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Charlotte Tilbury
Charlotte Emma Bow Tilbury
Charlotte Tilbury is a British makeup artist and beauty entrepreneur who founded Charlotte Tilbury Beauty. As of August 2026, she was identified as the company's President, Chair and Chief Creative Officer, as well as its sole founder.
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About Charlotte Tilbury
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United Kingdom · Makeup artist, Beauty entrepreneur
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- Makeup artist
- Beauty entrepreneur
At a glance
- Tilbury established her public career in makeup artistry before launching the Charlotte Tilbury Beauty makeup and skincare range in the United Kingdom in September 2013.
- As of August 2026, official and company sources identified her as President, Chair, Chief Creative Officer and sole founder of Charlotte Tilbury Beauty.
- Puig acquired a majority stake in the business in 2020, and a 2024 agreement set out a pathway to Puig's full ownership at the beginning of 2031.
- Tilbury received an MBE in 2018 and was appointed CBE in the 2026 King's Birthday Honours for services to the beauty and cosmetics industry.
Makeup artistry and brand creation
Tilbury built her reputation as a makeup artist before establishing her beauty company. British Vogue reported in 2012 that she had worked with Kate Moss, Joan Smalls and Gisele Bündchen; Tilbury also identified a 2002 Vogue UK shoot with Moss as a career highlight. The company now called Charlotte Tilbury Beauty Limited was incorporated in April 2012, and its makeup and skincare range launched in the United Kingdom in September 2013.
Leadership and ownership
Companies House records Tilbury as an active director of Charlotte Tilbury Beauty Limited, while 2026 official and company materials identify her as its President, Chair, Chief Creative Officer and sole founder. Puig acquired a majority stake in 2020. Under an extension announced in December 2024, Tilbury retained a minority stake and the partnership was extended through 2030, with a route to Puig's full ownership at the beginning of 2031; the reviewed evidence does not establish her exact ownership percentage as of August 2026.
Editorial role and public honours
British Vogue reported Tilbury's appointment as a contributing beauty editor in 2017. She received an MBE in 2018 and was appointed CBE in the 2026 King's Birthday Honours, with both honours recognizing her services to the beauty and cosmetics industry.
Timeline
- Charlotte Emma Bow Tilbury was appointed a director of the company now named Charlotte Tilbury Beauty Limited.
- Charlotte Tilbury Beauty's makeup and skincare range launched in the United Kingdom.
- British Vogue reported Tilbury's appointment as a contributing beauty editor.
- Tilbury received an MBE for services to the beauty and cosmetics industry.
- Puig acquired a majority stake in Charlotte Tilbury, while Tilbury continued in senior creative and leadership roles.
- Puig and Tilbury announced an extension of their strategic partnership through 2030, with a route to Puig's full ownership at the beginning of 2031.
- Tilbury was appointed CBE in the King's Birthday Honours for services to the beauty and cosmetics industry.
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Current context
- Charlotte Tilbury is identified as President, Chair, Chief Creative Officer and sole founder of Charlotte Tilbury Beauty Limited. The title set is supported by the 2026 King's Birthday Honours list and the company biography; it should be reconfirmed if used after the stated as-of date.
- Companies House records Charlotte Emma Bow Tilbury as an active director of Charlotte Tilbury Beauty Limited and records the company as active. Companies House data showed a latest confirmation statement dated 19 April 2026.
- The December 2024 Puig agreement provided for Tilbury to retain a minority stake while Puig progresses toward full ownership by the beginning of 2031. The agreement includes options exercisable during 2026–2031. The reviewed sources do not establish Tilbury's current equity percentage.
Biographical facts
- Companies House records list her legal name as Charlotte Emma Bow Tilbury and her nationality as British.
- By October 2012, British Vogue reported that Tilbury had worked with Kate Moss, Joan Smalls and Gisele Bündchen. In the same interview, she described a 2002 Vogue UK shoot with Moss as a career highlight.
- Charlotte Tilbury Beauty Limited was incorporated on 19 April 2012 and was named Islestarr Manufacturing Ltd until 9 July 2013.
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- Charlotte Tilbury Beauty Limited Sole Founder, President, Chair and Chief Creative Officer present
- British Vogue Contributing beauty editor 2017
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