Charlotte Tilbury Magic Cream face moisturizer – hydrating primer, dewy finish (50ml)

Charlotte Tilbury Magic Cream is a rich, restorative face moisturizer that instantly hydrates, primes skin for makeup, and leaves a smooth, dewy finish.

Created from stage-tested ingredients and elevated with skin-conditioning actives, this creamy moisturizer blends Rosehip Oil, Aloe Vera, Vitamins C and E, hyaluronic acid and peptides to nourish and protect the skin surface. Designed originally for backstage use to revive tired, dehydrated complexions, Magic Cream doubles as a daily skincare step and a makeup primer to help foundation apply evenly and last longer.

How does Magic Cream transform dry, dull-looking skin?

The formula combines fast-absorbing emollients with humectants to deliver immediate softness and sustained hydration. Within minutes skin appears plumped and smoother, while botanical extracts provide a comforting feel without heavy residue.

• Rosehip Oil seals in moisture and supports skin suppleness.
• Hyaluronic acid attracts and retains hydration for a fuller surface look.
• Aloe Vera soothes and calms irritation for a more even appearance.
• Emollients create a luminous, non-greasy glow ideal for photos and makeup.

Will Magic Cream help makeup go on more smoothly and last longer?

Yes — applied before foundation, Magic Cream creates a hydrated, even canvas that helps liquid and powder makeup blend seamlessly. Its lightweight cushion effect reduces patchiness and minimizes the need for excess product throughout the day.

• Preps skin to reduce flakiness and uneven texture under foundation.
• Forms a smooth surface that improves foundation adhesion and finish.
• Helps makeup resist settling into fine lines for a fresher look.
• Suitable under primer or used alone as a luminous base.

What active ingredients are in Magic Cream and what do they do?

The moisturizer blends clinically informed ingredients with botanical extracts to hydrate, protect and visibly refine skin texture. While not a medical treatment, the mix of vitamins, peptides and oils works together to support a healthier-looking skin surface over time.

• Vitamins C & E offer antioxidant support to help defend against environmental stressors.
• Plumping peptide complex and hyaluronic acid help smooth the look of fine lines.
• Oat extract contributes softening and a lifted-feel to contours.
• Rosehip Oil nourishes and imparts a subtle, natural radiance.

How should I use Magic Cream in my daily routine?

Apply morning and evening after cleansing and toning, massaging upward across face, neck and décolletage. For makeup days, use a thin layer as the final skincare step, then let it absorb for a minute before applying foundation or primer.

• Use upward and outward motions to encourage smoothing and circulation.
• Pair with SPF in the morning for daytime protection; Magic Cream is not a sunscreen.
• Layer under serum if extra active-targeting benefits are desired at night.
• Adjust amount based on skin type — a pea-to-dime size suffices for most complexions.

Who is this for: Charlotte Tilbury Magic Cream is ideal for anyone seeking immediate hydration, a smoother surface for makeup, and a touch of radiance without heavy silicone textures. It suits dry to normal skin particularly well, but can be adapted for combination skin when applied sparingly to oilier zones. If you want a backstage-proven moisturizer that doubles as a makeup-friendly base and adds visible softness to the skin, Magic Cream is built to deliver that everyday luxury.

Ingredients

AQUA/WATER/EAU, C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE, GLYCERYL STEARATE SE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, GLYCERIN, OLUS OIL/VEGETABLE OIL/HUILE VÉGÉTALE, ISONONYL ISONONANOATE, CETYL ALCOHOL, ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, DIMETHICONE, POLYESTER-7, PHENOXYETHANOL, NEOPENTYL GLYCOL DIHEPTANOATE, BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA) BUTTER, STEARETH-21, AVENA SATIVA (OAT) KERNEL EXTRACT, CARBOMER, DIMETHICONOL, POTASSIUM CETYL PHOSPHATE, CHLORPHENESIN, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, XANTHAN GUM, HYDROLYZED VIOLA TRICOLOR EXTRACT, ALLANTOIN, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) LEAF JUICE, DISODIUM EDTA, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, CAMELLIA OLEIFERA SEED OIL, ROSA CANINA FRUIT OIL, ROSA DAMASCENA (ROSE) EXTRACT, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) SEED OIL, MICHELIA ALBA LEAF OIL, SODIUM LACTATE, COCO-GLUCOSIDE, PEG-8, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, SODIUM HYALURONATE, TOCOPHEROL, PALMITOYL TETRAPEPTIDE-7, PALMITOYL TRIPEPTIDE-1, ASCORBYL PALMITATE, PLUMERIA RUBRA FLOWER EXTRACT, ASCORBIC ACID, CITRIC ACID, NICOTIANA SYLVESTRIS LEAF CELL CULTURE, LINALOOL, CITRONELLOL, GERANIOL.