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Charlotte Tilbury's makeup products are known for being pricey, with the Airbrush Bronzer costing £47 and the Hollywood Highlighter at £40. However, there is a more affordable option: the Mini Filmstar Bronze + Glow. This two-in-one palette includes a cool-toned sculpt powder and a champagne highlighter, priced at £25. It is compact for travel and touch-ups, and users say it is "actually a decent size" compared to the larger £49 version.
How to use and what fans say
Apply the bronzer with a fluffy brush to the hollows of the cheeks and forehead, then apply the highlighter to the tops of the cheeks and bridge of the nose. One fan said: "First ever purchase from Charlotte Tilbury and now I’m hooked. Wonderful product, does exactly what it’s supposed to. Feels excellent on the skin and looks flawless." Another said: "I love this product, applies like a dream and creates a lovely flawless professional finish, can't live without it." A third added: "I was worried that because its mini that it would be really small but it was actually a decent size. The bronzer is gorgeous and such a nice blend-able colour and the highlighter is just pure glow and its stunning!!!"
Shade limitations and alternatives
The mini palette is only available in light to medium, while the larger size also comes in medium to deep. Some users found it too light: "Compact was super quality - shade very pale for my skin" and "Was OK. Not very dark, too light for my skin tone." For alternatives, the Hourglass Ambient Lighting Palette Volume II is available for £56 (down from £70) at Space NK, offering a trio of powders for a lit-from-within look. The Vieve Modern Bronzer palette is reduced to £27.20 from £34 and comes in light, medium, and deep.
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