SOFIA TILBURY
Charlotte Tilbury makeup artist
She began her career working under her aunt’s eponymous brand, Charlotte Tilbury. Fast-forward and Sofia now boasts a star-studded clientele of her own – spanning Kate Moss to Salma Hayek and Bella Hadid. YOU’VE BEEN PART OF SOME LEGENDARY BEAUTY MOMENTS. ARE THERE ANY STANDOUTS?
Working with my clients for a Met
Gala look is always a huge pinch-me moment. Creating Salma Hayek’s oldHollywood glamour for the 2023 event and Kate Moss’ femme fatale look for the 2022 Met Gala was truly iconic. I also loved working with the gorgeous Sabrina Carpenter at the 2022 British Fashion Awards. We went for a graphic feline cut-crease with flawless, glowing skin and a juicy, nude-peach lip. CHARLOTTE TILBURY HAS A LONG LINE-UP OF ICONIC MUSES. HOW DO THEY INSPIRE YOU?
Our beauty muses – from [models] Jourdan Dunn to Twiggy and Kate Moss – really feel like family. We love to reference their unique style and beauty moments when creating new products and makeup looks. YOU WORK QUITE CLOSELY WITH SALMA HAYEK.
I always love getting Salma ready for the red carpet. She’s so hilarious and truly loves makeup. One of my favourite looks that we created for her was the electric-blue smoky eye and bronzed skin for the 2023 Cannes Film Festival Kering party. WHAT’S THE A-LIST SECRET TO RED-CARPET-WORTHY SKIN?
Celebrities swear by buckets of ice to depuff, tighten, calm and lift the look of skin, especially after a long-flight or busy day. I give my clients a chilled Charlotte Tilbury Cryo-recovery Face Mask as a mess-free alternative. IF WE TOOK A PEEK INSIDE YOUR BEAUTY CUPBOARD, WHAT WOULD WE FIND?
It’s mostly stocked with Charlotte Tilbury. Some favourites are the Magic Water Cream – your skin instantly looks plump, juicy and glass-like – and the Airbrush Flawless Finish Powder, which is a red-carpet essential. Also, the Pillow Talk Push Up Lashes Mascara, which is like a push-up bra for lashes.
“Kate Moss is such a dream to work with. She’s a true beauty chameleon and always knows how to bring a character to life”