The Rise & Controversies of Charlotte Tilbury

[@Pinkosaurus]

Anyone who was going to nightclubs at 8 has me concerned for what else was going on in their childhood 😕

[@lux.illuminaughty]

Drew Barrymore, but she was a star in her own right by then, AND a legacy

[@marthaj67]

@@lux.illuminaughty With respect, none of that makes it right. In fact, with her family "legacy", staying away from alcohol and drugs would have been the wisest thing to do. It's too bad she had no responsible adult looking out for her as a child.

[@calathea81]

I’ve heard a few snippets of what you mention over the years and it’s always given me the ick. The celebrity worship, wearing makeup to bed, implying everyone needs makeup to look good etc. It kind of creeps me out and paints a picture of a sad, shallow person.

[@lauramcguan]

She started getting on my nerves when she would wish happy birthday to only her famous clients on Instagram 🙄

[@pinkbubblesnake]

She's always seemed super shallow and it's put me off her products.

[@pinkbubblesnake]

I've never bought from CT purely because she gives off "annoying aunt who tells you that you put on weight loudly at the family function" vibes in her ADs.

[@sassycatenthusiast]

Omg yes! I’ve never been able to put my finger on the vibes she gives me, thank you!

[@BethHartSmith]

It’s also giving “the aunt that tries to sell you her MLM products at family function”

[@sassycatenthusiast]

@@BethHartSmith I was gonna say also “the aunt that asks when you’re gonna have a baby” so I reckon her MLM pitch will include something that is good for fertility but also keeps you skinny 💀 “Darling! You don’t have to put on weight when you get pregnant! Just use [insert useless MLM product here]”

[@luluscnadel8078]

I finally purchased the Pillowtalk lipstick this year & was disappointed.

[@pinkdiamond345]

I seriously never saw/heard her speak until the “stolen” lipsticks and that was enough. lol 😕

[@kenziegrieman8142]

So I used to work for the brand and let me tell y’all the vibe is very weird and culty. You can’t ever mention you like a product from another brand or that something from the CT doesn’t work for you. I once posted a drugstore focused look (I’m a freelance MUA outside of my job) and tagged the products on my personal IG page and got in trouble from the brand rep for not posting a CT only look 😑 their branding and the way they want their staff to talk to customers is super cringey

[@natatatt]

Interesting that you note the brand was only launched in 2013. Somehow I had the impression the brand was much older.

[@LydiaReneeDarling]

I always found the marketing quite cringey but I lived in the UK for three years and saw the ads everywhere, I finally gave in when a friend went to pick up a Filmstar Bronzer and I got a Popshot and a few products since then. But the marketing has ironically still made me disconnected from the brand, not attracted to it, and I can imagine that a lot of people feel the same- it just doesn’t feel current or as relevant to the consumer’s recent relationship with celebrity and it’ll be interesting to see how well it resonates within the next five years or so.

[@hillarybeautifile]

Especially the time an interdepartmental sale email "accidentally" was sent to a bunch of people on her mailing list. I didn't get it but it was all over my Facebook groups for makeup artists. Oh, please!

[@AlethrialTheElvenEmpress]

I didn’t know she said that about women who don’t wear makeup. Automatically, I intensely dislike her. I rarely wear makeup- it can be a joy yes, but it can also be a HUGE insecurity and money trap. I am enough as I am. I don’t need to weaponize beauty to succeed because kindness wins. Hate to say this, she sounds vastly insecure and a bit narcissistic. The price point is ridiculous, but now I’ll never buy from her. This has been very enlightening, thank you Kelly. Edit: clarifying I am not angry or upset, just making a low key comment

[@ivy456]

Chill it's not that deep. I rarely wear make up myself but this is not something to get so upset about.😂

[@AlethrialTheElvenEmpress]

@@ivy456 I’m not upset or even angry? What are you talking about? I just dont like her attitude behind her business. It’s a turn off. And because it’s a business, I can have an opinion on it. Stop being a hypocrite and take your own advice. If it’s not deep, why bother commenting?

[@ivy456]

@@AlethrialTheElvenEmpress You sound upset though. " I didn’t know she said that about women who don’t wear makeup. Automatically, I intensely dislike her." Then you ranted on about not wanting to buy from her etc. By the way I don't see myself buying her products either. Also you say you're not angry or upset but you called me a hypocrite for commenting lol? I don't understand the logic. What's so deep about telling you to chill? It makes no sense but if it makes you feel better go off I guess...

[@AlethrialTheElvenEmpress]

@@ivy456 I admit, my wording wasn’t the best. I was surprised when I heard what Charlotte said, so my wording was in the moment. But even if I was upset, why are you so bothered by it? What is so bad about a person having an opinion and feelings? Are you a fan of Charlotte? Why are you doubling down so much? At least I have a reason to be upset if I chose to be. You are so invested in something I said in response to a controversial person. Why?

[@abbyduke7103]

I appreciate all of the research you do in preparation for these videos! This is one series where I never miss a video.

[@dylanainge2324]

The number of CT ads I’ve been served while watching this is absurd 😂

[@caseyc2497]

My best friends southern mother hasnt left her bedroom without full hair and makeup forever. At least the 35 years ive known her. Most glamorous woman ive ever seen. Didnt stop her going swimming with us doing miles in laps, dancing (dance teacher), gave birth four times in full face. Iys just her routine, her time. Its not for me but i dont judge it and she doesnt force or suggest makeup or hair on ger daughters or us.

[@avablueberry1320]

i looooove her pressed powder. i’m an oily gal so powder is essential in my makeup routine. but as much as i love it, there are SO many other cheaper products that do the same exact thing, and i’ve come to realize that with most of her other products as well. i think it’s similar to a luxury brand: you’re paying for the name and to be able to say “this is Charlotte Tilbury.”

[@kamloopscruiser874]

I am pretty minimal with makeup, and CT still remains after a number of purges. I don’t care for her as a person but a few of her products remain in my now minimized bag of less than 30 products remaining. Love her Filmstar Bronze & Glow is one of my 2 favourite bronzers, my only highlighter, I am on my third and it’s also my favourite eyeshadow duo because it’s the easiest pretty natural ish eye look. Double use product. Her Airbrush pressed powder is another one I have bought over and over. It’s currently my only setting or finishing powder. Pillow Talk lip liner, lipstick and eye quad are my only “warm” makeup products. They pull a bit orange but when I want a little more warmth I love them on their own or with my usual cool tones to add a touch of warmth. Always in my minimalist makeup and bought several times. My one & only lip liner. The Sophisticate quad is another great quad, and is one of their few cool toned products. I purged it in favour of the UD Naked 2 mini.

[@monicapatton1405]

I love the setting spray, I haven’t tried anything that even compares, it’s lovely. Also love Pillow Talk lipstick and liner-lots of gorgeous liners and lipsticks out there but this one feels special when I wear it. Haven’t tried anything else because I don’t want to fall in love with more of her expensive products 😂

[@gmessec732]

Something I've also noticed about CT is their lack of movement toward inclusion. Many beauty brands have started including male models but CT focuses near exclusively on women.

[@leslievanhouten]

She had a lipstick shade named JK Magic

[@happinin07]

I've never bought CT, but not because I have anything against her. Nothing suits my skin and taste. While I find her personal relationship with makeup strange, I think she is a marketing genius, and has developed some great products. I actually find her response to e.l.f. quite cheeky and in her character. E.L.F. profits because she does the creative, the development of the product, and tests the waters, then they enjoy her hard work. She can have a little fun and its very on brand. Hollywood. Branding. Image. Its not quiet luxury. Its not trying to pretend to be something it is not. The only thing that seems ridiculous is the fragrance.

[@jessicalawton1]

I will say CT herself always is looking crazy with the outfits she wears 😊

[@streetfamily6909]

Very true 😂

[@purplebutterfly314]

You can't copy her crazy DNA, darling!

[@ClassyCountryGirl630]

She does have a unique style, but sometimes it reminds me of “Endora “ from “Bewitched”, red hair and all! 😁

[@monicapatton1405]

@@ClassyCountryGirl630yes

[@kathleenkaffeine8696]

It's interesting that you say we can infer that dupes are affecting CT as a brand when we are hearing other reports that luxury is a fast-growing sector and that dupes are actually driving consumers to the higher-end product. But in this wider picture, it seems like dupes are hurting everyone. I wish brands would just focus on making great products - fewer but nicer, you know?

[@CatFurniture974]

I agree! We’re now on to “dupes of dupes” (I think Kelly did a video on this a year or two ago). I think dupes originated with all good intentions (so that people who didn’t have the money could still get an approximation of a product) but now we’re so inundated with dupes, “novelty” products, all kinds of “this is just a little bit different and so you need this” products - even hardcore makeup mavens are getting burnt out. There’s a reason brands like Clinique and Lancôme hang on under the influencer radar - they cater to the middle-aged and older people who don’t want to follow every trend but are brand loyal when they find a great product. Meanwhile new brands go through the cycle of Sephora to TJ Max to “whatever became of Brand X” every few years. There’s a limit to the shades of purple eyeshadow, TV or movie or toy tie-ins, etc. that people are going to spend on. And people are getting just as sick of the makeup equivalent of “designer brand clothing that falls apart in the wash” as they are of fast fashion.

[@AlexAlvarezBeauty]

My fav switch up is Pam Anderson. Can we talk about how gorgeous she is without makeup! In the 90’s her makeup with life and now her choice to go makeup free is even more iconic! ❤

[@01vivrantthing]

I find CT makeup to be so underwhelming, and CT herself rubs me the wrong way. You're right; "fun, quirky, weird" is what she's going for, but it comes off as trying way too hard. Aside from her though, the eyeshadows were so overhyped and the lipstick isn't any better than others that cost half the price. I've decluttered nearly every CT item in my collection, except for the flawless filter, iconic nude lipliner, and the airbrush bronzer.

[@monicapatton1405]

I do love the setting spray.

[@eldritchyarnbeing3295]

ive been really unimpressed with CT since i decided to splurge on the magic cream and a pillowtalk lip set. the packaging on both feels so cheap and thrown together and the lipstick fell out of the component only a week after i got it :( the magic cream also burned my face super bad and gave me a horrible rash for weeks but given that i have psoriasis im not gonna blame that on the cream just yet. so i was already disillusioned with the brand altogether after realizing they're charging a luxury price for dollar store quality. but now hearing the way she talks about makeup and especially the way she talks about other women? oh hell no😵‍💫 it's genuinely heartbreaking to hear the way she thinks about herself but its a different story entirely to hear that she projects her own insecurities onto other women. misery loves company i guess. either way this really solidifies my current opinion on the brand, mediocre quality for a luxury price tag all while it preys on insecurity, no thank you

[@charlottelast2278]

I don’t own anything from Charlotte’s brand but I relate to mascara being the first makeup product I tried too and it hooked me to makeup as well I remember trying it and being fascinated by how it changed my eyes

[@Sara.m.t]

I’ve been genuinely wondering about her since the “missing lipsticks” campaign…

[@jessicabrooks9721]

Ohhh, I have missed a Kelly deep dive!🎉🎉

[@kaid2025]

I need you to know that I got an ad for the Magic Cream in the middle of this video.

[@deborahbinnie5652]

The perfume line of CT seems very strange. Has a sort of Charlotte and the 7 Dwarves feel. Not lovely at all. Not Hollywood at all. Not much magic. I don't use any CT products because too expensive for what it is.

[@gummybearsh]

The marketing for their perfume is hilarious, “harnessing the power of neuroscience” means absolutely nothing

[@madsquishy3410]

There is just something about her that really turns me off. The way she talks, like exaggerating her words, and her facial expressions (again super exaggerated), is just so annoying. Something about her just screams super narcissist to me. She's very into herself and it's just weird. Lol, just as I was typing this comment you starting talking about how she's acting weird these days and like playing a caricature of herself. That's exactly what I was trying to say!!! I just can't stand to watch her talk these days.

[@pinkbubblesnake]

She seems hugely narccistic to me. Someone tell ms puffy pillow face she doesn't get to speak for all women.

[@AlethrialTheElvenEmpress]

@@madsquishy3410 I feel the same. I’m wondering if she has something going on like narcissism or histrionic. Purely speculation. I’ve never met her. These are just thoughts based on her going to nightclubs when she was 8, her very unhealthy obsession with makeup and power “weaponized beauty”, the over-dramatic persona, and the celebrity worship. Idk I’m just wondering

[@pinkdiamond345]

To me, she talks like Cruella DeVille. 😂

[@madsquishy3410]

@@pinkdiamond345 Hahaha that's exactly it though!!!!

[@rebeccafriesen417]

It kind of surprised me to hear that Charlotte apprenticed with Mary Greenwell! I watched a couple makeup tutorials by Mary on Lisa Eldridge's youtube channel and she seem to have literally the opposite makeup philosophy to Charlotte! Mary doesn't use brushes, just fingers, she's all about imperfection and using makeup for an artistic effect, not to gain something or make you look "better" than without makeup! Mary and Lisa seem much more aligned than Mary and Charlotte!

[@sarahshagan3714]

Her voice, over the top persona and overdone filler (pillow face!) have always been a turn-off for me. I have only ever tried the setting spray, which is great. So now the question I ask myself is, “do I dislike her enough to impact how I choose to do my makeup?” We all have power to support the brands we like and that same power to not support the ones we don’t. It’s an interesting thing to consider what to do when our beliefs are counter to our convenience.

[@jcm85]

I sincerely always enjoy all your videos, Kelly! I’ve been in the online beauty space since 2010. I never watched CT’s YT channel but no one would stop talking about her and for YEARS I wondered WHO is Charlotte Tilbury?! I appreciate this deep dive bc I never got this far. I remember her brand exploded in 2014. It was inaccessible so I never tried it until it went to Sephora, and I still cannot afford her prices but I wish I could. Her marketing is incredible and clearly successful. Since CT has come to Ulta, I’ve noticed a lot of young people at their section, talking about it, reacting to it, asking their moms for it. There is a hype around her brand. I mean, good for her, and good for the people who can afford it. I like what I’ve tried but I usually have to shop for a dupe bc those prices are outrageous! And in this economy! I am usually excited to see what CT comes out with bc they are usually trend setters and create cult products that have lasting hype for years and years. Rarely do I hear about how bad their products are.

[@sheepylamby7320]

Great video! Loved your analysis. Completed agree about the fragrance branding… Felt like a departure from the ‘Old Hollywood Fantasy’ vibes of the makeup line.

[@ciaociara]

I’m not too familiar with CT! Thanks for a little history lesson.

[@streetfamily6909]

I wish elf would dupe her setting powder cause I’m tired of spending so much on it 😂

[@monicapatton1405]

The Kosas is really nice.

[@cherylbenham4588]

CT dupe for magic cream or water cream, i can't remember which, from nina pool, is the Cereve moistuizer in the tub.

[@SarahHemaida]

Honestly, I do prefer the hollywood flawless filter over the Elf dupe. If I had to choose a dupe, I would go with the Catrice one bc the Elf one feels so heavy on my skin.

[@gwendolyncampbell7932]

Interesting. I love the Elf one but also the Charlotte one. They work in different ways for me. I want to try the Juvias Place one also. I use Charlotte for going to big events. Elf is for running errands.

[@SarahHemaida]

@@gwendolyncampbell7932 I didn't know Juvia's Place had one too! I'll have to check that out!!

[@sheenawalker1751]

The perfumes smell awful. If they were good, they’d pull the numbers

[@khanhfident]

Just commented this. 😂☠️

[@lipstickzombie4981]

I'm guessing she went to a really cheap supplier for those perfumes. 😅 I'm waiting for those to be dumped in my place just like what happened to her first perfume Scent of a Dream

[@khanhfident]

@@lipstickzombie4981 Watch them end up in Marshalls and Ross, LOL.

[@jessicalawton1]

I received a sample of Love Spell and i did a dumb thing by spraying it on my body before smelling it and I was literally nauseous at work all night! I was not a fan at all.

[@Niccis_Narrative]

I’ve only bought 2 things from her brand the hypnotizing pop shots…and got a free reward of the magic cream maybe but used it once. I’ve never gotten the hype, I think her packaging looks like old Hollywood but in a cheap and tacky way. I think it’s all very ugly.

[@sray1144]

I never bought any products from CT, I always found the products overpriced for what they are but mostly there’s something unattractive and phoney IMO about that marketing

[@michellemakeuptutorials]

I can't stand Charlotte as a person and don't understand the hype of her brand, I think it sux and is overpriced crap! I have not liked anything I have tried from her brand other than the lipstick

[@pinkbubblesnake]

Same! I think she's vile and her cheap plastic packaging for the price she sells it at. F**k off love 😂

[@tbc3770]

The fragrances are all horrible. I'm not surprised they aren't selling. The fact that they predominantly sell on line too puts me off buying a fragrance from them

[@mickjac8447]

Very thorough and insightful explanation. Nicely done!

[@KellyGooch]

Thank you so much!

[@Sara.m.t]

That tiered necklace is a beauty 🥰

[@Porcile69]

I do not own any Charlotte Tilbury products nor do I plan to buy any new makeup in general very soon, and I do not like the packaging (I do not watch ads/promotional advertisements ever so I can't tell you how I feel about that) for some of the products I've seen (not ALL), however it is very refreshing to see someone who's honest about their brand, opinions, and so on. Instead of doing what she does (actions wise, not words), making, naming, and promoting all these products in this way but talking about how she "enjoys makeup as an art form" or whatever other bullshit makeup brand owners/whatever say when in reality they couldn't care less about it as a tool for self expression or a tool to level up in life etc, she is actually honest about her views (of course it's extremely rare that someone will publicly state their thoughts, feelings, and opinions 100% honestly or accurately or whatever, this is not what I mean, but rather just not full on lying or twisting things)

[@abeerrahman7330]

So funny how she adds beautiful before beautiful after in tutorials but she is the one who says that there is no one who looks better without makeup.

[@durcheinander5554]

I bought one CT quad in my life, and it was only because I couldn't find this precise color stpry anywhere. I hate their packaging, it's tacky and cheap. The eyeshadows themselves turned out to be a disaster, they are chalky yet I still managed to get a hard pan somehow.

[@alisummers7984]

I love your deep dive/rise & fall series!! So good!

[@icuerdon]

I’m a professional makeup artist for over 30 years. I have many brands in my kit but not hers. I feel some of her products are good but not all and they are way overpriced for what they are. I don’t like her personality as well. I do respect her success and she is very talented

[@amandaborgciantar6793]

I enjoyed this video and learned a lot of the brand's history. I used to buy a lot from the brand but I don't really find the appeal any longer. She stopped releasing her star products such as the large eyeshadow palettes and the quads and went for strange options such as the perfumes. I am aware that eyeshadow is no longer popular but I think they were truly what made her brand shine from other brands.

[@venteanari]

re: the "darling" thing, I totally agree lol. Mariah Carey does the same thing as part of this caricature born from all of her "diva" accusations, and I think she did it long before Charlotte, so I'd imagine Charlotte borrowed it from that.

[@marygillespie2028]

I can't get dressed without Charlotte's setting spray and pressed powder. I also adore the Pillowtalk Push-Up Lashes mascara.

[@monicapatton1405]

Love the spray, there’s nothing like it.

[@tonidavie3635]

I have to say that I got the mini pressed powder and lipstick and gloss and they are very cute and good products but not worth the full size price. Thank you‘darling’😊

[@Laura-yh7yq]

You hit the nail right on the head. When I heard/saw that CT was now doing perfumes, I was like "huh? That's weird."

[@Joefamily-fq2fe]

Thanks for the researches compiling the video. It resonates with my feeling of the brand who buy from selfridges from the beginning. This could be made into a serie and we can learn some more makeup brand history for maybe vlogmas!

[@bitabeauty_official]

She is iconic…and knows very well how to sell her products 🎉😊

[@heatherLcharron]

I love your deep dives so much. Thank you! ❤

[@laciduke3865]

Only tried one product (the filter foundation) , which I love. Everything else seems to be the same pale color or expensive

[@kellygalvin8484]

Never bought a CT product. Never will.

[@Pkrol-t6c]

CT is too much for me. IMO she is over the top dramatic!! Her products are “amazing & magical”. I don’t feel the same. I Tend to not purchase CT partially due her personality.

[@thefreshmaker001]

I love her magic cream during winter ❤

[@pinkstartwilight]

I’ve never been drawn to charlotte tilbury products. I feel like for me the exaggerated ads and the branding was just a bit cringe to me and not luxe. With that being said, I like a very minimal aesthetic and I know that’s not to everyone’s taste either!! I’ve heard good things about a few of her products and but these days with so many choice I am more likely to gravitate towards a brand that I feel more aligned with.

[@danam.5127]

I've never really researched into Charlotte Tilbury as a person. The only thing I've ever bought from the brand is the Hollywood flawless filter as an "I did it!" treat to myself when I started graduate school back in 2018. Sadly, I think it's starting to go off, which is unfortunate since I have over half the container left. I prefer the price of the elf dupe, but I don't want that huge size, so I was leaning towards getting a Charlotte Tilbury mini. After watching this video, I'll probably get an auric glow lust mini instead, since I've been wanting to try the brand since it came out. Even though minis often cost more per ounce, I'd rather pay that than waste money on something that will spoil before I use it.

[@ClassyCountryGirl630]

I enjoy watching all your videos, Kelly, including these “deep dives”. I appreciate all the research and hard work you put into them. You have a knack for tactfully and respectfully expressing your opinions and POV without being belittling, scornful, condescending, derogatory, or just downright mean. And you actually used CT’s products as well. You look very pretty in that signature “CT Look”, rockin’ that “glow”! I hope you and everyone within this community has a fabulous week ahead! 🙂

[@laurapirate]

Tbh Charlotte Tilbury just seems extremely shallow. Clearly working for her, though!💁‍♀️

[@HelloKittyfouronesix]

I've never seen Charlotte interviews or how she talks. What stands out for me is that her and El Jeffa have the same mannerism. Who did it first her of J*?

[@Sara.m.t]

Girl! Did you dye your hair a tad darker? If yes 😍 after a few 90’s headband (which I also love) videos, it struck me out of nowhere (Beautiful thumbnail, as per usual 🤍)

[@TheKiwibirder]

Wow! What an excellent, thorough, and well researched video on Charlotte Tilbury. This was fantastic!

[@teresasunny]

love love love these deep dives

[@khanhfident]

Their perfumes suck. ☠️ Smell so vintage.

[@lipstickzombie4981]

I have no issues with 'vintage' style juices/formulas (heavy on jasmine/tuberose, powder notes, aldehydes like in Chanel no. 5). But those have to be tweaked to suit modern day tastes and be well formulated.

[@oracularp]

I have one CT lippie, in the K.I.S.S.I.N.G formula, and while I enjoy it (the shade Rose to Fame goes really well with the Natasha Denona Mini Crush palette), if I'm spending that much, I don't want my money going to a problematic brand. I didn't learn all this until after I treated myself to the lipstick, though. There are other great formulas out there, and I seek those out now.

[@kittykatkountry1317]

Didn't know all that! Charlotte is defo larger than life. What a hoot!❤

[@nancyhorwitz5400]

This was very interesting! Thank you

[@TheBeautySpectator]

What about the pentagrams on her packaging? Not even subtle imo.

[@majajasinska3028]

Bro this is not a pentagram, it’s a hand drawn star. It’s not that deep 😅

[@monicapatton1405]

@@majajasinska3028lol right?

[@paradisedream.]

i am gonna be honest - charlotte makes amazing makeup but it is too expensive. it makes me not wanna buy it, especially when dupes perform better. theyre not like hourglass who make one of a kind blushes. they just sell overpriced, glowy stuff.

[@emiliesan2184]

thank you so much Kelly for your video about CT :) I must say I was not attracted at first by yet another new makeup brand, especially with that focus on selling celebrities, and influencers... but I tried it on a show sponsored by CT, and I was hooked. even if I own more of NARS/MAC/Chanel products in my makeup kit, I now have the lipliners and lipsticks, the color ranges are so so so well done, especially in the nude/natural tones, and for every skincolor :) there is a lot of different undertones in similar colors, so this is very interesting to find the perfect color for one model or client. I think the next products I'm going to get are the pressed powders. they are very effective and can be very helpful for setting and especially retouching. I will wait for the PR package though :) it's beautifully made, the lady is funny, the smell of the product is incredible, but there is not a CT product that is absolutely necessary that you cannot find somewhere else :) these are great products but in my opinion no must haves :) have a lovely day 🌹✨

[@blendofdays]

I got a ct ad during this vid lol! I actually won't support ct specifically because she wears makeup to bed so her husband won't see her without. That in & of itself is so disappointing. Think about that. Her husband has never seen her without makeup. 🤦‍♂️😮‍💨

[@ClassyCountryGirl630]

CT is a shrewd business woman who has capitalized on her success with celebrities and her signature, “Pillow Talk” -much like Coco Chanel did with her No. 5 fragrance and the “little black dress”. I wholeheartedly agree that CT goes overboard with her “buzz words” and self promotion. She does sound like a broken record. I find it ironic that Kate Moss is her “celebrity poster child” since Kate is famous for her “no makeup “ look. CT is right, though-people do tend to treat you differently according to how you look. I don’t agree with it, but it’s just human nature to gravitate towards the people we perceive as more attractive. I’m not saying this in a mean way, but I wonder what CT does look like without all that war paint? I imagine she’s pretty with or without it. She probably has a lovely porcelain complexion with charming freckles. It’s those unique, individual characteristics that set us one apart from others. For example, when you, Kelly, wear a “skin like” foundation and your freckles are visible. You have a lovely complexion and I appreciate that you don’t hide it with heavy foundation. I don’t believe CT wears a face full of makeup to bed. That’s obviously a sales gimmick. It’s common knowledge that going to bed without washing off one’s makeup adds years to one’s appearance, and CT is so beauty- oriented that she must be extremely conscientious about proper skin care. She has to maintain her looks in order to promote her merchandise. She does come across as vain and cashing in on her association with high maintenance celebrities. I don’t perceive her remarks about women who don’t wear makeup as deliberately rude or insulting; it’s just a ploy to sell more products. In my humble opinion, most women are beautiful with or without it. Reminds me of a quote by Audrey Hepburn: “Makeup cant help you if you are ugly on the inside-unless you eat the lipstick.” 😂 Or, as my sweet Daddy used to say, “Beauty is skin deep, but ugly goes right to the bone!” He would also say: “You don’t need makeup, because you can’t improve upon perfection.” 🥰 But all of like a little “help” once in a while, even if it is a little bit to boost our confidence. 🙂

[@amykiswriting]

Totally nothing to do with what you’re talking about but … where did you get your necklace! It’s beautiful!

[@axreason]

i don't exactly like Charlotte herself, or even their marketing image, but i love their products. i don't have any products from her i don't like.

[@katiebrunner4376]

I don’t like Charlotte Tillbury at all. It’s way overpriced in my opinion

[@elisa-beary]

Loved this episode & love this series. 💜🩷💙

[@erinkoster8654]

I always assumed that she got the permission of people whose names she used for products. Wild to find out that she just does it without even telling them.

[@jbridges9574]

I could never pinpoint what it was about CT herself that I don’t like. You finally named it! The obsession with celebrity. It feels like she’s passed into unhealthy territory. I also find that her idea of democratizing beauty is flatly false because she has a very narrow idea of beauty. Finally, while I think she has some decent products, the pillow talk line doesn’t wow me and it feels like she needs a new idea.

[@nancymartin9103]

Always enjoy your videos!

[@missredhead5995]

Hi Kelly, btw just wanna let you know that the elf GRWM album has a song called “Dupe” so it‘s their way of snapping bacc hahaha😂

[@leslievanhouten]

Max Factor should have had this marketing

[@AnastasiaKusova]

Charlotte definitely wants to be a celebrity. Why was she at Met Gala? That looked very weird and kinda pathetic to me because she is not from the celebrity world.

[@bardlover6]

The scents of the perfumes are also not what’s on trend right now

[@ahalma3720]

Her makeup is not for mature women. Period. And I got mini pillow talk lipstick and pencil and nothing special. Everything is goin orange …but I am sure if I was willing to spend money could find something but just don’t think quality or eyeshadow payoff is not there. And don’t like these names which puts whichmacall mascaras into that don’t care category. Call me older fashioned….

[@kittencakes9836]

Right. I always go back to my Dior lipsticks and mascara and my Natasha Denona eyeshadow because those work so well for my 50 yr old lips and eyes! I’ve tried everything Charlotte and it’s just meh compared!

[@monicapatton1405]

This video is really well done, thank you for your research ❤

[@rags3901]

Like Charlottes or not…no matter…she is correct in saying that there isn’t a woman in the world who wouldn’t look better wearing makeup…enough of it and correctly, I might add!!

[@Crystal0139]

Ooou I love these!!

[@KellyGooch]

Thanks for watching!

[@locki_moki]

Neun Worte zum Support des Kanals und des Creaters ! 😇😺

[@tianiortiz8529]

I love when you make videos like this, so fun & interesting. Thanks for sharing.

[@lux.illuminaughty]

Plot twist, CT and e.l.f. are building a collab

[@Sabrina-Mepham23]

I think CT as a brand is way overhyped and way too expensive for her products. Some of her products maybe good and yes I've gone out searching for lipsticks in the same shade or dupes in shades for her lipsticks but I can't see myself buying her products, mostly because of the cost but mainly because I know other brands do it better.. and yes Charlotte.. your products can be duped.. exhibit A: Elf Halo Glow 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@katcankan7129]

What if their DNA was actually in the product 😬🤔💜

[@angelali4709]

Omg first comment!! ❤ Kellyyyyy

[@MsAlyssaJM]

Ugh. Those quotes from her. Yeah, I’m glad I’ve never bought anything from her

[@thepywacket]

Weird I got unsubscribed, glad I caught it!

[@skinAPRN]

Wow! This indicates there is an unhealthy association between CT and makeup. That’s sad and is actually a turn off! Her beliefs appear to have morphed into mental illness surrounding makeup. That’s sad and pathetic. I think I am done with this brand and this is not good for young girls to hear her mantra as it promotes insecurity and the belief that you only have success if you are pretty. Wow. Eye opening video. Thank you.

[@susanburgess820]

I swear she reminds me of the gabor sisters, with that darling❤😂

[@rwh161]

Im shocked she sold her brand