London-born celebrity makeup artist Charlotte Tilbury is known for delivering red-carpet-worthy glamor to legions of loyal followers – or “darlings,” as she calls them – through her makeup and skincare range. name. One of the “stars” of the lineup is the award-winning Magic Cream Moisturizer ($100). A bottle of the product is sold every two minutes, and many of her fans (including Charlotte herself) were so pleased with the face product that they didn’t want the rest of their bodies to miss out.
“So many people have used it not just on their faces, but on their arms, shoulders, and legs,” says celebrity makeup artist (and Charlotte’s niece) Sofia Tilbury. “Charlotte herself carried a travel-size Magic Cream to hydrate hands on the go, and she even released her 150-milliliter bottle of Magic Cream XL to boost everyone’s skin care.”
For years, Sofia says fans have been asking Charlotte to create a body cream with the same transformative benefits and instant glow as her moisturizer. Well, “honey,” the wait is over thanks to the newly released Charlotte Tilbury Magic Body Cream ($65). The cream hydrates, smoothes and lifts using the same hero ingredients as the iconic moisturizer – along with a few new additions to the formula.
“We worked closely with the laboratories to formulate a body cream that could give the same effect that Magic Cream is loved for around the world: immediate skin rebirth without being heavy or greasy with a radiant glow, hydrated and nourished. from head to toe.” says Sofia. “Magic Body Cream has the same Magic 8 matrix as Magic Cream, including hyaluronic acid, vitamins C and E and shea butter, plus new body-targeted actives to help reduce the appearance of stretch marks and cellulite for brighter, firmer results. and toned. looking at the skin over time.”
In just eight weeks, the cream has been clinically proven to make the skin 40% firmer thanks to ingredients such as caffeine, known to strengthen and brighten the skin, and Algaktive Uplift technology, derived from an antioxidant-rich algae.
Part of the (literal) magic of the cream is that it delivers certain results very quickly. “Magic Body Cream boosts hydration in just 28 seconds, thanks to hyaluronic acid to effectively deliver water to the skin and hydrate it instantly, while the formula’s shea butter and oils act as soothing emollients that help smooth the skin’s feel. to hold her. that hydration”, says Sofia.
The cream’s delivery of immediate benefits—nearly all testers agreed that it instantly shaped the appearance of body contours—made it a celebrity staple even before the official launch. “We’ve been wearing it secretly on every runway and red carpet for months, from Paris Fashion Week to the Golden Globes, and all of our celebrity clients, from Lily James to Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, are obsessed,” says Tilbury. (Within days of release, the cream was also worn by celebrities on the Oscars red carpet.)
What happened when I tried
The cream comes in a tube with rose gold accents with instructions to apply daily using “Charlotte’s Magic Massage Technique” – placing the product in the palm of the hand and applying in upward, sweeping strokes. The cream is lush but not heavy, so it’s smoother and more even than many creams I’ve tried. Seconds after application, the promised “magic” occurred. The cream created a very light layer on my skin that left it supple and soft, with just the right hint of glow. I literally kept touching my arms throughout the day because I loved how soft and buttery they felt.
After a few weeks of using Charlotte Tilbury Magic Body Cream, my skin is still soft, hydrated and firmer, and I’m looking forward to seeing if further use will improve my cellulite. A side note: if you use the cream daily, you’ll likely go through the 200 milliliter tube in a month; therefore, how often you apply may depend on your skincare budget.
Even if you’re not walking the red carpet, you can do what I’m going to do — use the cream to bring a little “magic” to your skin on nights when you want to glow.
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