Everyone from Gisele to your favorite influencer swears by this stuff. It’s the backstage secret at every Charlotte Tilbury show.
The real test? My dry, 35-year-old skin on a 6am Zoom call.
A $100 moisturizer that promises an instant “glow boost” and long-term plumping. The before-and-afters got me.
Instant Glow
It has light-reflecting particles — it’s basically a subtle highlighter.
Makeup Grip
It’s designed as a primer. Foundation doesn’t slide off.
24-Hr Hydration
Claims to use a “magical 8-oil blend.” Sounds fancy.
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It’s a cocktail of hydrators and peptides. The “magic” is mostly solid skincare science, plus a few sparkles.
- Hyaluronic Acid: Binds water to skin for a plump feel
- Vitamin C Derivative: Brightens over time, but it’s not the star
- Peptides: Signal skin to produce more collagen
- Rosehip Oil: A classic moisturizer that actually works
Thick. Rich. Sinks in slower than my cheap gel cream — leaves a dewy, slightly tacky film for a minute.
After two weeks, my skin felt cushioned. But that tackiness? It’s the “primer” effect. You have to be okay with it.
My makeup looked flawless all day. Fine lines seemed softer. Did it transform my skin? No. It perfected the canvas.
It’s a brilliant makeup primer in moisturizer clothing. The magic is in the finish, not a skincare revolution.