underrated-product-review-from-former-charlotte-tilbury-employee

Underrated Product Review from Former Charlotte Tilbury Employee

I spent two years as a Charlotte Tilbury makeup artist, and there’s one product that once I applied it, customers would be begging to know what it was. It can be really hard to brighten dark circles, especially when busy schedules and lack of sleep come into play, but my secret was to use the Magic Vanish, which is priced at £28. This is a brightening colour corrector that’s long-wearing and has a super creamy texture. You can either apply it alone or underneath your regular concealer for an extra bright look. The way it works is by having a slightly peachy/orange undertone that counteracts the blue/black undertones visible around the delicate part of the face. Not only does it make you look more lifted and awake, but the creamy texture also prevents your makeup from creasing throughout the day. There are four colors to choose from: fair, medium, tan, and deep. The lighter two shades can be worn alone, while the deeper two have a stronger orange pigment that may need to be layered with concealer or foundation. Regardless of the skin tone, the Magic Vanish always delivers amazing results. If you’re using the deeper shades, I recommend applying it sparingly to ensure it doesn’t peak through your makeup.

### How Magic Vanish Works

As it’s been a while since I worked for the brand, I thought I’d brush up on my knowledge of how the Magic Vanish actually works. The formula is powered by four key ingredients that allow it to apply smoothly and have effective brightening results. Firstly, there are flavonoids, which are plant-derived compounds – these help to ‘disguise the appearance of under-eye bags’ through their anti-inflammatory properties. The Magic Vanish is also formulated with carnauba wax, which helps to give it structure, ensuring it lasts all day while having a super silky texture. Mica has a ‘luminous, brightening’ effect on the skin, thanks to its light-reflecting properties, while microspheres allow the formula to blend like a dream while also blurring the appearance of fine lines.

### Alternatives and Recommendations

On the website, the Magic Vanish has an average rating of 3.8 out of five stars – which lends to my point of it being criminally underrated. I think people tend to confuse it with a concealer, which will give a more full coverage ‘makeup’ look, this is a color corrector so will look much more natural (you can then put concealer on top if you wish). If you’re looking for alternatives, I also highly rate the CC Eye from Korean brand Erborian. Priced at a slightly steeper £35, this one is a three-in-one ‘beautifying’ formula for the eye area which helps to brighten darkness, smooth fine lines, and reduce puffiness. Beauty Pie sells the Superluminous Tinted Under-Eye Serum for £12 which you can pick up in eight different shades. This one ‘plumps’ fine lines while brightening and blurring the under eyes – another budget-friendly pick would be the e.l.f Camo Colour Corrector for £4, with the orange shade being the best for brightening around the eyes.

The Magic Vanish truly lives up to its name, transforming tired eyes into bright, awake features with just a small dab of product. Whether you’re battling dark circles from late nights or just need a little pick-me-up, this color corrector is a game-changer. It’s no wonder customers were always asking for the secret behind the radiant glow – the Magic Vanish does the trick every time. So, the next time you’re looking to banish those under-eye bags and dark spots, remember the power of this underrated gem in the makeup world.