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Charlotte Tilbury has scrapped its concealer for this new formula – and I’m in awe

The formula has launched in an impressive 34 shades

Its been four years since the brand last launched a concealer (The Independent)

Charlotte Tilbury has long been my go-to when I need truly camera-ready glamour that won’t let me down. Whether it’s a wedding, a long day under hot lights or time spent in balmier climes, I can always rely on the brand’s formulas to stay put – never slipping, sliding or (worse) turning me Oompa Loompa orange. The brand’s airbrush flawless foundation (£39, Charlottetilbury.com) has earned a permanent spot in my make-up bag, so when I caught wind of the brand new airbrush flawless blur concealer, anticipation was understandably high.

This latest launch arrives as the newest addition to the airbrush flawless family, joining the cult foundation alongside iconic staples like the powder, setting spray and complexion-perfecting primers – all of which are designed to blur, smooth and lock make-up in place for hours on end. Unsurprisingly, the concealer’s arrival has been heavily hyped, with looks dominating the red carpet at recent award season events, including celebrities like Teyana Taylor and Amal Clooney sporting it at the Golden Globes.

This isn’t Charlotte Tilbury’s first foray into concealer, of course. The original magic away concealer (£19.60, Spacenk.com) debuted in 2018, followed by the beautiful skin radiant concealer (£28, Cultbeauty.co.uk) in 2022. Now, four years on, that latter formula has been reimagined with an airbrush makeover.

The new iteration promises a lofty list of claims: up to 24 hours of crease-proof wear, water- and sweat-resistance, doubled under-eye hydration and a finish that avoids patchiness or caking entirely. Big promises indeed – but can it really deliver? I put it to the test to find out. Here’s how I got on.

How we tested

Swatching the Charlotte Tilbury airbrush flawless blur concealer

I applied the Charlotte Tilbury airbrush flawless blur concealer to clean, make-up free under eyes and used a precise fluffy brush to buff the product into the skin. I then set the formula using Tilbury’s airbrush flawless finish powder (£39, Charlottetilbury.com) and paid attention to how it lasted in the hours after. You can find a more in depth list of my testing criteria towards the end of this review.

Charlotte Tilbury airbrush flawless blur concealer

Shades 34
Cruelty-free and vegan Cruelty-free but not confirmed vegan
Why we love it
- A little goes a very long way
- Doesn't settle into fine lines
- Finish is surprisingly natural despite high coverage
Take note
- Easy to go overboard
- Might drag on dryer skin types

At first glance, the new airbrush flawless blur concealer doesn’t look dramatically different from its beautiful skin predecessor. It comes in a luxe, rose gold-capped tube that, in classic Charlotte Tilbury style, makes a statement on your dressing table. The product is dispensed via a doe-foot applicator, but this version has a diamond shape that catches slightly on the stopper, helping control how much product reaches the flocked tip.

I was a little heavy-handed on first application, dotting five spots beneath each eye, which proved to be far too much. In reality, two to three dots would have been plenty. Luckily, the formula doesn’t set too quickly, giving ample time to blend before it settles. It buffed out smoothly, with no graininess or streaking in sight.

As someone with oily skin, I found it easy to work the formula into my under eyes using a small fluffy brush. That said, when swatching on the back of my hand (where the skin is naturally drier) it set more quickly, so those with dry skin will want to prep with moisturiser before application.

Once in place, I lightly dusted the area with setting powder. Normally, even my go-to concealers – including Charlotte Tilbury’s magic vanish colour corrector (£28, Charlottetilbury.com) – start to crease at this point, a frustrating side effect I’ve come to expect. However, after several hours, the airbrush flawless concealer showed no sign of settling into the fine lines beneath my eyes. It stayed exactly where I applied it, with no slipping onto my cheekbones, no patchiness and no oxidisation as the day wore on.

new charlotte tilbury airbrush flawless blur concealer indybest — The formula neither sat in my crows feet, nor left my skin looking weighed under (Lucy Smith)

Admittedly, I initially thought this concealer might be higher coverage than I’d prefer but, once buffed in and lightly set with powder, the finish was surprisingly natural. My under eyes weren’t overly baked, and they didn’t look dull or flat either. With this formula, Charlotte Tilbury has struck a genuinely impressive middle ground.

While I can’t vouch for the brand’s claim that the airbrush flawless formula can double hydration in just one hour, I will say that my skin never felt dry or tight. As for its sweat and waterproofing ability, the concealer stayed firmly in place through a hot, claustrophobic ride on the tube. Result.

Is the Charlotte Tilbury airbrush flawless blur concealer worth it?

Charlotte Tilbury’s airbrush flawless blur concealer fills a long-standing gap in the market. While most of us would happily mask dark circles with something resembling wallpaper paste, heavier formulas often end up looking cakey and unflattering as the day goes on. This concealer tackles that problem head-on, striking an impressive balance between high coverage and a weightless feel, all while delivering the softly airbrushed finish that lives up to its name.

If you’re blessed with naturally bright and plump under-eyes, the opaque coverage on offer here might not be warranted. Likewise, those with dry skin will want to prep with a good eye cream to prevent any dragging. That said, it’s a refreshing example of a make-up brand actually responding to what people want. Thank you, Charlotte Tilbury.

How was Charlotte Tilbury’s airbrush flawless blur concealer

As always, I compiled a set of factors to consider when testing the new Charlotte Tilbury concealer. These ranged from value for money to packaging appeal and, specifically, included the following:

Shade range: In order for the concealer to earn my favour, it needed to have a wide ranging shade selection, inclusive of all skin tones.
Consistency: I assessed whether the formula was thick or lightweight and made note of dragging, translucency or separation. I also weighed up how easy this consistency of concealer would be to use as both a make-up newbie and someone well-versed in application.
Finish: Where some concealers can have an opaque, black-out effect, others impart a natural glow without covering up the skin beneath. I gauged where Charlotte Tilbury’s formula sat on this spectrum and considered how it compared to competitors on the market.
Staying power: I watched how the formula developed (if at all) in the hours after application and kept an eye out for any signs of caking or dryness.
Desirability: Dwelling on everything from packaging to the amount of product required in a single application, I stacked up the airbrush flawless concealer’s merits to ascertain how ‘must-have’ it is in comparison to other bestsellers.

Why you can trust IndyBest reviews

Lucy Smith has been IndyBest’s beauty writer since July 2024. In that time she has covered all manner of complexion heroes, from the best bronzers to the best setting sprays. In terms of Charlotte Tilbury specifically, she’s well acquainted with the brand, having covered the airbrush flawless foundation, the Hollywood flawless filter and the super nudes sculpting palette. This means she knows how high the Charlotte Tilbury bar usually sits and is the best person to put the brand’s newest launch through its paces.