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Charlotte Tilbury Magic Cream Light

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Moisturizing
Anti-aging

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Key actives

Tocopherol 0.2% - 0.4%Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract 0.15% - 0.3%

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Product summary

"Charlotte Tilbury - Magic Cream Light" is a well-rounded moisturizing product. The formulation is based on a combination of good humectants and emollients. Both are needed to increase the skin hydration level. Glycerin and butylene glycol in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Emollients in this formulation (helianthus annuus seed oil, c12-15 alkyl benzoate, cetyl alcohol, coco-caprylate/caprate and coconut alkanes) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.

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This moisturizer also contains Peptides (acetyl tetrapeptide-9 0.15% - 0.30% and acetyl tetrapeptide-11 0.15% - 0.30%). Peptides are a very big group of ingredients. They all consist of a different combination of aminoacids. Our skin produces Peptides naturally. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The scientists are still studying how effective the topical application of Peptides is, but it is very likely that they are helpful. Peptides might be able to support skin barrier restoration and even have an anti-aging benefit. At the very least, they certainly help attract water to the skin and support the hydration in this way.

This product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: vitamin e

Irritation risk

There are quite a few common irritants in this product, including ingredients without particular skin benefits. We would not recommend it for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here

You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.

About the brand

According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Charlotte Tilbury" is cruelty free, but its parent company is not.

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The product retails for 128.94A$ in Australia, from 34.00$ up to 75.10$ in the United States and from 26.00£ up to 76.97£ in the United Kingdom.

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What can the product work for?

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Skin Type All Skin Types Targeting Dullness Fine Lines & Wrinkles Dehydration The Good Stuff Cruelty Free Paraben Free Silicone Free SPF Sun Protection Sulphate Free Nourish and protect the skin and encourage a radiant complexion with Charlotte Tilbury Magic Cream Light, a lightweight formula that boosts hydration and helps to defend against pollution, UVA and UVB rays with SPF 20.

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This product contains acetyl tetrapeptide-11, acetyl tetrapeptide-9. These ingredients might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.

acetyl tetrapeptide-11 0.15% - 0.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

acetyl tetrapeptide-9 0.15% - 0.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

tocopherol 0.2% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Key Benefits Protects against damaging blue light and environmental aggressors Broad-spectrum UVA and UVB protection Lightweight formulation of hydrating crambe seed oil and coconut alkanes Vitamin E conditions and moisturises the skin Helps to encourage a smooth, dewy complexion UK200027142

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This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.

The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water. When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job: glycerin, butylene glycol.

This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: helianthus annuus seed oil, c12-15 alkyl benzoate.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl tetrapeptide-11, acetyl tetrapeptide-9

acetyl tetrapeptide-9 0.15% - 0.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

acetyl tetrapeptide-11 0.15% - 0.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

glycerin 1.2% - 1.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

tocopherol 0.2% - 0.4%

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Works for: Anti-oxidation, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-aging, Moisturizing

Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself

rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract 0.15% - 0.3%

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Works for: Anti-blemish, Anti-oxidation, Antibacterial

Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating

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Potential irritants

rosa damascena extract 0.2% - 0.35%

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Oil of a very fragrant pink rose used as fragrance in cosmetics. Extensive research has shown it has mixed benefits. In the pro column, inhaling this flower’s scent seems to have relaxing properties and the plant’s petals contain skin-soothing and antioxidant compounds that can benefit skin. On the flipside, the numerous chemicals that create this rose’s distinctive fragrance pose a risk of causing skin aggravation.

michelia alba leaf oil 0.15% - 0.3%

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An essential oil used in cosmetics for its smell. Can be irritating

Comodogenic ingredients

coconut alkanes 1.5% - 1.8%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

homosalate 5.4% - 6.6%

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Works for: Sun protection

A weak sunscreen that offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not offer meaningful protection against protect against the most aging sun rays (UVA). It loses its effectiveness quickly when exposed to sunlight. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen. When used in low concentrations, helps to stabilize the product formulation

octocrylene 4.4% - 5.4%

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Works for: Sun protection

A weak sunscreen that protects against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB) and is somewhat effective against the UVA rays. It is quite stable and can help stabilize other, more vulnerable, sunscreen ingredients like Avobenzone. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen

Ingredient list view

Water, Homosalate, Octocrylene, Ethylhexyl salicylate, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Butylene glycol, Coconut alkanes, Glycerin, Silica, Crambe abyssinica seed oil, Cetyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate, Caprylyl methicone, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Peg-75 stearate, Dimethyl isosorbide, Polysorbate 20, Phenoxyethanol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Marrubium vulgare extract, Ceteth-20, Steareth-20, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Xanthan gum, Carbomer, Disodium edta, Rosa damascena extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium hydroxide, Beta-carotene, Tocopherol, Xanthophylls, Michelia alba leaf oil, Citric acid, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Solanum tuberosum pulp extract, Acetyl tetrapeptide-11, Acetyl tetrapeptide-9, Linalool, Citronellol, Geraniol

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Key ingredients	acetyl tetrapeptide-11 acetyl tetrapeptide-9 +7 more	Common: acetyl tetrapeptide-11 acetyl tetrapeptide-9 +1 more Other: tripeptide-1 hexapeptide-11 +23 more	Common: acetyl tetrapeptide-9 acetyl tetrapeptide-11 +1 more Other: niacinamide acetyl tetrapeptide-2 +12 more	Common: acetyl tetrapeptide-9 acetyl tetrapeptide-11 +4 more Other: panthenol centella asiatica extract +7 more	Common: acetyl tetrapeptide-9 acetyl tetrapeptide-11 +3 more Other: niacinamide potassium azeloyl diglycinate +35 more	Common: acetyl tetrapeptide-11 acetyl tetrapeptide-9 +2 more Other: butyrospermum parkii butter glycine soja oil +6 more	Common: acetyl tetrapeptide-9 acetyl tetrapeptide-11 +1 more Other: panthenol butyrospermum parkii butter +8 more	Common: acetyl tetrapeptide-11 acetyl tetrapeptide-9 +8 more Other: acetyl tetrapeptide-5 copper tripeptide-1 +36 more	Common: acetyl tetrapeptide-11 acetyl tetrapeptide-9 +2 more Other: butyrospermum parkii butter caprylic/capric triglyceride +2 more	Common: acetyl tetrapeptide-9 acetyl tetrapeptide-11 +1 more Other: ceramide eop ceramide np +4 more	Common: acetyl tetrapeptide-9 glycerin +2 more Other: bakuchiol phytosphingosine +21 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM
Potential Irritants	geraniol Has skin benefit? citronellol Has skin benefit? +18 more	phenethyl alcohol Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +12 more	zingiber officinale root extract Has skin benefit? benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +18 more	alpha-isomethyl ionone Has skin benefit? linalool Has skin benefit? +17 more	niacin Has skin benefit? retinyl acetate Has skin benefit? +29 more	benzyl benzoate Has skin benefit? geraniol Has skin benefit? +17 more	alpha-isomethyl ionone Has skin benefit? ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? +16 more	glycolic acid Has skin benefit? coco-glucoside Has skin benefit? +43 more	ci 17200 Has skin benefit? ci 42090 Has skin benefit? +6 more	parfum Has skin benefit? chlorphenesin Has skin benefit? +8 more	rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract Has skin benefit? vaccinium macrocarpon fruit extract Has skin benefit? +19 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +41 more	water Has skin benefit? isononyl isononanoate Has skin benefit? +71 more	water Has skin benefit? dicaprylyl carbonate Has skin benefit? +57 more	water Has skin benefit? neopentyl glycol dicaprate Has skin benefit? +41 more	water Has skin benefit? c10-18 triglycerides Has skin benefit? +116 more	water Has skin benefit? butyrospermum parkii butter Has skin benefit? +49 more	water Has skin benefit? octyldodecanol Has skin benefit? +36 more	water Has skin benefit? isopropyl palmitate Has skin benefit? +118 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl palmitate Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +33 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +55 more

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Charlotte Tilbury Magic Cream Light

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