DIY Hourglass Ambient Lighting Inspired Blush

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I’ve mentioned a few times that my new favorite blush is the shade Luminous Flush of the beautiful Hourglass Ambient Lighting blushes. But whew, these aren’t the cheapest blushes on the block. They are absolutely stunning and I’ve never seen a blush deliver quite a beautiful effect on the skin. I wanted to try to make my own “version” of the blushes with some products I had that I wasn’t using. And the result wasn’t too bad! 

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You will need a blush, a shimmery eyeshadow in a creamy shade, alcohol, glass dish, a few makeup brushes and q-tips. I used an old blush by ELF in Tickled Pink along with a discontinued shade of eyeshadow called Cream Soda by bareMinerals. This would be a great dupe for the Cream Soda shade I used.

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1. Break your blush into crumbles using the bottom of a eyeshadow brush.

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2. Tap into glass dish.

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3. Add desired amount of “shimmer” from eyeshadow color of choice.

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4. Stir together and then tap back into the blush compact. This is where it becomes messy.

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5. Add about a capful of alcohol and smooth out the blush with your fingers or a concealer brush.

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6. Tap a bit of the shimmery eyeshadow over top before it dries.

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7. Allow it to dry for 24-48 hours by leaving the lid open. Clean off excess blush and shadow with a q-tip.

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The result was pretty! It was a soft pink with just enough shimmer to be picked up in the sun. The Hourglass Ambient Lighting blushes retail for about $35.00, but this DIY could be made by spending well under $10.00. Sure, it won’t be as pretty in the container, and may not deliver the exact same effect, but it’s pretty close. And it saves you a step in the morning too! 

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Colby says · 04.07.14

Love this! What is the dupe for the cream soda eye eyeshadow? The link took me to tote ELF blush. Thanks so much for sharing!!

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Kate says · 04.07.14

sorry! just updated!

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siva says · 04.22.14

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Colby says · 04.07.14

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Ky | TwoPretzels says · 04.07.14

This is great! Thanks for sharing.

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Nicole Peters says · 04.07.14

Very cool!!! I think I might try this. Thanks Kate!

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Theresa says · 04.07.14

This is great! I really appreciate the DIY version, so I can enjoy some of the same look without the cost.
Thanks

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Rebecca Lately says · 04.07.14

That’s so neat! I love the Ambient Lighting Blushes. Luminous Flush is my favorite so far, too!

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Rebecca Castleberry says · 04.07.14

Brilliant! I’ve been wanting to purchase some of the Hourglass products but…ouch.
Also, just as a side note, I mentioned you in my most recent blog post as one of my top blogs to follow. ๐Ÿ™‚ You were one of the first blogs I started following, and are still a favorite!

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Paola Ysabel says · 04.07.14

What an awesome idea! ๐Ÿ™‚

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Tereza says · 04.07.14

What a cool idea! x

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Fanny Crevis says · 04.07.14

You look amazing ๐Ÿ™‚ Kiss from France ๐Ÿ™‚ http://bows-and-girls.blogspot.fr/

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Kaeti Hagenbuch says · 04.07.14

This is such a great idea especially for someone on a budget like myself! Thank you Kate…:)

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Evan'smom says · 04.07.14

Oh. My. Goodness. I just found your blog while googling pics of updos for shorter hair. (My daughter’s getting married in June.) I’m going to show my stylist some of your creations! Love your tutorials and your back story. I’m going to have to read and catch up on more of your posts. Thanks for blogging, your posts are so helpful and inspiring! Congrats on your baby! And yes, it does get easier. ๐Ÿ˜‰

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Sara says · 04.07.14

You do realize that you have me wanting to bust up all my blushes/eye shadows and get all mad scientist now mixing them, right!? lol

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kalin says · 04.07.14

I’ve used this method for repairing broken compacts/blush, but I never would have thought to create a new shade this way! I’ve got so many old blush & eye shadow compacts lying around, and this is a great way to freshen them up! Especially since this girl’s on a budget! ๐Ÿ™‚

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Meghan Waggoner says · 04.07.14

Awesome idea! Mary Kay offers a blush much like this color maybe a touch more pink called “Shy Blush” ๐Ÿ™‚ Love your blog!

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Jane Carr says · 04.07.14

This is such a good idea!
You are so gorgeous by the way!

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Sishi Yang says · 04.07.14

Love this idea! Genius!

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Arielle Thibodeaux says · 04.07.14

What a fantastic idea! Thanks for sharing!

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Cassie Hurwitz says · 04.07.14

This is a great idea! I love how it turned out ๐Ÿ™‚ I’m going to try this.

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Sherry P says · 04.08.14

How cool! On my way to make a mess LOL ๐Ÿ™‚

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Monique Migneault says · 04.08.14

It kind of costs more than $10, especially because the bare minerals dupe on it’s own is $14. :/ Do you have a cheaper dupe in mind? This is a really awesome tutorial though. Always love your posts!

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Kate says · 04.08.14

Look for creamy ivory eyeshadows from the drugstore. Maybe from ELF as well? That will make it pretty cheap!

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Elizabeth H. says · 04.08.14

Aromaleigh has white/cream eyeshadows and they also offer samples. Check out http://www.aromaleigh.com/whitecream.html

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Monique Migneault says · 04.08.14

Thank you both so much! Can’t wait to try this ๐Ÿ™‚

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Amy Robertson says · 04.08.14

Looks sooo pretty on! Definitely going to try this out.

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Koof says · 04.08.14

Wow, very cool idea!

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Aerin Downs says · 04.08.14

This is such a good idea! xx

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Sarah says · 04.08.14

I was just contemplating one of those blushes at Sephora, especially since the VIB discount is underway. But I couldn’t quite pull the trigger on another blush… especially at that price point. I have a neglected pot of shimmery bareMinerals eyeshadow laying around that would be perfect for this project. Thanks!

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Frazzled-Razzle-RN says · 04.08.14

What a great idea, DIY make-up!! I’m going to try this and I may combine two colors like coral and pink with the shimmer.

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Shopping Obsession says · 04.08.14

brilliant idea! Thanks for sharing. I love the Hourglass Ambient blushes and I got 3 and can’t get anymore. I may have to try this.

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Filiz @ Light and Sweet says · 04.08.14

I have to make this ASAP! Thanks for the inspiration.
x

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Christie Lynn says · 04.09.14

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Eunice Chen says · 04.09.14

Wow, I won’t have to buy extra blush just because I want a little shimmer in mine! I’ve never experimented much with makeup before, but I think I will try this soon for my trip to Hawaii this summer! Thanks for your tip!

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Lukesmommy25 says · 04.09.14

Thanks for the great ideas for us mom’s on a budget! I would love to see more budget friendly products and ideas!

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Meredith Gunter says · 04.09.14

This is awesome and a great idea! If you crumbled the blush a smidge more and added the alcohol while the mixture was still in the bowl, you may not have as much of a mess. Ever since I learned the alcohol trick, I’ve tried it several times!

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k718 says · 04.10.14

This is really cool, I think I need to try this, xo!
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Miranda says · 04.13.14

This is so cool. I never would have even tried to make my own dupe for an expensive product but now I’ll definitely be keeping it in mind.

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dontworrybhappy says · 04.21.14

Have you seen the Maybelline Face Studio Master Hi-Light Blush (they also have bronzer)? I came upon it at Walmart the other day when looking for another product and it made me wonder if it wouldn’t work as suitable (and much cheaper at $7-8) stand in for the ambient lighting blush.

http://www.maybelline.com/Products/Face-Makeup/Blush/Face-Studio-Master-Hi-Light.aspx

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siva says · 04.22.14

How To Get Your husband Back & Avoid Divorce,Love Spells That Really Work Fast

My Name is Vicky Lorimer, I am From United Kingdom.i am hear to give testimony of how i got back my husband, we got married for more than 9 years and have gotten two kids. thing were going well with us and we are always happy. until one day my husband started to behave in a way i could not understand, i was very confused by the way he treat me and the kids. later that month he did not come home again and he called me that he want a divorce, i asked him what have i done wrong to deserve this from him, all he was saying is that he want a divorce that he hate me and do not want to see me again in his life, i was mad and also frustrated do not know what to do,i was sick for more than 2 weeks because of the divorce. i love him so much he was everything to me without him my life is incomplete. i told my sister and she told me to contact a spell caster, i never believe in all this spell casting of a thing. i just want to try if something will come out of it. i contacted Dr Brave for the return of my husband to me, they told me that my husband have been taken by another woman, that she cast a spell on him that is why he hate me and also want us to divorce. then they told me that they have to cast a spell on him that will make him return to me and the kids, they casted the spell and after a week my husband called me and he told me that i should forgive him, he started to apologize on phone and said that he still love me that he did not know what happen to him that he left me. it was the spell that Dr Brave casted on him that make him to come back to me today,me and my family are now happy again today. thank you Dr Brave for what you have done for me i would have been nothing today if not for your great spell. i want you my friends who are passing through all this kind of love problem of getting back their husband, wife , or ex boyfriend and girlfriend to contact [email protected]. and you will see that your problem will be solved without any delay.

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Sarah says · 04.23.14

Hey Kate! Sarah here and just wanted to let you know that I have nominated you for the Very Inspiring Beauty Award as I’ve been loving your posts and figured why not! ๐Ÿ˜‰

For more details, please check out this post for more details : http://beautybabblings.blogspot.sg/2014/04/very-inspiring-blogger-award.html.

PS. I tried this out! My blush did not turn out so well :(. Gonna try again!

Love,
Sarah | http://www.beautybabblings,blogspot.com

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Toni Bowman says · 05.22.14

This is so neat! I’ve been lusting after the Ambient Lighting products. I love that people are really getting creative with DIY and makeup ๐Ÿ™‚

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Kathryn says · 06.15.14

Hey I love your blog and tutorials! This blush looks very similar to NARS orgasm and clinique Pink Blush ๐Ÿ™‚

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Chelsea says · 08.05.14

This is SUCH a GREAT DIY! Thanks!

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