I tried Charlotte Tilbury's new Super Nudes range - and it gave me the perfect 90s makeover
Taking centre stage is the Hollywood Contour Wand, which makes it effortless for anyone to achieve the iconic, sun-kissed look of a 90s supermodel. Meanwhile, the new Lip Cheat Contour Duo and Big Lip Plumpgasm in shade 'nudegasm diamond' combine to create the ultimate full, plump pout.
As an exclusive treat, shoppers can enjoy 20% off the Hollywood Flawless Filter, Airbrush Flawless Foundation, and Airbrush Flawless Finish when purchasing any of the new Super Nudes beauty icons, simply by using the code SUPERYOU at checkout.
During the masterclass, Charlotte Tilbury's professional makeup artist Eleanor Howarth began by prepping my skin with the Beautiful Skin Foundation and the colour-correcting Magic Vanish to conceal my under-eye area. Rather than applying the concealer directly to the deep crease under my eyes, she used the new Super Nudes Shapewear Brush (£28) to blend it seamlessly along my nose, cleverly filling in the "sunken crescents" to create a smoother, more even finish.
This versatile brush boasts a dual-ended design, featuring a slanted edge for precision shaping and definition, alongside a fluffy side for seamless blending and softening of formulas. Its compact size makes it easily portable in any makeup bag, reports OK!.
Eleanor utilised the brush to soften contouring, although its relatively small size necessitates a longer buffing time to achieve a smooth finish. For a more efficient application on the cheeks and forehead, consider Morphe's M103 Angled Cream and Liquid Foundation Brush, £14, which offers a larger surface area.
In the 90s, eyeshadow was often applied heavily and with a smoky effect. To recreate this look, blend earthy tones higher on the eyelids and darker beige hues closer to the waterline.
For those seeking a more understated, everyday look, the Super Nudes Easy Eye Palette, £47, offers an excellent colour range.
When applying the Hollywood Contour Wand in Medium, Eleanor advised: "Always leave two fingers away from the nose and dab in lifted upward motions."
As she blended, my face became more defined and less puffy, with "hollow cheeks", chiselled jaws, and a smaller forehead. To achieve this, simply apply above the cheekbones, along the hairline, nose bridge, and jawline.
The standout product for me was the Lip Cheat Contour Duo, a pencil featuring two highly pigmented, blendable formulas. The Sculpt end, with its powdery texture and darker shade, creates contouring shadows, while the Fill end, with its soft, creamy consistency and lighter shade, adds all-over colour for enhanced, fuller-looking lips.
The Lip Cheat pencils, priced at £21, come in a range of four shades from Fair to Deep. I opted for the Medium shade - a subdued mauve and beige nude - to balance out the uneven colour on my lips.
I tried applying it myself and found that it went on smoothly. It would be great if it included a sharpener.
In comparison, Refy's Blur Liner is a twist-to-use crayon that doesn't require sharpening and is more affordable at £16.
When compared to the Pillow Talk lip liner, which I also have in medium, the Lip Cheat pencils glide on the lips more easily due to their creamier texture. After lining my lips, I applied the Big Lip Plumpgasm on top in the 'nudegasm diamond' shade - a champagne gold colour.
My lips tingled after one application, but for those who prefer to avoid this sensation, Vieve's Original Lip Dew (available at SpaceNK for £21) could be a better option. The Kiko Milano 3D Hydra Lipgloss is another good alternative, available on Amazon for £11.99.
I must say, the Tilbury Makeover left me quite impressed, and I discovered that contouring can be achieved with minimal tools. After stepping out with my glamorous new look, I received a compliment from a stranger within minutes.
My friends were equally complimentary after seeing photos of the completed makeover. That being said, it's not my everyday makeup style, but I will continue to create the fuller lip effect with more understated eye makeup.
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