Thursday, September 8, 2016

Charlotte Tilbury 'Glastonberry'

Although I'm a massive lipstick/lip product hoarder, my collection is very drugstore based. I have always wanted to delve into more high end makeup recently as I want to have a few luxurious products in my collection to pretty much just instagram jokes and use of course...but also instagram. I knew that Charlotte Tilbury was a brand that I had to get my hands on as soon as payday came around. I've been eyeing up Charlotte Tilbury Matte Revolution 'Glastonberry' lipstick for over a year and I couldn't bear the thought of going into Autumn without it this year. I don't usually dedicate a blog post to a singular product but I thought, when you pay £23 pounds for one, and it looks as beautiful as this, it needs its own blog post. 


Firstly I don't think we can talk about this lipstick without mentioning the packaging. My god, I thought Mac packaging was beautiful, but this seriously trumps all my lipsticks. It's so luxurious with sleek-gold packaging (seriously what more could you actually ask for?).


The actual lipstick matches the beauty of the packaging just as well. Interestingly, off the bat the first thing I noticed was the square-angled tip, very unusual to the usual lipstick applicator shapes I usually see. I reckon though this is what gives such precise straight lines when applying it. The lipstick also has that lovely Vanilla scent to it, similar but a bit stronger than with the Mac lipsticks, which I actually really love rather than being unscented or chemical smelling. 

Onto the actual colour. I found this quite difficult to really describe as it's a shade that can seriously look different on most people. I was originally expecting it to be much more of a red-undertoned berry lipstick but instead it's quite a purple shaded lipstick, which reminds me of blackberries when they stain your fingers.How autumnal am I? Although it is a matte formula, it actually gives off a little bit of a sheen, not a creme-sheen finish but just a slight dimension which I really like. I have to admit, it's not the most opaque of shades, and took two layers to apply, but saying that when it comes to a dark lip I always go for 2 layers anyways as I think that lasts better during the day.

It wears really nicely during the day, although I have to buy myself a lip liner that matches the shade as it's quite unique so will be on the hunt - recommendations please girlies! 

I cannot wait to wear this all of Autumn, I think it would look gorgeous with a neutral eye and literally is one of those iconic shades, guarantee you'll be seeing a lot more of this lipstick on the blog!


All in all, I'm very happy with my first Charlotte Tilbury lipstick and can't wait to write more posts around it! Send me some of your Charlotte Tilbury recommendations as I really want to delve into it a lot more!
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  1. I have this and found that I wanted to get a lip liner to go with it as well, so I went back to the Charlotte Tilbury counter and the girl recommended one in the shade 'Berry Naughty' - it matches perfectly and I'd definitely recommend it! Xxx

    http://www.lilyolivia.co.uk

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    1. You are literally a life saver! I'm going to head to CT after work and pick that up because I definitely need the liner to match perfectly so it doesn't change the colour too drastically! xx

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  2. I love this berry shade will be great for Autumn!

    Beauty Candy Loves

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    1. Isn't it stunning! Can't wait for it to finally get colder so I can wear it properly! xx

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  3. Now that is a shade I need in my collection! Perfect for Autumn :)


    Lotte | www.lottebeautybox.blogspot.co.uk

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    1. Agreed!I think it's soon going to be one of those staples like Velvet Teddy! xx

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  4. Such a gorgeous shade for Autumn!! I need to get my hands on a CT Lipstick! x

    www.shayholly.co.uk

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    1. My first one but worried I will need and want more and more! xx

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  5. This is such a beautiful shade. I've been lusting after this for so long, definitely need to get my hands on it! :) xxx

    Sarah / Sarah Smiles

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    1. Me too! It's hard to bite the bullet and purchase a £23 lipstick though! xx

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  6. This colour was my first ever CT lipstick shade. I love it and can't wait to get it out again for Autumn.
    Kathryn /Cherries in the Snow

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    1. No way! Twinsies! I'm so excited for it to finally get a bit colder, I can't wear dark lipsticks in the heat! xx

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  7. That would be the perfect colour for Autumn winter its such a gorgeous berry tone :D x

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  8. This colour is gorgeous - a CT lipstick is still on my wish list, I might just have to make my first purchase this one!

    Lucy | Forever September

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    1. It was on mine too and thought that I needed to finally branch out into higher end lipsticks and CT has always been high on my list! xx

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  9. This is such a perfect colour! I've always had my eye on Glastonberry but it will be perfect for autumn so I'll have to pick it up!

    Abigail Alice x

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    1. Do pick it up! I hope you like it as much as I do! xx

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  10. OMG these photos are fabulous! I've heard how beautiful Glastonberry is I really think I'm in need of purchasing it too! xx

    http://www.lisablog18.blogspot.co.uk

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    1. Aww you!! Thank you that means so much :)! I'm so excited to start using it in a few makeup tutorial blog posts soon! xx

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  11. This is my all time favourite lipstick in the world. It appears slightly more purple toned on me too, although I was expecting it to be more red. Nevertheless it's the most gorgeous colour. And I agree, the packaging is gorgeous!

    http://izzyk1998.blogspot.co.uk/
    http://izzykreviews.blogspot.co.uk/

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    1. I know it's very strange! Although I am regardless still so excited to try it out and wear it daily, see how it looks on me and just try out a few more new Autumnal styles xx

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  12. That colour is so freaking gorgeous! VV autumnal too x
    Morgan | www.justmorgs.com

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    1. It makes me almost want to cry at how beautiful it is and I'm not gonna lie, it pained me a little bit to use it as well! xx

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  13. This kind of shades will be perfect for autumn! Love it :)

    Oh Dear Bumblebees

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  14. This is a pretty shade, perfect for autumn winter. I have few CT Lipsticks and i'm a little disappointed by the matte range. I didn't find them to very opaque either, which i would expect from a £23 lipstick. I kinda feel like i'm just paying for packaging with CT. Glad you're enjoying the lipstick though :) xx

    LPage Beauty

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    1. I found that too, I think it does need 2 layers and of course a lip liner anyway, but I guess because it isn't so totally matte, it isn't as opaque as lets say Rimmel 107 which is so so matte but also so pigmented! xx

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  15. This looks stunning! Perfect for autumn!

    Grace x
    http://graciebellblogs.blogspot.co.uk/

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    1. Thank you Grace :) It's got me really excited for Autumn! xx

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    1. I think everyone needs Glastonberry in their collection! xx

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  17. What a great autumn color! I've been wanting to try Charlotte Tilbury lipsticks as well, they look so luxurious x

    www.beautyfromkatie.blogspot.com

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    1. They are so luxurious I have to admit! I do want to try out a couple of their nude lipsticks as well, see how they are! xx

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  18. This shade is so lovely, I can just imagine wearing the shade on Christmas Day!!
    Kathy x
    www.alongcamekathy.blogspot.co.nz

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    1. Oh good idea! I had a red lip last Christmas so this would be lovely! xx

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  19. That is indeed a stunning shade for Autumn! I have yet to purchase anything from CT but I do have my eyes on her lipsticks.

    Shireen | Reflection of Sanity

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    1. This was my first CT purchase but have a feeling I may want to unfortunately buy a few more things from there! I felt so giddy coming out with my purchase! xx

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  20. That colour is gorgeous! Especially now when autumn is creeping up on us :)

    Ellen x
    http://thatsellen.blogspot.com

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    1. Unfortunately creeping very slowly! I want it to be Autumn much sooner just so I can finally get round to wearing it daily! xx

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  21. oh my, NEED! I've been thinking of splurging on a CT lipstick but just don't know what shade - over 20 quid deserves to be something I will forever love and wear! love the post caroline xx

    meg x megsbeautycorner.blogspot.co.uk

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    1. I know exactly how you feel! I decided against a nude because I not only own far too many of them, but I just wanted something a bit more different but also something I know I would wear during the Autumnal season and Glastonberry had to be my pick! Thank you Megan :D xx

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