If there is a skincare product, make-up hack or supplement that promises a lit-within glow, I most likely have given it a go. Honestly, my dedication to achieving that facial-fresh gleam knows no bounds. One product that is forever doing the rounds on TikTok - over 56 million views and counting - and now a bottle of the stuff now sells every two minutes worldwide. It's time to become acquainted with Charlotte Tilbury's Hollywood Flawless Filter Foundation - a product often imitated but is never as good as the gleamy OG.
Simply, the cult formula supplies sheer coverage and a mega-watt glow, whilst expertly smoothing and hydrating skin. For Black Friday, Hollywood Flawless Filter is officially at its cheapest price ever at £29.25and it's never been a better time to stock up.
'Like the Instagram filter Paris in a bottle'
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Charlotte herself says that it is inspired by the flattering nature of old Hollywood lighting. It can be used in three ways: as a make-up primer (use underneath for a subtle sheen), as a glow-laden, barely-there foundation base, or as a highlighter.
Pros
- 96% agree Hollywood Flawless Filter gives skin a real-life filter **
- 100% agree skin looks glowing **
- 99% agree skin looks more youthful **
- Moisturises skin for up to 24 hours ***
- Smoothing airbrush polymers for a poreless, flawless-looking finish
- Light-as-air, moisturising Glossy Oil
- Finely milled powders to help blur the appearance of lines and pores
- Brightening Porcelain Flower Extract, derived from a Thai flower for brighter looking skin
- * based on global sales figures of Hollywood Flawless Filter (all shades) from October 2019 – September 2020
- ** 300 women tested over 1 week
- *** Tested on 16 people
As well as being a staple in my make-up bag (I'm on my third bottle of the stuff), the Hollywood Flawless Filter has been championed by an array of A-Listers, including Michelle Keegan, Gigi Hadid, Sophie, Habboo and Kate Moss, with the latter relying on it for her 2023 Met Gala beauty look.
Sophie Habboo counted on the viral foundation for her wedding day and previously shared, 'I absolutely swear by the Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Flawless Filter, which is nice and thin and gives such a lit-within glow to the skin.' Meanwhile, Gigi Hadid shared her love for Hollywood Flawless Filter before adding, 'I really like a base that doesn't look dry, so I like a bit of a glow but I obviously don't want to look oily.'
Grazia previously caught up with Sofia Tilbury - niece to beauty boss Charlotte Tilbury - backstage at London Fashion Week last season who confirmed she used Hollywood Flawless on the models at the David Koma show. 'This product is like the Instagram filter Paris in a bottle,' she said.
The Flawless Filter is simply a non-negotiable for a radiant complexion. As well as giving ample glow with absolutely no glitter or shimmer, the formula is powered by pro grip technology to give a long-lasting blurring effect that actually lasts beyond after your 2pm meeting. It really does give that IRL filter effect to your skin in just a few swipes and I am hooked.
And - the best news is - the Charlotte Tilbury Flawless Filter is currently 25% off in the Black Friday sales. Originally priced at £39, the viral product is now £29.25 in Cult Beauty's Black Friday sale. Shop it while you still can.
Aimee Jakes is Grazia’s trending content editor. As well as writing about skincare launches, high-street fashion and gym bag essentials, she’s forever chatting to celebs about their fancy beauty routines. Follow her on Instagram here.