It is time for a review on the Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Flawless Filter. I can remember when I first saw this preview on Instagram. As much as I wanted it, there was some misconception about what this product actually was. That was why I gave it a pretty wide berth for the first few months after the launch.

People weren’t sure if this was a foundation with a terrible shade range. A highlighter with a half-decent shade range. Or, a primer and then the shades were even more confusing. After seeing people using it and loving it on YouTube, I decided that I would get my hands on it. It is safe to say that this quickly became one of my favourite makeup items from my collection.

 

 

The packaging.

The first thing that I talk about in all of my reviews and that is the packaging. When it comes to a Charlotte Tilbury product, you know that you are not going to be disappointed when it comes to the quality of the packaging. This fits in with the whole 1920s aesthetic which the brand has going on. I think it just gives it a really special touch. You feel like whenever you are reaching for it that you are using something super luxurious. I will say that the glass bottle is not always practical and last year I did drop one from my counter top onto my wooden floor and it smashed in two and my entire bottle was wasted.

 

How I use it.

Next up, I feel like I should mention what this product is and how it can be used. For me, this is a product that I use in order to give me glowing skin. I use it before I go in with my foundation to ensure that my foundation is glowing and looks super healthy on the skin, but I would not say that it is a primer, because it does nothing really to prep my skin for makeup application. I also have friends that use this on top of their foundation in order to add more light to the skin, but because I am oily and I need to powder my skin very well, I don’t find that applying it afterwards does me much good. That being said, I think that this has been a game changer for me and my makeup applying it before my foundation.

 

The shades.

There are 5 shades in this Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Flawless Filter, and I use shade number 3. I find that it is the perfect shade to highlight and bring light to my medium complexion. Shade 3 is slightly deeper than my face but it is a great colour match for my body. I find that it is great for using on the days when I want to add a little something to my skin. I love this product for days when I want to wear a full coverage foundation. It brings come light and glow through the foundation and I adore it.

 

How it compares.

The last thing that I want to mention is the difference between this Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Flawless Filter and the Charlotte Tilbury Wonderglow. I have seen quite a few people asking this on the internet. In a morning when I am getting ready to head on our for the day, I use both of these items. I use Wonderglow as a primer and yes it does have reflecting pigments in, but it really hydrates my skin and I think that it is wonderful for makeup prep. On top of that I will then go in with the Hollywood Filter because this is what really brings the glow to the skin and gives me a super healthy flush and some colour. Is it necessary to wear both? Probably not. Will I continue to use both day to day? Absolutely.

 

There you have it, my thoughts on the Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Flawless Filter. I really do think that this product is worth the money. I never had any doubt in my head to go ahead and purchase another when I am running low. As always, I will pop a link to this item down below.  Make sure to leave me a comment and let me know if you have tried this product.