Written by Clémence Rubiella | Published on 04 August 2023 | Makeup
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Dear readers,
There is no debate about the fact that Charlotte Tilbury developed some of the most amazing makeup products in the past decade. From the iconic Pillow Talk lipstick to the Beauty Wand highlighter and blush! There is not one product that she is not nailing. The amount of attention given to the packaging combined with amazing formulas is mesmerizing and makes Charlotte Tilbury one of the most glamorous and thought-out brands in the beauty industry. I have been a huge fan of her products for many years now and I cannot get enough of them.
That being said, it is very hard to find some products that can compare to the same level of sophistication but it is not impossible. Here is a list of some K-dupes that rivals the OGs.
My Dupes recommendations:
Eyeliner: Charlotte Tilbury Rock ‘N’ Khol ($29) vs Sister Ann Double Effect Waterproof Eye Pencil ($16)
Highlighter: Charlotte Tilbury Beauty Light Wand ($42) vs Jenny House Jewel Fit Highlighter ($26)
Eyeshadows: Charlotte Tilbury Luxury Palette ($55) vs Rom&nd Better Than Eyes ($11) & 3CE Mini Multi Eye Colour Palette ($23)
Lipstick: Charlotte Tilbury Matte Revolution ($35) vs Espoir Nowear Velvet Washed ($18)
1. Eyeliner
The Sister Ann Doublet Effect Waterproof Eye Pencil is creamy, long-wear, smooth and waterproof! If you are aiming for a smudged look, you will need to work on the product fast as it tends to dry out very quickly. There are several shades; matte and shimmery, but all of them have the same intense and rich pigments. This eyeliner is my personal favourite. I keep reaching out for it more than any other eyeliner.
2. Highlighter
The similarities between the Charlotte Tilbury Beauty Light Wand and the Jenny House highlighter are striking. Although, the latter has a slightly warmer tone compared to the Charlotte Tilbury original, however, the texture and the shine are very similar. As for the applicator and the packaging, they are 100% identical.
3. Eyeshadows
The famous eyeshadow quad palette in Pillow Talk is just as much of a statement as the Matte Revolution lipstick. But at $55, we welcome any alternate product that can deliver on the same level. The ROM&ND Better Than Eyes palette is exactly what we are looking for in an alternative product. It has a matte dusky rose shadow (enhance), a soft brown shadow (smoke) and a shimmery rose gold shadow (pop). The only difference is in the "prime" colour; in the Charlotte Tilbury palette, it is pearly pink colour whilst ROM&ND came up with a soft coral matte shade. Otherwise, the shadow pigments are very similar with identical undertones.
Charlotte Tilbury added a "pop" twist to the now legendary Pillow Talk Luxury Palette. This palette is loaded with shimmers and pearl pigments to provide rich sparkle and a dreamy eye look. The Korean brand 3CE brought to life, in compact packaging, a dupe to the Palette of Pops in their Mini Multi Eye Color Palette. You can create an irresistible and fierce-looking stare with sparkling and vibrant glitters. The pigments are dense and have a silky texture, so much so that they will stay on your eyes all day long.
4. Lipstick
And finally, the Pillow Talk lipstick. This one I searched for a while to find the right Korean dupe, going from shop to shop swatching all their dupes. And I have found, what I believe, is the closest dupe you can possibly get on the Korean market, both in terms of colour and texture. The Charlotte Tilbury lipstick is creamy yet it is a long-lasting formula. As for the Espoir lipstick, it is even creamier (yes it is possible for a matte lipstick) and just as long-lasting. The colour is slightly more pink, which makes the overall look brighter, fresher and less dark compared to Charlotte Tilbury. The packaging of the Espoir lipstick is however its weakest point as it is made of plastic and hence light, which can give vibes of cheap. But the actual product is really amazing.
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