We've tried every Charlotte Tilbury product, these are the best
Charlotte Tilbury made her name as a supreme perfector of celebrity beauty, called upon by everyone from Kate Moss to Nicole Kidman for her unique sprinkle of A-list stardust. No matter whose face she painted, lips would pout, cheekbones would gleam, eyes would pop... and heads would turn. Her eponymous beauty line was an instant hit for one simple reason: we'll have what they're having!
Whether it's luxurious potions, glow-giving powders or plumping lip boosters, Charlotte's products are famously tested and perfected first on her celebrity clientele, who she counts among her closest friends. Only once her creations are deemed red-carpet ready are they unleashed upon her adoring public. Here at Good Housekeeping we've tried absolutely everything from her original, iconic Magic Cream to the latest limited edition colours, so we think we've got a pretty good steer on what deserves to be in a rundown of the best Charlotte Tilbury products, ever.
There are plenty of glittering goodies for us magpies to swoop upon. Unusually for a makeup artist brand, Charlotte manages to make her signature style glamorous, flattering and achievable for all age groups. Magic, DARLINGS, as she might put it. Her skincare is something we reach for on repeat when we're having a dull face day, and we had to salute her supreme self-confidence when she moved into fragrance. Not so much poking a toe in as leaping in with six-inch stilettos, Charlotte kicked off her perfume line with no fewer than SIX fabulous scents. What. A. Woman.
Here's our round-up of the best Charlotte Tilbury makeup, skincare and fragrances, all tried, tested and loved by Good Housekeeping's expert beauty team. Glow on, treat yourself.
Magic Cream
The product that started a revolution, after Charlotte created the dream formula for her famous faces then shared the secret with the rest of the world. Ideal for normal to drier skin types, this is a moisturiser that's deliciously rich and hydrates skin with total ease. It was a big hit in our Beauty Hall of Fame Awards, with its plumping and firming abilities earning it a score of 84/100. Even though it is on the rich side, it plays well under makeup and lends a beautiful glow. You can even buy refills and slot it into the existing jar once you're finished.
£79.00 at charlottetilbury.com
Matte Beauty Blush Wand
These liquid, matte blushers come in four flexible shades (including the iconic Pillow Talk) that offer soft, diffused-looking colour to cheeks. They're excellent for oilier skin types who aren't so keen on shimmer and shine, or those just wanting a more natural, your-skin-but-better finish.
£30.00 at charlottetilbury.com
Hollywood Glow Highlighter
If you want a highlighter, who better to provide it than the queen of glow herself? It's sparkle but made sophisticated, using pigment so finely diffused it's like fairydust. This powder formula comes in seven shades with options for all skin tones, from pearly Moonlit Glow to warm Sunset Glow and rich Bronze. When dusted onto cheekbones and the high points of the face, they sculpt, lift and illuminate the complexion so beautifully.
$38.00 at charlottetilbury.com
Eyes to Mesmerise Cream Eyeshadow
Cream eyeshadows are one of the quickest and easiest ways we know to achieve a pretty but impactful eye look. Charlotte Tilbury has some of the best: so creamy, they're almost mousse-like, easy to blend and richly pigmented. Use a fluffy brush to soften the look, or pat with a finger to build up colour. We love how wearable the colours are, too.
£26.00 at charlottetilbury.com
Beauty Light Wand
Is it a highlighter? Is it a blusher? Turns out, it's both. These cream hybrids give a pretty, tinted sheen to cheeks, with a glow that catches light. The luminous texture is beautiful: apply a few dots to cheeks and blend with a fingertip to diffuse the product into the skin.
£30.00 at charlottetilbury.com
Pillow Talk Lip Kit
It started out as the ultimate nude lipstick shade, but Pillow Talk proved such a phenomenon it sparked an entire franchise. "A friend of mine got a semi-permanent makeup artist to give her a lip tattoo matched to Pillow Talk, and honestly it's the shade I'd go for too," says GH beauty director Lynne. While you can get your pink fix in eyeshadow, blush and highlighter form, we'll continue to pick the lipstick and its matching lipstick as our all-time icons. There are three Pillow Talk shades in both the lipstick and liner (original, medium and intense) designed to be the perfect everyday shade for all skin tones. They all perk up your own lip colour, and add a touch of je ne sais quoi.
£44.00 at charlottetilbury.com
Airbrush Flawless Finish
Not all powders are made equal. Charlotte Tilbury's feels a cut above; it's so finely milled, it virtually becomes a part of your skin while also enhancing it. It eliminates excess shine without making the face appear flat, and gives skin a velvet-soft finish.
£38.00 at charlottetilbury.com
Beautiful Skin Radiant Concealer
A partner to the brand's Beautiful Skin foundation, this concealer is creamy and lightweight. Infused with hydrating hyaluronic acid, pore-refining niacinamide and brightening vitamin C, it's a winner for perking up tired eyes without creasing or caking. There's a reason it's describes as 'shape-wear for the eyes and face', as it's excellent for cheating a lifted look (read Charlotte's how-to on the product page) and it's a secret weapon for hiding eye bags. Read our full in-depth Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin Concealer review here.
£27.00 at charlottetilbury.com
Legendary Brows
This eyebrow gel is available in four shades, from taupe to black/brown. With a precision brush, it contains nourishing vitamin E and strengthening castor oil, as well as natural pigments that tint your brows and define their shape. The Good Housekeeping Institute gave it a score of 85/100, praising it for being quick and easy to use.
Read the full GHI review here.
£25.00 at charlottetilbury.com
Exaggereyes Volume Mascara
The latest and dare we say greatest Tilbury mascara yet, particularly if you love an unashamedly sexy lash. Well, what did you expect from that voluptuous bottle and curvy wand? The mascara formula itself lives up that 'Hollywood sex siren' promise, giving lashes masses of thickness, lift and length without any flaky trade-off (a common issue with volumising mascaras, we've found.) GH beauty director Lynne has had a couple of ‘are those lash extensions?’ comments from wearing this.
£28.00 at charlottetilbury.com
Joyphoria Fragrance
When six Tilbury sibling scents arrive all at once, it feels almost mean to pick a favourite but we can't deny that Joyphoria lives up to the name. Like all the Tilbury fragrances, it's a collision between perfumery and mood manifesting, with notes cleverly picked to boost your vibe of choice. And who doesn't want to feel joyful? It definitely hits the sweet spot for GHI's senior beauty writer Florence who always spritzes on its blend of ylang ylang. creamy vanilla and neroli ahead of a night out. "I always get asked what I've got on when I wear it to the pub," she says.
£130.00 at charlottetilbury.com
Hollywood Flawless Filter
Here's one of those ahead-of-the-curve products that's quite rightly hailed a game-changer. As the name suggests, it's like applying some magical digital trickery to your face in real life, and ending up looking like a glossier, healthier, better you. Alison, GHI's head of content, calls it her 'desert island beauty product' and has lost count of how many bottles she's been through since it launched. "I just love the lovely glow it gives my skin, and you can either wear it by itself for light coverage days or mix it with your foundation for added luminosity." Often imitated but never, ever bettered in our view.
£39.00 at charlottetilbury.com
Pillow Talk Big Lip Plumpgasm
The 'fan me down' name suggests that this isn't a shy and retiring format, and it's confirmed by Kate Moss getting all pouty and gaspy in the campaign imagery. Oh and Ms Tilbury herself calling it "pretty pink sex-blush effect"! Having tried it, GH beauty director Lynne had to agree that the gloss is something of a heart-racer, with a formula that's both hot and cold and leaves lips impressively plumped without feeling uncomfortably tingly. If you're looking for a lip filler effect in a tube, then yes, yes, YES, this is the one you'll want.
£27.00 at charlottetilbury.com
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