Charlotte Tilbury’s Magic Away Concealer is a cult favourite for a reason. This full-coverage, long-lasting liquid concealer is designed to blur imperfections, conceal dark circles, and brighten the skin. While feeling lightweight and natural. If you want a radiant, airbrushed finish, mastering the application technique is essential. Follow these steps to get the most out of your Magic Away Concealer.
Step 1: Prep Your Skin
Before applying any makeup, begin with clean, hydrated skin. Use a gentle cleanser followed by your favourite moisturizer. For an even better base, apply a primer such as the Charlotte Tilbury Wonderglow or Hollywood Flawless Filter. This ensures your concealer glides on smoothly and stays put throughout the day.
Step 2: Twist to Dispense Product
The Magic Away Concealer features a twist-up applicator with a cushion sponge tip. To dispense product, twist the bottom of the concealer tube until the product appears on the sponge. Be patient—on the first use, it may take a few extra twists. Once the product appears, avoid over-dispensing to prevent waste.
Step 3: Target Areas to Conceal
Apply the concealer directly onto areas you want to correct:
- Under-eye circles: Dot or swipe the concealer in a triangle shape under the eyes to brighten and lift.
- Blemishes and redness: Dab gently onto spots, redness around the nose, or uneven areas.
- Pigmentation or dark spots: Apply directly over any discoloration for an even skin tone.
- Highlighting: Use it on the centre of the forehead, bridge of the nose, and chin to bring light to the face.
Step 4: Blend the Product
Use a beauty sponge, concealer brush, or clean fingertips to blend the concealer into the skin.
The sponge applicator on the concealer is useful for placement, but blending is best done with a tool of your choice:
- For a natural finish, gently tap with your ring finger.
- Get that seamless blend, use a damp beauty blender to press the product into the skin.
- For precise coverage, use a small concealer brush.
Avoid dragging or rubbing, as this can disturb the product and reduce coverage.
Step 5: Set with Powder (Optional but Recommended)
To lock in the concealer and prevent creasing, especially under the eyes, lightly dust a translucent setting powder over the area. Charlotte Tilbury’s Airbrush Flawless Finish Powder works beautifully to set without caking or dulling the glow.
Step 6: Final Touches
Finish your makeup routine with foundation, bronzer, blush, and highlighter. The Magic Away Concealer can be used under or over foundation depending on your preference. If applying over foundation, be sure to blend well to avoid any separation.
Tips for Best Results
- Choose the right shade: Charlotte Tilbury offers a wide range of shades. Use one that matches your skin tone or go a shade lighter for brightening.
- Less is more: Start with a small amount and build up coverage if needed.
- Replace the sponge regularly if you use it for blending, or sanitize it to keep it clean.
With these steps, Charlotte Tilbury’s Magic Away Concealer can give you a perfected, radiant complexion that lasts all day.
