This product also contains Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid). It can be an effective active for anti-aging and evening out the skin tone, but in this product it is used for stabilizing other ingredients in the formulation. In this concentration (0.25% - 0.45%) it cannot have a noticeable benefit for the skin.
Peptides (acetyl tetrapeptide-9 0.30% - 0.55%, acetyl tetrapeptide-11 0.30% - 0.55%, palmitoyl tripeptide-1 0.40% - 0.65% and palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 0.40% - 0.65%). There are many different kind of Peptides and they are naturally present in our skin. They all are a combination of aminoacids. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The science is still not settled on how effective Peptides are in skincare, but it is very likely that they have a benefit. They might help restore the skin barrier and fight the signs of aging. At the very least, Peptides work as humectants: they attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve its hydration.
Humectants (polyglutamic acid 0.40% - 0.60%, sodium hyaluronate 0.40% - 0.60%, glycerin 0.40% - 0.60%, sodium hyaluronate 0.30% - 0.60%, sodium lactate 0.30% - 0.60% and glycerin 1.80% - 2.20%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.

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 from 105.00$ up to 250.00$ in the United States and from 39.99£ up to 650.00£ in the United Kingdom.

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What can the product work for?

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Set contains 30ml Magic Cream 30ml Magic Serum Key Benefits Moisturiser and serum duo Locks in moisture Vitamin-rich formulas Helps hydrate and plump the skin Boosts radiance and luminosity Encourages a smoother, more youthful appearance UK200039702

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This product contains acetyl tetrapeptide-11, acetyl tetrapeptide-9, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, palmitoyl tripeptide-1. 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 0.3% - 0.55%

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 0.3% - 0.55%

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

palmitoyl tripeptide-1 0.4% - 0.65%

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

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Working in harmony, these two products will lock in moisture and help leave the skin with a radiant glow.

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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, polyglutamic acid.

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: chondrus crispus extract, dimethicone.

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, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, palmitoyl tripeptide-1

palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 0.4% - 0.65%

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

palmitoyl tripeptide-1 0.4% - 0.65%

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

sodium lactate 0.3% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product

Evens skin tone

This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: glutathione

Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.

glutathione 0.2% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A peptide that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and reduce melanin production resulting in skin lightening effect and reduction in hyperpigmentation. It can also help attract moisture to the upper layer of the skin

ascorbic acid 0.3% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging

lactic acid 0.3% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)

Anti-oxidation

This product contains antioxidants (glutathione) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).

glutathione 0.2% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

butyrospermum parkii oil 0.4% - 0.6%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

schisandra chinensis fruit extract 0.35% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

A berry extract that might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin

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Key Actives

niacinamide 0.35% - 0.6%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Evens skin tone, Anti-aging, Anti-blemish, Reduces irritation, Reduces redness, Anti-inflammatory, Antibacterial

Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production

zinc gluconate 0.35% - 0.65%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-aging, Exfoliation, Anti-oxidation, Anti-blemish, Evens skin tone

Typically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of a polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing. Due to the zinc content, might help calm down inflammation in skin

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Potential irritants

hydrolyzed viola tricolor extract 0.3% - 0.6%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Might have some moisturizing and anti-inflammatory properties. Can be added to products to create a nice smell.

rosa damascena extract 0.3% - 0.6%

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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.

Comodogenic ingredients

glyceryl stearate se 3.7% - 4.5%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Cleansing, Moisturizing

Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient

butyrospermum parkii butter 0.6% - 0.85%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

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

A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals

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cream 25% - 30%

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water 12% - 15%

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Plain old water

homosalate 5.8% - 7%

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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

Ingredient list view

Cream, Water, Homosalate, Glyceryl stearate se, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Octocrylene, Cetyl alcohol, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Steareth-21, Avena sativa kernel extract, Carbomer, Dimethiconol, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Chlorphenesin, Caprylyl glycol, Xanthan gum, Hydrolyzed viola tricolor extract, Allantoin, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Disodium edta, Tocopheryl acetate, Camellia oleifera seed oil, Rosa canina fruit oil, Rosa damascena extract, Sodium hydroxide, Helianthus annuus 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, Water, Niacinamide, Glycereth-26, Triheptanoin, Glycerin, Methyl gluceth-20, Silica, Camellia oleifera seed oil, Quartz powder, Amethyst powder, Ruby powder, Gold, Butyrospermum parkii oil, Phenoxyethanol, Dimethyl isosorbide, Polysorbate 20, Glyceryl stearate, Butylene glycol, Octyldodecyl oleate, Benzyl alcohol, Myrothamnus flabellifolia leaf extract, Peg-100 stearate, Octyldodecyl stearoyl stearate, Schisandra chinensis fruit extract, Carbomer, Sodium gluconate, Sodium hyaluronate, Chondrus crispus extract, Sodium hydroxide, Saussurea involucrata callus extract, Tocopheryl acetate, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Polyglutamic acid, Pentylene glycol, Sorbitol, Magnesium aspartate, Zinc gluconate, Rosa canina fruit extract, Polyhydroxystearic acid, Octyldodecanol, Sodium benzoate, Propanediol, Biosaccharide gum-4, Xanthan gum, Parfum, Plumeria alba flower extract, Plumeria rubra flower extract, Lithothamnion calcareum extract, Lactic acid, Potassium sorbate, Caprylyl glycol, Copper gluconate, Hydrated silica, 1,2-hexanediol, Citric acid, Solanum tuberosum pulp extract, Acetyl tetrapeptide-11, Acetyl tetrapeptide-9, Dehydroacetic acid, Ascorbic acid, Glutathione, Limonene, Geraniol, Citronellol, Linalool, Citral

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Key ingredients	acetyl tetrapeptide-9 acetyl tetrapeptide-11 +31 more	Common: acetyl tetrapeptide-9 niacinamide +4 more Other: acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester acetyl octapeptide-3 +31 more	Common: niacinamide acetyl tetrapeptide-11 +4 more Other: copper tripeptide-1 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid +4 more	Common: acetyl tetrapeptide-9 niacinamide +4 more Other: acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester acetyl octapeptide-3 +31 more	Common: niacinamide palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 +7 more Other: copper tripeptide-1 tripeptide-1 +29 more	Common: niacinamide palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 +7 more Other: copper tripeptide-1 adenosine +9 more	Common: niacinamide palmitoyl tripeptide-1 +7 more Other: bakuchiol caprylic/capric triglyceride +6 more	Common: niacinamide palmitoyl tripeptide-1 +7 more Other: retinal gluconolactone +13 more	Common: niacinamide palmitoyl tripeptide-1 +6 more Other: adenosine sodium polyacrylate +1 more	Common: niacinamide palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 +5 more Other: 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid palmitoyl tripeptide-5 +5 more	Common: niacinamide palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 +6 more Other: heptapeptide-15 palmitate n-prolyl palmitoyl tripeptide-56 acetate +14 more	Common: niacinamide palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 +6 more Other: ascorbyl glucoside glycolic acid +12 more
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Potential Irritants	citral Has skin benefit? linalool Has skin benefit? +51 more	parfum Has skin benefit? hamamelis virginiana leaf water Has skin benefit? +7 more	3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? ascorbyl palmitate Has skin benefit? +8 more	parfum Has skin benefit? hamamelis virginiana leaf water Has skin benefit? +7 more	parfum Has skin benefit? ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? +21 more	parfum Has skin benefit? ci 15985 Has skin benefit? +10 more	n-hydroxysuccinimide Has skin benefit? levulinic acid Has skin benefit? +9 more	phenethyl alcohol Has skin benefit? benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +19 more	parfum Has skin benefit? lactic acid Has skin benefit? +8 more	3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? +14 more	polyvinyl alcohol Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +12 more	glycolic acid Has skin benefit? citrus limon fruit extract Has skin benefit? +16 more
All ingredients	cream Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +114 more	camellia japonica flower extract Has skin benefit? hamamelis virginiana leaf water Has skin benefit? +77 more	water Has skin benefit? saccharomyces/rice ferment filtrate Has skin benefit? +27 more	camellia japonica flower extract Has skin benefit? hamamelis virginiana leaf water Has skin benefit? +77 more	water Has skin benefit? dipropylene glycol Has skin benefit? +90 more	water Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +46 more	water Has skin benefit? sodium hyaluronate Has skin benefit? +33 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +59 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +32 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +46 more	water Has skin benefit? dipropylene glycol Has skin benefit? +51 more	water Has skin benefit? dimethicone Has skin benefit? +48 more

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Anti-aging

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Evens skin tone

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