Charlotte Tilbury launches ‘glow in a stick' called ‘amazing for mature skin'
Make-up and skincare mega-brand Charlotte Tilbury has just dropped a gorgeous new addition to its Unreal line of products, and shoppers are already bowled over by it
Whenever Charlotte Tilbury drops something new, we sit up and take notice – especially when it's an extension of one of the brand's most talked about products of last year.
The much-loved make-up brand has just launched its Unreal Blush Healthy Glow Sticks, beautifully packaged, creamy, dewy blushes available in six shades. This follows on from Charlotte Tilbury's super-glowy Unreal Skin Foundation Stick, which launches last year and now has over a thousand reviews on the website (when I reviewed it I found that it made me look 10 years younger).
Like most of Charlotte's make-up products, these sticks – which cost £30 – are packed full of effective skincare ingredients, with 90% of testers agreeing that it minimises the look of fine lines, and 95% saying that skin looked plumper.
The Charlotte Tilbury website also makes it super easy to find your right shade, with each one shown on models with different skin tones, and a handy try-on camera function.
Despite only launching today, testers that were given a sneak peek at Unreal Blush in advance are clearly wowed by it; almost all of its 160+ reviews are five-star ones, with people calling it 'perfection' and 'a great everyday blush'.
"This is amazing for dry or mature skin," one person wrote. "You can instantly feel the hyaluronic acid when you swipe it on. It is very sheer, so if you are like me and very love blush, build it on. It blends easily and lasted 12 hours!"
Another called it "effortless glow in a stick" and "a game-changer", continuing: "Rosy Glow gives the perfect natural flush with a dewy finish that makes your skin look fresh and radiant. The creamy formula blends easily and is super buildable – great for everyday of full glam. The stick format is convenient, though it may run out quickly with regular use. Still, totally worth it for the glow it delivers."
Charlotte Tilbury Unreal Blush Healthy Glow Stick
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"I'm absolutely blown away by this product," a third person agreed. "I wore this for an entire 12 hours – was not cautious or careful while wearing it, nor did I wear setting spray and it seriously last all day with little to no fading. My skin felt so hydrated, it wasn't even like I was wearing a blush, it felt like skincare."
While pretty much everyone praised the actual product, a couple of customers had issues with the packaging, however, reporting that it broke upon first use.
Cream blush sticks are certainly having a make-up moment. Another of my all-time favourites is Rhode Pocket Blush, £24 (the shade Piggy is my top choice), while Merit's cute little Flush Balm, £26, is super popular with celebrities and beauty editors alike.
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