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Hourglass Ambient Lighting Bronzer
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Ambient Lighting Bronzer

4 shades Dewy finish Sheer pigmentation 0.39 oz/ 11 g

$32–$58at 2 retailers

Where to buy

Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$58 · 4.2★ (43)
Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
SephoraSephora$32–$58 · 4.5★ (1,024)
SephoraView at Sephora

What it is used for

Each shade is rated for each use separately. Marketed for two uses does not mean equally suited to both.

  • Bronzer

    3 shades suited, 1 possible

    Cool undertone (1 shade)

    Marketed for this, from the retailer's category or product name

  • Contour

    3 shades possible, 1 not suited

    Dewy finish catches light (3 shades), Has shimmer (1 shade)

    Marketed for this, from the product description

Shades by colour (4)

Colour family, depth and undertone are standardised from the official description and the swatch colour. Each shade opens its own page with its images, prices and similar shades.

Product characteristics

Format
Not listed
Finish
DewySource: retailer attributes (Sephora)
Pigmentation
SheerSource: the product name or description (Sephora)
Shimmer
Not listed
Wear
Not listed
Transfer-resistant
Not listed
Waterproof
Not listed
Smudge-resistant
Not listed
Hydrating
Not listed
Comfort
Comfortable or lightweight, claimedSource: the product description or retailer highlights
Skin types
Normal, Dry, CombinationSource: retailer attributes (Sephora)
Sensitive skin
Not listed
Non-comedogenic
Not listed
Fragrance-free
Not listed
Data confidence
HighSource: 4 of 4 shades have a measured swatch
Source
Ulta Beauty, SephoraSource: Checked 4 Nov 2026

Official description

What it is: An illuminating bronzer with Photoluminescent Technology, featuring bronze pigments that deliver a natural-looking, sunkissed glow while flaunting depth and dimension. What it does: Ambient Lighting Bronzer’s sheer, airy formula sweeps softly onto skin for a healthy-looking, radiant finish. It’s formulated with Photoluminescent Technology, featuring optically transparent particles that transform the look of skin by manipulating and refracting light to emphasize your best features. The optically transparent particles allow for seamless blending and color transitions. The powders, blended by hand using an advanced miscelare technique, offer the perfect balance of pigments in a gorgeous pattern. Use this bronzer alone, or paired with Ambient Lighting Powder for maximum control to create depth and dimension—or even use it for a subtle contouring effect. What else you need to know: "Most bronzers are flat and look unnatural. That’s where the Photoluminescent Technology really lends itself to the Ambient Lighting Bronzer. It's perfect for creating a natural sunkissed glow. I personally love using Luminous Bronze Light for subtle contouring because it blends seamlessly with the Ambient Lighting Powders and blushes."—Carisa Janes, Hourglass Founder Hourglass products are 100 percent cruelty-free.

Ingredients (28), as published by Sephora
  1. 1Mica
  2. 2Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
  3. 3Boron Nitride
  4. 4HDI
  5. 5Polymethyl Methacrylate
  6. 6Octyldodecanol
  7. 7Benzoic Acid
  8. 8C13-14 Isoparaffin
  9. 9Dehydroacetic Acid
  10. 10Diamond Powder
  11. 11Dimethicone
  12. 12Ethylhexylglycerin
  13. 13Laureth-7
  14. 14Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
  15. 15Phenoxyethanol
  16. 16Polyacrylamide
  17. 17Polymethylsilsesquioxane
  18. 18Potassium Sorbate
  19. 19Silica
  20. 20Sodium Dehydroacetate
  21. 21Sorbic Acid
  22. 22Sorbitan Sesquioleate
  23. 23Tin Oxide
  24. 24Trimethylsiloxysilicate
  25. 25Red 7 Lake
  26. 26Bismuth Oxychloride
  27. 27Iron Oxides
  28. 28Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891). Ingredient Lists And Claims May Change Or Vary From Time To Time As Part Of Hourglass’s Commitment To Innovation And Maintaining Global Compliance. Please Refer To The Ingredient List On The Product Packaging You Receive To Ensure The Ingredients Are Suitable For Your Personal Use