The 5 Most Game-Changing Charlotte Tilbury Products
June 10 | 5 minute read
Words by The MECCA Memo
With over 30 years of makeup artistry and industry experience, Tilbury has painted the faces of era-defining supermodels like Kate Moss and Naomi Campbell, created the makeup looks behind runway shows for Alexander McQueen, Lanvin and Chloe and was even awarded an MBE (Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire) by the late Queen Elizabeth in 2018.
In the world of beauty, she’s rightfully earned a different kind of royal title – the queen of glow. Once stating, “I don’t want to see invisible women,” Tilbury’s effortlessly glamorous, easy-to-use formulas are designed to empower everyone to be their most confident, beautiful self.
From the radiance-boosting Magic Cream models begged her for backstage to the universally flattering Pillow Talk range, her eponymous collection promises a practically life-changing glow. Covering skincare, makeup, fragrance, brushes and beyond, it’s almost impossible to narrow down Charlotte Tilbury favourites – but we’ve done our best. These five products are certified MECCA must-haves.
Bridging the gap between a super nourishing moisturiser, a makeup-binding primer and a dewy illuminator, the bestselling cream plumps, hydrates, brightens and calms with Tilbury’s blend of supercharged skincare ingredients. In addition to the signature Cushion + Lift Mesh Technology™, Magic Cream combines hydrating hyaluronic acid, plumping peptide complex and brightening vitamin C. Wear it under full glam or alone with a touch of concealer where you need it – you’ll be just as impressed either way.
The way you use it is customisable too. Wear it underneath a high-coverage foundation for a more radiant, lit-from-within look; mix it into a matte foundation to transform its finish; wear it on the high points of your face for a highlighted effect or wear it alone for a glowing no-makeup makeup look.
And if there was ever a scent to make you feel pure happiness, it’s Joyphoria EDP. Inspired by long, blissful days spent on balmy beaches, the mood-boosting fragrance combines sweet vanilla bean, uplifting neroli oil, blooming white florals and coconut water in a totally addictive, sunkissed scent. Spritz for instant euphoria!
This waterproof formula is satisfyingly smooth, velvety, long-wearing and the ultimate dupe for naturally plumped-looking lips. With a creamy, not-quite-matte finish, it defines lips for a fuller effect, while priming them for any lip product that follows like balm, gloss or your favourite lipstick (may we suggest the Matte Revolution Lipstick in 'Pillow Talk'?).
In addition to keeping your look in place all day, the weightless formula also smooths, blurs and hydrates the skin. Infused with Flawless Film Formers™ and calming aloe vera, the mist creates an invisible shield over makeup to prevent melting, fading or creasing. Spritz on as your last step for a red-carpet finish that lasts, use it as a smoothing pre-makeup primer or intensify your eye makeup – just spray it straight onto the brush for maximum colour pay-off.
