I absolutely love Charlotte Tilbury products, but let's be honest, they usually come at a hefty fee.
After purchasing the 'Flawless Filter' on a whim, I've been pretty much obsessed ever since. If you haven't heard of Charlotte Tilbury's 'Flawless Filter' product, it's basically described as a 'glow booster' which can be worn alone, underneath or mixed on top of your favourite foundation.
I particularly loved this product in the summer, because it made me look glowy, fresh-faced and generally flawless. The only problem was, at £36 per bottle I wasn't too keen on having to invest in the product every few months.
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Although the Flawless Filter lasted me a good 4/5 months, I didn't really want to repurchase the item for £36 especially this close to Christmas. After seeing online that loads of shoppers were raving about the Primark Charlotte Tilbury dupes, I knew I had to give them a try.
I took a trip to my local Primark on Church Street in Liverpool and could sadly only find the 'PS...Flawless Glow'. Priced at £5, I knew I had to invest.
I'll be honest, I didn't have overly high hopes for the Flawless Filter dupe, purely because of how affordable it was. My first thought was that maybe it wouldn't be as glowy, or last as long as the Charlotte Tilbury product.
I went for the shade 'Buttermilk' despite my Charlotte Tilbury version being a slightly darker shade because I used it a lot in the summer. Both products looked very similar in terms of packaging, but did the Primark product make me just as glowy?
'Flawless Glow' by Primark
In terms of packaging, you could definitely tell that the £36 Charlotte Tilbury was a little more 'luxurious'. It just had much more of a weight to it, but that certainly didn't put me off the Primark dupe.
Aesthetically speaking, both products looked very pretty and glamorous, the Primark dupe had a silver shiny lid as opposed to the classic Charlotte Tilbury rose gold, and was slightly smaller in terms of size.
I wore the Charlotte Tilbury Flawless Filter for a day, and as always was very impressed with the result. The Flawless Filter gave me a really nice subtle glow which basically lasted all day without making me look oily or shiny.
The next day, I applied the Primark Flawless Glow to my face to see what all the hype was about. Let's just say, I totally understand why the dupes have been so popular.
The Flawless Glow by Primark melted on my face like butter, and rubbed in really easily without feeling uncomfortable or sticky. It actually looked a lot more glowy than Charlotte Tilbury, which really surprised me.
My next test was to see if it would last for a good amount of time. I wore the Primark Flawless glow for over eight hours at work to see if it kept my foundation looking flawless and radiant.
There were a few signs of shine and oil on my face when I got home, but it generally lasted pretty well. The only difference was that the Charlotte Tilbury Flawless Filter felt a lot more matte based.
Charlotte Tilbury's Flawless Filter definitely soaked into my face better as time went on, but it didn't make me look as glowy as the Primark dupe. This stuff was basically heaven in a jar, all for £5.
The verdict
I absolutely loved the Primark £5 Flawless Filter dupe, and will continue to purchase it from now on. If you're a bit of a brand snob, you might prefer Charlotte Tilbury for its general aesthetic and name.
It made my skin look glowy and flawless for a fraction of the price, and you only needed a tiny amount. In terms of which product you should purchase, it's really all down to what overall result you prefer.
If you prefer luxurious packaging and a drier finish on the face, go for the Charlotte Tilbury. If you don't mind skipping on the brands, this Primark product does the job perfectly in my opinion.
The 'Flawless Glow' feels a lot 'wetter' on the face after application, but I think that's a bonus because it feels extra moisturising. I can't wait to try out other Primark Charlotte Tilbury dupes, and if this is anything to go by, I've got very high hopes.
Purchase the Charlotte Tilbury flawless filter here. Alternatively, you can purchase the Primark 'Flawless Glow' at your local Primark store.
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