Pro makeup artist Charlotte Tilbury is practically a household name by now. Beauty fans can’t get enough of her universally flattering "Pillow Talk" lip products and glowing skincare essentials.

Now, the British beauty entrepreneur has created the official beauty look for the 2025–26 Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders in partnership with Ulta Beauty.

We had the chance to ask Charlotte all our pressing makeup and skincare questions — from how to keep your makeup flawless during hot, rainy days to the secret behind the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders’ eye-catching looks that pop even from the back row.

Plus, she shared must-have makeup tips for textured skin and the three essential products for anyone who feels lost with makeup but still wants to look amazing.

Read our full interview with Charlotte Tilbury and shop her top product recommendations below.

Which one of your products do you rely on to stay flawless through heat and rain on game days? 

“My favorite product for anyone who wants a flawless, poreless-looking complexion that lasts through every weather condition is my longwear but light-as-air Airbrush Flawless Foundation," the makeup artist explained.

"My next-generation foundation instantly vanishes the appearance of blemishes, redness, pores, fine lines, pigmentation, uneven skin tone, and dark circles, without it feeling or looking mask-like. I call it my 7-in-1 airbrush miracle!” 

“Darling, my complexion-perfecting Airbrush Flawless Foundation is sweat-proof, waterproof, transfer-resistant and sport-proof, which is why I chose it for the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders!" she said. Choose from a wide variety of shades.

What’s the secret to making your Charlotte Tilbury lip combo last all day?  

“I always say that skin prep will ensure your makeup looks flawless for longer, and the same goes for your lips! To prime my lips for makeup magic, I apply a layer of my new Life Changing Lip Mask and leave it on for 10 minutes, dabbing off any excess before creating my signature Pillow Talk pout," she said.

This must-have lip mask boosts the appearance of lip volume, plumpness and definition, optically filling in lip lines for smoother, sculpted, lifted, fuller-looking lips. "It's also infused with cushioning Ceramides and Botanical Butters, which provide long-lasting hydration and restore the skin barrier, instantly making them feel soft and smooth," she shared.

"Lining your lips is key to making your lip look last," she continued. "With my iconic Lip Cheats, you can reshape, resize, and define the look of your lips while creating a waterproof barrier that helps prevent lipstick from feathering or transferring. The formula lasts for at least six hours without smudging!"

While you can choose from multiple shades, Pillow Talk Original is the pro MUA's iconic nude-pink shade that suits everyone for a defined, fuller looking pout.

"Finally, darling, don’t forget to apply my Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray over your entire makeup look to lock everything into place for up to 16 hours. It has a clinically proven waterproof formula that weightlessly sets your makeup and keeps it looking freshly applied," the beauty expert said.

According to the brand, the CT must-have is a hydrating everyday invisible shield to seal in your magic makeup look.

For readers with textured skin and acne, which Charlotte Tilbury products do you recommend for creating a smooth, flawless makeup base? 

"My Magic Water Cream is an incredible alternative for acne-prone skin. It instantly smooths and plumps the look of skin and helps balance thirsty, dehydrated skin. And for an instantly flawless, poreless-looking complexion, it has to be my Airbrush Flawless Foundation. My innovative new formula is powered by Powder Blur Technology Airtech, which gently diffuses light across the face and retouches tone, adding flattering, sculpted dimension for a 3D matte-not-flat finish," she said.

"Magic Water Cream layers perfectly not only with your skincare but also with your makeup, as it has a cloud-like water-break texture that glides on and hydrates all day. It never pills, rolls, or slides, so your skin and makeup will always look more beautiful!" Charlotte said.

Which Charlotte Tilbury product is your secret weapon for an instant glow?   

“The secret to supermodel cheekbones that glow forever are my viral Beauty Light Wands, which create the most incredible luminous complexion on everyone!” she explained.

"To get that unmatched Tilbury glow, apply one of my Beauty Light Wands on top of the cheekbones, under the brow bone, down the bridge and tip of your nose and above the cupid’s bow to give the illusion of lifting your face, like strings of light pulling it gently upwards. It’s as easy as dot, dot, blend, and glow – the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders are obsessed," Charlotte divulged.

“My cream highlighter wands contain light-reflecting luminous Pearlescent Pigments and Glow Gel Tech for a high gloss highlight that stays dewy and plays with the light beautifully.”

“Finish with a coat of my Exagger-Eyes Volume Mascara to instantly transform your eyes with exaggerated fast volume and curl. It contains Lash Plumping Polymers and vinyl-black inspired pigments, which create the optical illusion of bigger, brighter eyes," she shared.

Charlotte uses the shades "Amber Gold" and "Champagne" on the pro cheerleaders, but you can choose from many shades.

“Finish with a coat of my Exagger-Eyes Volume Mascara to instantly transform your eyes with exaggerated fast volume and curl. It contains Lash Plumping Polymers and vinyl-black inspired pigments, which create the optical illusion of bigger, brighter eyes," she shared.

"And darling," she added. "Its longwear formula is smudge-proof, flake-proof, sweat-proof, clump-proof, and humidity-proof, so it will look flawless all day long!” 

What are three foolproof Charlotte Tilbury products you’d recommend to someone who says they “can’t do” makeup—but still wants to look amazing? 

“I always say that you cannot have a beautiful painting without a beautiful canvas. Skin prep is key to ensuring your makeup stays flawless for longer, which is why every look should start with my bestselling Magic Cream. My miracle moisturizer instantly cushions for hydrated, smoother, firmer, plumper-looking skin that glows," she shared.

“The second beauty icon I recommend to every beginner is my Pillow Talk Lip Cheat. My universally flattering nude-pink liner mimics the tones we are naturally blessed with and comes in additional shades for every complexion.

Finally, you cannot go wrong with beautifying Pillow Talk eyes," Charlotte explained. "I designed my Pillow Talk Luxury Palettes to be easy-to-choose, easy-to-use, and easy-to-understand for everyone, with an easy four-step system to prime, enhance, smoke and pop.” 

“My Pillow Talk Luxury Palette features universally flattering pearly pink, matte dusky rose, soft brown and shimmering rose gold shades, while my deeper-hued Pillow Talk Dreams Luxury Palette contains a pearlescent rose gold, dusky rose, berry brown and rose-bud pink.” 

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