Review: NEW Hourglass Cosmetics Illume Cream-to-Powder Bronzer Duo

Hey girls! Today I’ll be review the Hourglass Cosmetics Illume Crème-to-Powder Bronzer Duo in Sunset. As far as what I’ve been told, this product will be released in May. It will retail for $40 just like their other bronzer duo except this one has a blush with bronzer and the other one has highlighter with bronzer. The bronzer and blush duo will be available at Sephora stores and their website as well as hourglasscosmetics.com.

Pro(s):
-Very easy to blend and you can apply with anything you want to (brush, sponge, fingers).
-Universal shades can complement any skin tone and since the shades are buildable, you can never over do it or under do it.
-Cool 360 degree swivel compact case which is very sleek with a huge mirror.
-It stays matte all day and doesn’t grease up your entire face.



Con(s):
-None found!

Overall review: I just love this product. I’ve never tried a cream to powder bronzer or blush, but now I think that the concept is pretty creative. The fact that it becomes a powder is a happy thing for people with oily skin. I just love the packaging although it will get fingerprints all over it. I hope everyone enjoys this product (at least whoever will be buying it) and please keep requesting reviews. I enjoy doing them so much!



Rating: 9.5/10

Is it VICKY approved? : Yes, it’s absolutely perfect for the upcoming summer months!

*Disclosure:
-A sample product was provided for testing.
-We never accept any form of payment for a review.
-Our reviews are always honest.

Review: Hourglass Cosmetics Veil Mineral Primer SPF 15

Hey girls! Today I’ll be reviewing the Hourglass Cosmetics Veil Mineral Primer SPF 15. It basically a mineral based primer without parabens, sulfates, phthalates, synthetic dyes and fragrances and sulfates. It retails for $52 from Sephora.com, hourglasscosmetics.com, Sephora stores, and other various boutiques. You get 1 oz. of product.

Pro(s):
-Very moisturizing and doesn’t grease up my face.
-Prevents my foundation from oxidizing and helps it lasts at least 7 hours.
-Conveniently packaged in a frosted glass, pump vial.
-Its water resistant and a little bit goes a long way.
-It mattifes my skin instantly and fills in fine lines.




Con(s):
-Weird blue undertone.
-Expensive for a little bit of product.

Overall review: I just love this product. It’s the best primer I’ve ever tried. There is really nothing bad about it. There’s everything in this product that you would want from a primer except for its cost and the weird blue undertone you get when you blend it in. I think it’s there to neutralize any dullness or redness from your skin tone and just create a flawless looking face for foundation application. It helps my blush last really long and that’s what I absolutely love about it. In the picture you cannot see the blue undertone. Actually it not that bad once you blend it out. The thing that actually bothers me is its price. I know that I wouldn’t be able to live with myself knowing that I bought a $52 primer. I still would’ve understood if it was a foundation but a PRIMER! Well, overall I love it and I suggest buying it because you don’t really need that much to do your entre face. A little bit will last you a really long time.

Rating: 9.5/10

Is it VICKY approved? : Yes, I plan on purchasing another one as soon as I’m done!

*Disclosure:
-A sample product was provided for testing.
-We never accept any form of payment for a review.
-Our reviews are always honest.

Review: Hourglass Cosmetics Prodigy Lip Gloss

Hey girls! Today I’m reviewing the Hourglass cosmetics Prodigy lip gloss in Opium. This shade is described as a darkened plum with lots of glitter and shimmer, but it looks more like a bronzed beige shade with lots of multi-colored glitter. As you can see in the swatch, it has more silver glitters, but it isn’t chunky or anything. It recently released in March at Sephora stores, online as well as on the company’s website for $26. Keep reading to see my thoughts on this product!




Pro(s):
-Lightweight and very smooth.
-Very compact and cute case/packaging.
-Very shimmery, but not gritty.
-Non-sticky.

Con(s):
-Very sheer.
-Pricey for the amount of quantity you get.



Overall review: This lip gloss is probably the only one I’ve ever tried that isn’t sticky at all. It’s just like water on your lips with sheen. This gloss is very sheer and because of that, I wear it over a lip stick for a beige/bronze sheen on my lips. I don’t think I would buy this product again because it’s pricey. Although, you do get more product than you do in a MAC lip gloss, but it makes up the price also. I do really like this gloss, but I wish it was more pigmented. I wouldn’t repurchase this again, but I don’t think I’ll use it up that fast anyways. The consistency isn’t thick or too thin. It’s just right. I hope you enjoyed and thanks to Jane for requesting this review! Enjoy!

Rating: 8.5/10

Is it VICKY approved? : Yes, but I wouldn’t repurchase it!

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-A sample product was provided for testing.
-We never accept any form of payment for a review.
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Press Release: Hourglass Cosmetics Prodigy Lipgloss Collection

Well, hi ladies! You all know how I love lip gloss and thank god that Hourglass cosmetics came out with a collection for their ultra slim lip glosses. I will most likely be reviewing this very soon so just watch out for that review. The thing that shocked me about these was their ultra slim packaging. I can’t wait to see it in real life. Hourglass cosmetics are sold online and in some Sephora stores and online too. Here are the shades in this collection:


-Eden
-Hypnotic
-Legend
-Opium
-Pulse
-Surreal

Enjoy!