A chance to pre-order Charlotte Tilbury’s Magic Cream showed up in my inbox a month or so ago as Charlotte was gearing up for her US launch. This Treat & Transform moisturizer, a constant sellout, sounded like something I wanted, needed and had to have. I usually hate the concept of a pre-sale, but remembered the Wayne Goss YouTube video, which pretty much proved I’m hopeless with regard to the latest in skin care. #CantWait
Roaming through Selfridges last Spring, the Charlotte Tilbury counter was so mobbed with people I never got to try the cream that was at the top of my London list. Pre-ordering “the magic dew of youth & luminosity in a jar” was my take on Charlotte’s mantra to #MakeupYourDestiny. I am still not partaking in any more pre-sales! Good things come to those wait. #TheWaitingGame
Until recently,
Charlotte’s Magic Cream was her backstage secret for years. Concocted in small batches by the makeup guru herself, it was only available to her private celebrity clients. Now, a core item and the biggest star of her brand’s line up, the most anticipated cream of the year has landed stateside. Talk about a red carpet arrival! #Waitlist
Powered by the patented BioNymp Peptide Complex, the magic starts with anti-aging benefits that fight free radicals, stimulate collagen production, and decrease the appearance of expression lines.
Magic Cream is also loaded with skin plumping hyaluronic acid and healing Vitamin E and rose hip oil. Botanical extracts of frangipani, aloe vera and damask rose water regenerate, soothe and purify. A dream for daytime, it offers broad spectrum protection of SPF 15 without the feel of greasy sunblock. #JustWait
As experienced with–and a fan of–
Charlotte Tilbury Multi-Miracle Glow, the latest Magic Cream once again displays her focus on boosting hydration levels and revitalizing the complexion. Magic Cream does it brilliantly. If you are expecting a light moisturizer or if you have oily skin, this cream may not be for you. For me who has combination skin, this will be my go-to during the winter months for sure. Though this luxe formula is very rich, it doesn’t feel heavy. Completely shimmer free, it instantly delivers a soft glow, which creates a halo effect for whichever foundation, powder or tinted treatment of choice that you layer on top. It absorbs flawlessly so try wearing just the cream to master the ‘model off duty’ face. #WaitUp
The jar that houses Magic Cream evokes a feeling of Old Hollywood; the outer box unfolds elaborately and resembles a flower in bloom. It is no wonder Charlotte Tilbury saved this one for last. It’s truly fabulous and very much worth the $95 price tag (1.7oz). My only gripe? Vanity perfection. It is not leaving the house. Coincidentally, I’m going to London tonight for a few days and you know I’ll be at Selfridges trying to score a travel size pot before Big Ben strikes 10am! #WaitAndSee
Charlotte Tilbury is now available at Nordstrom.com, BergdorfGoodman.com and Beautylish.com.
I’ve never heard of this brand but it sounds really good. Love the box though – there’s something magical about it!
Ps. Big Ben is so 2011. It’s name changed to Elizabeth Tower to mark the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee a few years ago. 🙂
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For anyone outside of the UK, it still is and and forever will be Big Bed you buzz killer you. 😛
I thought Charlotte Tilbury was purely make-up, never knew there was a skincare range, the price tag is a bit out of my league though.