Amal Clooney’s skin looked flawless at the October 2025 Albie Awards, the annual ceremony she hosts with husband George Clooney to honor human rights advocates. Behind that look was a specific product: Charlotte Tilbury’s Magic Serum Crystal Elixir, an $85 face serum that’s been drawing attention from skincare shoppers.
Charlotte Tilbury’s team handled Clooney’s event-night makeup, and the serum was part of the prep. That connection has helped push the product into the spotlight, though it was already popular before the Albies — the serum has racked up thousands of five-star ratings across retailers, according to InStyle.
The formula combines niacinamide, polyglutamic acid and vitamin C. Niacinamide is commonly used to even out skin tone and the look of pores. Vitamin C is often chosen for brightening dull skin. Polyglutamic acid draws in and holds moisture, which can make skin look plumper and more supple.
Reviewers have described noticeable effects. One shopper called the product “liquid youth,” saying it left skin looking fresh, supple and hydrated, with fine lines appearing less noticeable. Another said it made skin feel firmer and look more lifted. Others pointed to a plumping effect that builds with regular use.
At $85, the serum sits in the prestige skincare price range, but its mix of hydrating, brightening and smoothing ingredients means it can take the place of multiple separate products for some shoppers.
As with any skincare product, results depend on consistent use. The manufacturer recommends applying it as part of a regular routine, followed by moisturizer and, during the day, a broad-spectrum sunscreen. No serum can erase wrinkles or guarantee a lifted appearance, but well-formulated hydrating products can make fine lines less visible by improving the skin’s moisture levels.
Clooney’s full red-carpet look likely involved a team of beauty professionals, but the serum itself is something any shopper can buy and try at home.
