'I met beauty superstar Charlotte Tilbury – her advice on how to stand out is inspiring'

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Having spent 12 years in the beauty industry, I've only had the chance to interview Charlotte once before, and I was so starstruck that I barely managed to speak.This time, I'm determined to do better, armed with a list of new questions.

As we connect via video call, I start off on the wrong foot by telling her that I've always thought of her as the beauty equivalent of Michael Bublé, who always seems to thrive as summer ends and the countdown to Christmas begins.To my relief, Charlotte lets out a warm, genuine laugh and happily accepts the title of Queen of Holiday Gifting.

I'm only half joking, of course. As arguably the world's most in-demand makeup artist, Charlotte is a talent that shines all year round, not just during one season.

But even she admits that Christmas is a special time for her. "Gifting is like undressing, it can take you to heady heights," she says, her perfectly made-up eyes sparkling with excitement.