Beauty mogul Charlotte Tilbury reveals genius celebrity hacks
The mogul behind a multimillion-dollar makeup brand that celebs absolutely love has spilled on her top “genius” beauty hacks.
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To uncover the deep, dark secrets of the makeup world, there’s no better person to turn to than Charlotte Tilbury. Yes, the woman herself behind the multimillion-dollar beauty brand.
Using her 30-plus years of artistry and expertise, Charlotte has created a cult favourite brand packed full of easy-to-use products for the average makeup wearer.
And while she’s been busy breaking records and creating innovative products, Charlotte has also spilled on her ultimate make-up secret. That is, how to get her famous ‘Charlotte glow’ – yes the one you’ve seen on the likes of Demi Moore, Kate Moss, Kylie Minogue and Kim Cattrall. The genius hack is detailed in an exclusive interview with news.com.au checkout.
‘NEVER BE DUPED AND REPLICATED’
When it comes to Charlotte Tilbury, not only are you paying for the gorgeous packaging, but also the amazing innovation.
“Innovation is always at the heart of what we do, so I work with world-leading scientists and my product development team to trial formulas and shades, testing on hundreds of models of different skin types, tones and ages,” Charlotte explains.
One of Charlotte’s most popular products – the award-winning Hollywood Flawless Filter – is probably the one thing that’s been imitated the most. According to the beauty mogul, it’s because it “revolutionised the glow category in beauty”.
“When I was developing my multipurpose liquid glow booster, I wanted to steal Hollywood beauty lights and the secret tricks and combine it with the perfecting properties of social media filters. I wanted to bottle that soft-focus, smoothing light and give it to everyone, everywhere.”
Charlotte continues, “a product does not launch until I know it is perfect. I am exacting across every part of my product development – from ideation to conception”.
It turns out that one of my personal favourite products – the Exagger-eyes Volume Mascara – was 10 years in the making! It is brilliant, using innovative lash vinyl-black wrap tech and a curved brush to really hold your lashes curled and lifted all day long.
“I don’t just create a product; I create an effect which then creates a feeling. They call that effect the Tilbury feeling and it’s why my products have become legendary, for a reason!”
CHARLOTTE TILBURY SHARES HER ULTIMATE BEAUTY HACKS
There’s no better way to learn the secrets of the makeup world than from the beauty mogul herself. Here are some of Charlotte’s ultimate tips for a flawless look.
HOLLYWOOD CONTOUR WANDS
One of Charlotte’s biggest beauty hacks involves the use of a product she created after contouring the faces of celebrities and supermodels for over 30 years – the Hollywood Contour Wand.
Charlotte explained, “Easy to apply, blend and wear, the cushion applicator and buildable, blendable formula gives everyone sculpted Hollywood cheekbones in seconds!”
THE ICONIC MAGIC CREAM
“One of my top Tilbury tips is that you can actually use the Magic Cream to perfect your winged eyeliner look! To perfect and sharpen your feline flick, all you need to do is dip a cotton bud in my Magic Cream and swipe it over any areas that need to be corrected. This is a genius hack!”
MIXING BESTSELLERS TOGETHER
If you want the ultimate no-makeup makeup look, Charlotte loves to combine the Magic Water Cream and the Hollywood Flawless Filter.
“I know it can get hot and humid in Australia, so my Magic Water Cream is the perfect skincare saviour,” Charlotte says.
And for the Hollywood Flawless Filter, Charlotte loves that “you can wear it alone, under makeup as a primer, mixed with foundation or as a highlighter for the best glow of your life. Together, they give that gorgeous, glowing, glass skin effect!”
PERFECTING THE SKIN WITH POWDER
Charlotte says the Airbrush Flawless Finish Powder is a “makeup-finishing micro-powder that soft focuses, smooths and blurs in seconds, flawlessly transforming the look of your skin”.
Even better, it pairs perfectly with the Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray. “It’s my secret to locking in your flawless look, for makeup that looks just applied!”
THE BEST BLUSH TECHNIQUE
Charlotte’s signature glowy look features a gorgeous blushed cheek.
“You need to apply my Pillow Talk Matte Beauty Blush Wands in a W shape across the nose and cheeks for a naturally sun-kissed effect! And darling, the easy cushion applicator makes them so easy-to-use – they are a one dot wonder!”
CHARLOTTE’S DESERT ISLAND PRODUCTS
While Charlotte admits that picking her favourite product is like choosing her “favourite child”, she does share the top three she will always reach for.
“The first would be my award-winning, best-selling Magic Cream. The reason celebrities love it so much is because it’s a miracle moisturiser and a primer in one – it doesn’t just boost your skin barrier, it beautifies your skin barrier with a magic cushioning layer that makes
your makeup look more beautiful, and last so much longer,” Charlotte detailed.
“The second would have to be my iconic Pillow Talk Lip Cheat! For years, I studied countless pigments and shades to identify the undertones in everyone’s lips so I could create a universally flattering shade that mimics the tones we are naturally blessed with. And that’s why one Pillow Talk product is sold every three seconds.”
Charlotte also dished on her top-secret Pillow Talk tip: “I love to line just outside of your natural lip line to give the best lips of your life! What I did for the lips, I have also done for the eyes and cheeks, innovating a whole beauty wardrobe of Pillow Talk to amplify everyone’s natural beauty!”
“Finally, I am completely obsessed with my new limited edition Palettes of Beautifying Eye Trends. Each of my six eyeshadow palettes contain nine nuanced, universally flattering shades that work together harmoniously and look good with every eye colour and skin tone!”
Charlotte’s Magic Cream, $98 at Charlotte Tilbury
Pillow Talk Lip Cheat, $38 at Charlotte Tilbury
Charlotte’s Palette of Beautifying Eye Trends, $97 at Charlotte Tilbury
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