A Guide to Charlotte Tilbury Cosmetics

Narrowing down my favourite yet essential picks for the brand Charlotte Tilbury has not been easy, in fact this may be one of the most difficult posts I have wrote in a long time; the problem is unlike some beauty companies, just about everything Charlotte Tilbury touches is gold (both figuratively and literally - I mean look at that packaging) so whittling down five choices did not come with ease. In fact it was so tricky, that in some aspects I have been a tad vague but if I had to start my collection all over again, these are the pieces I would pick and as such recommend to anyone new to the brand.

A Guide to Charlotte Tilbury Cosmetics

Charlotte Tilbury Wonderglow
Part primer, part highlighter - this is the one multi-purpose product no make-up bag should be without. Charlotte Tilbury Wonderglow is different from your typical primer, not only is it infused with oodles of light reflecting particles to create wonderfully dewy skin but along with perfecting the skin and holding make-up firmly in place, it doubles up as a liquid highlighter. Wear it alone for brighter, more youthful skin, wear it under make-up for hold and added radiance, mix it into your foundation to create a lit from within glow, and/or apply it anywhere you want to highlight on your face and body. A little goes a long way and with so many properties, you'll quickly wonder how you ever survived without a bottle at your disposal. Find it here - link.

A Guide to Charlotte Tilbury Cosmetics

Charlotte Tilbury Filmstar Bronze & Glow Palette 
One of the products that cemented Charlotte Tilbury's place firmly on the beauty map was the Filmstar Bronze & Glow Palette, as the name suggests this duo has been created to warm, sculpt, define and highlight the face. Unlike typical contour palettes, Filmstar Bronze & Glow is subtle and very easy to use as the finely milled powders all but melt into the face, so there is no need to worry about harsh, tell-tale lines. It is very tricky to find a natural, olive toned bronzer, let alone a delicate, yet light catching highlighter, that beautifully illuminates the complexion without drawing attention to flaws such as open pores and fine lines. You can find both shade options here.

A Guide to Charlotte Tilbury Cosmetics

Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Flawless Filter
I have tried every Charlotte Tilbury base product and truthfully I adore them all (what can I say, I am super fan) but the most user friendly has to be the newly launched Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Flawless Filter. Now I realise that this isn't being marketed as base/foundation product but if light and glowy coverage is all you crave, then this is the product for you. The beauty of the Hollywood Flawless Filter is that it is so adaptable and forgiving (both in shade and texture), so it is by far an easier product to blind buy online. There is no wrong nor right way to best utilise the Hollywood Flawless Filter: use it is an under-eye concealer to really perk up tired eyes, use it as a primer, use it as a highlighter, use it in place of your typical base, mix it in with other products - the world truly is your oyster. You can shop the entire shade range here - link.

A Guide to Charlotte Tilbury Cosmetics

Charlotte Tilbury Matte Revolution Lipstick
And what a revolution it is. I adore matte lipstick finishes but loathe that typically they go hand in hand with dried out and eventually chapped lips, then along came the Charlotte Tilbury Matte Revolution Lipstick and changed everything. Forget drying lipsticks full stop, this creamy yet entirely matte lipstick glides onto the lips with such ease, stays in place perfectly (with or without a liner) and instantly creates the illusion of fuller lips. I'm on a mission to collect every shade in production but if I had to pick just one shade as my absolute favourite, it would be a close tie between Sexy Sienna and Pillow Talk. You can find the full collection here - link.

A Guide to Charlotte Tilbury Cosmetics

Charlotte Tilbury Lip Cheat
I'm very particular in regards to my lip liner choices and once I find my perfect formulation, I don't tend to stray. Although a lot pricier than I would like, very few lip liners come close to the Charlotte Tilbury Lip Cheat formula: a soft yet firm texture, that glides evenly and without tugging onto the lips, stays firmly locked in place for hours on end, has a moisturising texture so you can use it all over the lips without it becoming drying or uncomfortable and perhaps most importantly, it comes in a rainbow of shades so you will find the perfect match to your favourite lipstick. I've lost count to just how many Charlotte Tilbury Lip Cheats in Pillow Talk I have worked my way through - there truly is nothing else comparable. You can browse all 15 options here - link.

I'm sure you need little encouragement to pick up a few Charlotte Tilbury pieces but if ever you are in a rut, I hope the above can provide some inspiration.