ELF HALO GLOW vs CHARLOTTE TILBURY HOLLYWOOD FLAWLESS FILTER | Is it a dupe?

Do we have a DUPE on our hands?! Today I’m putting the Elf Halo Glow side by side against the Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Flawless Filter to see how they compare! #makeupover40
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[@Patti-1962]

I am VERY pale, and the "fair" shade in the Elf product is quite dark. But, it still looks really nice under my foundation! I LOVE it!

[@nicky2011]

I own both products. Honestly I like the elf better. Under my foundation it does give a nice glow and for the price you basically can get 3 bottles of it and it comes out to the Charlotte Tilbury after taxes. After finishing my makeup I couldn't tell the difference. I'm definitely going to finish up the Charlotte Tilbury. But I'll stick to the elf and I had no problem finding my shade. It's a nice product. Also it's all about how you prep your face

[@kankan572]

I wish I could wear the elf it makes my face itch soooo bad n breaks my makeup up thru the day 😢 I wear CT daily so I really needed a dupe!

[@mgromz]

I also thought the Elf “fair” shade was way more pigmented than a normal fair shade of these type of products. Thank you for the review!

[@veronika__asmr_]

Same

[@oreninja]

Same. It seemed sooooo warm toned, for a product that’s supposed to go across multiple shades of face.

[@reikiwithcary2682]

An almost dupe is better than nothing at all! Lol! Thanks Shelley!💚

[@minkg8178]

I only own the elf one but it's good to see the comparison because I now know the elf is more what I'm after. I don't highlight with it, I more use it as a luminous base (is it still a base if I don't wear foundation?) it just makes my 50yr old face look more hydrated and soft. I hadn't thought about how not light the lightest shade is but it definitely works well for light olive skin tones.

[@natalieguzman9808]

Appreciate the side by side comparison pics & for your honest review! Because of the pics I was able to see the glow on the CT vs Elf 💓✨

[@jenn8459]

I have both CT / ELF and the Maybelline Glow Perfector foundation...The Maybelline is my favorite of the 3 even above the C.T. 💁‍♀️

[@AnnieBoBannie421]

I think the L’Oréal Lumi glowtion is a closer dupe to CT… I haven’t heard much about it in a few years!!! Weird.. Those elf budgeproof eye pencils? Absolutely amazing!! Just move quickly-it’s hard to remove if you make a mistake… really nice!!💋♥️💋♥️

[@kwristal00]

I have fallen in love with the Milani Soft Focus Glow Complexion Enhancer in its lightest shade (I think it only comes in 3, but it's pretty sheer but buildable). I've never seen anyone talk about it though. It might be a best kept secret! I'll have to try the Elf out since I'm sure it'll be easier to get my hands on. Thanks for another great video 🤗

[@khaoulaboumeshel9282]

Thinks I won’t too take one it’s very shiny ✨ because I won’t a product very shiny ✨

[@neneg.4264]

I never tried the CT one but I do like the e.l.f. one, I mostly use it as a base to get a more glowy finish, I think it looks really nice 👍 for what I've seen not exactly a dupe, but a good more affordable alternative... hugzzz 💜

[@Mari-nw1zx]

I loved the Elf, but it was a bit dark on my skin tone-even in the lightest shade.

[@ambergerhelper7852]

For the same effect, the Missha Bb boomer can be mixed into foundation. That’s what I use. I’m positive the Elf would be too dark for me as well.

[@MonLis76]

I LoVe the CT! …so I haven’t even tried the Elf. This was a great vid idea 🙌🏻

[@graciephillips6453]

Thank you for the honesty! Some of these products are so hyped up to be not that great🤍 the Charlotte Tilbury does look more beautiful though🤍🙌

[@bimjoker2233]

I totally agree. If I want to have a flowy look I’ll just use nude glow from IT Cosmetics.

[@hopemotivates9189]

Always a pleasure Shelly. 😊

[@alexandrasaadi7149]

Thanks for the side by side Shelly! You are the first person I’ve seen compare them like this.💜

[@PrinceAkpan]

I have never seen those flawless filters Shelly!

[@catstone6237]

This is the Best review I've seen yet for this product, it's so honest and visible - you GO Shelly! 😎

[@goow]

Thanks, Catherine! It's why I'll probably always film with a dSLR camera. So many of the newer/smaller cameras have software filters turned on that you literally can't completely disable, and for purposes like this where I want to see details and exact reality, not some glossed-over blurred interpretation of perfection, old-school is the way to go!

[@crazybeautifulmua]

ELF brought on my cystic acne it was so bad on my skin. I love CT for me nothing has “duped” it yet.

[@mariacrowe2948]

Same happened to me, elf broke me out so bad and the CT one not a bother...

[@HelenAvery]

I love a good comparison video! Thanks for showing up for us, you always knock it out of the park! This Halo Glow line has been sold out here in Canada for a while but I see it's restocked heavily, yay!

[@helpfulnatural]

It took several months but I finally managed to get a bottle of the elf Halo Glow. I just happened to be shopping at Target the other day and they were stocking it while I was in the cosmetics dept. It is so gorgeous on the skin! I love the glow it gives my skin rather than a highlighter type of glow, aka/no shimmer. ☺

[@63Lsp]

Excellent! You can really see the difference here, though both are really pretty. I wish CT had a light shade that wasn't yellow. Maybe ELF does? Gonna check!

[@Vaeril]

Thank you, this was useful. I can definitely tell that the Elf in Fair is way too warm for me.

[@veronika__asmr_]

I have a mini Charlotte Tilbury & I ended up buying two of the elf ( fair) halo 😇 because I knew it was going to sell out again ! I like them both. I think the Charlotte Tilbury is probably a little bit better color match !

[@doglover5381]

I've been wearing this as my "base" makeup. I love it!

[@JPMJPM]

The CT looks so much like L’Oreal Lumi Glotion - not the fairest shade of it, but the medium (?) shade, I think.

[@goow]

I'll have to see if I can find that again - I had it at one point and I think I didn't like it or I just went for the CT instead. It might still be around here somewhere!

[@catherinekasiewicz8683]

Great comparison! Thanks

[@marcellef8302]

Another beautiful product is the L'Oreal True Match Serum, it's beautiful 😍

[@SqueletteCoolBeauty]

Thank you for your comparison!! I haven’t tried either but it’s interesting to see as the CT is such a reference. Have you tried the Auric Glow lust luminiser? That’s the one I own and I absolutely love it.

[@goow]

I haven't tried that one yet!

[@gricinda3830]

I liked the CT better on your skin. Seemed like it spread a little easier.

[@bluecurlygirl]

I can't afford the CT. I got my hands on the halo glow just before Christmas and I LO-HOVE it soooo much. I have the wet & wild pf foundation (not dewy one) and I wasn't happy with the shade and I didn't like that it was matt. With the halo glow under it the shade is perfect and it's dewy and I will now use it up. Next on my list is one of their O Face (weird name) lipsticks. They're supposed to by hydrating and long lasting according to other youtubers.

[@olinayoung6287]

Fabulous comparison, thanks so much ❤🎉!!!

[@reneklein6049]

I have both, and I like the Elf version better. Plays incredible well under makeup and I think it provides more coverage. Great product, and you can't beat the price. I did have to buy the lightest shade, since the light was too dark. Elf has just become incredible. Shelly, my foundation guru, since I can't find the NYX Born to Glow, can you recommend a similar foundation, that is cruelty free? Thank you. ❤❤❤

[@goow]

Have you tried the Purito Cica Clearing BB cream? It's very, very similar to the Born to Glow in how it looks on the skin (and you know how I love anything with centella asiatica!) If you don't require it to be drugstore, the LYS Triple Fix Serum Foundation is also similar (though at $22 it's not really prestige pricing either, considering some of the drugstore brands have breached the $20 mark with their foundations). Both are also vegan.

[@reneklein6049]

@@goow thank you so much. You are a fountain of amazing information. $20 is reasonable for a foundation. I'll definitely check them both out. Thanks again! 🥰

[@reneklein6049]

@@goow thank you. I just ordered the Purito BB cream. Colors aren't fantastic, but I got #13, Neutral Ivory. Thank you!!!

[@HayleyMarie111]

I agree the elf one should have lighter shades. I have both products too. They're both amazing in their own ways. I can justify having both. I have shade 2 and 1 in Charlotte Tillbury. I really can't get a highlighted effect with the elf like I can with the HFF. but it's beautiful as an all over base, which I don't do with charlotte.

[@BossBrookeArmstrong]

The main reason why I never try the elf version is because I’ve heard their “fair” shade isn’t fair at all. Whereas the CT fair shade is actually a fair shade. Unfortunately the CT fair shade was sold out for over a year 🙄 but I finally got my hands on it and love it 🙌🏻

[@dawnjohnson8739]

Shelly, I was thinking of maybe using as all-over cover with the Elf. Over 60s with lines and super dry skin. Do you think the Elf would exaggerate stuff on an older face? I’m looking for very sheer coverage, just something to even out the skin tone and add hydration. Thank you!

[@goow]

I think it would work since it doesn't have the same shimmer that the Charlotte Tilbury does. This is an example where I think the Elf would work better for an all-over application.

[@dawnjohnson8739]

@@goow Thank you!

[@millig8980]

Thank you so much for being honest. Personally I feel the CT side looks almost oily. Probably because I am a shiny shiny skinny 🤣. I get free highlighter from pores within an hour of applying foundation 🤔.

[@averageextraordinarywoman]

I use this as a primer all over under foundation. Huge Charlotte Tilbury fan. A couple of years ago, Essence made a great dupe. Why did they stop? I just got the elf as well, but will still always have the CT in my arsenal! PS... I like L'oreal's Glotion better, just sayin...

[@leah-in-recovery]

I love them both but prefer the coverage from elf

[@nicky2011]

Totally agree with you!! And it looks really nice under foundation. Because it has more coverage it looks nice on it's own for days when you don't want to wear foundation. I think it's a dupe most definitely for the CT!

[@WriterSnider]

Great comparison! The elf looks more foundationy? Would someone with dry skin like it?

[@goow]

I definitely think the Elf works for dry skin! I've seen a lot of people say they wear it all over under foundation kind of like a primer too, so that's an option.

[@playsintraffic2]

I use the Beauty Pie equivalent. The overall problem with that one is that it only comes in one shade. Luckily, it's the right shade for me. But if I didn't have that one, I'd absolutely by the Charlotte

[@goow]

Beauty Pie makes some fantastic stuff!

[@dawnmarie240]

Hi, is Rose Inc Serum on your list to review? Was hoping you reviewed it already. I’ve bought it anyhow. Would love your thoughts though 😊

[@goow]

Hi Dawn! I haven't tried it yet - added to my list! Thanks!!

[@dawnmarie240]

Thank you 😊 appreciated 🫶🏻@@goow

[@bimjoker2233]

I feel like this is meant for people with an even skin tone because I have freckles and it didn’t even really show up on my face at all.

[@bimjoker2233]

I just returned the Halo Glow today. I hated it. It was sticky and so over hyped.

[@hammypie]

Which one is better for dry flaky skin?

[@goow]

Probably the Elf since it doesn't have shimmer in it - the CT may draw attention to flakes.

[@roseschumaker2368]

As someone counting every penny, I'll get the ELF and work with it.

[@liss441]

I like the CT better on your skin

[@goow]

I do too (as my wallet sobs in the corner). 😂

[@liss441]

@@goow haha

[@samanthajoan]

Don't you ship your Quirky Creators earrings to Canada? I just tried to order a pair and it wouldn't let me choose Canada as my country for delivery. U.S. was the only option.

[@goow]

I haven't gone international yet as I am not yet able to consult tax professionals on the legal requirements of selling internationally, and the soap and cosmetic-graded products are more complicated when it comes to international regulations. So it's something I'm not ready to get into yet (both legally and financially). I hope to get to that point someday!

[@samanthajoan]

@@goow I'm sorry to hear that! I really wanted those earrings! Maybe you should create a shop on Etsy, too?

[@lindajohnson.]

The Elf fair looks dark. I need a much lighter shade.

[@PookieK]

Hello Shelly - World here.

[@chloewright9561]

🌍

[@ambergerhelper7852]

🌎☺️

[@goow]

This always makes me smile!!!

[@mariacrowe2948]

The elf breaks me out, the Charlotte Tilbury one does not, both look the same on my skin so gutted that the cheaper one didn't work.....

[@ΓαρυφαλλιάΤουρνή]

🥰❤🥰❤🥰❤🥰

[@vickiem.6096]

🤗❤

[@sarahking8265]

I wanted to like the Elf one, but it was so awful and orange I was disappointed 😕 I'd rather pay for Charlotte Tilbury. She's nailed her shade range.

[@goow]

Indeed she has!

[@moonmother.]

💜🌺🤍

[@SummerofKittyLove]

Highlight does not make sense to me if everyone can tell you put highlighter on! It embarrasses me lol. Subtle natural glow is best imo

[@goow]

There isn't much that's natural about my makeup and hair color choices so I don't mind a blingy highlight 😂 I often strive for it lol!

[@leonathiessen5604]

Oh my gosh for the slight difference you couldn’t get me to pay the price for charlotte tilbury, to me your just paying for a name.