If you’ve been wondering how Vicky Pattison gets her radiant, lit-from-within glow for her Strictly performances, you’re in luck as we now know the exact product she uses
The much-loved British beauty brand, Charlotte Tilbury, is best known for its cult favourite products, such as the Pillow Talk lipstick and the Hollywood Flawless Filter complexion booster. But naturally, its product range also includes sparkling highlighting powders, dewy lip glosses, eyeshadow palettes and more. For those who aren’t familiar, the Hollywood line includes the aforementioned flawless filter and beauty light wands, which regularly sell out thanks to TikTok.
And its new Hollywood Glow Glide Face Architect Highlighter is a firm favourite for beauty buffs seeking an extra dash of radiance – but it’s not just us common shoppers, this highlighter has earned a place in the beauty bag of a celebrity as Vicky Pattison reveals she uses it ahead of filming Strictly Come Dancing.
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Described as being infused with smoothing emollients to create a glow-glide texture, this product is said to have a satin finish that delivers a soft-focus look, illuminating and blurring the skin, as if you’re basking in the glamour of vintage Hollywood lights.
The Architect highlighter is currently available in seven shades: Moonlit Glow, Champagne Glow, Pillow Talk Glow, Gilded Glow, Sunset Glow, Rose Gold Glow, and Bronze Glow, though we don’t know exactly which shade Vicky opted to use. As seen on her Instagram, the highlighter comes in an iconic Charlotte Tilbury compact, presented in a metallic case adorned with Hollywood branding and stars. A mirror inside offers the option of an on-the-go application.
The Charlotte Tilbury highlighter is available for £39, though several shades are sold out on their website. You can find the same highlighter for the same price at Space NK, where nearly all shades are up for grabs.
If you’re seeking a cheaper alternative, check out Benefit’s Cookie highlighter for £34, or head to Space NK to find Rare Beauty’s Silky Touch Highlighter for £26. Or check out MAC’s Mineralise Skinfinish Highlighter at Lookfantastic for the reduced price of £25.50.
The highlighter can be applied to your cheekbones, underneath the brow bone, onto the cupid’s bow, on the tip of your nose, and across the top of your forehead, and can be dabbed onto those areas that catch the light using your fingertips or a brush.
The makeup look created by this highlighter is said to be inspired by the old-school Hollywood lighting used on classic film stars. The brand also asserts that this product provides a highlighting finish, which is intended to sculpt the skin, making it appear lifted.
Regarding ingredients, it contains emollients, mica, and olive oil-derived squalane to help smooth the skin, alongside pressed pearl components for creating a flattering, soft-focus finish.
It isn’t just Vicky who’s adoring this highlighter for adding a touch of glow to her look, as plenty of five-star reviews pour in. One thrillled customer raves: “The most amazing product ever. It’s a party for your face I love it so very very very very very much. Will never be without this bit of perfection!”
Another buyer beams: “The best Highlighter I have ever had. Its not too sparkly but it gives a perfect glow.”
A third chimes in: “Charlotte Tilbury’s Hollywood Glow Glide Face Architect Highlighter in Pillow Talk Glow is an absolute must-have in any makeup lover’s collection! This highlighter effortlessly glides onto the skin, imparting a stunning, lit-from-within glow that instantly elevates any makeup look.”
They go on to say: “The shade Pillow Talk Glow is a dreamy, universally flattering pinky-peach hue that adds warmth and luminosity to the complexion. What sets this highlighter apart is its buildable formula – whether you prefer a subtle, natural radiance or a more intense, high-impact glow, you can achieve it with ease. Plus, the long-lasting formula ensures that your glow stays put all day long, without fading or losing its luminosity. Whether you’re going for a daytime dewy look or a glamorous evening ensemble, the Hollywood Glow Glide Highlighter in Pillow Talk Glow is your secret weapon for achieving that coveted lit-from-within glow. Simply stunning!”
It is worth noting, however, that a couple of shoppers note that the packaging isn’t perfect, with one writing: “I bought this for my mom a year ago, and it gives such a nice and pretty natural glow. It is perfect for a blush topper and eyeshadow as well. This has lasted a long time and we’re definitely going to repurchase. The only negative side is the packaging and how bad the magnet is.”