Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Flawless Filter liquid highlighter — 4.5 Medium warm golden-beige, lightweight glow primer & blur

Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Flawless Filter is a multitasking liquid highlighter designed to create illuminated, photo-ready skin. Formulated to act as a glow primer, complexion booster and spot highlighter, it blends sheer, light-reflecting pigments with smoothing polymers and moisturizing ingredients. The 4.5 Medium shade is a warm golden-beige designed for medium skin tones, delivering a natural luminous veil whether worn alone, mixed with foundation, layered beneath or dabbed over makeup.

How will this product change my daily makeup routine?

This product simplifies radiance—use it as a primer for an overall lit-from-within base, mix a few drops with foundation to increase glow, apply under foundation for extra luminosity, or tap on top as a targeted highlighter. Its lightweight texture layers easily without feeling heavy, so you can adapt the intensity from subtle sheen to high-impact glow.

• Use alone for a sheer, dewy finish.
• Mix with foundation to boost luminosity and blendability.
• Apply under foundation to create a soft, lit-from-within look.
• Pat on cheekbones or nose over makeup for precise highlights.

What does it contain and how does it affect skin texture?

Light-diffusing pigments and airbrush-style polymers help to visually soften pores and fine lines, creating a blurred, camera-ready effect. Moisturizing components like glycerin and glossy oils provide hydration and a satiny finish without settling into texture.

• Light-reflecting particles for an even, luminous surface.
• Airbrush polymers to reduce the appearance of imperfections.
• Glycerin and oils to add hydration and a comfortable feel.
• Plant-derived extract for added brightening and skin comfort.

Which shade is 4.5 Medium best suited for, and how does it blend?

Shade 4.5 Medium gives a warm golden-beige radiance ideal for medium skin tones with neutral-warm undertones. The formula is sheer and buildable, so it blends seamlessly into skin or foundation without leaving harsh edges, making it easy to customize intensity.

• Best for medium tones seeking a warm golden glow.
• Sheer, buildable coverage for subtle to strong luminosity.
• Blends smoothly with fingers, sponge, or brush.
• Works under, over, or mixed with foundation for versatility.

How long does the glow last and how should I layer it with other products?

The luminosity holds well throughout the day when layered under a compatible foundation or set lightly with a translucent powder in oily areas. For longer wear, apply sparingly to high points where you want glow and set T-zone areas to control shine.

• Apply thin layers for lasting, controlled radiance.
• Set oily areas with minimal powder to preserve glow elsewhere.
• Reapply a small dot on top of makeup for midday refresh.
• Works with most liquid and powder foundations without pilling.

Who is this for: Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Flawless Filter in 4.5 Medium suits anyone with medium skin tones seeking a warm, golden radiance and a product that can act as primer, illuminator, mixer and highlighter. It’s a good option if you want a lightweight, buildable sheen that smooths the look of skin texture and layers well with your existing makeup routine.

Ingredients

AQUA/WATER/EAU, HYDROGENATED DIDECENE, MICA, GLYCERIN, PROPANEDIOL, SQUALANE, CETYL PEG/PPG-10/1 DIMETHICONE, ISOAMYL LAURATE, HYDROGENATED STYRENE/ISOPRENE COPOLYMER, SODIUM CHLORIDE, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, HYDROXYACETOPHENONE, POLYGLYCERYL-4 ISOSTEARATE, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, TRISODIUM ETHYLENEDIAMINE DISUCCINATE, GLYCOSAMINOGLYCANS, HOYA LACUNOSA FLOWER EXTRACT, [+/- IRON OXIDES (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), BISMUTH OXYCHLORIDE (CI 77163), TITANIUM DIOXIDE (CI 77891)].