Every review ive seen of the iconic Magic Cream by Charlotte Tilbury questions whether or not it is worth the hype and whilst I am often wanting to try everything that everyone raves about, I often like to wait for the furore to die down and then try things for myself. I already adore the Charlotte Tilbury Glow Toner, so I had high hopes.
Packaged inside a luxurious weighty glass jar with gold lid, the cream inside is one of the richest moisturisers I have probably ever used and my skin loves it. I have combination oily skin, so I am part oily, part dry and this constant change in weather only adds to the dryess, so with skin that feels parched, I need to pack on the hydration.
This rich cream is, as you might expect packed full of the most amazing ingredients alongside SPF15 and a anti-UVA filter that protects your skin from the sun’s ageing effects, you will find:
- ‘multi-tasking’ anti-age BioNymph Peptide Complex stimulates collagen production and improve elasticity production while fighting free radicals.
- Hyaluronic acid and wild pansy extracts seal-in moisture so your skin feels renewed and rejuvenated.
- Vitamin C: A powerful antioxidant which helps with reducing hyperpigmentation, fading scars, and evening out your complexion
- Rosehip and camellia oils which work to transform dull complexions so you can get hydrated, youthful skin.
You can see why it is said to be perfect if you want to cheat the appearance of 8 hours sleep for glowing skin in a flash because it does exactly that and so much more. As well as being an incredible moisturising cream, you can also use it as a makeup primer and it helps to soothe and smooth out the skin to create that perfect base.
For me that lovely rich, luxurious texture that glides on to the skin without feeling too thick or heavy ticks boxes, added to which it leaves my skin soft, smooth and moisturised, I love how hydrates and yes I get the hype, but it was worth waiting to try it in my own time.
Starting at £53 for 30ml, it isn't cheap but the pot is going to last you a good few months and if you can ever get your hands on a sachet to try - do it!
