Charlotte Tilbury Makeup...

[iLoveBees]

Hahahahaha! Honestly it only lasted me 3.5 hours. And that was with no food or drink. I'm going to test for longevity again tomorrow.

3.5 hours? Oof. The color is really pretty though.

 

[iLoveBees]

I wore the WonderGlow Beauty Flash Primer today under my foundation--Chanel Perfection Lumiére and the "glow" was immediately apparent. I was reminded of the
way that I ook w/ MAC Face & Body but glowing, not quite as dewy as w/F & B. I set my foundation w/Chanel Les Beiges Healthy Glow Powder and set that with
Skindinâvia finishing spray. My foundation held up as usual and the "glow" lasted quite a while too. I was busy so I wasn't looking w/too critical an eye but I'm pleased
so far. I'm eager to wear it regularly to get a better sense for its performance.

Have you tried it since you posted your experience? I don't recall if you used a setting powder or finishing spray. Might that be the difference? I'll let you know what
happens over time with it.

Thank you!! Ya know, I don't normally use a setting powder or setting spray so I didn't even think of that (but duh!). I do have the les beiges powder and I'll definitely try it. I'll let you know how it works out.

 

[elegant-one]

I just want to say…. I L O V E your new avi! It's radiating; you're beautiful! <3

aww, you are SO sweet! Thanks for saying that my dear

 

[xfarrax]

Purchased bedroom black eyeliner, it's doing well so far

 

[awickedshape]

Well, I'm not loving Hepburn Honey. I don’t really like the feel of the packaging and it felt very drying on my lips. The colour was not what I was hoping it would be at all. I wish it looked more like Fabzilla's swatch. I'll try it once more and decide what I'm going to do.

:sigh: Hepburn Honey day two, with a balm underneath today. Looks more beige at home and more pink at work under fluorescent lighting

I usually give away makeup but I really wanted to return this at first. I'll try to make it work.

 

[coffeewithcream]

When I was Neiman Marcus a couple of weeks ago for their fashion week I had my makeup done by a super nice rep from Kevyn Aucoin from England. I asked her about this CT line. She told me it is the same product as Aucoin offers. She showed me the liner pen from both companies and they were exact even in the packaging. Great makeup from both companies. Yet, when she showed me the wonderglow it matched a Aucoin product exactly too. Guess there is a pending lawsuit concerning this issue. So for those of you unable to find a product for CT, please consider checking Aucoin line. The eyeshadows, and mascara are the same too.

I actually have both products, the CT Wonderglow and the KA Celestial liquid highlighter .... swatched them on the back of my hand and I have to say they are pretty much identical. If you have one, you probably don't need the other, unless you prefer the plastic tube CT uses to the tall pump bottle of KAs product.

If anything, the KA may have the tiniest bit less shimmer (or at least smaller shimmer particles). I was pretty surprised. I hadn't heard CT had anything to do with the development of the Aucoin line, but I guess it's possible. However, the CT product is made in Switzerland; KA in NY.

Kind of funny how I would never have slathered the KA highlighter all over my face the way I've done with the Wonderglow, though!

 

[Icecaramellatte]

One of my favorite Youtubers,The Raeviewer, posted a review video of the line. She's the one that got me into Tom Ford.

http://youtu.be/xup7xBPp8WQ

 

[ashievic]

The lady from England told me Ms. Tilberry was very involved with Kevyn Aucoin, and I was told they worked together. This lady has been with KA pretty much her entire professional life, as in worked on corporate to SA, travels the literally the world for KA. Again, both super products. Lipstick formula is exactly the same as well as colors. Who knew???? She was not trashing CT products. Just sharing they are pretty much identical and interchangeable.

 

[xfarrax]

I would have thought if anything the lawsuit would be between tom ford and CT, the CT palettes are extremely similar to the tom ford with the whole glittery pop shade, except smaller and in different packaging. I guess she drew inspiration from things she worked with regularly. Anyhow she has an amazing makeup line with some unique products which I don't think are replicas of other lines

 

[EllaS]

I usually give away makeup but I really wanted to return this at first. I'll try to make it work.

Sorry Hepburn Honey was a disappointment. This was on my list but it's backordered so I've been waiting. It does differ a lot from Fabzilla's swatch on you, I agree. But I think it looks nice though! Did the balm underneath help with the drying?

 

[awickedshape]

Sorry Hepburn Honey was a disappointment. This was on my list but it's backordered so I've been waiting. It does differ a lot from Fabzilla's swatch on you, I agree. But I think it looks nice though! Did the balm underneath help with the drying?

Hello Thank you I figured with my pigmented lips it would look different but it was still very far off. Perhaps I should try MAC's Lip Erase. It looked ok to me at first at home, a sweet beige shade, but after about an hour, although it still *felt* creamy over the balm, my lips *looked* really flaky. I'll exfoliate and try again! Do you have access to these so you can test them? I usually have to buy "blind".

 

[EllaS]

Do you have access to these so you can test them? I usually have to buy "blind".

I don't have MAC Lip Erase but it may be worth trying. I have Guerlain's KissKiss Liplift primer which I use whenever I have a lipstick that emphasizes flakiness. But TBH I've found that if a lippy is prone to showing flaking or looking patchy, it's going to be too high maintenance and I'm always going to be wanting to look in a mirror to make sure it doesn't look a mess. Still, worth a try before returning!

No, I don't have access to try these products before buying either. Buying blind is tough. All we can do is rely on swatches and try to buy from a place that has a good return policy (though I'm like you - returning is usually a last resort reserved for products I wouldn't even give away LOL).

 

[awickedshape]

I don't have MAC Lip Erase but it may be worth trying. I have Guerlain's KissKiss Liplift primer which I use whenever I have a lipstick that emphasizes flakiness. But TBH I've found that if a lippy is prone to showing flaking or looking patchy, it's going to be too high maintenance and I'm always going to be wanting to look in a mirror to make sure it doesn't look a mess. Still, worth a try before returning! No, I don't have access to try these products before buying either. Buying blind is tough. All we can do is rely on swatches and try to buy from a place that has a good return policy (though I'm like you - returning is usually a last resort reserved for products I wouldn't even give away LOL).

It's tough! I've used it three times now so no giving away or returning. It looked ok the first afternoon I wore it but for the price "ok" doesn't cut it and I did check it in the mirror twice, which I usually don't have to do. I'll try it with a couple liners and play around a bit out of sheer curiosity. This is more manipulation than I'm used to lol only with MAC's Cherish have I ever tried so hard with a lipstick. There are lots more positive reviews out there, though.

 

[EllaS]

Does anyone find their Colour Chameleon pencils fade quite a bit? Here's a quick eye using Amber Haze. And it looks fine. But honestly the color fades before I've even got my mascara on. Even after I finish the eye I have to go back and pop more onto the lid. Then it fades substantially over the subsequent hours.

I laughed a little when the RAEviewer said Amber Haze is likely to be "too much" for daytime and is probably better suited for night. The reason none of these pencils is "too much" on me is because the color fades so much! Also, I've noticed if I blend with a brush, the finish is much less metallic. I don't personally like the way it looks blended (tends to look muddy on me) so I'm still working out the best way to use these.

Please excuse the naked brows Just threw on a quickie Sunday eye.

 

[EllaS]

There are lots more positive reviews out there, though.

I definitely feel your frustration. I've bought a few lipsticks myself that I thought were a sure thing based on the rave reviews only to find the formula was awful on me. Would doing a thinner application with a lip brush help at all? Or maybe blend it with another nude or put a gloss on top? I hope you're able to make it work for you!

Edit: Try dabbing lip balm on top of it with your finger rather than putting it underneath and just rub your lips together a bit and see if it helps. This has been somewhat successful for me in the past.

 

[awickedshape]

I definitely feel your frustration. I've bought a few lipsticks myself that I thought were a sure thing based on the rave reviews only to find the formula was awful on me. Would doing a thinner application with a lip brush help at all? Or maybe blend it with another nude or put a gloss on top? I hope you're able to make it work for you!

Thanks for the suggestions. I'll experiment some more. Just tried it on again and it started to wear away within an hour of no pressing my lips together and no eating and drinking lol what a trip ;-)

 

[EllaS]

Just tried it on again and it started to wear away within an hour of no pressing my lips together and no eating and drinking lol what a trip ;-)

Ugh. That's terrible. This is how the YSL Rouge Voluptes and Babydoll Kiss & Blush's wear on me. And I bought FOUR K&B's (blind)!

Maybe someone here who has this lippy can offer you some additional suggestions.

 

[awickedshape]

Ugh. That's terrible. This is how the YSL Rouge Voluptes and Babydoll Kiss & Blush's wear on me. And I bought FOUR K&B's (blind)!  Maybe someone here who has this lippy can offer you some additional suggestions.

Ouch! I've been there. I like the RVs and love the RV shines! Go figure lol I haven't heard any complaints so I'm hoping this is just my experience so it can work well for others.

 

[elegant-one]

Does anyone find their Colour Chameleon pencils fade quite a bit? Here's a quick eye using Amber Haze. And it looks fine. But honestly the color fades before I've even got my mascara on. Even after I finish the eye I have to go back and pop more onto the lid. Then it fades substantially over the subsequent hours.

I laughed a little when the RAEviewer said Amber Haze is likely to be "too much" for daytime and is probably better suited for night. The reason none of these pencils is "too much" on me is because the color fades so much! Also, I've noticed if I blend with a brush, the finish is much less metallic. I don't personally like the way it looks blended (tends to look muddy on me) so I'm still working out the best way to use these.

Please excuse the naked brows Just threw on a quickie Sunday eye.

Fade or no fade, that shade is simply beautiful on you! Makes your eye color pop. I didn't have any issues with mine, but then I don't ever have fading/creasing issues for some reason.

 

[EllaS]

Fade or no fade, that shade is simply beautiful on you! Makes your eye color pop. I didn't have any issues with mine, but then I don't ever have fading/creasing issues for some reason.

Aww thank you

I definitely can have fading issues although I recently switch primers (used to use Urban Decay Primer Potion; now using Dior Backstage Eye Primer) and that helped with other shadows fading but less so with these. Today when I put it on I was just a little less precious with it and popped on quite a bit extra over the center of the lid and that has seemed to help with longevity. I do like the colors a lot and I am such a one-and-done eyeshadow kind of girl so these sticks are right up my alley ;-)