Ambient Lighting Edit Quad

Coming Soon

Multidimensional lighting
Travel-friendly

A collection of curated palettes inspired by the changing seasons, reflecting the subtle shifts in light, color, and mood throughout the year.

NEW

Ambient Lighting Edit Quad

Coming Soon

Multidimensional lighting
Travel-friendly

A collection of curated palettes inspired by the changing seasons, reflecting the subtle shifts in light, color, and mood throughout the year.

Details

Features and benefits

How to use

Formulated without

Shipping & Returns

Details

A collection of curated palettes inspired by the changing seasons, reflecting the subtle shifts in light, color, and mood throughout the year.

Each meticulously curated edit features shades from our bestselling, limited-edition holiday palettes—bringing together their beloved color combinations in an all-in-one, travel-friendly compact.

Ambient Lighting Edit – Solstice

A face palette inspired by the spring solstice, where fresh color meets soft, luminous light.

Ambient Lighting Powder in Diffused Light
Ambient Lighting Blush in Vibrant Flush
Ambient Lighting Bronzer in Eternal Bronze Light
Ambient Strobe Lighting Powder in Glistening Strobe Light

Ambient Lighting Edit – Celestial

A face palette inspired by summer’s radiant light, blending warm, sunlit tones with luminous finishes.

Ambient Lighting Powder in Soft Light
Ambient Lighting Bronzer in Golden Bronze Light
Ambient Lighting Blush in Mood Flush
Ambient Strobe Lighting Powder in Celestial Strobe Light

Ambient Lighting Edit – Eternal

A face palette inspired by autumn’s golden light, blending burnished warmth with rich, velvety tones.

Ambient Lighting Blush in Red 0
Ambient Lighting Powder in Eternal Light
Ambient Strobe Lighting Powder in Radiant Rose Strobe Light
Ambient Lighting Bronzer in Bronze Heat

Features and benefits

Everything you need to diffuse, enhance, and glow in a single compact
Ambient Lighting Powder: A multi-dimensional finishing powder that helps blur the appearance of imperfections for skin that looks smooth, even, and lit-from-within
Ambient Lighting Bronzer: A fusion of the illuminating effects of Ambient Lighting Powder and bronze pigments to add depth and dimension for a natural, sun-kissed glow
Ambient Lighting Blush: A silky blush that combines the lighting effects of Ambient Lighting Finishing Powder with breathtakingly modern hues for seamless, multi-dimensional color
Ambient Strobe Lighting Powder: A highlighter designed to sculpt the face with light for a radiant glow
To ensure a perfect marbling of pigment and luminescence in one formula, each powder is hand-blended using the miscelare technique, meaning “to-mix” in Italian
Powders apply seamlessly with the double-ended Ambient Lighting Edit Brush  
Vegan and cruelty-free

KEY INGREDIENTS

Photoluminescent Technology: Micron-size powders that capture, diffuse, and soften surrounding light to add a natural glow to the complexion. The soft-focus technology helps blur the appearance of pores and imperfections for skin that looks smooth, even, and lit-from-within.

How to use

FINISH: Dust Ambient Lighting Powder all over the face using the rounded end of the Ambient Lighting Edit Brush as the last step of your makeup routine to add a lit-from-within glow.

BRONZE: Use the rounded end of the Ambient Lighting Edit Brush to brush Ambient Lighting Bronzer along the temples, hollows of the cheeks, and jawline for enhanced definition or sweep all over for a sun-kissed, bronzed glow.    

BLUSH: Apply Ambient Lighting Blush to the apples of the cheeks and blend with the tapered end of the Ambient Lighting Edit Brush.   

HIGHLIGHT: Apply Ambient Strobe Lighting Powder to the high points of the face - the top of cheeks, bridge of nose, brow bone, and cupid's bow with the tapered end of the Ambient Lighting Edit Brush.

ARTISTRY TIPS

Layering techniques:

Start by applying Ambient Lighting Finishing Powder all over the complexion to create a lit from within glow.
Add Ambient lighting Strobe Powder to the high points of the face (cheekbones, bridge and tip of the nose, cupids bow).
Apply Ambient Lighting Bronzer to sculpt the face. Apply under the cheekbone, the outer parts of the forehead and slightly along the jawline.
To create a pop of color to the cheeks, layer Unreal Liquid Blush with Ambient Lighting Blush on top. Start at the apples of the cheeks and blend slightly upwards toward the temple.

Formulated without

Alcohol  
GMO  
Parabens  
Phthalates  
Talc  
Sulfates  
Gluten  
Synthetic fragrance

Shipping & Returns

We offer free standard shipping on orders over $50, within the United States. Receive a complimentary return within 45 days of purchase, some exclusions apply.
For more information on shipping, international shipping, and returns, please visit our Shipping & Returns page.

DIFFUSE. ENHANCE. GLOW.

Discover how to apply your Ambient Lighting Edit Quad for a multidimensional, lit-from-within glow.

Finishing Powder

Dust all over the face as the last step of your complexion routine to add a lit-from-within glow.

Bronzer

Brush along the temples, hollows of the cheeks, and jawline or sweep all over for a sun-kissed, bronzed glow.

Blush

Apply to the apples of the cheeks and blend with the tapered end of the Ambient Lighting Edit Brush.

Highlighter

Apply to the high points of the face – the top of cheeks, bridge of nose, brow bone, and cupid's bow.

Finishing Powder

Dust all over the face as the last step of your complexion routine to add a lit-from-within glow.

Bronzer

Brush along the temples, hollows of the cheeks, and jawline or sweep all over for a sun-kissed, bronzed glow.

Blush

Apply to the apples of the cheeks and blend with the tapered end of the Ambient Lighting Edit Brush.

Highlighter

Apply to the high points of the face – the top of cheeks, bridge of nose, brow bone, and cupid's bow.

Behind the Innovation

Our Ambient Lighting powders are created using Photoluminescent Technology, featuring micron-size powders that capture, diffuse, and soften surrounding light to add a natural glow to the complexion. The soft-focus technology helps blur the appearance of pores and imperfections for skin that looks smooth, even, and lit-from-within.

AMBIENT LIGHTING EDIT BRUSH

Designed for any Ambient Lighting Palette, this dual-ended brush pairs seamlessly with powder, bronzer, blush, and highlighter for the most flawless finish.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Ambient Lighting Edit Quad?

The Ambient Lighting Edit Quad is an all-in-one face palette featuring four Ambient Lighting formulas designed to diffuse, enhance, and add a luminous glow to the complexion. Each quad includes a variation of finishing powder, blush, bronzer, and highlighter in a travel-friendly compact.

Are the powders suitable for all skin types?

Yes. The Ambient Lighting formulas are designed to enhance the look of all skin types, delivering a smooth, soft-focus finish without appearing heavy.

How do I choose shades that work for my undertone?

Every shade is designed with a specific undertone. If you’re cool‑toned or find powders pull warm, choose cool or neutral blushes and bronzers. For help selecting shades, please connect with our Hourglass Artist through Customer Support on our site.

When will the Custom Palettes be available, and where can I find them?

Custom Palettes are available starting April 30, exclusively on hourglasscosmetics.com while supplies lasts.

Are these palettes available internationally?

Our Ambient Lighting Edit - Curated Quads are available exclusively on our website. Our customizable option is only available on hourglasscosmetics.com, excluding Australia and New Zealand.