Turning French jewelry into glow: Hourglass 2026 holiday palettes bring luck and love into your makeup bag
Who could resist this kind of refined, luxurious glow
Summary
- Partnering for the first time with French jewelry designer Lauren Rubinski, the collection turns classic symbols like four-leaf clovers and heart-shaped keys into raised embellishments on the Ambient palettes.
- The 4 Ambient face palettes each carry their own meaning and color story, with the “LOVE” palette launching exclusively at Sephora.
- Staying true to a cruelty-free philosophy, the entire range is formulated vegan, with 5% of net profits donated to Nonhuman Rights Project.
When makeup’s subtle play of light meets the artistry of jewelry, that satisfying weight in your hand is always especially captivating. This year, Hourglass unveils its limited-edition 2026 holiday collection, marking its first collaboration with French jewelry designer Lauren Rubinski. Their shared commitment to exceptional design and Italian craftsmanship comes together in the iconic Ambient Lighting Powders. These palettes do more than illuminate the complexion; they are like miniature works of art worth keeping in your makeup bag.
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Turning French jewelry motifs into art in the palm of your hand
Lauren Rubinski’s designs have always blended French elegance with a modern sense of balance. For this limited-edition Ambient Lighting Edit Unlocked collection, she brings her signature jewelry pendant motifs to the palettes’ gold-toned cases. Centered on love, hope, luck, and protection, the four palettes are adorned with a four-leaf clover, heart-shaped key, upside-down horseshoe, and heart-shaped pendant, respectively.
Open the palette to find powders hand-blended using Hourglass’s exclusive Miscelare Technique. The blend of pigment and light creates a one-of-a-kind marbled pattern in every pan of finishing powder, blush, and bronzer, while micron-sized light-diffusing particles naturally soften the skin’s contours as they refract light.
Four palettes tailored to bring out the glow in different skin tones
For a soft, luminous look, start with the four-leaf-clover-inspired “WISH“: delicate rose tones paired with bright apricot and warm champagne gold create a sheer, hopeful glow. For a more sculpted, dimensional effect, “HOPE” (heart-shaped key), which symbolizes confidence, blends wine red, rose, and bronze tones that layer easily to create warm dimension.
Also, “LUCK” (upside-down horseshoe), with rich berry and bronze tones, is ideal for a subtle yet textured holiday glow; while “LOVE” (heart-shaped pendant), available exclusively at Sephora, pairs bold coral and pink with a pearly sheen for a captivating flush on the cheeks (all four are priced at HK$ 840).
Availability
The Hourglass 2026 limited-edition holiday collection officially launched at Hourglass counters across Hong Kong on September 18, 2026. The palettes and limited-edition makeup brushes will arrive at Sephora on September 30. This holiday season, let your skin shine alongside your jewelry.
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