Vanish Airbrush Pressed Powder

Reviewer verdict

Across 19 YouTube reviews, the Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Pressed Powder earns an Index score of 3.9/5, ranking #35 among Face (Foundation, Concealer, Blush). Reviewers most often praise its finish, texture/feel, longevity, while the most common criticisms concern finish, value.

Reviewers praise the Vanish Airbrush Pressed Powder for its soft, blurring, airbrushed finish and luminous-but-not-overly-highlighted look, a point mentioned repeatedly across reviews (54 finish mentions). Many reviewers also highlight the lightweight, creamy, and silky texture that feels comfortable and almost weightless on skin (42 texture/feel mentions), and note reliable performance like longwear and oil control for much of the day (29 longevity mentions). Overall impressions are positive and consistent enough that multiple reviewers say it performs well, blends easily, and serves its purpose across various use cases (25 application and 29 overall mentions).

Criticisms center on the powder’s mattifying effect and tendency to emphasize dryness or settle into fine lines and creases for some reviewers, particularly around the nose and under the eyes (20 finish mentions and 17 skin compatibility mentions). Many reviewers also felt the price is high relative to what it delivers, with repeated comments about the $50–$54 retail cost being steep (18 value mentions). Additional recurring issues include mixed longevity for some users who experienced creasing or transfer during the day (17 longevity mentions) and complaints about fingerprint-prone or flimsy packaging (13 packaging mentions).

Analysis based on 19 YouTube reviews (4h 2m of video) with 316 pros and 125 cons extracted.

Pros (316)

Cons (125)

Review sources

• DID HOURGLASS JUST LAUNCH THE BEST POWDER EVER?! Hourglass Vanish Airbrushed Pressed Powder by Morgan Turner — 23 pros, 16 cons
• NEW HOURGLASS VANISH AIRBRUSH CONCEALER SHADE FLAX REVIEW & WEAR TEST | CVMakeupLover by CVMakeupLover — 34 pros, 4 cons
• A Real Review of Hourglass's New $54 Pressed Powder by Skelotim — 13 pros, 19 cons
• 2 DAY WEAR *new $56* HOURGLASS VANISH AIRBRUSH PRESSED POWDER *oily skin* | MagdalineJanet by Magdaline Janet — 18 pros, 13 cons
• New @hourglasscosmetics - Curator Eyeshadow palette review - Futurist by Gigiz Beauty — 25 pros, 6 cons
• HOURGLASS VANISH CONCEALER REVIEW / 12HR WEAR TEST! by Chinutay A. — 21 pros, 5 cons
• Best Powder of 2024?! | New Hourglass Vanish Pressed Powder Review | 10HR Wear Test! by GlamGirlChelsea — 23 pros, 3 cons
• I've had the hourglass vanish pressed powder for a year and I can finally report back to you by hautemess tom — 15 pros, 11 cons
• NEW HOURGLASS VANISH AIRBRUSH PRESSED POWDER REVIEW & WEAR TEST by Sandy Carina — 19 pros, 6 cons
• ALMOST perfect! HOURGLASS Vanish Pressed Powder - *2 day wear tests*, Review & Demo by Fabi Madeup — 15 pros, 10 cons
• HOURGLASS VANISH AIRBRUSH CONCEALER | Dry Skin Review & Wear Test by Geek Out of Water — 12 pros, 13 cons
• Get Flawless Skin with Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Pressed Powder by Stephi Glam — 23 pros, 2 cons
• Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Press Powder Review | Translucent Tan by Alex Missick | MissBeautyBunny — 20 pros, 5 cons
• FULL FACE OF HOURGLASS | Is it really WORTH the price?! $$ by Anife — 15 pros, 3 cons
• TRYING NEW MAKEUP 😍 ...this powder... by Allie Glines — 14 pros, 1 cons
• Luxury Makeup Worth The Splurge by Milabu — 11 pros, 2 cons
• Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Powder: Spend or Save? First Impressions & Review by CRayneG — 6 pros, 6 cons
• Find Your Best Powder Type! The Ultimate Guide to Powders by Lisa J — 5 pros, 0 cons
• Trying Hourglass Vanish Airbrushed Pressed Powder | ARIELL ASH by Ariell Ash — 4 pros, 0 cons

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