Beauty | It's Charlotte Tilbury, darling!
I arrived extremely late to the party as my first online order at Charlotte Tilbury only happened in May 2024 (not even a year ago!). It started by only being available at Net-a-Porter and it more recently democratised into several other outlets and into its own counters around the world.
I was completely enthralled after watching this video from Andreea Ali, my ultimate make-up guru, that made me reconnect with my feminine energy, my love for make up and my Parisian side in the past year. I am so grateful for her and devour all her videos!
Andreea speaks so highly of Charlotte Tilbury in most of her videos and make up tips and I needed to understand what it was all about.
My first experience: online, via app
I ordered through the app - what a luxurious experience it provides! - and here were my first CT items:
My first online order with Charlotte Tilbury - May 2024
Charlotte's Magic Cream
Andreea raves about this moisturiser. I have already shared about this cream as it has been a part of my morning skincare routine. It is quite rich and packed with hyaluronic acid, one of the richest creams I have ever used. Yet it is easy to play with make up right after putting it on, which is great!
The Invisible UV Flawless Poreless Primer
I was a super-duper-ultra Benefit Porefessional lover back in the day and have never found a primer that would cover all the bases for me as I have very textured skin from acne and past skin treatments. I have started using this one and have to be honest, I don't find there is anything to rave home about. I do like that it has SPF 50+ sunscreen though. Yet nothing beats Porefessional for me to this day even if I do like this one from Filorga lately.
The Lip Cheat Pillow Talk Medium Lip Liner
I am still coming to grips with this product as I am becoming a Lip Liner afficcionado, but only recently. I have very thin lips and have been playing around. I would just need it to last a little longer... I need more time to get a hang of it.
The Eyes to Mesmerise Cream Eye Shadow
This is a cream eye shadow - my favourite kind of eye shadow, so easy to apply - in the Walk of No Shame shade. It is a rich copper tone I love using on my complexion and use frequently to go to work. I like how easy it is to apply with my fingers but I sometimes use a brush when I want to be more zealous. Love love love it!
Jess
With this order, I not only received the most gorgeous crimson box, as well as a full Collagen Superfusion Face Oil and several samples. I was extremely impressed by the experience and the products.
My second experience: live at Galeries Lafayette in Paris
I took the opportunity to restock and try lots of new beauty products and treatments when I spent a few days in Paris at the beginning of the year. One of the brands that I chose was CT, as I had only bought it online and wanted to know more about the brand. I was about to visit their counter at Le Bon Marché - but stopped at Victoria Beckham Beauty and Bobbi Brown instead - so when I went to Galeries Lafayette I took the leap. And the make up artist (MUA) - unfortunately I don't remember her name! shame! - was super sweet, funny and patient to share everything with me.
Charlotte Tilbury's counter at Le Bon Marché | Me snapped by my husband at CT's counter at Galeries Lafayette + what I tried there
She also did my whole make up that morning and it was great as I was about to head to the airport for a flight back to the Algarve. Here are some of the products I purchased:
Beautiful Skin Sun-Kissed Glow Bronzer
I must confess I wanted to go to their contour wand but the MUA steered me into the this cream bronzer instead, as I shared I don't have much experience with bronzers altogether. She applied it on me and shared a few tips on how to apply (my initial idea of application was all wrong)(I am sure that almost 3 months later, I didn't get much better at it though but I am trying at least 5 times a week!). I use bronzer to define my cheeks and work on my temples. I have also learned with Victoria Beckham beauty how to apply contour on my nose and have been playing around it on a daily basis now. Last but not least, I sometimes use it on my hairline when I have my hair parted as I have alopecia and wide partings that make me a big self-conscious at times. It works great on my hair!
Overall, I love how creamy this bronzer is and how luxurious the packaging feels, with a big mirror that is so so necessary on the go or whilst travelling. Glad the MUA got me into it, completely recommend.
Hollywood Complexion Brush
I fell in love with this 2-in-1 rose gold soft brush as soon as the MUA started applying the bronzer on me and I have been using it daily ever since. I use the large flat-top head for my cheeks and temples contour and blending. I use the smaller angular side to play more around my nose, hair line and, sometimes, I use the bronzer on my eye lids when I am not in the mood for any colour. It works great! I love this brush and how it never had any hair fall-out in months (take note, Bare Minerals brushes!). Completely recommend.
I also got many delicious samples with these two products. CT is very generous with the samples and I love using them when travelling.
My third experience: live at the Lisbon airport
I had a quick layover at the Lisbon Airport at the end of March 2025. I didn't want to buy anything (ha! ha! ha!) but my husband needed to restock at the Kiehls counter so I had some spare time... and I gravitated towards the new Charlotte Tilbury counter at the Lisbon Airport revamped duty free area. I was warmly welcomed by the MUA Claudia and she saved me during my layover between a 8-hour flight and before my last 1-hour leg before heading home in the Algarve.
Here is everything I bought and tried with her:
Charlotte's Crystal Elixir Magic Serum
After cleaning my face, Claudia applied this luxurious serum that replenished my skin immediately. Filled with Vitamin C, Niacinamide and Replexium Peptide, I felt immediately reinvigorated and brighter after a long-haul flight. I immediately knew I needed it right then!
Hollywood Flawless Filter
Claudia shade tested me and found that the 4.5 Medium is my shade. And to my surprise, it is the same shade Andreea Ali uses?! I would have never guessed we are the same tone?! This foundation gives such an amazing glow, it immediately made me feel amazing after my long-haul flight.
Airbrush Flawless Finish Complexion Perfecting Micro Powder
After applying my foundation, Claudia applied the powder with a light brush. It helped set my foundation before getting ready for a bit of make up.
Charlotte's Crystal Elixir Magic Lip Oil
Lip conditioner by day, Lip Mask by Night, this is what the packaging promises. Claudia applied it on me after lining my lips and applying lipstick, giving them a much needed glow. I bought it and applied it as night at home and it was delicious. For real, it smells so so good. I will try it a few more days before giving it a review.
The Eyes to Mesmerise Cream Eye Shadow
Confession: I have been influenced on Tiktok by Ashley Paige's Armani 22 Eye Tint she raves on about. As I have never stumbled upon an Armani Beauty counter, I wanted to look into a champagne-ish kind of eye shadow and Oyster Pearl silver metallic shade did it for me. I tried on and hesitated between this one and the Champagne shade, also metallic but more with golden hues, but Oyster Pearl won for me. For now!
Pillow Talk Push Up Lashes Mascara
As I go through a mascara every three months, I often buy new ones as I am not scared of having too many but always of not having none. And my rule is only to use one at a time as it dries fast and I don't want to spend money drying several at the same time. I liked this one and bought it in the Super Black colour. I have been thinking about diving into brown mascaras but have yet to take the leap.
Also tried but not bought:
Glow Toner
Claudia applied it on me with cotton pads and a bit of a massage (much welcomed!) before applying the serum. The glow was ignited from here on.
Collagen Superfusion Facial Oil
I got a sample to use during my travels but I have yet to use the full size one offered to me after the online purchase.
Magic Eye Rescue
Got a sample instead.
Magic Night Cream
Got several samples to use during my evening routine. The small packaging is great whilst travelling.
The Classic Eyeliner Pencil
I tried the Classic Brown shade but it was unfortunately unavailable for sale. Also confirmed it is not available online. It must be a success. I really wanted to venture into brown eyeliners as I tend to think the usual khol black ones I use are getting a bit heavy on me.
Lip Cheat Lipliner
Also not available for sale at the counter, Claudia applied the Love Trap on me and I loved it. I am indeed falling in love with Lip Liners, I have to confess!
K.I.S.S.I.N.G Lipstick
Got the sweetest, cutest and tiniest 90s Pink shade lipstick sample. It is so cute I am afraid to use to be honest! The colour is gorgeous and rich though... might be hard to resist.
And that's a wrap!
These three amazing experience got from outsider to loyal customer. I love how skincare focused this brand is and how it makes me feel like I am glowing and ready to take on my board meetings at work on a daily basis. Call me a fan! Have you already tried any Charlotte Tilbury product? What did you think? Let me know in the comments!
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