Makeup Sessions
Artists ask about your preferred look, explain their choices and create polished results that customers say can last through weddings and full days.
Charlotte Tilbury
Al Barsha
Charlotte Tilbury is a cosmetics store in Al Barsha where you can shop makeup and skincare, get help matching products, or book a makeup session. Reviews especially highlight detailed consultations and polished looks tailored to each customer.
Reputation Score
4.8
★★★★★
985 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Shade Matching
Consultants help match foundation and other colours to your skin tone, while suggesting complementary concealer and skincare products.
Skincare Guidance
Facial and glow treatments include explanations of each product, its sequence and how to use it, with one facial also including a hand massage.
Learning Options
The Glass Skin and Eye Makeup Masterclass included skincare and makeup instruction, plus a complete full-face application.
Beginner Friendly
Newcomers to makeup report patient help choosing basics such as a lip combination and bronzer, with cleaning and sanitising during application.
Tips for a Better Visit
Confirm Booking. If you want a makeup session, confirm the appointment with the store rather than relying only on an online booking; one customer’s booking failed.
Request Guidance. Ask for a step-by-step product demonstration if you are updating your makeup bag; a customer was shown how products worked and which ones paired together.
Try First. If you already have a product in mind, ask to try it on your skin before buying; one customer decided after seeing the result.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Ground floor, Mall of The Emirates - Sheikh Zayed Rd
Al Barsha First - Al Barsha, Dubai
| Mon | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Tue | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Wed | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Thu | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Fri | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
Popular Mentions
Glow + Go express facial
This express facial is described as relaxing and informative, with the practitioner explaining each application and adding a hand massage.
Soulmates
A customer bought the Soulmates powder highlighter duo after a makeup session and reported loving the new product.
flawlesss blur concealer
This concealer was purchased after a makeup artist used it during a session, with the customer saying they loved the result.
Common Concerns
Booking Risk
One customer’s online-booked makeup appointment did not go ahead as expected, although the store still provided an impromptu application before a wedding.
Close Attention
A customer felt pressured when a sales associate continued standing very close and watching after being asked for more space.
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The Bottom Line
Charlotte Tilbury is a cosmetics store in Al Barsha, with reviews centred on the Mall of the Emirates boutique. You can shop makeup and skincare, book a makeup session, or ask for help building a more natural or polished look. Customers often mention careful consultations rather than rushed selling: artists ask about preferred colours and routines, explain what they are applying, and help with choices such as foundation, concealer, lip combinations and bronzer.
The strongest reason to visit is the hands-on service. Makeup sessions have been used for weddings and special occasions, while the Glow + Go express facial and other skincare experiences focus on product order and technique; one included a hand massage. The Glass Skin and Eye Makeup Masterclass combined skincare teaching with a full-face application, making it useful if you want to learn rather than simply buy.
There is one practical caveat: an online-booked appointment reportedly did not happen as expected, so confirm before visiting for a scheduled session. Another customer felt uncomfortable when an associate stayed too close while browsing. Most reviews instead describe patient, knowledgeable help, but you can reasonably ask for space or request a product demonstration before committing.