Hourglass Ambient Lighting Edit Unlocked Collection: Review

You know how Mariah Carey pops out of Christmas decor the day after Thanksgiving with absolute glee on her face? That’s how I feel when the holiday Hourglass Ambient Lighting Edit Palettes launch every year. I’ve said it before, but it always bears repeating: Hourglass has perfected the baked powder formula. Though they may try, no other brand has come close to the finish, color selection, sensorial experience, or aesthetic elegance Hourglass has mastered. They’ve catapulted to yet another stratosphere with the launch of the Ambient Lighting Edit Unlocked collection.

​As with past iterations, each palette’s packaging features integrated art. Still, this year’s lineup is particularly special because the brand collaborated with a jewelry designer. “We’re proud to continue our tradition of celebrating female creatives through a collaboration with French jewelry designer Lauren Rubinski,” Carisa Janes, Founder and President of Hourglass Cosmetics, tells me. “Known for uniting French elegance with Italian craftsmanship, Lauren’s work reflects the same balance of heritage and modernity that defines Hourglass. Her creations celebrate individuality, passion, and authenticity—a shared belief that beauty is a form of personal expression.”