I’m A Beauty Editor: Make-Up Artists Told Me This Highlighter Is Amazing – Turns Out, They’re Right

What do the Charlotte Tilbury Beauty Light Wands do?

In short? They’ll add glow - and lots of it. Designed as a highlighter-meets-blush, each little tube works to enhance and brighten even the most tired of complexions - there’s a reason Tilbury herself has dubbed it the 'Hollywood secret to a soft-focus glow'. Just a small amount works to add luminosity in a range of shades suited to all skin tones - there’s everything from rose-bud pinks through to iridescent golds.

I’m not a make-up artist, by any stretch, but the beauty light wands are refreshingly easy to use. Simply twist the lid and squeeze a few little dots onto the high points of the cheeks then blend out with finger tips or a beauty blender. Less is more initially, but it can be built up easily.

Rachael Martin beauty editor:

'If you worship at the altar of a mega-watt glow then I guarantee you won't be disappointed. I like to mix and match my shades for the most flattering hue. I'll start with the internet famous "Pinkgasm" and dot it into the apples of my cheeks before blending out and upwards with a wet sponge - I feel this adds warmth and dimension to my complexion from the get-go. Then I'll follow with the iconic “Pillow Talk” - think a warm, pearlescent hue with the tiniest hint of pink. When combined, I'll have skin that softly shimmers when the light catches - without straying into the realm of glitter. A sticky, thick texture is not for me, and I'm thrilled to say this one is far from it. It's light, creamy, and feels undetectable on the skin. It's also light enough to apply atop your foundation with no disruption. My only gripe is that these do not travel well. I've got through many of these, and when combined with high altitude it's not unreasonable to expect a bit of a mess - to say the least. I like to remove the sponge top and decant into a travel sized pot to remedy this. A bit of a faff, yes, but worth it for excellent make-up.'

Final Verdict

'Are the Charlotte Tilbury Beauty Light Wands worth it? It's a resounding yes from me. Ideal for elevating a no make-up day, or upping the ante a the full glam look, these little wands are just about as magic as they come.'

Rachael Martin is Grazia’s Beauty Editor where she covers all things beauty, health and wellness