Simply Abu Dhabi Magazine XXIII

Hourglass: Time for beautiful skin L aunched back in 2004, Californian brand Hourglass arrived on the beauty scene with a huge presence. Combining scientific technology with luxurious packaging, here was a cosmetic line that knew what it was doing. With desirable products that have created waiting lists and are selling out worldwide, their fan base continues to grow. Bloggers, YouTubers and industry professionals praise their formulations all over social media, creating a frenzy for consumers to get a piece of the action. Once you've tried their products, in particular their renowned Ambient Lighting Powders, youwill instantly see that the hype is well deserved. A sweep of their magical powder all over your face and your imperfections are blurred. It's like having your own personal lighting technician, in your makeup bag. Contouring, highlighting, glow, radiance and more recently 'strobing' are all trends that are not going away, so if you've not tried it, you need to. To clarify the wonder behind these products, I've gone straight to the source for answers from Hourglass' founder, Carisa Janes. She knows everything there is to know about lighting and how to manipulate it. Thanks to her products, we can cheat our way to beautiful skin. I'm obsessed! 2 1 2 S I M P LY A B U DH A B I Hourglass' founder, Carisa Janes.