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the right track. Or perhaps you’re more of a ‘Dolce Vita’ which takes on the looks of Sophia Loren and Penelope Cruz. More of a Brigitte Bardot? Go for the ‘Rock Chick’. Marilyn more your style? Then you’re a ‘Bombshell’. The possibilities are endless and who says you have to be just one? A great staple is the ‘Filmstar Bronze & Glow’ which will sculpt and define the face like never before. Encased in the signature rose gold packaging, this compact has added vintage ‘cigarette case’ chic. Use the darker shade as a contour to suck in your cheeks and warm up your complexion. Then apply the highlighting shade to high points of the face for instant bone structure to rival a supermodel’s. To add some colour and health to your cheeks, have a go with the ‘Cheek to Chic’ blusher. Six colourways to choose from and each with complimenting duo shades. The outer colour is to ‘swish’ around the cheeks and the inner tone is to ‘pop’ the middle and give you a ‘halo effect’ finish. A fun idea and one to get women excited to open their compacts. As well as playful colours for the face, eyes and lips, the complexion is key for Charlotte too. Her infamous ‘Magic Cream’ is somewhat of a hero product in the line. Hydration is very important in prepping and priming the skin and this personal blend has been concocted by Charlotte herself and used backstage on models for years. Key ingredients include damask rosewater, hyaluronic acid, peptides and vitamins A, C and E. The lady herself exclaims “I cannot live without Magic Cream”. Suitable for all skin types, it will make the skin cushiony soft, regenerate cells and even protect with SPF15 andUVA filters. For complexion perfection, apply a light veil of foundation. Charlotte doesn’t adhere to face makeup that you can see but more of a lightweight texture that allows the skin to breathe and look ‘real’. ‘Light Wonder’ achieves this in abundance. Cleverly, if you’re ordering fromher website, you’ll receive 3 samples of the foundation your chosen shade and two either side, just to make sure you’ve picked the right one, e-tailer tastic! Every product in this line shows how accessible makeup can be. It’s not meant to be daunting or difficult but approachable and playful with a key professional edge. In Charlotte’s own words, “I want women to feel confident, safe and inspired”. I managed to grab a few extra precious moments with Charlotte to ask her some questions, here’s what she had to say… What inspired or motivated you to become a makeup artist? I always knew I would be doing something creative but it wasn’t until I discovered the transformative power of make-up that I knew it was what I wanted to do. What do you consider your greatest achievement? Launching my brand. It has been my dream for the past 20 years and I’m so excited that it’s finally happened. How do you ensure a healthy work/life balance? Making sure that I spend quality time with my son Flynn whenever I get the chance and lots of facials and massages. What initially triggered the Charlotte Tilbury Cosmetic line? I have always wanted to launch my own line of make-up as I could see the gaps in the market and I was so excited to get my backstage tricks and tips to women everywhere. What product were you most excited about creating? Everything! I wanted to revolutionize beauty andmake it easy choose and easy to use. 2 8 8 S I M P LY A B U DH A B I The Golden Goddess The Dolce Vita