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Charlotte Tilbury is cruelty-free. Its products are not tested on animals, and the brand doesn’t work with any suppliers who may do the same.
However it has recently lost its cruelty-free status on lots of sites because in 2020 they opened a pop-up store in China where it gives out samples.
As there are no products available for physical purchase in China (everyone is directed to the website), CT cap tap into the Chinese market, without testing on animals . They’ve found a loophole and they’ve used it effectively!
Charlotte Tilbury also features in the best cruelty-free makeup companies.
Is Charlotte Tilbury vegan?
Charlotte Tilbury is not entirely vegan, but there is a vegan range. Every product on the website has the full ingredients list, so everything is very transparent.
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Charlotte Tilbury Overview
If you haven’t seen a celeb or beauty blogger banging on about Charlotte Tilbury products, then you have a very different social media algorithm to us! The products are real quality, and worth spending that little bit extra on to treat yourself, and your skin.
Its website also features colour match finders, as well as a ‘try it on me‘ interactive feature.
Charlotte Tilbury’s Product Range
- Skincare (moisturiser, masks, serum, eye cream, night cream, cleanser, lip oil)
- Face (primer, foundation, concealer, colour corrector, powder, setting spray, complexion booster)
- Cheeks (contour, bronzer, highlighter, blush)
- Eyes (eyeshadow, eyeliner, mascara, eyebrows)
- Lips (lip liner, lipstick, lip gloss)
- Tools (brushes, pencil sharpener, makeup bags)
Charlotte Tilbury’s Hero Product
We’d recommend the ‘magic foundation’ which features in our best foundations 2020 list.
It’s not exactly cheap (£34), but it gives an excellent finish, hydrates the skin, and is truly a quality foundation. It’s also part of their vegan range!
What else do we love about Charlotte Tilbury?
The product quality. Its years of market experience really add up and as a luxury skincare solution it sits right at the top of the tree.
Our issue with CT is the lack of focus on recyclable packaging or sustainability.
Charlotte Tilbury’s company history
Funnily enough, the company was founded by and is still run by Charlotte Tilbury. Charlotte is regarded as one of the most influential makeup artists ever and even has an MBE!
You should check them out if…
You’re looking to treat yourself to a really quality product!
Charlotte Tilbury Ethical FAQs
As a brand Charlotte Tilbury is not paraben and sulfate-free. They do however have a paraben-free range.
No Charlotte Tilbury isn’t palm-oil free as the products contain multiple palm oil derivatives.
No Charlotte Tilbury’s packaging isn’t recyclable. Luxury brands tend to use eye-popping packaging to show off and as yet haven’t had the focus on recycling that they should.
No Charlotte Tilbury isn’t entirely gluten-free. The vitamin E used can be extracted from wheat germ oil and it doesn’t guarantee it’s gluten-free.
No Charlotte Tilbury isn’t plastic-free.
No Charlotte Tilbury isn’t organic or natural.
Yes Charlotte Tilbury does have a recycling scheme.
If you return certain products – the Magic Eye Cream for example – you can send the pots back for free and get 20% off your next order. Which is a lovely touch.
Yes all of Charlotte Tilbury’s products quality as non-toxic.
Yes Charlotte Tilbury’s products are good quality Very good quality in fact.
The premium price point is definitely backed up by the product quality.
Yes Charlotte Tilbury’s products are completely talc-free.
