The Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Pressed Powder is a highly versatile and innovative makeup product designed to provide a smooth, airbrushed finish that lasts all day. This talc-free powder is formulated to set and touch up makeup, instantly absorbing excess oil and minimizing the appearance of pores without settling into fine lines.
Key Features and Benefits
This pressed powder is celebrated for its ability to:
- Instantly absorb oil and reduce shine, providing an immediate shine-free appearance.
- Instantly minimize the look of pores for a smoother complexion.
- Set makeup and provide touch-ups throughout the day.
- Deliver a lasting airbrushed, blurred finish.
- Offer sheer coverage that feels lightweight and breathable.
- Be non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.
- Be certified by The Vegan Society's Vegan Trademark, reflecting Hourglass's commitment to cruelty-free and vegan formulations.
Innovative Formulation and Ingredients
The efficacy of the Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Pressed Powder stems from its carefully selected blend of ingredients, which contribute to its unique texture and performance:
Core Components and Their Functions
- Mica: A common mineral powder that enhances skin feel, increases product slip, provides light-reflecting properties, improves skin adhesion, and acts as an anti-caking agent.
- Synthetic Fluorphlogopite: The synthetic counterpart to Mica, offering consistent quality, fewer impurities, and even lower heavy metal content. It's a key component in layered composite pigments, like those with pearl effects.
- Silica: This white, powdery substance, a major component of glass and sand, is highly effective at absorbing oil, making it ideal for products designed to keep the skin matte.
- Phenyl Trimethicone: A silicone fluid that provides a non-oily, easily spreadable emolliency. It acts as a water-repellent additive, reduces tackiness, and imparts gloss and softness.
- Boron Nitride: A graphite-like crystalline material with light-diffusing and texture-improving properties. In powder makeup, it enhances skin feel and improves color payoff.
- Calcium Carbonate and Magnesium Myristate: These ingredients contribute to the powder's texture and performance, aiding in slip and adhesion.
- Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate: A high-molecular-weight emollient ester that smooths the skin.
- Triethoxycaprylylsilane: Used to coat pigments, stabilizing them in formulas and ensuring they spread easily and evenly on the skin.
- Caprylyl Glycol and Ethylhexylglycerin: These act as preservatives, often found together with Phenoxyethanol (forming blends like Optiphen), to keep cosmetics free from microbial contamination and enhance the product's feel.
- Dimethicone: A widely used silicone known for its ability to make skin feel silky smooth, create a subtle gloss, and form a protective barrier. It can fill in fine lines temporarily and is also used in scar treatment for its softening properties. In hair care, it smooths and stays on the hair, though it can sometimes cause build-up.
- Hydrogen Dimethicone: A silicone molecule that acts as a pigment bonding agent, useful for treating powders by absorbing surface moisture, thus improving hydrophobicity.
- Aluminum Dimyristate: Contributes to pigment binding and texture.
- Allantoin: A super common soothing ingredient that helps calm the skin.
- Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate: Used in suncare products to bind to physical UV filters, maximizing protection while minimizing white cast. It offers good chemical stability and is non-irritating.
- Isostearic Acid: A liquid fatty acid derived from oleic acid, known for its excellent odor, thermal, and oxidation stability, making it effective for stabilizing pigments and mineral particles.
- Tocopherol (Vitamin E): A potent antioxidant that provides significant photoprotection against UVB rays and works synergistically with Vitamin C.
- Ultramarines (CI 77007), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499): These are the colorants used in the powder.
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Formulated Without
Hourglass is committed to creating clean beauty products. The Vanish Airbrush Pressed Powder is formulated without:
- Parabens
- Phthalates
- Sulfates
- Synthetic Fragrances
- Talc
Application and Usage
The Vanish Airbrush Pressed Powder can be applied in several ways to achieve the desired finish:
For All-Over Application:
Dust the powder onto the entire face using a powder brush. This method is ideal for setting foundation and creating a smooth, unified complexion.
For Touch-Ups:
Use the included puff applicator to pick up a small amount of product. Gently press the powder onto the skin where needed, focusing on areas prone to shine or oiliness. Layering can provide additional coverage and longevity.
Artistry Tips:
For targeted oil control, use the puff applicator in areas where shine and oil are most visible. Press the powder onto the skin and build up the application for increased coverage and extended wear.
Brand Philosophy: Hourglass Cosmetics
Hourglass is recognized as one of the most innovative and sought-after cruelty-free makeup brands. Since 2020, the brand has been fully vegan, championing cutting-edge formulations to deliver luxurious makeup and skincare. Their commitment extends to creating high-performance products that are also conscious and ethical.
Research Results: Proven Efficacy
Clinical and consumer testing has demonstrated the powder's effectiveness:
Instant Results:
- 100% of participants agreed that shine is instantly reduced.
- 100% of participants stated that their skin did not look oily immediately after application.
After 8 Hours:
- 94% of participants found the product lightweight, comfortable, and breathable throughout the day.
- 90% of participants reported that their skin did not look oily or cakey after 8 hours of wear.
Product Information
- Item Number: 2622548 (for all-over application instructions)
- Item Number: 2637722 (for touch-up instructions)
Note: Ingredient lists and product claims may be subject to change due to ongoing innovation and compliance with global regulations.