After years of creating red carpet, runway, and editorial looks on some of the world’s most popular stars, makeup artist Charlotte Tilbury founded her namesake brand in 2013. More than a decade later, the brand, which combines luxury, glamor, and superior formulas, has amassed a loyal consumer base of millions of fans worldwide—our editors included.
It’s one of our go-to makeup brands for everyday makeup staples and nighttime-appropriate products, so unsurprisingly, we struggled to narrow the list to just 13 products. But after carefully considering which items stand out in our makeup collections and beauty routines, we’ve compiled a list of the Charlotte Tilbury products our editors adore the most.
There’s a reason that the Airbrush Flawless Foundation won best overall in our test of the best full-coverage foundations—it’s a staple in my beauty collection because of how long-lasting and full-coverage it is. Though it shines most when used as a full-glam foundation that’ll stay put all night, lately, I’ve been mixing it in with a bit of my moisturizer for a my-skin-but-better finish which is ideal for work-from-home days. —Caitlyn Martyn, Commerce Writer
I’ve consistently struggled to keep my makeup looking great all day long—especially foundation on my oily skin—but this setting spray has absolutely changed the game for me. It helps to lock my look in place as well as provide a blurred, natural-looking finish to the skin. I notice a significant difference in the wear time of my makeup when I’m without it, so I continuously buy backups when I’m running low. —Alyssa Kaplan, Commerce Writer
I have tried many, many good lipstick formulas in my day. And since I receive many in PR to consider for stories, it's rare that I go into stores to swatch or purchase on my own. Charlotte Tilbury is an exception for me: I have bought a Matte Revolution Lipstick with my own money. The matte formula makes it a true long-wearing lipstick. I put the shade Lost Cherry on to go out for drinks with a friend, and we ended up falling asleep on the couch watching movies. I woke up the next morning still with a red lip—and shockingly, no smudging. That moment sold it for me; this is the lipstick that can quite literally go all night long. —Shannon Bauer, Associate Editorial Director
Although I was late to jump on the bandwagon, I’m never getting off. Between the soft cushion applicator tip and the easy-to-control formula, I’ve never been so obsessed with a bronzer-slash-contour product before. Three dots along each cheekbone adds the most lovely shadows to the plumpest areas of my face, making me look sculpted and sun-kissed. —Caitlyn Martyn
I love a one-and-done eyeshadow look, and this cream formula has been my go-to for years. It’s lightweight and easy to blend with my fingertips or a fluffy brush, and I love that it provides a wash of color on the lids that appears like it took a lot more effort to achieve than it actually did. Though it creases just a bit after several hours of wear, a few taps with your fingers immediately smooths the eyeshadow and brings your look back to life. —Alyssa Kaplan
I judge lip liners on three metrics: Pigment, glide, and blendability. The Lip Cheats get a 10/10 across the board. My Lip Cheat in Pillow Talk Intense is practically a nub by now—I particularly love pairing it with neutral lipsticks or nothing but a slightly pink gloss. It's not just one of my favorite Charlotte Tilbury products, but one of my favorite lip pencils, period. —Eden Stuart, Editor
Charlotte Tilbury's Magic Cream Moisturizer is a fan-favorite for a reason. This cream is rich and luxurious, with a clean scent that isn't too overpowering. It's formulated with hyaluronic acid for hydration and vitamins C and E to help brighten dull skin. After application, my skin always feels plumper, shiny, and smooth. It creates the perfect canvas for the rest of my makeup application, and I see a noticeable difference every time I use it. It is a splurge, but luckily you only need a little bit to get the Magic effect. —Star Donaldson, Associate Director, Social Media
Despite having oily skin, I reach for this glow-boosting product all the time. While it's too shiny to be worn all over my face, I love applying it on my cheekbones on top of foundation or on bare skin for a romantic luminosity. It's easy to blend, comes in a variety of shades and undertones, and looks beautiful on different skin types. —Alyssa Kaplan
I love the ease of applying a cream blush with my fingertips, and this one is a go-to pick for me lately. I love that the creamy formula is emollient and easy to blend without feeling too greasy on my already oily skin. It layers perfectly over foundation or on bare skin, and it provides the most stunning radiance without any shimmer. —Alyssa Kaplan
I have deep, purple circles at the inner corners of my eyes, and this balmy color corrector practically makes them vanish. I wear it alone to brighten up my under-eyes or underneath concealer when I want full coverage. It melts beautifully into the skin—just tap in with your finger or a damp makeup sponge. —Holly Rhue, Editorial Director
I tend to prefer matte or ultra-glossy lip products, so I was shocked when I kept reaching for this satin lipstick consistently over the last few months. I love that it’s creamy, pigmented, and completely comfortable to wear and reapply throughout the day. It layers beautifully on top of lip liners, and I love that I can pop a gloss onto the center of my lips while wearing this formula, and it doesn’t get goopy or patchy. The shade Yes Honey is one of my favorite warm nudes for any occasion. —Alyssa Kaplan
Cream bronzers are great for adding a natural-looking tan to your complexion and some definition to your features, and this is one of my favorite formulas. It has a creamy, kind of hard-pressed, mousse-like texture that’s really workable with a dense brush or a makeup sponge. It’s easy to blend out, super long-wearing, and provides a true skin-like finish that mimics a post-vacation bronze. —Alyssa Kaplan
I love the way the matte formula adds a flush of color to my cheekbones without looking shiny or oily. You need such a small amount of product, too; just two dots from the sponge applicator is enough to saturate my cheeks with a natural-looking wash of color. Pink Pop is my shade du jour; it's the sweetest baby pink perfect for spring and beyond. —Holly Rhue
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Alyssa Kaplan is an experienced writer in the beauty industry and product tester specializing in cosmetics. She's been a massive fan of Charlotte Tilbury for many years, and has tested nearly everything in the line. She received a bachelor’s degree from the Fashion Institute of Technology, where she studied marketing and product development in the cosmetics industry as well as fashion business marketing. Alyssa has been a commerce writer at Byrdie since 2022, where she covers all things beauty.