I tested Revolution’s viral £10 Charlotte Tilbury Magic Cream dupe and I prefer it to the OG
FINDING the right moisturiser is no mean feat.
From gels and lotions to creams and ointments, it feels like there is no end of options when it comes to moisturiser.
Revolution Pro Miracle Cream 50ml, £10, Revolution Pro
Now and then, though, one product will poke out above the parapet and take the internet by storm.
Whether that’s because a celebrity has backed it, or shoppers are raving about their results, once a moisturiser goes viral, there’s little going back.
Charlotte Tilbury Magic Cream (£79) is one of these products.
Inspired by a secret concoction that Charlotte Tilbury uses backstage on celebrities and supermodels, it promises plumper, glowing skin in seconds.
It has an indulgent formula, which is much thicker than any other moisturiser I’ve ever used, and a silky, melting consistency when applied to the skin.
Magic Cream sinks quickly into my skin and leaves a dewy, radiant finish, without looking greasy.
Whilst I agree that it instantly improves my skin’s texture, it doesn’t keep my skin feeling hydrated for long (meaning I have to constantly spritz my face with hydrating mist throughout the day).
Also, I’m not much of a fan of the price point, which is a whopping £79.
I’m not alone in this opinion, it seems, as many shoppers have been scouring beauty shelves for a cheaper, like-for-like product.
And they’ve found it.
Enter Revolution Pro Miracle Cream (£10), which beauty fans have crowned as a beauty dupe of Charlotte Tilbury Magic Cream.
Can a ten-quid cream cut the mustard, and live up to the viral Magic Cream?
I think so – here’s why.
First of all, Revolution Pro‘s offering has an entirely different consistency from Charlotte Tilbury’S Magic Cream – and that is a good thing.
Magic Cream has a stiff, ointment-like texture, which encourages you to firmly massage it into your skin, helping to achieve the product’s promised plumping results.
However, the first time I tried this Charlotte Tilbury dupe, I was surprised by its light, gel-like consistency, which isn’t miles away from a water cream.
I’d actually say that Revolution Pro’s Miracle Cream is more similar to Charlotte Tilbury Water Magic Cream (£79) than the OG formula.
This means that Miracle Cream sunk into my skin much quicker than Magic Cream, and requires less massaging into the skin, dialling down the ‘snatched’ look that Magic Cream offers.
However, I liked how quickly my skin absorbed it, and it doesn’t feel heavy or greasy – meaning it’s a fantastic base for make-up.
Although it doesn’t firm and plump the skin as much as Magic Cream, it still provided a dewy, radiant finish – but it did leave my skin with a bit of a sheen, which ended up looking quite greasy later in the day.
That said, it kept my skin hydrated all day long – I even didn’t look at my face mist once – and provided a similar result when I used it overnight, too.
Looking into the ingredient lists of both formulas proved interesting, too.
Magic Cream is formulated with hydrating hyaluronic acid, brightening vitamin C and a plumping peptide complex.
I was surprised to discover that Miracle Cream also stars each of these ingredients (earning its title as a proper dupe) with added niacinamide for balancing, calming and hydrating the skin.
Being as impressed with the results as I was, I had to take a look online to see what other shoppers were saying.
And it’s safe to say that most have been just as impressed, too.
“Miracle pot!” says one shopper, adding: “I’ve been using this for months now and honestly it’s the best face cream I’ve ever used.”
Other shoppers love its lightweight formula, with one shopper saying: “I’m 67 years old and since using this product my skin is feeling amazing.”
They add: “I love the moisturiser consistency and ability to sink into the skin, and the eye cream is equally as nourishing.”
If you’re looking for an affordable alternative to Magic Cream, make sure to snap up Revolution Pro’s Miracle Cream, priced a huge £70 cheaper, and for me, is my favourite.
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