Phone, card holder, keys: The items you’ll never catch me leaving the house without…those and a healthy amount of Charlotte Tilbury’s Magic Cream all over my face, of course.
I have acne-prone skin, but I’m also simultaneously combination-to-dry – an odd mix, I’m aware. That means however, when I do find a moisturiser that works for me, it becomes my holy grail, and that’s exactly how I feel about Magic Cream.
I’ve been wearing it daily for the past six years now, ever since I stepped into the fashion industry really, and I think it might be my desert island item.
It all came about when Charlotte herself was a backstage makeup artist. She was renowned for using her own secret concoction on model and A-lister’s faces to instantly revive their dull, dry and tired skin.
“I created my iconic Magic Cream to prime skin too, so that makeup glides on flawlessly, looks more beautiful and lasts longer – I never do makeup without it!” She says. Neither do I, Charlotte.
A blend of antioxidant-rich Rosehip oil and oat extract softens and smooths the feel of skin and lifts the look of your facial contours which, in turn, is what creates that perfect base for your foundation, bronzer, blush etc to sit atop. Then, vitamin C and E brighten and even the appearance of your tone before a peptide complex, hyaluronic acid and aloe vera all come in to smooth, plump, hydrate and calm.
That gorgeous light-yet-floral scent Charlotte Tilbury’s Magic Cream is renowned for? It comes from frangipani flower extract, camellia oil and shea butter, and it truly is my favourite part about the entire formula.
I won’t beat around the bush; she’s spenny – especially if you want anything larger than the travel size – but in my opinion, she’s worth it. I’ve never had something that simultaneously nourishes my face under makeup, without budging everything around on top. Even in summer. Even with glasses on.