I'd heard a lot of hype around this product so when I was in London last Christmas, I couldn't help but pick this up. There's been mixed reviews around this product, however I couldn't love it more! I don't find it too heavy at all and yes, it does have a hefty price tag, but it feels so luxurious and the packaging, like all CT products is LUSH. It's encased in frosted glass with CT's signature rose gold lid and is soo gorgeous.
The Magic Foundation comes in 15 different shades, all accompanied with photos of of models which I found extremely helpful when picking out my shade. I went for Shade 11 which is described as "a deep bronze for deep to dark skin tones with warm golden undertones". Initially, my thoughts were that the product would be too orange, and it does appear that when you first apply it however somehow when you buff it into the skin, it gives you such a flawless, airbrushed finish.
The foundation is also SPF 15 which is a big plus in my books. I normally moisturise with the Simple Kind To Skin SPF 30 anyway, but its nice to know I'm protected if I've missed any spots or if I change up my skincare.
My favourite way too apply the foundation is using my hands. You can use a sponge or brush but I feel they don't work the product into the skin as well as the warmth from my fingers can. I have combination skin so I love how it's moisturising yet long-lasting and gives me a demi-matte finish with a natural glow. I use half a pump for my whole face and set my t-zone with my Rimmel Stay Matte Powder of Mac Studio Fix and it doesn't leave me with an oily forehead by the end of the day. I'd say if you had more oily skin, it would be good to get a sample and test it out or even to do that regardless of your skin type as it is an expensive foundation and you want to make sure that it works for you.
I also received a sample of the Wonderglow Primer and I can honestly say its just as amazing. It smells divine and glides on really easily. I love how it makes my skin glow and gives me a really dewy finish when worn under makeup. I have a feeling this will be making its way onto my Christmas wishlist this year...
Let me know if you have tried anything from Charlotte Tilbury!
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