right colours. I find the marble to make it really variable - you can get them too light or too dark dependent on the mix. Take that out of the equation and then be inclusive with your colours.
But the ambient powder is what makes their products special. It's why I want to try it. They just need to make darker more bronze ambient powder that they can use to marble with. Without the ambient powder, I don't see what is so unique about hourglass.
jazmeen04 fair enough if that is what attracts you to the brand. I can use HG but the marble effect is so incredibly annoying - sometimes you waste your $ (outside the USA no refunds) if there is too much ambient powder that the blush becomes almost non-existent and I am NC20 so that is saying something. Sometimes it ends up incredibly bright if there is too much colour & little ambient. The unlocked palette became so popular as it still has that blurring effect without being variable. It is just an easy solution to the pot luck of how they manufacture but you are right they could also do a deeper shade of ambient powder.
My sister is semi dark (half black) and she uses the radiant magenta and vibrant poppy one. They look really beautiful on her but I wish hourglass would make more colours for darker skin
Gorgeous!!💖❤💖 also, I agree with you completely 😍
Hey pretty girl I think I already have something very similar from Hourglass....Yes it’s beautiful 😍 but I don’t think I need to buy another one... Anyhoo you look fab hope your enjoying the family time we are still on lock down here in Australia 🇦🇺....Take care love ya girl....♥️🇦🇺💋
I totally agree with you Charlotte. It is a beautiful blush! Still Hourglass has a lot of work to do when it comes to expanding their shade range. If they are not working towards inclusivity then they are actively excluding a lot of skin tones (they are not the only one to be honest) and there is absolutely no reason for it that can ever make sense 🤷🏾.
I totally agree! xx
Hi Charlotte! If you've tried the current hourglass range on your skintone and it doesn't work then fair enough, but I'm very close to you in tone and I have two of their singles: mood exposure (LOVE, beautiful buildable nude shade) and diffused heat (nice but not my fave, quite pink with microglitters). They're both buildable and show up well on me.
I was really interested in the other "new" shade sublime flush, turns out it's a repeat from the ghost palette. That's probably why it's not been advertised but it looks beautiful! I'm so tempted to buy it but I already have toooooo many blushes
It's a lovely shade, but is soft on me in winter, not really visible in summer. X
What a gorgeous color sweater/top!! Okay, now to watch this video!
Thank you Laura! X
Hi lovely, it’s a pretty colour but very similar to the hourglass ambient you swatched it’s nice it hasn’t got any glitter in this one, great review why on earth people would moan about you talking about shade ranges I’m 🤷♀️ by 😂 lots of 💕 jo x
I'm always amazed by the ignorance of some people! x
You might want to try the Cover FX blush duo in Cinnamon Spice, I think that you might really enjoy it, it is very pretty!
Oh wow I never expected that Unlocked palette blush to be so similar. It is a stunning blush, wowie. I feel the shade is best described as the perfect Red Velvet cake, I may or may not be eating one right now 😏😌
I found you a fee weeks ago through your last Hourglass review and have since watched so many of your videos, incl. you divorce video (just had a similar aka cheating experience a few months ago, although he was not my husband) ! I can't believe I haven't found you earlier, you're such a beautiful person inside and out! I hope this blush comes out as a mini as well as I only buy their mini ones and despite using them consistently I have yet to use up one 😆
Thanks so much! I'm so sorry that happened to you x
Lady, it’s like you read my mind. I have been going back and forth about this blush like crazy! Especially because I jumped on the Pat McGrath release yesterday. I saw the other shade too and was equally surprised they didn’t mention it. I also saw they removed the shade Brilliant Nude from their site. Edit: My bad, brilliant nude is there. I always forget that they have two different formulas, one with ambient lighting powder and one with strobe lighting powder, and their website groups them separately.
Yayyyy so glad it was helpful x
OMG, That tan skin is making your blue eyes pop! 😍
Thank you! X
You really don't have to justify your options... You always give us a 360° opinion. BTW looking tantasic😎
I wish that were the case....Unfortunately every time I discuss shade ranges I get the same trash comments so I decided to pre-empt it this time! X
Omg that looks beautiful hope it comes to Australia
I agree with you, your videos are brilliant 😊
Beautiful colour on you. Definitely isn't brick red but I like the plummy/mauve undertone better ironically 😂 I don't necessarily need it but it's interesting...I love mood exposure in their ambient blush range which is more "nude" mauve. Even I think hourglass catering to deeper skin tones is looking overdue and I'm fair... if they can't even bring out shades for medium to tan skin tones I can't imagine the frustration of people with deep to dark skin tones
Yes exactly!! X
These are so pretty 🌸❤️
Thank you for standing your ground & calling it like it is! 💪 It's 2020 - brands should all have an assortment for EVERYONE - From fairest to the deepest tones. Everyone enjoys the beauty of makeup, so make sure there is something for everyone.
Whomever has had the nerve to criticize & get upset over this, you can go away. Clearly you miss the old days of exclusion.
Fabulous review as always & you look 😍
Thanks for speaking on inclusivity. I Stan ❤️
Diffused Heat is another shade from Hourglass that is dark. 👍Thanks for the review! 🤗
I love your expressions “ love my blush to blush” 😃 I am with you barely there is not my thing we have the same skin tone I value your opinion God bless 🙏
🤣🤣🤣 at least I know what I'm on about lol x
Weird there was more brick red in the HG Promo pic vs ur own personal blush looks to have a bunch of beige more than red. 🤔🥴
I have the diffused heat and its terrible it has diffused light powder mixed with the blush color and even on me light to medium it doesnt show up unless I strategically put my brush on only the pink color. The blushes that don't have the marble are my fav from them.
Ohhhhh no! x
Brittany Myers Yes I wish they didn’t do the marbling, it’s so deceptive as to what the colour will look like on the cheek. My eye gets drawn to the coloured bits and I think it’ll work, but in actual use the colour gets so diluted by the ambient lighting powder base that they end up too pale. Just make a solid blush so we can see what we’re getting!
Charlotte , they are describing it as a brick red, i dont see it. Thanks for your review Even in the swatch it looks plum
Yes i wouldn't agree with that description either x
Ok, now that I’ve watched your swatches, I’m curious. I picked up the Lunar New Year limited edition blush from Hourglass last year, and I’m wondering how similar it is.
Ooooh let us know! X
Curious too!
I have the 2019 lunar new year blush and it looked similar to me too, but the new year one is maybe even slightly more magenta/cool tone, more similar to the Mac blush she showed? Maybe? (Sorry I'm at work and don't have it for reference currently lol)
Naomi Lasby I think the Lunar New Year (vivid flush) is a little more pink. I am interested in comparing the two when it comes in.
@@kristenpotter7100 I'd love to see comps of At Night, Lunar New year and Radiant Magenta.
Thank You! I popped off and ordered the shady shade!!
Woohoo!! Enjoy! X
I love a new blush cream to powder from KIKO,fraction of the price and in my opinion much better than hourglass
That is a beautiful color on you, it goes werry well writh your makeup look 🥰
Be safe, big hugs from stine, from Denmark 🇩🇰 🌹 🌺 🥰
CHAROLETTE DARLING ?? QUESTION ARE YOU PLANNING ON GETTING THE NEW PML PALETTE ?
Hi lovely, I cover the new Pat products in my August Will I Buy It X
@@CharlotteHoldcroft I will go watch it TY xoXo...I call you the real Charolette Darling *)
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I am finding myself discussing what I am going to “whack” in my face!! xoxo
Loved!!!!! Thank you
So pretty
Very pretty, for me I think it is a bit dark, but If I were to wear it I would be for a night out in the normal times.
Lets hope that's not too far off Meital! X
Beautiful !!!
Now that's the kind of thing we're trying to get out of..why would you as a brand cater to one or a certain range of tone when you can include all different tone (cause that's how the world is made up) and in light of that..you(the brand)benefits from the sales and profits. If your shit is good now and you're genuine..everyone will be happy and will also look forward to whatever your next release is so I agree with you. If those same people shades were left out of a brand that they were interested in..they wouldn't be talking all that nonsense. They need to go sit down somewhere and let you do your tutorials your way..keep doing what you're doing
So pretty! XO
It's soooo lovely X
Ahhhhh!!! You tricky lady!!! It ISN'T Saturday!!! 😆 🤣 😂 But thank you for keeping me company while I press my scrubs haha Such a pleasant surprise!!! Xoxo!!! 💋 💋 😗
Thank you for bringing up
Inclusivity in shade ranges. It is rather frustrating to hear “everyone” in the beauty community raving about a brand and knowing that not one thing in the line was made with your skin tone in mind. At best you would have to find a way to somehow make it work.
I'm sorry, I really hate that. I will always speak on inclusivity on my channel X
Also gotta quickly say - I guess I must be really naive because I had no clue that anyone in this day and age would disagree that makeup and skincare should strive to be more inclusive. I definitely hope to live in a world some day where inclusivity is just a given❤️❤️❤️
Xo Tammy Roy 🇨🇦
It was news to me as well!x
Total respect for you Charlotte.
Imo, brands most definitely should be catering for ALL skin tones, it's a disgrace that some don't. I'm very fortunate in that I can obtain all my needs at any given time, without any fuss.
Those people who bleat on about you mentioning the lack of inclusive makeup, ought to try to imagine the frustration of others who are struggling to find makeup in shades that compliment their skin colour/tone.
Hourglass has always irked me on this issue. They (and a few others) are behaving like dinosaurs. So, it's "about time" they reacted to their customers. Am I cheering them for creating this blusher? Hell no! The whole line needs dragging into the 21st century.
I bow to the siss who stands her ground, 👍👍👍💞💖💞💖💞
thanks!
Totally agree with you on inclusivity. 👍😁
Preach it, Charlotte! I can't imagine anyone being so tone-deaf that they don't think inclusiveness is important, even in makeup. Anyway, that blush looked beautiful on you!