Charlotte Tilbury · Reviewed by Morgan Turner · Published 2026-07-31
Based on a review by Morgan Turner (accessed 2026-07-31).
Based on this review alone: buy it if you care about extremely blurring effect — just accept can attach to dryness under the eyes.
The reviewer concludes that Charlotte Tilbury's new setting powder is a "great powder" that is "extremely blurring" and "miles better than her original loose powder." While it doesn't necessarily surpass her all-time favorites, it is "right up there" and "competing with the best powders" she's ever used, making her "very, very pleased" with the launch.
Morgan Turner reviews Charlotte Tilbury's new, unreleased setting powder, which she received in PR. She tests its performance, blurring capabilities, and texture against popular high-end and drugstore powders including L'Oreal Blur-fection, Makeup by Mario Surrealskin, and Huda Beauty Easy Bake. The review also incorporates insights from another beauty influencer regarding the product's formulation brief and ingredients.
The new Charlotte Tilbury Setting Powder is a strong competitor among high-end options but doesn't entirely surpass established favorites. It provides extreme blurring and brightening with its pink shade, offering more 'body' that could enhance makeup longevity compared to lighter drugstore alternatives. However, the powder showed a slight tendency to cling to under-eye dryness, an issue not observed with the L'Oreal comparison. If you prioritize a luxurious feel and a fuller-bodied powder for extended wear, this product is worth considering. However, if your skin is prone to under-eye dryness, you might find more forgiving options elsewhere.
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The reviewer states that she received the new Charlotte Tilbury setting powders in PR.
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According to another influencer, the brand's brief for this powder was to create the "smoothest, creamiest loose powder inside Sephora."
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Another influencer noted the powder is made in Germany, which surprised both her and the reviewer as it's uncommon for powders.
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Another influencer described the powder as "so creamy, so silky" upon touching and swatching it, indicating an extreme melting property.
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The powder's ingredient list includes Laura Lycine as the second ingredient after synthetic mica, and silica, which is noted for its blurring properties.
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The reviewer applies the Charlotte Tilbury powder to her face, noting it "does feel silky, creamy" and "looks nice" initially.
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The reviewer observes that the L'Oreal powder appears "more blurred" and "more finely milled" than the Charlotte Tilbury powder upon initial application.
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The reviewer notes that the Charlotte Tilbury powder has "more body" and its pink shade offers "more brightening" than the L'Oreal pink powder. She anticipates its body might help hold makeup better over time.
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The reviewer noticed that the Charlotte Tilbury powder "attached itself to a little bit of dryness" under her eyes, which was not observed with the L'Oreal side.
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The reviewer praises Makeup by Mario, stating her "skin likes this. It looks so good," and it "holds the integrity of the blur for longer" compared to L'Oreal.
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The reviewer found the translucent Charlotte Tilbury shade to have more pigment and look similar to the Makeup by Mario powder, though she noted "a little bit more texture on the under eye with the Charlotte Tilbury."
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The reviewer stated she preferred the Charlotte Tilbury side for the under eyes compared to Huda Beauty, as it didn't create the "crepey thing" that Huda now does on her aging skin.
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The reviewer states that the Charlotte Tilbury powder is "extremely blurring" and the pink shade brightens.
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The reviewer explicitly states the new Charlotte Tilbury powder is "miles better than her original loose powder, which was extremely underwhelming."
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The reviewer concludes that the Charlotte Tilbury powder is "absolutely up there competing with the best of the best powders" and is a "very well done powder," making her "very, very pleased."
The reviewer states that the new Charlotte Tilbury setting powder is "extremely blurring." While an initial comparison showed L'Oreal as more blurring, the overall verdict highlights CT's strong blurring capabilities, with the pink shade also offering brightening.
The reviewer concludes that the Charlotte Tilbury powder is "up there competing with the best of the best powders." It was found to be similar to Makeup by Mario and performed better than Huda Beauty for under-eye application, as it didn't cause the "crepey thing" that Huda now does on the reviewer's aging skin.
The reviewer explicitly states that the new setting powder is "miles better than her original loose powder, which was extremely underwhelming."
Based on initial swatching by another influencer and the reviewer's own application, the powder feels "so creamy, so silky" with an "extreme melting property." It's designed with sophisticated, expensive raw materials to give a "maximum luxury feel."
The powder has "more body" which the reviewer believes will help fill hollowness and under eyes better, and importantly, it avoids the "crepey thing" seen with other powders like Huda Beauty. However, the reviewer observed it "attached itself to a little bit of dryness" on one under-eye side, which L'Oreal did not.
The powder is made in Germany, which was noted as unusual. Its ingredient list is short and includes Laura Lycine as the second ingredient after synthetic mica, along with silica, which contributes to blurring.
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In this video, Morgan Turner provides an initial review of Charlotte Tilbury's unreleased setting powder, which she received as PR. She emphasizes her pickiness with powders and shares insights from another influencer about the powder's luxurious formulation and ingredient brief. Turner then conducts side-by-side comparisons, applying the new Charlotte Tilbury powder alongside L'Oreal Blur-fection, Makeup by Mario Surrealskin, and her favorite Huda Beauty Easy Bake powder. She assesses its blurring effect, texture, and how it sits on her skin, particularly under the eyes. The reviewer notes that while it performs exceptionally well and competes with high-end options, further long-term wear testing is needed for a definitive opinion.
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