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I got a travel deluxe version of this powder initially just to see if I liked it. Well, I really enjoyed it, so I took advantage of the last SpaceNK sales event and bought the normal size and I’d save the travel pot for decant.
Hourglass has the best powder products in the market. Always ultra finely milled, very smoothing and blurring any patchy imperfections – you dab a bit and swirl around the area and voila! Setting undereyes concealer is great, doesn’t settle into
creases or appear cakey. It’s not very oil controlling though, if you are super oily, I don’t know if this is the one for you (Laura Mercier and Estee Lauder would be a better fit), for me I get a bit of shine over my nose around midday only, I just blot with a tissue and carry on with my day. The result from this and Charlotte Tilbury flawless powder is very comparable.
Packaging
Both travel and normal size have the “H” sifter which help to control how much powder comes out, the full size has a ‘reservoir’ so it fits perfectly for your brush. Now, I wish a pressed version will come out soon as loose powder naturally just not the neatest!
Ingredients
In case this is of your interest…This powder does not contain talc nor corn starch. Talc is debatable as to whether it’s harmful or not but at least we know this powder won’t give off any white chalky appearance or feel. As for cornstarch, that’s used in a couple of well known brands, they can be pore clogging and if you are acne prone, watch out….
What’s your experience with this powder? Do you like it? 💕
Available: £45/10.5g – UK (FeelUnique)*
Hourglass veil translucent setting powder ingredients:
Mica, Synthetic Sapphire, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Boron Nitride, HDI/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Silica, Diamond Powder, Sorbic Acid, Sodium Dehydroacetate. May Contain (+/-): Bismuth Oxychloride (Ci 77163), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491, Ci 77492)
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An ultra-refined powder formulated with light-reflecting particles to instantly blur imperfections in an innovative sifter designed to dispense the perfect amount of product. This powder blurs the appearance of pores, fine lines and wrinkles for an airbrushed finish. The innovative gold sifter and custom cap allow for the perfect amount of product to be dispensed. Infused with diamond powder for the most refined light refraction without any flashback, this powder sets makeup for longer wear. Formulated without talc.
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I am on my third tub of this setting powder! It’s so wonderful for dry skin. I strayed for a bit but I regret it every time. Nothing works better than this powder to set my foundation and keep it... About reviewer (21 reviews) Age30-35
SkinDry, Fair-Medium HairBrunette EyesBrown I was looking for a radiant setting powder. I’m 66 years with olive skin low wrinkles. I use a tinted moisturizer and want natural look. I dust this and follow with setting spray. The finish is... About reviewer
(57 reviews) Age56 & Over SkinCombination, Olive HairBrunette EyesBrown Great quality, very white though, I'm NC25 and its too light. If they made 3 shades of this, it would be perfect. I use as highlighter. If you
are <NC25, then yes I would recommend. Otherwise stick... About reviewer (840 reviews) Age36-43 SkinCombination, Fair, Not Sure HairBlond, Other, Other EyesHazel Using it for a few weeks now. Upon the
first swipe I could already see why people love it. Despite being a setting power it slides on like water, moisturising and radiant. Just perfect for my dry... About reviewer (18 reviews) Age25-29 SkinSensitive, Fair, Neutral HairBrown, Other, Fine EyesBrown
First I should begin with a rating disclaimer: If I were in my 20s or 30s, this would likely have gotten a higher rating. As someone approaching my 50's with very dehydrated skin, this isn't...
About reviewer (572 reviews)
Age44-55
SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Warm
HairBlack, Curly, Coarse
EyesBrown
This and the ByTerry Hyaluronic Loose powder are my favourite loose powders that I've ever tried, and funnily enough the hourglass powder is the more affordable option of the two here in Canada....
About reviewer (170 reviews)
Age30-35
SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Neutral
HairBrunette, Straight, Fine
EyesBrown
I have oily combo sensitive skin. C1 nc15 Armani 4 Ive tried Laura Mercier, Huda Beauty and Hourglass. I find the Hourglass one to be way superior than the rest. Huda Beauty Bake Powder was heavy...
About reviewer (646 reviews)
Age25-29
SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral
HairBlack, Straight, Medium
EyesBrown
I have oily skin and generally stay away from “glowy” products as they usually exacerbate it. This however, just looks beautiful. It sets my makeup beautifully and gives off the most natural...
About reviewer (337 reviews)
Age19-24
SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Neutral
HairBlond, Straight, Medium
EyesGreen
I wanted to like this powder as I shelled out a veritable fortune for it, but it doesn’t live up to the hype for me. For starters, I don’t love the packaging. Specifically the raised bit and foam...
About reviewer (58 reviews)
Age30-35
SkinCombination, Fair, Cool
HairBrunette, Straight, Medium
EyesBlue
I grabbed a mini version of this and I have been using it for a few weeks now. It's not bad, but for the price, it's not worth it, imo, unless you have really dry skin. I have mature, combination...
About reviewer (1068 reviews)
Age44-55
SkinCombination, Fair
HairBlond
EyesHazel
I am on my third tub of this setting powder! It’s so wonderful for dry skin. I strayed for a bit but I regret it every time. Nothing works better than this powder to set my foundation and keep it... About reviewer (21 reviews) Age30-35
SkinDry, Fair-Medium HairBrunette EyesBrown I was looking for a radiant setting powder. I’m 66 years with olive skin low wrinkles. I use a tinted moisturizer and want natural look. I dust this and follow with setting spray. The finish is... About reviewer
(57 reviews) Age56 & Over SkinCombination, Olive HairBrunette EyesBrown Great quality, very white though, I'm NC25 and its too light. If they made 3 shades of this, it would be perfect. I use as highlighter. If you
are <NC25, then yes I would recommend. Otherwise stick... About reviewer (840 reviews) Age36-43 SkinCombination, Fair, Not Sure HairBlond, Other, Other EyesHazel Using it for a few weeks now. Upon the
first swipe I could already see why people love it. Despite being a setting power it slides on like water, moisturising and radiant. Just perfect for my dry... About reviewer (18 reviews) Age25-29 SkinSensitive, Fair, Neutral HairBrown, Other, Fine EyesBrown
First I should begin with a rating disclaimer: If I were in my 20s or 30s, this would likely have gotten a higher rating. As someone approaching my 50's with very dehydrated skin, this isn't...
About reviewer (572 reviews)
Age44-55
SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Warm
HairBlack, Curly, Coarse
EyesBrown