I've heard a lot of great things about Charlotte Tilbury but I haven't felt the need to buy makeup recently (other than the Hermes Poppy Lip Shine <3).  Turns out Sephora threw in a Hollywood Flawless Filter sampler with my recent order, so I decided to share with the class!

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Hollywood Flawless Filter Swatches

Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Flawless Filter Swatches

INFO SHEET

Brand:  Charlotte Tilbury
Product:  Hollywood Flawless Filter Primer & Highlighter
Coverage:  Sheer to Light
Dewiness:  Semi
Scent:  None
Oxidation:  Slight
Price:  $44.00
Where to Buy:  Amazon, Bloomingdales, Nordstrom

I've never heard of this product before, but I receive a sample with all colors in my recent Sephora order.  Charlotte Tillbury's Hollywood Flawless Filter is intriguing.  After reading many reviews, this product appears to have several different applications.  Some use it as a foundation on their good skin days, others use it as a primer, highlighter, or an additive to their current foundation.  There seems to be a lot of possibilities!  Users claim that it gives their skin a healthy glow without looking greasy.

The ingredients include some hydrating properties such as Squalane and Glycerin; so it could be promising for those with dry skin.  It also includes Mica, which has caused quite a stir in the makeup industry due to being linked to child labor in India.  I am not too familiar with the controversy, but Refinery 29 wrote an article about it here.  However, according to this reddit thread; Charlotte Tilbury claims that their Mica is ethically sourced when reddit users reached out to them.  So that's good news :).

Onto the swatch!

SWATCH

Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Flawless Filter Shades

Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Flawless Filter Swatch on NC37 in Artificial Light

Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Flawless Filter Swatch on NC37 in Natural Light

Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Flawless Filter Swatch on NC37 in Direct Sunlight

FIRST IMPRESSIONS

Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Flawless Filter feels very smooth, light and creamy - it glides on like a dream.  The product does not really look like a highlighter, but when you blend it into your skin it reveals a lovely pearlescent sheen.  It just blends so beautifully.  I found that it could also make a nice foundation if decent coverage is not needed.  As a foundation, the Shade 4 Medium appears to be a good match for a N37s who lean neutral.

I wouldn't say the Hollywood Flawless Filter is dewy, but it definitely has some sort of shine to it, and it does feel hydrating too.  I like how this product has many applications so there is a little something for everybody.  The shade range is limited though - but after all it is not really a foundation is it?  The formula also seems water and sweat resistant.  In fact, the swatches would not wash off easily with dawn dish soap; so an oil cleanser / makeup remover will be required.  It's a very interesting product to say the least.

I've taken a lot of time to properly care for my skin and to heal any impurities (I used to have acne.  You can read about it here).  I'm happy to say that now I can go without foundation, but my skin does need a little boost to get that glow.