Elf Halo Glow Liquid Filter vs. Charlotte Tilbury Flawless Filter

 

    In today’s beauty world finding affordable alternatives to high end makeup products is a must. The Elf Halo Glow Liquid Filter has gained massive attention after being considered a “dupe” or the budget friendly version of the “high end” Charlotte Tilbury Flawless Filter. Both products aim to create a flawless, luminous, skin like looking finish to the face. However, the price point and formulas present a major difference that is leaving customers unsure of what make up product is the better option. I will present a fair comparison based on ingredients, application techniques and final thoughts.

 

             

Elf Halo Glow Liquid Filter

Price – $14

31.5 ml of product

Glass bottle 

Large applicator

 A multi-purpose, liquid glow complexion booster that is offered to deliver your skin a soft-focus social filter effect with the help of infused hydrating ingredients.

            The Elf Halo Glow Liquid Filter is a budget-friendly alternative. The halo glow is opted to brighten the skin, still promising a subtle radiant glow for a low price. 

Charolette Tilbury Flawless Filter

Price - $49

30ml of product 

Glass bottle 

Short/skinny applicator

A multiuse complexion enhancer set to enhance, smooth and illuminate the skin, leaving a glowy finish. A glow booster.

Charlotte Tilbury’s Flawless Filter is prompted to be a multi-use design that acts as either a highlighter, primer and/or a complexion enhancer. The flawless filter is designed to give a radiant, soft-focus effect to the skin mirroring a Hollywood glow. The product is set to deliver a very subtle radiance glow, enhancing one’s natural skin.

 

Price comparison

The biggest significant difference between the Elf Halo Glow and Charlotte Tilbury’s Flawless Filter is the price point. Charolette Tilbury’s Flawless Filter is approximately priced $49 for 30ML, while Elf’s Halo Glow is priced at $14 for 31.5ML. This huge different price point attracts people who look for budget friendly options.

Ingredients and benefits

Both products are made to enhance skin appearance and glow, containing different ingredients that benefits the skin.

Elf Halo Glow Ingredients 

            Elf’s Halo glow is made from free harmful ingredients such as free of phthalates, parabens and nonylphenol ethoxylates. It consists of various oils for hydration and Vitamin E for skin antioxidant benefits. All ingredients infused making it a suitable product for all kinds of skin types including sensitive skin.

Charolette Tilbury Flawless Filter ingredients

Charolette Tilbury’s formula consists of hydrating ingredients such as glycerin and flower extracts which are known to be in “high end” skin products and known to have great results. These ingredients help achieve a soft luminous finish to the skin.

Application and consistency 

            Elf’s halo glow has a thicker formula consistency compared to charlottes flawless filter. The thick and bigger applicator makes it easy and quick to apply on the face. The thicker formula provides a fuller coverage which some might enjoy as you can wear it out just as is. 

            Charolette Tilbury’s flawless filter consists of a thinner runnier consistency than the elf halo glow. The smaller applicator might take a few dips to cover the face The flawless filter creates a lighter coverage which some might enjoy for a natural look or a light base for layering other products on top.

Finish

            The Elf halo glow gave a glowy, shinier and almost greasy looking finish to the skin. The medium to fuller coverage makes it great for someone who is looking a heavier, glowy finish.

            Charolette Tilbury’s flawless filter has a more subtle radiant glow, giving a more moisturized looking finish. The lighter coverage makes it suitable for someone who wants a natural everyday subtle look.

Performance and wear

            As for Elf’s halo glow the wear was good. Throughout the day the elf halo glow does tend to feel a bit heavier on the face and creates a greasy look after a few hours. The hold was good as it lasted throughout the day with the help of a few powder touchups.

            Charolette Tilbury’s flawless filter wear was also good. Throughout the day is almost felt seamless. It did grease up a bit but not as much as the halo glow. The hold was good, as it lasted all day with just one touch up. 

Which one should you choose? / The better option

            In terms of which one is better, and which one should you choose, I believe comes down to personal preference. Both Elf’s halo glow and Charolette Tilbury’s flawless filter are great choices! Both products deliver a skin enhancing performance and a fair lasting wear. I would also say it comes down to one’s budget and quality preference. Yes, I would say Charolette’s flawless filter has slight better quality than Elf’s halo glow, but both deliver and get the job done. Both products offer unique benefits and qualities that deliver a very similar radiant glow to the skin which is the goal. Happy shopping!