Charlotte Tilbury is a beloved British beauty brand that's been around for 12 years. But while many adore the products, they can be a bit on the pricey side. So in a bid to find similar cosmetics at a cheaper price-point, some are turning to Primark instead.
Do they actually do the job, though? A Charlotte Tilbury makeup artist made it her mission to find out. She compared the original products to much cheaper versions to see how they performed. Primark's makeup range is popular due to its affordability and effectiveness, especially when compared to designer brands.
However, Charlotte Tilbury makeup artist Victoria Grace was not entirely impressed with some of the budget products she tried out. Here is her brutally honest verdict..
. READ MORE: 'I'm a doctor - here's how to know when your painful periods aren't normal' Victoria filmed herself applying the budget products so viewers could decide for themselves whether they wanted to try them. First, she compared the original Magic Cream with the Primark version.
She stated: "As you know, Magic Cream is amazing for your skin - it hydrates, it primes and protects. It's just so nice, I love it. However, the Primark side did not prime, did not protect, but it did hydrate; I'll give her that one".
The original Magic Cream retails at £79 for 50ml, while Primark's version costs just £6. Next, she tested eyeliner, noting that the pigment was not the "same" in each product. "It still worked well for the price of it," Victoria conceded.