My mum and I were assisted by Martyna and she was very very helpful! She was an excellent listener and patiently explained to us how to use each product and helped us find the correct shade for each of our skin tone. We had an enjoyable shopping experience at the store thanks to her! :)
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aysha shahid
Jul 28, 2026
Back in 2024, I visited the Charlotte Tilbury counter in Selfridges at the Bullring with the intention of getting shade matched for the stick foundation. I wasn’t planning to buy it that day—I just wanted to know my shade for future reference.
The sales assistant was very persuasive and convinced me to purchase it, even though I was hesitant. At the time, I lacked the confidence to say no, so I ended up buying it despite already owning two other foundations.
When I got home, I realised I didn’t need another foundation and decided to return it. I deliberately did not open or use the product because I knew opened cosmetics are usually non-refundable. The foundation remained sealed and unused.
When I went back to the store, I was told it had already been opened and that they couldn’t refund or exchange it. I explained that it had never been opened and that I was being truthful. I asked to speak to the manager. The sales assistant took the foundation to the back, returned a few minutes later without the manager, and told me the manager had also said it was already opened and that nothing could be done.
I was disappointed that I wasn’t given the opportunity to speak to the manager directly. Looking back, I wish I had stood my ground, but at the time I lacked the confidence to argue further.
To this day, I still have that foundation and hardly ever use it. It wasn’t a cheap purchase, and the whole experience left me feeling pressured into buying something I didn’t need, followed by being denied what I believe was a fair return. Unfortunately, this experience has left me with a negative impression of the customer service I received.
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Rumena Alom
Jul 20, 2026
I had a lovely experience getting shade matched to the new flawless foundation by Paige this afternoon. She gave lots of amazing skincare advice and patiently answered all the questions I asked her.
Had a wonderful experience in getting my first ever Charlotte tilbury makeup, she matched my colour in seconds and was very attentive, she provided brilliant service and wrote down all the makeup products that suited me. Thank you very much, India ♥️
I had a consultation with a lovely young lady called Aaliyah at Charlotte Tilbury Selfridges - she gave brilliant advice on the best moisturisers to use with the foundation and concealer. She is a real asset to the company.