Charlotte Tilbury Hydrate Plump And Glow Set Magic Cream Magic Water Cream And Magic Serum Travel Sized Skincare Gift Kit Three Pieces

I grabbed this set because I've used Charlotte's Magic Cream before and had a good experience with it, but I wasn't quite ready to commit to full sizes of the rest of the line. This felt like a safe little "let me date the whole family before I marry one" situation.Also, I already have a soft spot for the Pillow Talk makeup line, so I figured… alright Charlotte, impress me again.After using this set consistently, I get why people are so loyal to the Magic line. It's not one of those routines where you wake up looking like a completely different person overnight, but it does give you that "wow, I look rested and hydrated even though I stayed up scrolling" kind of glow.Let's start with the serum, because she's the quiet overachiever. The Magic Serum Crystal Elixir has polyglutamic acid, which is basically hyaluronic acid's overachieving cousin that holds onto moisture like it's paying rent. Then you've got Vitamin C in there helping with brightness and niacinamide keeping things balanced so your pores don't try to steal the spotlight. It goes on super lightweight but gives your skin that plump, slightly juicy look almost immediately.The Water Cream is perfect for Florida life or anyone who hates feeling like their moisturizer is sitting on top of their face judging them. It's lightweight, absorbs fast, and gives that glassy, fresh-skin finish without feeling greasy. The niacinamide in this one really helps smooth things out and tone down any redness, which I always appreciate.And then there's the Magic Cream… the diva of the group. It's richer, more traditional, and still does what I remember it doing-making your skin look smoother and a little more "put together" than it has any right to be. The peptide blend (including that whole Recoverstem™ situation) is there to support elasticity and overall skin bounce, and while I'm not out here claiming a facelift, I do notice my skin looks more plump and even when I use it consistently.What I like about this set is how everything works together. You layer the serum for hydration and brightness, seal it in with either the Water Cream or Magic Cream depending on your mood (or how dry your skin is feeling), and suddenly your skin looks like you drink water and mind your business.If I had one small caveat, it's that the Magic Cream can feel a bit rich if you're oily or in humid weather, so I tend to reach for the Water Cream more during the day and save Magic Cream for when I want that extra glow moment.For around $94, this actually feels like a smart way to try the line without blindly investing in full sizes. You get enough product to really see how your skin responds, and not just a one-use sample situation.Overall, this set gave me hydrated, smoother, more glowy skin without any drama… and honestly, that's all I'm asking for at this stage in life.

I've tried some of the Charlotte Tilbury line of skincare before, and while I'm not committing to it and abandoning my other skincare routines, I'm happy to have this set on a part-time rotation.I travel pretty often, and it is really hard for me to decide exactly what to bring with me skincare-wise. I don't want to go overboard (but usually do), but neither do I want to go minimalist and end up coming home looking rough (when travel should make me feel and look refreshed) or leave behind the ritual of a routine. This set has been a great starting point when packing my skincare travel companions. Beautiful on the outside, it still gives me that ritual I crave, and simple yet effective when it comes to keeping my skin happy.The serum is lightweight, very hydrating, and not sticky or tacky. Even though I never drink enough water when traveling (road trips or airplanes, who wants to need the bathroom every 15 minutes?) and recycled air, different climates, and less sleep just add to the potential loss of skin glow, this serum evens out the game and makes it so that I'm not facing dull-looking skin. The magic water cream is a good match for daytime, because it absorbs readily and leaves skin hydrated, meaning SPF and makeup go on smoothly (and helps with looking good in any photos, too). The magic cream is richer, making it maybe a bit much for daytime, but perfect for before bed, so I wake up looking rested (if not feeling rested) and not spending any precious vacation time bemoaning my skin.This set is a great value for travel, and also would work well as a trial kit before committing to full sizes. While smaller than full-size, each product is generous, not something that will leave you struggling to get even a few days' worth out of. I'd recommend this if you already love the products and want something easier to take along on adventures, or if you want to try them out to discover your favorite(s).

This Charlotte Tilbury Magic Cream and Serum set is quite hydrating, I like all three moisturizers. The magic serum gives a subtle glow without looking like you have glitter on your face. If you want a little bit of a glow while keeping your skin moisturized this is a good one to try. This does have a light scent and seems to have the heaviest fragrance out of all three but it isn't overwhelmingly fragranced. This one also feels the least moisturizing out of all three but creams are usually more deeply moisturizing so that is to be expected from the serum. The water cream also has that signature fragrance but this one seems to have the lightest fragrance in this set. It isn't as hydrating as the magic cream but it still does a good job. It just has a lighter feeling to it, sort of like a mix between gel and cream. As for the magic cream, this one feels the heaviest comparing to the other two. I can still feel it when I touch my face about 15 minutes after applying. This also has fragrance but again, very light, enjoyable, not overwhelming. If you are looking for something deeply moisturizing the magic cream is a good choice. All three creams dry and absorb nicely, doesn't leave your face looking greasy or oily. I would say my favorite out of all three is the magic water cream, but perhaps it is because I'm using this during warm summer months and my skin just wants something that cools it down a bit and gel creams do that. I know during the cold winter months I will probably change my mind and prefer the magic cream. This set is a great way to try all three before committing to the full size. They are all 30mL or less so that makes it travel (flight) friendly as well. If you are looking for a lightly fragranced face cream to try I would recommend this one by Charlotte Tilbury. It can be a bit of a splurge due to its price point but I think the product is lovely and feels like a nice present to yourself.

I didn't want to love these because they are so expensive but unfortunately for my wallet they are sooooo nice and do actually work so well! Ugh- this means I will have to actually repurchase these once I run out. I have been using the serum both morning and night and the main magic cream in the morning and the water magic cream at night. I think we are supposed to do the opposite but I find the water cream to be actually slightly more moisturizing than the main cream- I think Becuase the main cream is a little silkier so I can put it on in a thinner layer whereas the water cream has a more gel kind of consistency which lets it be a little thicker and still soak in. Both creams are great but the water cream really gives sooo much hydration. In the picture of my cheek below I am wearing the serum under the water cream.I put on the main cream in a thin layer in the morning and then wait about 30 min and then do my makeup- and the cream works great under makeup and does not cause my foundation to separate or anything!The main cream soaks in well if you put a thin layer. The water cream gives me a bit of a shiny finish (see picture) I think it would still work under makeup but I haven't tried it and have just been using it at night.I have only been using the serum/creams for a week but my skin just looks sooo hydrated and and feels so nice.I have quite sensitive skin- tons of masks cause me to get red and irritated and I generally have to be careful about what I put on my face. All 3 of these products have not caused any issues and are totally fine on my sensitive skin.I was really hoping that I would try these and decide they were not worth the high price, but unfortunately the opposite happened and I actually think they ARE worth it. I have dry/combination skin and these creams just help so much!

I have been a long time user of the CT Magic Cream and love it for my skin especially as I'm getting higher up in age. I was excited to try the magic serum and magic water since I haven't tried them before.The Magic Cream has a new formula, but can say it looks, feels, smells, and performs identical to their old one which is a major plus for me since I knew the original worked great for my skin. The magic serum feels great. It's milky and has a slight licorice scent. It's not bold and overpowering and if that's not your thing, the scent does dissipate once absorbed. The dropper is perfect for dispensing 2-3 drops. The serum works into my skin easily and absorbs quickly. This does make my skin feel softer and doesn't leave any hint of tackiness or residue feeling on my skin.Onto the Magic Water. This one made me so sad because I truly love everything about this moisturizer, however my skin didn't agree. This moisturizer doesn't feel quite as heavy as the magic cream, it works better under my makeup, and I love how moisturized and soft my skin felt while using it. Unfortunately, this one makes me breakout. Trust me, I really wanted it to be a sign of purging and gave it a shot way past my normal purging timeframe in hopes my skin would start to adapting, but no luck. Every skin type is different, so I did not deduct any stars for my personal skin issues, especially since I really loved this one overall.Price-wise this is a little pricier per oz than the full size versions, but less expensive to try skin products this way than buying the full size and finding out it's not working for your skin type, so I normally recommend purchasing sets like these for full trial runs before making the investment