Elton John and Charlotte Tilbury for Charlotte Tilbury Beauty.Photo:Charlotte Tilbury Beauty
Charlotte Tilbury Beauty
If you are one of the six million people following beauty guruCharlotte Tilburyon Instagram, then to you, every day might look like a special occasion. But, during the holidays — her favorite time of year — Tilbury goes above and beyond in the very best way.
This season, Tilbury is launching an “out-of-this-world” campaign starringElton John,and modelsKate MossandJourdan Dunn, plusRina Sawayama,Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, as well as her niecesSofia Schwarzkopf-TilburyandBella Broekman-Tilburyto celebrate the festivities.
“It was an unforgettable, euphoric and fun day.” Tilbury tells PEOPLE exclusively of filming alongside her “talented, gorgeous beauty muses.”
Elton John, Charlotte Tilbury and Kate Moss for Charlotte Tilbury Beauty.Charlotte Tilbury Beauty
She reveals that her vision for the collaboration became “crystal clear” while she was at one of John’s concerts with Moss, particularly as she watched him wow the crowd with his performance of “Tiny Dancer."
And although she’s worked with the Grammy winner on multiple occasions, and is a longtime friend of his, she still says being on set together was a pinch-me moment.
Elton John and Charlotte Tilbury for Charlotte Tilbury Beauty.Charlotte Tilbury Beauty
Like John’s famous tunes (his holiday hit “Stepping Into Christmas” — a personal favorite of Tilbury’s — is marking its 50th anniversary this year) Charlotte Tilbury Beauty is all about creating magical moments and empowering others.
“Music is just like makeup. It has the power to change your frequency, to morph your mood and bring joy into people’s lives," she says, adding that, for her, putting on lipstick or creating a powerful eye look makes her feel beautiful and confident. “I always say, give everyone the right makeup and skincare, and they can conquer the world. I want everyone else to feel that way.”
Elton John for Charlotte Tilbury Beauty.Charlotte Tilbury Beauty
Tilbury also admires John’s benevolence as much as his renowned talent. “Not only is he someone that has inspired me for many years with his outfits and his music, but he’s the kindest person and he gives back so much,” she says.
Charlotte Tilbury’s brand is the official founding beauty partner of The Rocket Fund from theElton John AIDS Foundation. The makeup artist’s personal contribution to the Rocket Fund will support the Elton John AIDS foundation in helping over 40,000 young people most at risk of HIV and AIDS access life saving services and support.
“It’s my mission to make sure that everything I do really is rooted in purpose,” Tilbury tells PEOPLE of supporting the cause. “I truly believe that it’s a virtuous circle of life. Doing something wonderful that changes the world is the reason I created this brand.”
Of the meaningful partnership, John tells PEOPLE exclusively: “Charlotte and I share the belief that everyone should feel safe and inspired to be their authentic selves. With her inclusive brand committed to helping everyone, everywhere be more confident and empowered, Charlotte Tilbury is perfect for The Rocket Fund."
Kate Moss for Charlotte Tilbury Beauty.Charlotte Tilbury Beauty
The new campaign, with its megawatt cast, also showcases the brand’s Magic Gifting Universe (a.k.a aone-stop virtual shopfor Tilbury’s entire — and epic — Holiday 2023 gifting options).
“We’ve gone to our magical and sensational labs to create my trinkets, treats and treasures,” Tilbury tells PEOPLE, referring to her brand’s skincare and makeup innovations, which range from mini versions of fan-favorite products to new launches.
Tilbury exclaims that she’s “obsessed” withThe Beautyverse Palette, which offers nine buttery self-gripping matte and glitter eyeshadow shades, including the futuristic Cyber Silver which she pens as the next “It” hue (we’ll take her word for it).
Other highlights include the new Rock Lips contouring lipstick, available intwo matte shadesformulated with Vitamin E (“I would say lipstick is happiness in a tube,” Tilbury says.) and thecoordinating velvet pouch, which pay homage to John and The Rocket Fund.
Charlotte Tilbury Beauty Rock Lips lipstick.Charlotte Tilbury Beauty
And, just in time for Charlotte Tilbury Beauty’s 10-year anniversary (a milestone reached this year) the brand is offering itsCharlotte’s Lucky Chest of Beauty Secretsadvent calendar filled with drawers of miniature cult-classics like theMagic CreamandMagic serum(which also come in their own travel-size duo).
Charlotte Tilbury Beauty Charlotte’s Lucky Chest of Beauty Secrets.Charlotte Tilbury Beauty
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Tilbury loves to spread the holiday joy back home, where her products are a welcomed treat.
“We always have Charlotte Tilbury stockings beneath the tree,” she shares, adding that one of her sons has even tried to nab some goodies from his uncle. “They were arguing over the Charlotte Tilbury products. He was like, ‘He’s stolen my thing out of my bag', so that was hilarious but actually became a bit of an issue.”
source: people.com
