Cellphone, card holder, keys: The gadgets you will by no means catch me leaving the home with out…these and a wholesome quantity of Charlotte Tilbury’s Magic Cream throughout my face, after all.

I’ve acne-prone pores and skin, however I am additionally concurrently combination-to-dry – an odd combine, I am conscious. Meaning nevertheless, after I do discover a moisturiser that works for me, it turns into my holy grail, and that is precisely how I really feel about Magic Cream.

I have been sporting it every day for the previous seven years now, ever since I stepped into the style trade actually, and I feel it is likely to be my desert island merchandise.

Magic Cream evaluation, at a look…

How I examined:

My pores and skin sort: Mixture-dry and hormonal acne-prone.

I have been ‘testing’ Charlotte Tilbury’s Magic Cream for nearly a decade now – which is greater than sufficient time to present a good verdict I reckon. I’ve worn it on makeup-free days whereas working from residence and operating errands in addition to beneath full-glam appears to be like whereas attending occasions/weddings/date nights. I’ve additionally tried it alongside the remainder of my skincare routine (learn: after a cleanser and toner, and earlier than or typically after facial serums), to see if it pilled or reacted another way every time.

Earlier than and after pics:

Charlotte’s Magic Cream 50ml

Why you’ll be able to belief me:

Whereas my space of experience primarily lies in style, being a senior purchasing author means I additionally know a factor or two about magnificence (see right here for my Gentle Salon Increase evaluation – probably the greatest LED face masks in the marketplace – for proof). I’ve to say I am pretty fussy in relation to skincare, until I see fast outcomes I lose curiosity and am unlikely to re-purchase, so after I do ramp and rave about one thing you’ll be able to relaxation assured it is as a result of it is a mainstay in my magnificence bag.

About Charlotte Tilbury

Hopefully by now Charlotte Tilbury wants little to no introduction – even for those who’ve been dwelling beneath a rock. One of many main manufacturers within the international magnificence and make-up sphere, it is a title you will hear (and see) on the lips of celebrities like Kate Moss, J-Lo, Amal Clooney and – the latest face of the model – Celine Dion.

Based in 2013, it is most celebrated for its Pillow Speak assortment and Magic Cream. The invention of the latter all happened when Charlotte herself was a backstage make-up artist. She was famend for utilizing her personal secret concoction on mannequin and A-lister’s faces to immediately revive their boring, dry and drained pores and skin.

“I created my iconic Magic Cream to prime pores and skin too, in order that make-up glides on flawlessly, appears to be like extra lovely and lasts longer – I by no means do make-up with out it!” She says. Neither do I, Charlotte.

The method:

Charlotte’s Magic Cream 50ml

As a reasonably thick emollient, Charlotte Tilbury’s Magic Cream is right for these with dry pores and skin like myself. That mentioned, for those who’re on the oilier facet (or have delicate pores and skin to fragrances) you is likely to be higher off attempting the Magic Water Cream or steering clear totally. It is not for everybody, however people who adore it will wrestle to seek out something higher. Belief me, I’ve tried.

• Hyaluronic acid: A humectant produced naturally by our physique that may maintain as much as a thousand instances its weight in water (AKA, nice for hydration).
• Rosehip oil: Wealthy in vitamin F for a cushioning impact.
• Oat extract: Incorporates a great deal of alpha-glucans.
• Frangipani flower extract: Provides that delicate scent Magic Cream is famend for.
• Vitamin C: Brightens complexion.
• Vitamin E: Evens skintone.
• Peptide advanced: Plumps.
• Aloe vera: Calms.
• Camellia oil: Gives that dewy end.
• Shea butter: Nourishes and softens.

My expertise & last verdict:

The mix of antioxidant-rich Rosehip oil and oat extract softens and smooths the texture of my pores and skin and lifts the look of my facial contours which, in flip, is what creates that excellent base for basis, bronzer, blush and many others to sit down atop. I’ll say I’ve discovered I am higher to use it a minimum of 10 minutes earlier than, although, as it might probably capsule if I do not let it soak in correctly – particularly if I exploit something water-based on prime.