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Hourglass Vacation 2026 has launched with 4 new limited-edition palettes, matching dual-ended brushes together with a couple of lovely units.
There are three Ambient Lighting Edit Unlocked palettes accessible in any respect retailers Hope, Want and Luck ($98 every, Hourglass Cosmetics, Nordstrom, Ulta Magnificence & Sephora) and one that could be a Sephora unique known as Love ($98).
By this level I’ve collected so many palettes through the years, doing my common aspect by aspect comparisons appears overwhelming. There are undoubtedly repeats and similarities. Whereas I often don’t name these must-haves, I actually love them and I do assume they’re well worth the splurge. I deliver 1-2 with me on each journey even when it’s a mini staycation! Having every part in a single palette is so handy for me.
Based on Hourglass there are 18 information shades throughout the 4 palettes. First is a have a look at the three palettes extra broadly accessible in any respect retailers: Want, Hope and Luck.
Want Palette
The Ambient Lighting Edit Unlocked Want is that this yr’s lightest variation. That is nonetheless pigmented sufficient to indicate up on my tan pores and skin and I believe that is my favourite for probably the most pure look. See it in motion right here.
Shades included:
- Subtle Gentle Ending Powder
- Moonstone Glow Highlighter
- Ethereal Bronze Bronzer
- Mauve Flush Blush
- Pink Aura Blush
- Desert Rose Blush
Hope Palette
The Ambient Lighting Edit Unlocked Hope Palette is a medium toned palette however I nonetheless assume it might work for gentle/honest skintones. For some motive this one seemed probably the most much like previous seasons so I didn’t count on to essentially like it. Nevertheless after making an attempt it, I used to be actually shocked how a lot I prefer it. Based mostly in your suggestions from my demo right here, most of you stated this was the higher choice on me. See it in motion right here.
Shades included:
- Mushy Gentle Ending Powder
- Good Pink Blush
- Mushy Rosewood Blush
- Luminous Opal Highlighter
- Rose Quartz Blush
- Sunlit Bronze Bronzer
Luck Palette
The Ambient Lighting Edit Unlocked Luck Palette is the darkest variation. This one is unquestionably too darkish for my pores and skin tone, however the shades are nonetheless actually lovely. I did do that one with a lighter hand however the shades nonetheless pull somewhat too darkish for me.
Shades included:
- Radiant Mauve Blush
- Topaz Glow Highlighter
- Orchid Flush Blush
- Everlasting Gentle Ending Powder
- Mushy Dahlia Blush
- Velvet Bronze Bronzer
Love Palette (Sephora unique)
I ordered the Love Palette from Sephora after I bought the others and I’m glad I did as a result of this one is fingers down my favourite. It’s at present bought out at Sephora (bought out SO quick!) and I actually hope they restock it.
You possibly can see a mini demo right here.
- Vivid Coral Blush
- Rose Gold Glow Highlighter
- Pure Bronze Bronzer
- Electrical Pink Blush
- Dim Gentle Ending Powder
- Rose Warmth Blush
Brushes & Units
This vacation Hourglass has a Journey Brush Set ($184) and a Greatest Sellers Set ($295). Additionally they have their limited-edition Ambient Lighting Edit Brush II ($56 for a double ended angled fashion).
I’ve blended emotions concerning the twin ended brushes. This yr’s Ambient Lighting Edit Brush II is totally lovely however the design is identical as 2025. It’s a properly made brush for certain however the brush is on the extra dense aspect. For powder cheek merchandise I choose one thing somewhat extra fluffy. I purchased one to try to I like the small print however don’t assume it’s essential.
I did splurge on the 2026 Journey Brush Set as I used and cherished the 2025 model. The brushes are the identical aside from one. This yr they included the angled cheek brush which I believe is healthier than final yr’s model. At $184 it’s extremely steep however I’ve used my set from final yr quite a few instances. It’s nice to throw in my purse if I want to the touch up my make-up whereas on-the-go.
These hardly ever go on sale, however if in case you have your eye on one, I’d bookmark it to both Hourglass, Ulta or Nordstrom. Hourglass often does a Associates and Household sale throughout the vacation. Nordstrom sometimes has their 15% off magnificence sale and Ulta at all times has ongoing offers or bonus level occasions.
That wraps up my vacation evaluate! General my favourite is the Love Palette and Want in shut second. Hope remains to be actually lovely too. I personally would skip the dual-ended brush and go for one in all their common brushes from the everlasting line or save up for the comb set.
Yow will discover the Hourglass Vacation Palettes accessible at Hourglass Cosmetics, Nordstrom, Ulta Magnificence & Sephora.
Did you already splurge on something from the gathering? What did you assume? Do you might have your eye on something?
