Charlotte Tilbury Cheek To Chic Blush
by Charlotte Tilbury · makeup
Editor's Take
Silicone-heavy luxury blush that trades clean chemistry for soft-focus optics and all-day wear; vegan shoppers think twice.
Four-pillar formula scores
- Efficacy: 7.8 / 10
- Modern Tech: 6.5 / 10
- Clean Beauty: 2.0 / 10
- Sustainability: 5.9 / 10
The Verdict
This is a high-performance powder blush engineered for glide and durability, not ingredient minimalism. The silicone base delivers competent slip and a soft-focus blur, while Trimethylsiloxysilicate locks pigment in place for hours. Titanium Dioxide adds mineral UVB protection alongside color depth, and Corn Starch keeps oil at bay. The trade-off: a silicone-dominant base, synthetic organic dyes, and Carmine make this a poor fit for clean or vegan standards. Worth it for shoppers who prioritize wear and finish over ingredient philosophy.
Full INCI list
Dimethicone, Zea Mays (Corn) Starch, Zinc Stearate, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Dimethiconol, Hexylene Glycol, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Silica, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Red 7 Lake (CI 15850), Tin Oxide (CI 77861). May Contain: Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Carmine (CI 75470), Manganese Violet (CI 77742), Red 6 (CI 15850), Yellow 5 Lake (19140).