THE BEAUTY REPORT | The Lip Liner Everyone Already Owns

THE BEAUTY REPORT
Pillow Talk, Charlotte Tilbury
(A character study in blush tones, secret weapons, and lip liner lore)

At the Mecca Atelier preview, the makeup artist was showing us how to do a blurred lip. She pulled out a pencil and casually asked the room, "You all know about Pillow Talk, right?"

Everyone nodded. Said they were wearing it. And I swear, they all had the most perfect lips I’d ever seen.

Meanwhile I was in the corner, scribbling notes like, Pillow Talk??? Charlotte Tilbury?? How do I not know this?

One of the Mecca team walked past and I whispered, What was that lip thing called again…? Next minute, it’s in my hand, ready to come home with me.

I mentioned it to five more women that day. Every single one knew. I mean, I was at the Mecca new store opening.
Even my friend Lani had it. Although she said sadly, “I don’t think the colour suits me, but I still love it.”

Turns out:
• $40
• 4.6 stars
• 4,143 reviews
• Charlotte Tilbury’s “secret weapon for fuller lips”
• Worn for six hours with no feathering, apparently
• Universally flattering [according to the internet and all the women I met]

Yesterday I wore it with pink gloss on top and... I get it now.

So, for everyone who already knew: how do you wear it? And for anyone like me, discovering it late, this is your sign.