Demi Moore's universally flattering Oscars makeup is a rare 20% off right now
To perfect her pout, Moore's makeup artist, Sofia Tilbury, used the brand's Lip Cheat lip liner in one of the brand's three iconic Pillow Talk shades. Here's the cool thing about Pillow Talk: it promises to look good on all skin tones, lip shapes, ages and styles. Another cool thing? Charlotte Tilbury is having a rare sitewide sale right now. If you spend over $60, you can grab the brand's entire lineup, which includes, Moore's exact Pillow Talk lip liner for just $20 (down from $28) with the code REDCARPET.
Everyone knows how challenging it is to find the perfect lip shade, which is why all three Pillow Talk shades have been rocking the beauty world since the original was first launched in 2017. The woman behind the lip speaks to the impact of the right soft hue: "When you apply a flattering, nuanced nude shade," says Charlotte Tilbury, "it's empowering and never overwhelming ... the ultimate sultry, supermodel seduction." Her trio of Pillow Talk options means there's one "for every skin tone, from fair to medium to deep ... for every moment, every mood, everyone!"
Now, Tilbury has expanded her one-shade-fits-all philosophy for a total of three variations: Pillow Talk Original is the flagship—a nude pink that flatters all faces; Pillow Talk Medium is a warm berry shade; and Pillow Talk Intense is a deep berry-rose with an extra-moisturizing texture.
However, no good makeup look is complete without the all-important setting spray. Moore's entire beauty look was topped off with Charlotte Tilbury's Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray, which is on sale for $30 (down from $38). Just like Pillow Talk, the spray is seriously popular — one bottle sells every six seconds.
Need some more convincing? Let this five-star reviewer share their tale: "It was 90 degrees out and the car AC was broken. Then we went to hibachi and I got the worst seat and the fire and steam were right in my face the entire time," they began. "I checked my makeup after it was all through and it hadn't melted or anything. Magic spray."
It's not just Moore who locked in their look with the Charlotte Tilbury setting spray. Michelle Yeoh, Best Actor nominee Colman Domingo (Sing Sing) and Best Actor winner Adrien Brody (The Brutalist) also reportedly wore the bestselling formula for the big night.
The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.
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