HOURGLASS AMBIENT SOFT GLOW FOUNDATION | Dry Skin Review & Wear Test

Today I’m trying the Hourglass Ambient Glow foundation in shade 4.5. See how it applies and wears on dry, maturing skin over 40. All products linked below! #makeupover40 #foundationfest
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Hourglass Ambient Soft Glow in shade 4.5 $58 - go.magik.ly/ml/1l5dy/ [Ulta] or go.magik.ly/ml/1l5e4/ [Sephora]
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I’M WEARING:
NAILS
Louisiana State University (just the non-logo strips because they’re the same colors as JMU! Go, Dukes!) and Ibiza Nights by Color Street - 100% real dry nail polish strips - no dry time, no smudges, no heat or tools needed, and made in the USA! We’re now international - US & Canada! Hop into my Facebook group / goownails or visit www.geekoutofwaternails.com
FACE
Hourglass Ambient Soft Glow in shade 4.5 - go.magik.ly/ml/1l5dy/
Flower Beauty Heatwave Luminous Bronzer in Sunrise - go.magik.ly/ml/1e1lj/ or go.magik.ly/ml/1fi8x/
Flower Beauty Flower Pots Blush in Warm Hibiscus - go.magik.ly/ml/1fi90/ or go.magik.ly/ml/19qc3/
EYES
MAC Pro Longwear Paint Pot in Painterly - go.magik.ly/ml/8oia/
Wayne Goss Pearl Eyeshadow Palette - go.magik.ly/ml/197n3/
CoverGirl Simply Ageless Lash Plumping Mascara in Black - go.magik.ly/ml/1izid/
GXVE by Gwen Stefani Line It Up eyeliner pencil in Spiderwebs - go.magik.ly/ml/1j38e/
Elf Brow Lift - go.magik.ly/ml/1eikj/
LIP
Elf lip gloss (discontinued)
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EQUIPMENT
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ABOUT ME:
My name is Shelly and I’m a 47-year-old web geek that jumped off the deep end into the makeup and beauty world. I’ve got normal to dry skin, fine lines, and hyperpigmentation caused by sun damage. Cameo appearances by my rescue cats Daffy, Polly, Ziva, and Charlie (all girls).
I purchase most products shown on my channel myself. Occasionally I receive PR. PR products were sent to me free of charge with no obligations to review them, unless otherwise noted. All opinions are honest and my own. Some links are affiliate links and may earn me commission at no cost to you. I appreciate your support of my channel! FTC: This video is not sponsored.

[@francescamarie2517]

You're a joy! Always makes me smile!

[@heatheru3089]

Thank you for trying this one! I've been waiting for your review after so much hype. Great to know the issues you pointed out!

[@emily-wb4fv]

So glad you tried this one! I really enjoy it. ❤️

[@kankan572]

Ohhh I have been waiting on this review 😍

[@nataliah4478]

thank you i have the same shade and dry skin similar age and really appreciate the review. i love your eyeshadows in this video!!!

[@lisabafundo4355]

The color looks perfect

[@reikiwithcary2682]

Thank you! Beautiful as always ! Friend and all!

[@catherinekasiewicz8683]

I love your hair color! I think the makeup looks beautiful on you.

[@UntangledTreasures]

Yay foundation fest!!! My favorite! ❤️

[@traceyfarrell4876]

Love your makeup!

[@gategirl66]

B+, I called it! 🤣 Thank you so much for the honest review and you look beautiful tonight as always! 🥰

[@majakaczorowska4597]

Thank you for the review. You just saved me a lot of money 🙏❤️

[@63Lsp]

You're looking so great! Loving your hair, and just your whole beauty! Great review💜

[@goow]

Thank you!!

[@missv8109]

This hairstyle suits you so well!

[@gracie979797]

Love how the Wayne Goss palette colors coordinate with your hair.

[@sfkat]

Great review....just found your site!....Please review the new CHANEL LES BEIGES Water-Fresh Tint Foundation. I've heard it's wonderful and fine for dry skin.

[@AnnieBoBannie421]

Yes!!! I’ve been wondering about that one too!! It’s beautiful…. I’ve not seen a negative review yet!! 💋

[@Justquitthebs]

Jealous! Now you can binge watch all the previous videos 😉I never buy a new foundation before checking Shelly’s excel sheet first!

[@lisabafundo4355]

I been waiting on this one👏👏👏 let's see how it covers your little friend 😅

[@rabbiroz3806]

I had to go with 4.5 too because the other colors were too YELLOW! I would have liked it a tad deeper for the Summer (it did oxidize a bit on me) . . . but such as it is, I will be wearing it in the Fall/Winter. I also feel like, based on your review, less is more.

[@alexacase4993]

Loving the new dr jart bb cream and summer fridays skin tint as well as the elf liquid filter

[@goow]

I just got a sample of that Summer Fridays skin tint - I plan to do a review with it!

[@Sophia-uu1im]

Can’t wait for your review on Jones Rd! I have been eyeing that for my mature, desert dry skin……. Thanks for another great review. Love your hair and cat making an appearance in the background

[@goow]

Thanks, Sophia!! The Jones Road is coming this Friday! =D (the video is coming, that is!)

[@annalucy89]

Can I ask you if you've tried it and if so how did it turn out?? I have desert dry skin myself, no normal to dry but just dry as hell because of eczema and just being "blessed" with dry skin so I can only use hydrating products with no drying ingredients!

[@rootedinhisword]

I'm 40 with dry skin, and your reviews help me narrow down foundation choices. Thanks.

[@goow]

Hi Jess! Here's my master list. At the top right of the spreadsheet, you can type in things like "hydrating" or "smoothing" or "blur" etc depending what's most important to you and it'll filter out the results ranked best to worst: geekoutofwater.com/foundation-fest/

[@nataliah4478]

@@goow thanks much 😍

[@vickiem.6096]

I want to see your eyeshadow palette collection please! 💚

[@goow]

Oooh that could make a fun video because I have a whole rolling cart of eyeshadow palettes in my closet that I rarely use because you can't get them anymore and most of the time in videos I only want to wear things you all can still get (because there's nothing more sad than someone getting all excited about something I'm wearing and then having to say, sorry you can't get it anymore!) but I'm sure I have some I've forgotten about!! I will add that to my to-do list for videos! Thanks, Vickie =D

[@justjen3216]

I personally think u look really pretty...ur makeup is applied beautifully. Your eye shadda...ect. great video I just got this foundation and freaked out when it looked orange on my hand. I put it on my face today and I was surprised that it bleded in really well melted into the skin like u said ..have a good evening

[@chrystar1]

Your makeup looks great! I can't wait for the Jones Road one. Will you be reviewing the Westman Atelier Dewy Foundation Drops?

[@goow]

The Jones Road just got here, w00t! I've got the WA on my list to buy as well :)

[@chrystar1]

@@goow we really appreciate your solid reviews, especially foundations. You're reliable and thorough, thank you.

[@christy8618]

I’d love to see you review the new Lancome Glow foundation! I’m so curious about it!!! 🤗

[@goow]

It's coming up next! =D Spoiler alert, it's good :) lol

[@colleens7996]

I used this today for the first time. So far so good. I heard a suggestion on other U-tube channels; use less product. I followed that advice and didn't have settling. I do agree that it seems more mat than glowy. Thanks for the review.

[@goow]

I tried that for my second time wearing it today and less product does help with the settling! Thanks, Colleen!

[@emily-wb4fv]

I agree! I have dry skin and on me, I see less of that light diffusing effect? It’s more of a natural finish on me. In the winter, it’ll probably be more natural matte.

[@lauraw83]

Thank you for this one! I went without my Tretinoin prescription for a few months and I started breaking out. I can relate to the chin breakouts. Drives me crazy trying to figure out how to cover them. I’ve been very curious about this one and glad to have your opinion!

[@goow]

I wonder if slacking on my tretinoin is part of my breakout issue. This is the lamest excuse ever but when I got home from my trips I didn't unpack my skin care bag for almost 2 weeks and didn't use my tretinoin all that time. (I finally unpacked some of it! lol still not all of it).

[@MyCleverHandle]

Seeing the criminal on your chin reminds me that I'm almost glad I have rosacea. When my derm doc told me about all the things I could no longer have or do, I was sad at first. So now it seems my skincare routine has become rather boring, but I use the same simple products, read labels obsessively, and can say I've not had a breakout of any kind in several years. I'm 62, so hopefully hormones are completely stable - or absent - after thirty years of a dark scary ride with PCOS. I'm a happy camper, and I look like my mom did at the same age, which ain't too bad! Love your videos! Your explanations are wonderful, and my cats love my makeup routine too!

[@lauraw83]

@@goow I chose to blame the lack of Tretinoin in my routine, but could be my skin changing. I will be 40 soon and have noticed more breakouts than when I was a teenager. Salicylic acid helps me as well.

[@Justquitthebs]

My favourite morning: breakfast whilst watching your videos. I enjoy them so much. Thank you for this honest review. I wanted to get the hourglass and was waiting for your review. I think I will refrain from this one though. Looking forward to the next video! Best regards from the Netherlands 🤗

[@goow]

Thank you!!! The Netherlands are on my bucket list to travel to!!

[@Justquitthebs]

@@goow we would love to have you!!

[@olzhena9681]

Great review- thank you Shelly. If you have a chance could you please review Monika Blunder balm foundation?? 🙏🏻🙌❤️

[@goow]

Added to my list!! Thanks, Olzhena!

[@ultrasoundangie6786]

Another wonderful review! Would you consider reviewing the neutrogena serum foundation, the Wayne Goss, or the Salt New York system?

[@goow]

Added to my list!! I am hoping the WG comes back in stock. I wasn't able to get it before it sold out at launch and it's been out of stock ever since. :(

[@cindypowell6358]

I wonder your opinion on the new Dior Forever transfer proof, as you & I have similar skin types/color etc. I haven’t tried it but many great reviews so far by influencers. Would love for you to review it. 😊

[@anjaawesome]

Another awesome review, just as usual 🥰 have a lovely time 💕

[@liss441]

Love the hair !

[@goow]

Thanks!!! I'm having fun with it being short :) and it's so fast to dye now that I might be experimenting some more with that.... I'm about due to bleach my roots again!

[@liss441]

@@goow look cool with dark roots

[@Elle0704]

Thanks!

[@Elle0704]

As your shade twin, but slightly older and crustier skin match, I appreciate your analytical skills the most. Your rating system rocks.

[@goow]

Thanks, Elle!

[@lindapisacano3647]

Hi Shelly. Have you tried the Dior Forever Matte foundation? Would love to see your thoughts. Thanks.

[@goow]

I'm going to have to dig into my drawers because I thought I had it, but I don't have it in my foundation spreadsheet, which probably means I don't have it - maybe I was thinking of the Dior Face & Body. I do love that one and the Forever Glow. I've had good luck with Dior foundations. If I don't have the matte version I'll add it to my to-buy list! Thanks, Linda!

[@christynfitzsimmons5515]

Hellofrom Toronto! First time commenting, long time viewer :) Thank you for this - your review is the one that I've been waiting for! Love your personality soooo much, so happy I stumbled across your channel (and btw where do we find your soaps??) sending virtual hugs and love xo

[@goow]

Hi, Christyn!! Glad to have you hangin' in the comments! =D lol it's my happy place! My soaps are over at qcsoap.com =D Thank you!!

[@christynfitzsimmons5515]

omg that you replied and thank you so much!!!!

[@christynfitzsimmons5515]

@@goow xo so many thanks xo

[@themerz6982]

I just want this to be elegant and beautiful, pore smoothing perfection. Let's tell them to do that. Have you tried those mighty patches? I am addicted to those. I'll wear one even w/ my makeup on, just to cover a beast. Life savers.

[@goow]

I had never tried the patches thinking I don't get breakouts, but now that I seem to have this recurring theme going on, I was thinking I should buy some!

[@bostonmarathoner7281]

Tip- if you have any Loreal Infallible Pro-glow foundation, mix 50/50 and apply. Best foundation ever! Won't crease, soft glow, lasts over 16 hours!

[@Katy38316]

Hey I would like you to try The Huda Beuaty Fauxfilter Luminous Matte Liquid Concealer and see what you think apparently everyone says it’s a good concealer

[@goow]

Added to my list!! =D Thank you!

[@MDev617]

Hello! I absolutely love your videos. I’m nearly 40 with fair normal to dry skin. Might you have a recommendation for a “gray”/taupe toned foundation like CYO Lifeproof was? Unfortunately, I am allergic to niacinamide and am prone to milia, so the Purito (so so sad) and Missha with mineral oil are out. Thanks!

[@goow]

I don't think the Yensa Skin on Skin BC Foundation has niacinamide - Light Neutral is the shade I have that is a similar undertone to the CYO. I miss that CYO Lifeproof!!! :(

[@lorraineelliott1546]

I’ll give this a miss Shelly. Love your hair by the way . Love from north east England xx

[@goow]

Thanks, Lorraine!! =D

[@ambergerhelper7852]

That should be your signature lip color. It is GORGEOUS on you, especially with the purple hair. 😍 With the new omicron booster coming out, we’re hoping to go to a concert in November for my birthday. I’m thinking of going purple again. You’re my inspiration. 🤩

[@goow]

ALLLLLL the purple!!

[@HelenAvery]

Isn't foundation magic? However despite the many foundation shades Hourglass does, they always oxidize on me to something kinda too yellow, isn't that weird!? Anyhoo, thanks for another great review!

[@goow]

I have that issue with almost all of the Physicians Formula foundations (except they go blazing tangerine orange on me!) It's so wild. Body chemistry is fascinating :)

[@andrearatcliff3161]

Have you tried the new Lancôme radiant foundation? I’m trying to decide which is better for dry skin…

[@goow]

Both this one and the Lancome were fine in terms of the dry skin component on me. If you're looking for a slightly more dewy finish I think I'd go Lancome.

[@butterflyja9301]

hello, I have a question please. I can see your reviews are honest and you have tried different products, my skin is so crazy dry. so among all of foundations you have tried, which one was the best for dry skins? Thank you.

[@goow]

My favorites right now are Haus Labs, NARS Light Reflecting, Guerlain Terracotta, Polite Society, Wet n Wild Tinted Hydrator, Missha Perfect Cover, and the silver TirTir compact.

[@charityoverman]

Did it give you polka dot pores on your nose? It looks like a perfect match otherwise. Loved seeing Ziva creeping in the background 😍

[@goow]

It didn't really settle into pores, but was annoying in its line settling the firsts half hour or so.

[@r.c.7779]

Please try the new Lancôme care and glow foundation, it’s a lot better and natural looking.

[@goow]

It's on the way to me as we speak! My shade finally came back in stock =D

[@imeldaloza2200]

Hello World 🥰 please review bare minerals rescue tinted SPF.

[@beepbeepboop4246]

This looked especially good on you when you were outdoors.

[@Meggie-may]

Hi Shelly what is your favorite daily foundation?

[@goow]

Hi Meg! I have so many that they rotate in and out of my favorites. Right now the 2 I'm grabbing the most are the Nars Light Reflecting Foundation and the Bobbi Brown Serum Foundation - but anything on my list that ranks A- or higher is likely to be in my rotation at any given time! geekoutofwater.com/foundation-fest/

[@Meggie-may]

@@goow Oh cool, thanks! I will check out that list.

[@oceanbird.]

Do you still use that clarins eye cream? I think I saw it on sale in Ulta 21 days of beauty sale 👀

[@goow]

I do!! LOL I just got one TODAY from Nordstrom because I did not look far enough at the Ulta sale 😂 at least I got 15% off.... lol but now I'm going to get another because HALF OFF holy cow, can't pass that up! This stuff is like gold to me. I never want to be without it. Thanks for the heads up!!!

[@oceanbird.]

@@goow awesome! I'm def going to get it and try it out since it works so well for you!

[@lisadeangelo244]

Jones Road, please!!

[@goow]

You read my mind =D It's coming up on Friday!

[@bryndabaker6782]

Wonderful video and review, thank you! You looked fabulous, of course; however, going to pass on the foundation. It seems nice enough, but I'm likely not the target audience. Caught a glimpse of the Beautiful Ziva earlier in the video, please tell her she needs more camera-time! ;)

[@goow]

I miss when Ziva used to sit on my cabinet behind me when I filmed! lol there used to be a separate background light back there and it was out of frame so she was actually sitting under the light but all you could see in the video was her sitting behind me.

[@marialopresto2976]

I think that I don't really like anything by hourglass but their lipglosses

[@moonmother.]

💕🌷💖💜

[@mistytells]

I feel like you aren't pink toned. Am I wrong? I see pure neutral skin.

[@goow]

In the dead of winter I'll pull barely cool, and the rest of the year I'm pretty much spot on neutral, though unless I'm wearing self tanner I usually prefer the look of a slightly cool undertone on me.

[@marielle7505]

Hmm. For the price, I'm not that impressed to be honest. Thanks for the review!