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Ambient® Lighting Edit Brush

HOURGLASS

Current Price $52.00
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Details & care

What it is: A multitasking brush that features two versatile brush heads designed for use with an array of products, including powder, brush, bronzer and highlighter, and cream or liquid products, too.

What it does: This brush features a rounded end that has been ideally shaped for applying finishing powder and adding bronzer to the temples and hollows of the cheeks, and a tapered side which has been shaped to flawlessly apply blush and highlighter. It's made with PETA-approved, high-grade, ultrasoft Taklon bristles and features a weighted metal handle to provide control for effortless blending and application.

Pro tips: Wash with mild soap and water. Lay flat to dry.

  • Not tested on animals
  • Item #5271068
  • Core Product ID 3333342D9A

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HOURGLASS

Innovative beauty brand HOURGLASS was founded in 2004 when industry veteran Carisa Janes sought to transform high-end cosmetics. Today, HOURGLASS is known for combining science, beauty and luxury in its breakthrough formulations, technological innovations and complexion products with groundbreaking active ingredients to create the most flawless finish possible.

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Most helpful positive review

May 17, 2018Incentivized review

Perfect for contouring!

This is the perfect contouring brush to use with bronzer. It places the bronzer exactly where you want it without a wide sweep of color. It's a quality brush, no shedding.
lzf48
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Most helpful critical review

July 14, 2021

Waste of money

I treated myself to this brush thinking it would be perfect using with the Ambient edit palette. It is not. I can't find any usage for this brush and believe me i tried it with every product i thought it could work with. It is too dense, too small and it was a waste of money. Really surprised that Hourglass would produce a brush that doesn't bring their beautiful makeup justice. It is a mystery and an expensive one. Spend your money on their makeup instead . Really dissapointing
Majsen
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May 17, 2018Incentivized review

Perfect for contouring!

This is the perfect contouring brush to use with bronzer. It places the bronzer exactly where you want it without a wide sweep of color. It's a quality brush, no shedding.
lzf48
8found this helpful
Dec 3, 2016

Get it!

It's one of those products where you feel you can live without...until you try it...absolutely love it. The bristles are beautiful, the craftsmanship superb, and the effect is flawless.
Jrix
6found this helpful
Nov 28, 2016

Great Brush!

I use this with the limited edition surreal lighting palette and love that it's the perfect size to swirl in each color. Also love that it's double sided so I can use it for all over face powder and bronzer or blush. Good buy!
Emp13
4found this helpful
May 25, 2023

Perfect Blending

This brush blends to perfection. I use one side for bronzer to chisel out my cheekbones and the other side for highlighter.
Kunzbaby
3found this helpful
Sept 14, 2023

all in one brush

I first purchased the HOURGLASS veil powder brush, because it was so popular on social media. However, I didn't love that one even though I really wanted to. I exchanged it for this one and love it! I use the blunt end to Apple my foundation, it works so quickly and in multiple less steps than a dampened beauty blender and I believe less bacteria. I use the same end to contour/apply bronzer and the the tapered end to powder under the eyes and apply blush. This brush is amazing, I travel a lot and it's so convenient to just have one brush that can get everything done, and done quickly and beautifully.
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ArtemisCally
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2found this helpful
Oct 31, 2018Incentivized review

Save your money

I decided to buy this brush with birthday gift money but it is something I wouldn’t ordinarily have bought. I was gifted the Ambient Lighting Edit 4 pallet and needed a brush that fit into the small pans. The brush is soft but both ends are too dense for my liking to apply the blush, bronzer and powder to the face. It’s fine for the highlighter or maybe just setting under the eyes. The cost is too high for this item that you can’t even stand in a brush holder because of it being double-sided.
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Abbie133
2found this helpful
Apr 8, 2018Incentivized review

Amazing!

This brush is so soft and effective for applying all makeup I have tried it. I have been comparing it to other brushes I own and cannot figure out what makes it so fabulous, but it is! I found this brush when an Hourglass representative at Sephora was applying products to my face. I loved the flawless look it gave me.
AmyL44
2found this helpful
Oct 16, 2020

Beautiful and elegant

I love that it is two in one in firm side and the other super soft is multipurpose
Nefertitie
1found this helpful
Oct 2, 2026

Small but useful brush

Great control at both ends
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June 28, 2026

Love this Brush!

Soft bristles and so wonderful! I use the larger side for bronzer and the smaller side for blush. Smooth application and flawless finish!
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Naomimi
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Mar 24, 2026

My new favorite makeup brush

The Hourglass Ambient Lighting Edit Brush is honestly a joy to use. It’s soft, blends everything effortlessly, and the dual-ended design makes it super convenient for quick, polished looks. It feels luxurious in hand and works beautifully with powders and creams alike. A bit pricey, but absolutely worth it for how easy and flawless it makes my routine.
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Milena Pavlova
Mar 12, 2026

Not worth it

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Hourglass contour and blush brush is really lovely quality and blends products beautifully. Both sides are super soft and work well, but honestly it’s just very expensive for a brush. It’s nice, but I’m not sure it’s fully worth the price..... if I am honest
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