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Let's talk about Charlotte Tilbury..

Anonymous — Fri, 12 Jan 2018 19:59:07 GMT

I already have the Filmstar bronze & glow palette but looking into some of her other products.

Does anyone have any experiences they would like to share esp with her Light Wonder Foundation, her blush and the Airbrush Flawless Finish Powder? I'm interested in getting these three things but still on the fence about taking the plunge!

Please let me know, many BTers opinions have helped me out on products before 😄 Thanks in advance!

Re: Let's talk about Charlotte Tilbury..

greenchilli — Fri, 15 May 2015 23:47:01 GMT

I have one CT lipstick - Velvet Underground. This lipstick makes her collection I think.

I tested the cream eye shadows today and they are excellent.

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ivyxox — Fri, 15 May 2015 23:49:29 GMT

Light wonder foundation is sheer, but the coverage is buildable. It gives you a similar result as Burberry fresh glow foundation. I think it's a good foundation if you don't own any foundation with a glowing finish. I wouldn't say it's my HG though.

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Anonymous — Fri, 15 May 2015 23:56:58 GMT

I like her compact finish powder, but it's been slightly, just slightly dry for my skin (which is already dry without powder). It feels somewhat similar to Guerlain compact on my face. It indeed blurs out pores/uneven texture, but I don't have too many large pores. I think it's pretty good. If you were to get only one among those three, I recommend this one.

I also tried her light wonder foundation. It's pretty lightweight, luminous finish (but not enough for me, since I like dewy finish), but for me, this foundation was somewhat temperamental. When my skin's extra dry (lack of sleep), it would look horrible on me. It's a good one, but I have dewy/luminous foundation with light/medium coverage that I prefer over this.

I haven't tried her lipsticks or blush, but I've heard good things about lipsticks. Shades seem pretty enough.

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ivyxox — Sat, 16 May 2015 00:22:02 GMT

I think CT's colour makeup is better than base makeup in general.

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greenchilli — Sat, 16 May 2015 00:59:16 GMT

I agree Ivy. I have heard good things about the bronzers and blushes - but they are not for me.

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beyourbeauty — Sat, 16 May 2015 03:01:31 GMT

the filmstar bronze and glow keeps going in and out of my nordstrom shopping cart. i can't decide....help me decide...lol. how do you like it?

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Anonymous — Sat, 16 May 2015 06:33:24 GMT

I have and love several CT blushers, and to be frank the quality is better than my Tom Ford ones. I also love her Wonder Glow, and am onto my second bottle of this. I also have and love many of her lipsticks. I really really like her foundation, but have yet to find a shade that comes anywhere close to my skin tone ...

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annypoo — Sat, 16 May 2015 06:55:59 GMT

I haven't tried too many CT items. I only own eyeshadow and blusher. If I had to choose one, the blusher is def my favorite. The colors are lovely and has good pigmentation.

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TrysBeautyItems — Sat, 16 May 2015 16:37:44 GMT

Has anyone (who did this offer direct from CT) receive yet their Light Wonder foundation samples, from March?

I have emailed them, they did say they ran out and getting more samples, but curious if anyone received.

shirleylin88, to answer your question: I haven't tried CT at all, waiting for the samples 🙂

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meganlisa — Sat, 16 May 2015 16:43:46 GMT

I love the matte lipsticks…though others had issues with the formula. I actually did as well, but only with the shade that is my favorite. I have an eye pencil and that is one item I'd caution you on. Beautiful but the wear time was pretty bad. I'm PM you links to the videos I did on the matte lipstick. The video add in hasn't been working, at least for me, for about a week!

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Anonymous — Sat, 16 May 2015 18:08:49 GMT

yay let me know! what offer was this btw? 😄

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Anonymous — Sat, 16 May 2015 18:09:00 GMT

which blusher have you tried?

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Anonymous — Sat, 16 May 2015 18:09:32 GMT

oohhh I want to try the Wonder Glow as well 😄 I think there is a shade of her foundation that is a good match for me so I think I will bite the bullet and just try it.

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Anonymous — Sat, 16 May 2015 18:09:58 GMT

I like it - BUT, if you like a darker contour it is not right for you. I am NC20-25 and the bronzer works for me but just take note that it is shimmery. 😄

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KateLovesYSL — Sat, 16 May 2015 18:23:45 GMT

We're finally getting CT here in Canada this summer--can't wait to pick up some blushes and lipsticks. Which ones do you recommend ballerinagrl?

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jcmb — Sat, 16 May 2015 19:45:20 GMT

I like her eye quads and blushes. The quality is very good, they last, are well-pigmented but not quite up to par with Tom Ford (but her stuff is also cheaper). I wasn't overly impressed with the one KISSING lipstick I got (Stone Rose) because the pigment was just average but quite moisturizing however did not last long. I have 3 eye quads which I love (Vintage Vamp, The Rebel and Rock Chick) and I'd have a few more if it wasn't for the fact that I get distracted by new stuff. I also really like the 2 blushes I have (First Love and Love is the Drug). My fav is FL cuz it goes with almost any other colors I'm wearing since it looks like a nude color on me. I'm not sure it would do well at all on darker skin. But she's got some other pretty, darker blushes as well. The lip pencil I have is average, works fine but nothing special for the price.

I I recently got Love Liberty matte lipstick. I am a big fan of Tom Ford's mattes but CT's (at least this color) takes several swipes for full coverage. I'd almost swear it has the slightest sheen to it. But it lasted well on me and the color is beautiful.

I only have experience with her color products. And now that I'm speaking of them, I think I'll wear one of the quads to work later. 🙂

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mrsbaine — Sat, 16 May 2015 21:10:53 GMT

I have all the products you are asking about. Here's a couple thoughts:

Foundation: Works nicely. It does oxidize a bit. I've helped with that by patting the face with a tissue right after application. I also use translucent powder during the day to cut down on it. The product has good coverage. Be aware that it does contain parabens. If you are staying away from those, you won't like this product.

Airbrush powder: it's very finely milled and absolutely gives an airbrush look. I like it alot.

Blushes: They are some of my favorites. I have Ecstasy and Sex on Fire. Both have a bit of shimmer, but don't show pores in an odd way on the face. I get great last power and they are both quite pigmented.

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annypoo — Sat, 16 May 2015 21:34:51 GMT

I have first love, which I thought would be too light but it's still pigmented! I really want to try sex on fire

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skintester — Mon, 18 May 2015 17:56:54 GMT

I love what I've tried so far and have not found any duds. Overall, colors are well-pigmented and packaging is good. I think the whole makeup line is well curated. Having the makeup in sets just makes it so easy for noobs like me to look like I know WTH I'm doing to my face. It's like paint by numbers or bed-in-a-bag I found my perfect nude lip combination in her Sophisticate set. Hepburn Honey lipstick+Pillowtalk lipliner+ High Society lip lustre = Wowza! So that's a what "nude lip" should look like! I'm skeptical about the skincare items and will stick to the makeup.

Quick thoughts:

Filmstar Bronze and Glow - great for fair-med skin. Finely milled, really warms up and highlights the face, buildable color. I've seen a version for darker skin but not sure if/when it will be released. This is the only CT product I've tried that needs improvement in terms of packaging as it feels flimsy.
Eyeshadow palettes - only Sophisticate is all-matte. In terms of favorites, I'd rank Fallen Angel > Rebel (unique) > Vintage Vamp > Rock Chick > Sophisticate
Classic Powder eyeliner - so smooth and easy to use, does not drag and stays put. Wish it was twist-up
Blush - very pigmented and feels light on the skin, not sticky. Applies like cream, easy to blend.
KISSING Lipstick - love that there are so many nudes to choose from as that is a difficult color to get right. I hope they expand the colors in the range. Great lightweight formula, with the right amount of sheen. No strong flavor or scent.
Matte Revolution - easy to wear and light weight. I quite like it because it does not dry my lips as quickly as other mattes have. Less pigmented than TF matte though. Mild vanilla scent, flavorless.
Lip Cheat - My favorite lipliner so far. Thicker than NARS lipliner. Very creamy and easy to apply, stays put. Wish it was twist-up.
Lip Lustre - Comfortable to wear, not as sticky as Laura Mercier Lip Glace or NARS lip gloss. Complements CT lipsticks well, but dupable and not a must-have. No discernible scent or flavor.
Full Fat Lashes mascara - Love the brush! It really grabs and defines the lashes. I don't see much of a difference in formula vs classic Diorshow.
Magic Cream - tried a deluxe sample from the Nordstrom GWP. Just for fun, I bought a couple of CVS cold creams to compare it with. Magic Cream has a strong rose scent, pleasant, not overpowering. The scent did not make me cough like Guerlain Baby Glow did. It's much thicker than the drugstore cold creams and Clinique Turnaround overnight cream, yet surprisingly easy to absorb. Feels luxe (for the price, it should!). Worked well for my normal skin but best suited for dry/very dry skin. It's undoubtedly a very good moisturizer but there are products from Clinique and other mid-range brands that are just as good for half the price, so I don't think it's worth buying unless you have very dry skin.

Other items I have yet to test in my stash: Filmstars on the Go, Feline Flick, Colour Chameleon, Rock 'N Kohl, a few unopened blushes and palettes, foundation samples. Waiting for three Beach sticks to arrive. I have heard great feedback on the cream shadows, Air Brush powder and Retoucher and plan to try them as well.

If you're interested in a specific color of lipstick/blush/palette/lipliner, let me know and I'll swatch it for you if I have it in my collection.