Of all the Black Friday beauty deals that roll around every November, few induce as much excitement in me as the Charlotte Tilbury Black Friday sale. The brand is home to many of my make-up bag staples, with unparalleled formulas for a smooth application and supreme glow. Like most cosmetics masterminded by actual make-up artists, every product is designed for performance – from canvas-perfecting primers to creamy kohl eyeliners that blend beautifully and stay the course.
As a beauty writer (and frankly, borderline beauty addict) known to whittle through an extraordinary number of Airbrush Flawless setting sprays each month, I’m almost permanently poised to spot a Charlotte Tilbury saving. And if you too have been waiting for the prime moment to restock your essentials, there’s good news: Charlotte Tilbury’s Black Friday deals have arrived. There are bargains galore, including two products for the price of one, Free Pillow Talk products with purchase, 40 per cent off gift sets and up to 30 per cent off of everything else.
If, somehow, you are one of the uninitiated few, consider this the perfect time to try the makeup mogul’s world-famous formulas. And with plenty of make-up gift sets included, it’s also a great opportunity to tick off your Christmas gift list for less. If you don’t know where to start, I’ve cast discerning eyes over all of the discounts on CT’s site – from the cult Magic Cream to the Airbrush setting powders and many more. Ahead, you’ll find an expert curation of the deals worth shopping in Charlotte Tilbury’s annual sale.
The lip combo essentials
From the Collagen Lip Bath (which is just as nourishing on the lips as it sounds) to the Lip Cheat lip liners and plumping gloss, Charlotte Tilbury has mastered the art of making a very good rouge. The Matte Revolution lipsticks are an excellent example – they’re creamy enough to glide on smoothly, but set with a gorgeous soft matte finish that doesn’t crease or crack. The shade So 90s gets you the kind of sultry brown that’s very this season. I swear by bordering it with the Foxy Brown Lip Cheat for a nostalgic supermodel lip.
The classic primer
Diehard fans will know that the Charlotte Tilbury Magic Cream is the product that started it all. It’s a reliable buy that will unlock radiant skin from even the most dull and dry complexions – but in my opinion, it plays second fiddle to the Magic Water Cream. Newer, lighter and oh-so-refreshing, this version plumps your face up, preparing it to grip any make-up that ensues – and crucially, it does so without feeling greasy or heavy to the touch. Bravo.
The ultimate fixer
This entire article could have been an ode to Charlotte Tilbury’s setting spray, which has been a constant in my make-up kit for several years. As enduring as it is exceptional, the formula is one I have favoured both as a professional make-up artist and for personal use. It has the elusive combination of being able to enhance the staying power of your make-up, but with a non-sticky, radiant finish that just gives the impression of well-hydrated skin. I have used it on bridal parties and have always been impressed at how it shields make-up from heat and happy tears alike.
The buy one, get one free
One of the highlights of Tilbury’s sale is the 2 for 1 deal, which is brimming with bestsellers. Some brands might use such an offer to shift stock that has been less popular during sales season, but that’s not the case at Charlotte Tilbury – you’ll find its most coveted formulas here for 50 per cent off. Among the viral blush wands, luxe eyeshadow quads and Airbrush bronzers in the offering, the foundation deal is not to be missed. It’s the perfect opportunity to grab your winter and summer shade, or share the love with someone on your gifting list. I recommend the Beautiful Skin Foundation duo in particular – there’s no better formula for skin-like, dewy coverage.
The stocking stuffers
If you’re shopping the Charlotte Tilbury sale to bless the beauty lover in your life, there are some real finds in among the discounts this year. The kohl liners (which slide on eyelids as easily as they slide into a well-curated stocking) are a must-see. I’d recommend A Walk Of No Shame, which rims eyes with a modish wine-red hue, and also doubles as a long-wearing lip liner.
Adorably small, the Hypnotising Pop Shots are practically made for gifting, with bejewelled packaging and a glimmering pigment that beauty magpies will love. It’s the kind of eyeshadow that dances with a different shift depending on the light – ideal for someone with a calendar full of fetes this festive season.
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