Nº 1 Powder Brush

Hourglass Nº 1 Powder Brush covers the full face — a large dome built to carry powder across the whole face in a few passes. Hourglass makes it for both loose and pressed formulas, and the brand notes a Best of Beauty Award from Allure.

Type	Large domed powder brush
Powder types	Loose and pressed
Bristles	Taklon — high grade, PETA-approved, ultra-soft per Hourglass
Handle	Weighted metal
Recognition	Best of Beauty Award from Allure, as the brand states
Animal-free	Vegan and cruelty-free

What it actually does

• Sets the whole face fast. The head is large and domed, which Hourglass links to applying powder in both loose and pressed form.
• Diffuses rather than deposits. A big dome spreads a thin veil of powder over a wide area instead of concentrating it in one patch.
• An award the brand points to. Hourglass states that this brush took a Best of Beauty Award from Allure — their claim, repeated here as they publish it.
• Soft across a lot of skin. The Taklon bristles are graded high by the brand and called ultra-soft, which matters most on a brush this size.
• Synthetic, PETA-approved. Hourglass frames Taklon as the more hygienic choice against animal hair, and as a usable option when animal hair triggers allergies.
• Not restricted to powder. The brand says liquid and cream products can also be applied with it.
• Weighted handle. Hourglass ties the metal handle's weight to control while blending.

How to use

1. Swirl the dome into loose powder, then tap the handle firmly to release the excess.
2. Sweep across the forehead, cheeks and jaw in light passes — let the brush skim, do not press.
3. Use the edge of the dome around the nose and under the eyes where the full head will not fit.
4. With pressed powder, press the dome into the pan instead of swirling to avoid kicking up dust.
5. Go back for a second light layer only where shine returns, usually the T-zone.
6. To clean: a mild soap with lukewarm water, worked through gently, then dried lying flat.

Questions

Loose or pressed powder — which is it for?

Both. Hourglass names loose and pressed powder as the formats this brush is built around.

Is it too big for detail areas?

For the under-eye and the sides of the nose, yes — that is what a small setting brush is for. This one is designed for covering the face.

What is the Allure award it mentions?

Hourglass lists it as a Best of Beauty winner at Allure. We pass that on exactly as the brand publishes it, with no further detail added.

How long is delivery?

3 to 21 working days, depending on availability. Items already in stock reach you soonest; anything we order in takes longer.

Which payment methods can I use?

Credit card, debit card, Instapay and mobile wallets. Cash on delivery is not offered.

Can I return it if there is a problem?

Yes, for defective, damaged or expired items reported within 1 day of delivery. Approved refunds go to the original payment method within 15–30 days.