Hourglass is one of the most counterfeited names in luxury beauty, and one of the hardest to buy honestly in India. Luxe by Kan imports the full-size range from official UK and US channels, pays the customs duties up front, and prices them into the product — so the number you see is the number you pay.
What authentic Hourglass costs in India
Prices below are landed prices with duties included, not marketplace estimates:
- Vanish Airbrush Concealer — from ₹3,899
- Veil Translucent Setting Powder — ₹4,650 travel size, ₹9,850 full size
- Ambient Lighting Blush, travel size — from ₹5,299
- Ambient Lighting Finishing Powder — ₹10,599
- Ambient Lighting Bronzer 11g — ₹10,999
- Ambient Lighting Edit palettes — ₹13,599 to ₹15,650
Why the cheap listings should worry you
Ambient Lighting powders are among the most faked items in luxury makeup. The counterfeits reproduce the packaging convincingly and the finish badly — the powder sits chalky rather than diffusing light, and the pigment breaks down within a few hours. If an imported luxury powder is listed far below its landed cost, someone has skipped either the duty or the authenticity. Neither is a saving you get to keep.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I buy Hourglass Cosmetics in India?
Hourglass has no operating retail counters or official India online store at present, so the brand reaches Indian customers through importers and resellers. Luxe by Kan sources the full-size range from official UK and US channels with customs duties included in the listed price and ships across India.
Which country is Hourglass Cosmetics from?
Hourglass was founded in Los Angeles, California in 2004 by Carisa Janes. It is a vegan and cruelty-free brand, and has been part of the Unilever portfolio since 2017.
Is Hourglass concealer available in India?
Yes. The Vanish Airbrush Concealer is stocked at Luxe by Kan from ₹3,899, with the majority of the 44-shade range live at any given time.
Is Hourglass a luxury brand?
Yes. Hourglass sits in the prestige tier alongside Charlotte Tilbury and Pat McGrath, priced well above mass-market makeup because of its formulation standards, refillable packaging and vegan certification.
Why is Hourglass so expensive in India?
The India price reflects the international retail price plus customs duty and import costs. Luxe by Kan includes those duties in the listed price rather than leaving you to settle them at delivery.
