It smells like a 90s department store perfume counter. That was my first thought.
The real question: does a moisturizer that costs $100 for 1.7 oz actually make you look like a supermodel, or just smell like one?
It’s a rich moisturizer from Charlotte Tilbury. $100. The claim? Instant glow, long-term hydration, and a “magic” canvas for makeup.
Hybrid Moisturizer-Primer
It’s meant to be your last skincare step and your first makeup step.
Celebrity Backstage Secret
Used on models at fashion weeks and red carpets for years.
Luxury Packaging
Heavy glass jar that feels fancy but is annoying to travel with.
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It’s packed with hydrators and some brighteners. The hero is a “Magic 8” complex. Translation: a blend of oils and vitamins.
- Hyaluronic Acid: Plumps skin with hydration
- Vitamin C: For brightness (but not a stable form)
- Camellia Oil: A lightweight moisturizing oil
- Peptides: For skin firming over time
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Thick, whipped texture. Like cold butter. Takes a solid 30 seconds of massaging to sink in – not 10.
By week two, my dry patches were gone. But I had to blot my T-zone by noon. It’s rich.
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My skin was undeniably dewy and soft. Makeup sat beautifully on top. Did I look airbrushed? Not quite. But I looked hydrated and glowy.
It’s a fantastic, glowy primer in a fancy jar. Is it magic? No. It’s a very good, very fragrant moisturizer with a celebrity markup.