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I was both excited and skeptical of the Magic Water Cream.
“The right levels of water and glycerin are essential to proper skin hydration.”
“Glyceryl glucoside can increase aquaporin activity,” says Dobos.
Senior editor Jesa Marie Calaor before (left) and after (right) using the Charlotte Tilbury Magic Water Cream.
(Trans-epidermal water lossis when water leaves through the skin and evaporates into the environment.)
I used its slippery texture to give myself a minilymphatic drainage massagebefore adding some of the taps Tilbury suggested.
Im not sure if the taps did anything for my skin, but theyfeltamazing.
Senior editor Jesa Marie Calaor before (left) and after (right) using the Charlotte Tilbury Magic Water Cream.
The moisturizer made my skin feel slick on first utility, but quickly dried down.
When I applied it in the a.m., I layeredsunscreenandconcealeron top of it.
In the evening, I applied the moisturizer after my prescription tretinoin, before I went to sleep.
Commerce editor Sara Han after using the Charlotte Tilbury Magic Water Cream.
“In the short term, you’ll see intense and immediate hydration,” she says.
That effect was accompanied by a selfie-ready, semi-dewy glow.
Dobos says that with continued use, one can expect a “stronger and more resilient skin barrier.”
Associate special projects manager Talia Gutierrez after using the Charlotte Tilbury Magic Water Cream.
Adds Dr. Gohara, the skin might appear firmer and more radiant.
I’ve been using the cream consistently for the past three weeks and have experienced all of the above.
And it feels oh-so-good to knead into my face.
Shopping market editor Angela Trakoshis after using the Charlotte Tilbury Magic Water Cream.
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Commerce editor Sara Han after using the Charlotte Tilbury Magic Water Cream.
On contact, the Magic Water Cream feels more lightweight and refreshing than its richer counterpart.
Simply put, it’s a real joy to apply.
Commerce producer Sarah Hoffmann showcases the texture of the magic water cream on her cheek.
I keep my morning skin-care routine simple, sometimes even skipping moisturizer in favor of a moisturizing sunscreen.
All in all, Magic Water Cream is a keeper.
Associate special projects manager Talia Gutierrez after using the Charlotte Tilbury Magic Water Cream.
Initially, I grabbed a dime-size amount, which was quickly absorbed into my skin.
My skin drank up this cream like an ice-cold glass of water after a sweaty summer commute.
I have repeated this software process ever since.
To sum up my experience: lightweight, no reaction, total glow.
Who doesn’t want that?
Shopping market editor Angela Trakoshis after using the Charlotte Tilbury Magic Water Cream.
I love the original Charlotte Tilbury Magic Cream for overnight use.
It’s great as the last step of my nighttime routine because its thick formula really locks in everything.
It givesglass-like skinand never feels greasy or slimy.
Commerce producer Sarah Hoffmann showcases the texture of the magic water cream on her cheek.
On first app, the formula felt a lot thicker than most water creams I’ve come across.
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