Charlotte Tilbury has been awarded a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the King’s Birthday Honours 2026.
This honour recognised Tilbury's leadership and role in building Britain’s most successful global beauty brand. She has played a defining role in revolutionising the beauty industry and driving the UK beauty sector's economic growth.
Charlotte Tilbury CBE is the visionary entrepreneur at the helm of Charlotte Tilbury Beauty, the award-winning global brand she launched in 2013. The business has become a global category leader, operating across 57 markets with over 5,500 distribution points worldwide and employing more than 3,000 people.
Today, the business is the UK’s number one prestige makeup brand and a defining force in modern beauty.
A pioneering businesswoman, Tilbury has transformed how consumers engage with beauty by combining artistry, technology and commercial discipline, building a social audience that exceeds 20 million.
Her approach has democratised professional expertise at scale, from iconic product franchises such as Pillow Talk and AIRbrush to industry-leading innovation in digital and AI-powered personalisation.
“I am deeply honoured to receive a CBE in the King’s Birthday Honours. Just over a decade ago, I had a vision to build the biggest British beauty brand and take it to the world, empowering everyone, everywhere to feel confident and unlock their potential. Today, Charlotte Tilbury is a multibillion-pound British business, and I am proud that it has helped establish our beauty industry as one of the UK’s most dynamic and influential business sectors," she said.
“I would like to thank my incredible dream team - this moment belongs to them and our wonderful community, the extraordinary artists, creators and partners I have brought together, and the millions of customers around the world who are part of the Charlotte Tilbury story. They are the true magic behind everything we do. I am more driven than ever to keep pushing boundaries and shaping the future of beauty."
Her industry-leading success is underpinned by an unrivalled 34-year career as one of the most influential makeup artists of all time, uniquely working across editorial, campaigns, runway, couture and red carpets. She has redefined the beauty industry by combining artistry, technology and commercial discipline to deliver sustained, profitable growth.
Charlotte Tilbury Beauty’s global success is a testament to her sustained leadership, drive and strategic direction.
