★ Launch · 2026-05-21 makeup US, GB, CA

Charlotte Tilbury

Charlotte Tilbury Drops Magic Cream Pearl — Pearl-Infused Glow Moisturizer

Charlotte Tilbury's first pearl-extract addition to the cult Magic Cream franchise targets dullness with mother-of-pearl peptides and 8 anti-aging actives.

Quick Answer v1.0 · Updated 2026-05-23

Charlotte Tilbury's Magic Cream Pearl ($100) launched May 21, 2026 in the US, UK, and Canada. It adds mother-of-pearl extract and 8 anti-aging actives to the cult Magic Cream base, targeting dullness and glow for women 35-55.

Charlotte Tilbury

Magic Cream Pearl

$100

Magic Cream is Charlotte Tilbury's hero franchise — over 1 million jars sold annually. The Pearl edition is the first reformulation in three years and targets the dullness-and-glow segment where The Outset, Augustinus Bader, and Tatcha compete.

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Brand claims

  • ✓Mother-of-pearl extract for instant light-reflective glow
  • ✓8 anti-aging actives including hyaluronic acid and vitamin E
  • ✓Clinically tested to hydrate skin for 24 hours
  • ✓Dermatologist tested, suitable for all skin tones

Why this launch matters

Magic Cream has been Charlotte Tilbury’s gateway product for over a decade — the jar that introduced shoppers to the brand at Sephora and Selfridges. The Pearl edition is the first major reformulation since 2023 and signals the brand’s pivot into the glow-and-pearl trend that Tatcha and Augustinus Bader have dominated.

What’s in it

The base formula carries over hyaluronic acid, vitamin E, and the brand’s signature rose hip extract. New additions:

  • Mother-of-pearl extract — physically reflects light off the skin surface
  • Pearl peptide complex — Charlotte’s marketing positions this as a “smoothing peptide”
  • Increased ceramide concentration — for barrier support
  • Sea fennel extract — antioxidant marine ingredient gaining popularity in 2026

Where to buy

Available now at charlottetilbury.com, Sephora US, Selfridges, and Nordstrom. Amazon listing not yet live. Initial retail price $100 / £79 / C$135.

How it compares

At $100, Magic Cream Pearl sits below Augustinus Bader The Cream ($295) and Tatcha The Dewy Skin Cream ($72), positioning itself as a premium-but-accessible glow moisturizer for the over-35 demographic.

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