TikTok & Editors Say These Foundations Are Even *Better* Than Charlotte Tilbury Flawless Filter

E.L.F. Halo Glow Liquid Filter

As iconic as it is, $44 isn’t cheap. So, when I saw TikToks that shared dupe options, you better believe I was Intrigued. First off TikTok beauty guru Mikayla Nogueira tried the E.L.F. Halo Glow Liquid Filter up against Tilbury’s masterpiece. In her TikTok, Nogueira tries the E.L.F. in a side-by-side comparison with Flawless Filter. As she buffs out the Halo Glow into her skin next to the Flawless Filter, you can instantly see that both products give an identical flow finish on the skin. It’s so good, Nogueira even says, “there’s pretty much zero difference” between the two. And did we mention the E.L.F. product is just $14?

We’re also obsessed with this Charlotte Tilbury dupe. “After watching approximately 10,000 TikTokers claim this budget foundation was their new ‘holy grail’ that’s ‘even better than the Charlotte Tilbury version it’s modeling itself from’ I knew I had to try it, and ordered it in my next Amazon haul,” says Gina Vaynshteyn, the Sr. Commerce Director at StyleCaster and SheKnows.

“Lo and behold, the TikTokers were right! This formula matches me perfectly, offering a wide, diverse range of skin tones to choose from (I got shade 1 fair). It’s definitely a more lighter coverage foundation, but it’s easily buildable, and always makes my complexion look naturally dewy and filter-like. Like, my normal skin—but better. It’s easy to apply, using the doe foot applicator, and it wears pretty well throughout the day. Definitely my favorite drugstore foundation—I’m super impressed! In the above before-and-after, I’m ONLY wearing Halo Glow, some eye makeup, and lip gloss.”

Anastasia Beverly Hills Impeccable Blurring Foundation

So, we know. This isn’t much cheaper than Flawless Filter—but it may be better. Especially if you want a bit more natural-looking coverage. Impeccable is medium-to-full coverage, depending on how much product you use. A couple pumps gives you just enough coverage, but if you want a full-full beat, give it an extra pump and that’ll get you there. The formula is honestly stunning—it truly does have a “blurring” effect that looks like a social media filter IRL.

What’s similar to Flawless Filter is that it leaves your skin hydrated. Hydrated skin *and* more coverage? Truly the best of both worlds. “Not only does it cover your pores it also hydrates your skin,” a shopper writes on Sephora. And unlike the popular e.l.f dupe, I personally feel like Impeccable is waaay longer-lasting, which is why I wanted to include it here.

“The first time I applied the Anastasia Beverly Hills Impeccable Blurring Second-Skin Matte Foundation, I knew it would become a staple in my makeup routine. It truly lives up to its name by giving my skin a filter-like appearance. It instantly blurred my pores and blemishes, leaving my skin looking incredibly smooth. And despite its full coverage, it doesn’t feel heavy or cake-y, even when additional products are layered over it. It also lasts for hours on my oily t-zone. I’ve been reaching for it nonstop lately, and highly recommend it to anyone with acne-prone skin who needs a confidence boost,” commerce editor Maya Gandara says.

Shoppers have 25 shades to choose from.

Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Instant Perfector 4-In-1 Glow Makeup

Next up is Nogueira’s review of Maybelline up against Tilbury. The price point is so different from the OG product even Nogueira said she was skeptical of the comparison in her video. The product in question is Maybelline’s Instant Age Rewind Instant Perfector 4-In-1 Glow Makeup. “It’s a primer, concealer, highlighter and BB cream in one,” said Nogueira. “It’s supposed to give you this immaculate glow.” She goes on to apply Charlotte Tilbury’s on one side and Maybelline’s on the other.

“It’s the same texture, though, and I really like this applicator,” Nogueira says. “It’s even the same consistency. It blends in like a dream.” One thing I was concerned about is the fact that there are only five shades of Maybelline’s 4-In-1 Glow Makeup. Apparently, these are “self-adjusting shades” that blend into your skin tone. When she first applied shade Fair, Nogueira noted that it was a little dark. She was then pleasantly surprised to see the color had shifted to be closer to her skin tone. Still, I’m interested to see someone with darker skin try the same thing. The final verdict? “It looks exactly the same. It feels the same; it has the same glowy shift,” she says. “This is hands-down the most exceptional dupe to come out for this, seriously.”

Revlon Skinlights Face Glow Illuminator

In addition to the TikTok-approved Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Instant Perfector 4-In-1 Glow Makeup and E.L.F. Halo Glow Liquid Filter, the Revlon Skinlights Face Glow Illuminator is another tried-and-true dupe. This shimmery illuminator is formulated to highlight and brighten the complexion, thanks to its inclusion of reflective pearl pigments. You can use the versatile formula on its own for a light, no-makeup makeup shimmer or blend it into your favorite foundation for an elevated glow.

Versed Mood Lighting Luminizing Glow Facial Drops

For the best Charlotte Tilbury Flawless Filter dupe at Target, go with the Versed Mood Lighting Luminizing Glow Facial Drops . These lightweight highlighting drops are designed to enhance your skincare and makeup look on their own or blended with foundation for that flawless glowy look. They’re also formulated with skin-friendly ingredients like polyglutamic acid for hydration and blackberry extract to strengthen the skin’s barrier.

Saie Illuminator

The Saie Illuminator is another lightweight highlighter that doesn’t give the exact effect as the Charlotte Tilbury Flawless Filter but provides similar shimmer and glow to the complexion. This light formula comes in three translucent shades and features lots of nourishing skincare ingredients like glycerin, squalane, and rosehip seed oil to provide additional hydration.

Danessa Myricks Beauty Yummy Skin Glow Serum

If you prefer the texture of a serum, go with the Danessa Myricks Beauty Yummy Skin Glow Serum. This lightweight, glow-enhancing formula is designed to prime and prep the skin for a dewy makeup application. It features brightening vitamin C, nourishing niacinamide, and hydrating hyaluronic acid for added skincare benefits, too. Wear it on its own to enhance your bare skin or under foundation or concealer as a shimmering base.

Kosas Glow I.V. Skin Illuminating Enhancer

Kosas is another coveted skin-illuminating formula. And, if you love the Charlotte Tilbury Flawless Filter, the Glow I.V. is a formula worth trying. This highlighting formula features a liquid consistency that is rich in pearlescent pigments to add shimmer and glow to the complexion. It’s also enhanced with nourishing skincare ingredients, including algae extracts which are rich in polysaccharides, peptides, and amino acids.